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Kakao Approves Spin-Off into Kakao AI and Kakao X for AI-Driven Overhaul Kakao is completely reorganizing its governance structure to match the artificial intelligence era. SBS Aug 21, 2026 11:05 AM

Anti-Dumping Duties of Up to 8.41% Imposed on Seamless Copper Pipes from Thailand for 5 Years This decision was made after the Trade Commission under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy accepted and investigated an anti-dumping investigation request filed by Neowon Metal Industry Co., Ltd. SBS Aug 21, 2026 11:04 AM

Life Sentence for Kim Dong-hwan, Who Murdered Fellow Pilot; Court Cites Need for Permanent Isolation The 7th Criminal Division of the Busan District Court (Presiding Judge Lim Joo-hyuk) sentenced Kim, who was indicted on charges including murder, attempted murder, and preparation for murder, to life imprisonment on the 21st of last month. SBS Aug 21, 2026 10:59 AM

Kim Hyo-joo Ties for 21st on LPGA Tour CPKC Women's Open First Round Playing in the first round of the tournament held at the Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Kim finished with a 2-under-par 68, carding four birdies and two bogeys. SBS Aug 21, 2026 10:56 AM

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Jeju Missing Person Case Exposes Flaws... Police Introduce Delayed 'Double-Lock' System As suspicions grow that an investigating police officer falsely closed a missing person case without verifying safety regarding the disappearance of a woman in her 30s named Chang Mi-ran in Jeju, the police have belatedly moved to strengthen the management of missing person cases. SBS Aug 21, 2026 10:53 AM

Police Begin Preparations to Launch 'Major Duty Crime Investigation Unit'... Internal Open Recruitment Underway The Korean National Police Agency announced through its internal bulletin board today that it is conducting an open recruitment for three police officers at the rank of senior superintendent or lower to take charge of preparation tasks for the launch of the Major Duty Crime Investigation Unit. SBS Aug 21, 2026 10:51 AM

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30 Days Until Asian Games... "We Will Raise the Taegeukgi High in Japan's Skies" The opening of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is now 30 days away. The South Korean national delegation has issued a resolute challenge, declaring, "We will raise the Taegeukgi high in Japan's skies." Reporter Pyeon Gwanghyeon has the story. SBS Aug 21, 2026 10:50 AM

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Chinese-Made Equipment Found Again in Army Video Conferencing Gear Despite Terms Allowing Monitoring for State Interests It has been found that core components of the video conferencing system used by the South Korean Army for operational meetings and command and control during both wartime and peacetime are Chinese-made. SBS Aug 21, 2026 10:49 AM

Kian84 Experiences a Love-Hate Moment with AI Girlfriend on 'Strange Love' Premiere As SBS's new variety show "My AI Partner - Strange Love" unveiled its first episode, Kian84 and Jang Doyoun delivered unexpected emotional shifts toward their AI partners, bringing laughter and a strange sense of excitement to viewers. SBS Star Aug 21, 2026 10:47 AM

Kim Min-seok: "Party Will Actively Support Strengthening President Lee Jae-myung's Pacemaker Role" Democratic Party of Korea leader Kim Min-seok stated regarding the government's North Korea policy, "The party will actively support strengthening the pacemaker role declared by President Lee Jae-myung." Speaking at an on-site Supreme Council meeting held at the Gangneung City Hall in Gangwon Province today , Kim said, "Amid complex changes in the stances of the United States, China, and North Korea, the situation on the Korean Peninsula is shifting in various ways." Kim emphasized, "When I served as prime minister, I visited the United States and China and met with Trump, Vance, and Premier Li Qiang. SBS Aug 21, 2026 10:40 AM