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Semiconductor Boom Triggers 'Future Response Fund' and Education Subsidy Overhaul The local education finance grant, which has been automatically allocated 20 percent of internal tax revenues, is being overhauled for the first time in 55 years to reflect changes in the school-age population. SBS Aug 21, 2026 11:20 PM

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Cheong Wa Dae Calls Supreme Court's Written Nomination "Unprecedented," Weighs Demanding Re-nomination Regarding the issue of the Supreme Court Justice written nomination, Cheong Wa Dae has adopted a hardline stance, calling it an "unprecedented event in the constitutional history" and an "unprecedented unilateral notification." Cheong Wa Dae is expected to refrain from proceeding with the appointment procedures for candidate Son Bong-ki and instead demand Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae submit a re-nomination. SBS Aug 21, 2026 11:11 PM

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"Not an Immediate Threat"… Could the Withdrawal of US Forces in Korea Be on the Table? Despite North Korea's ballistic missile launch yesterday , the United States assessed that it did not pose an immediate threat. SBS Aug 21, 2026 11:03 PM

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"Criticism Does Not Help Build Trust"... Urges Participation in the "Journey" to Peace In response to Kim Yo-jong's mockery, the Blue House stated that "derogatory remarks are not helpful in building mutual trust." While expressing a degree of displeasure, it refrained from counter-criticism and exercised restraint. SBS Aug 21, 2026 11:00 PM

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North Korea Mocks Seoul as 'Pitiful,' Hinting at Intent to Exclude South Korea While the United States has been actively sending out signals to resume dialogue with North Korea, Pyongyang has unleashed crude vitriol targeting our government. SBS Aug 21, 2026 10:53 PM

Yang Hyeon-jong Achieves 13th Consecutive Season of 100 Innings, Second in KBO History After Song Jin-woo Starting the away game against the Kiwoom Heroes in the 2026 professional baseball season at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 21st, Yang pitched brilliantly with 5 and 1/3 innings, allowing 2 hits, 2 walks, 1 hit-by-pitch, and 5 strikeouts with 1 run allowed. SBS Aug 21, 2026 10:41 PM

Ebola Deaths in DR Congo Exceed 2,500... "Exponential Increase" Local time on the 21st, the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ministry of Communication and Media announced that as of the 19th, confirmed Ebola cases in the country stood at 5,290, an increase of 82 from the previous day. SBS Aug 21, 2026 10:41 PM

Iranian President Says "Now Is the Time to End the War" Following US Economic Pressure Warnings AFP and Reuters news agencies reported that President Pezeshkian made the remarks during a meeting with doctors on the 21st local time, stating, "It is better to end the war now while we possess strength and dignity." He went on to claim, "The world is acknowledging our victory and pointing out that the United States has violated regulations by attacking schools, hospitals, and infrastructure, making the U.S. SBS Aug 21, 2026 10:38 PM

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"Chief Justice Must Appear Before National Assembly" vs. "Attempt to Control the Judiciary" The political friction surrounding the written nomination of a Supreme Court justice is intensifying at the National Assembly. SBS Aug 21, 2026 10:23 PM

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"Up to KRW 110 Trillion in Shareholder Returns This Year"... Turns "Weak" After Announcement Samsung Electronics has announced that it will implement up to KRW 110 trillion in shareholder returns this year. SBS Aug 21, 2026 10:23 PM