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Hyundai Union Holds Strike Rally in Front of Headquarters, Demanding Extended Retirement Age and Prime Contractor Bargaining The Korean Metal Workers' Union held a rally in front of Hyundai Motor's headquarters today , pressing management to accept key demands including extending the retirement age and fulfilling prime contractor bargaining. SBS Aug 21, 2026 6:58 PM

Iran's Chief Negotiator Qalibaf Says, "Must Overcome Unjust Sanctions" threats to tighten economic sanctions that Iran must formulate a plan to overcome "unjust sanctions." According to Reuters on the 21st , Qalibaf made the remarks during a speech to representatives of Iranian and Iraqi business leaders, stating via his Telegram channel, "If we look at the resources and raw materials of Islamic nations, we will see that our enemies come to plunder them." He continued, "Therefore, we must establish a counter-plan to overcome these unjust sanctions." Qalibaf asserted that economic development and security are closely intertwined, claiming that after concluding they could not win direct military confrontations with Iran and Iraq, the United States and Israel are now waging an economic war and "cognitive warfare." He also called for strengthening economic ties between Iran and Iraq, saying that both countries could reduce their reliance on the U.S. SBS Aug 21, 2026 6:50 PM

SBS News Hunters Preview for August 21 On today's <SBS News Hunters>, ▶ Political Hunters - Rival parties intensify int… SBS Aug 21, 2026 6:44 PM

Kakao Union to Hold Joint Action at Pangyo Station Square on Aug. 26, Demanding Joint Bargaining on the 26th at the square in front of Pangyo Station. The Kakao branch of the Korean Chemical, Food and Textile Workers' Union released a statement to this effect on the 21st. SBS Aug 21, 2026 6:43 PM

New Future Fund Nearing 100 Trillion Won Proposed; 55-Year Link to Education Grants to Be Abolished A new fund will be established to channel tax revenues that have surged amid the semiconductor boom into seed money for future growth. SBS Aug 21, 2026 6:41 PM

Russia-Ukraine Clashes Paralyze Grain Exports... Global Wheat Prices Up About 30% YoY According to an analysis by Reuters on the 21st , the export capacities of both nations have plummeted by more than 97% compared to last year's grain export season. SBS Aug 21, 2026 6:09 PM

Mass Desertions of Ukrainian Soldiers Undergoing Training in Germany The weekly newspaper Die Zeit reported that 80 Ukrainian soldiers have fled from the training ground in Saxony-Anhalt alone, with the nationwide total estimated to reach several hundred. SBS Aug 21, 2026 6:05 PM

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Visiting Bulgwang-dong, Eunpyeong-gu: A Neighborhood Sweeping Up Real Estate Good News A 32-year-old homeless reporter who went all-in with leverage and got completely stuck.. SBS Aug 21, 2026 6:02 PM

BIBI's Three-Month Prep for Waterbomb Leaves 'My Genie Secretary' Cast in Awe SBS variety show "My Genie Secretary" has heightened anticipation by releasing a teaser video for its first "My Star," singer BIBI, kicking off the new season. SBS Star Aug 21, 2026 5:58 PM

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Trump Clinging to Kim Jong Un? North Korea Knows It: "To Meet or Not to Meet?" 00:00 Intro 00:35 Trump under immense pressure ahead of November midterm elections 01:40 Trump's "security blanket": Glamorous key-hole aide shakes up political circles 02:39 Trump facing "lowest approval ratings"—Is a US-North Korea summit the breakthrough? 05:27 Is Kim Jong Un ultimately the variable? Will they actually meet? First, here is what US President Donald Trump has to say. SBS Aug 21, 2026 5:54 PM