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After Swapping Planes Amid Assassination Threats, Trump Suddenly Orders 'Air Force One' Ready U.S. President Donald Trump, who previously avoided using the new presidential aircraft donated by Qatar—even staging a covert plane swap for security reasons following assassination threats from Iran—has announced he will use the new Air Force One for an upcoming overseas trip, drawing attention to the reasons behind his decision. SBS Sep 5, 2026 5:33 PM

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun Departs for Nepal... "Will Meet with Missing Persons' Families" Foreign Minister Cho Hyun departed for Nepal today to request cooperation in the search for missing South Korean nationals. SBS Sep 5, 2026 5:26 PM

Prime Minister Han Inspects Fireworks Festival Site: "Do Your Utmost for Safety Management Until the Very End" Prime Minister Han Sung-sook visited Yeouido Hangang Park in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, where the Seoul International Fireworks Festival 2026 is being held, on the afternoon of September 5 to inspect the preparations. SBS Sep 5, 2026 5:21 PM

Korean Relief Team Continues Search Around Weir Dam Tunnel in Nepal The Korea Disaster Relief Team is continuing its search operations to find South Koreans missing following massive floods in Nepal. SBS Sep 5, 2026 5:20 PM

Manager Who Deleted Work Files from Laptop After Firing Notice Sentenced to Prison According to legal circles on September 5, the Suwon District Court sentenced an official identified as A, who was indicted on charges including damaging electronic records, violating the Act on Prevention of Unfair Competition and Protection of Trade Secrets (leakage of trade secrets, etc.), and breach of duty, to six months in prison. SBS Sep 5, 2026 5:02 PM

"Is Four-Word 'No Consecutive Term' That Hard?"…Ruling Party Criticizes President Lee Spokesperson Cho stated that in response to the demand to declare that he would not seek a consecutive term during the civic group meeting, President Lee evaded a direct answer with an irrelevant remark, saying it is like asking someone to pledge not to commit theft. SBS Sep 5, 2026 5:02 PM

Early September Cumulative Exports Hit $709.4B, Surpassing Last Year's Total and Nearing $1 Trillion South Korea's exports have broken last year's annual record early on as of early September, rewriting historical highs. SBS Sep 5, 2026 4:35 PM

Samsung Electronics DX Union to Hold Rallies Outside Chairman Lee Jae-yong's Home Starting Sept. 18 The Samsung Electronics Union Donghang, primarily composed of employees from the Device Experience division overseeing finished goods such as home appliances, has decided to hold rallies near the residence of Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong starting from the 18th. SBS Sep 5, 2026 4:14 PM

Is Iran's 'Strait of Hormuz Blockade' Losing Its Edge? 'Time Not on Iran's Side' Either The report suggests that although Iran has been pulling strings on international oil prices and pressuring the global economy by sealing off the critical logistics hub, the effectiveness of this move is gradually diminishing. SBS Sep 5, 2026 4:13 PM

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Applying 100 Tapes Looks "Bizarre"... Japanese Runners Draw Attention for Unique Appearance Marathon runners Hibiki Yoshida and Seira Fuwa competed in the 2026 Hokkaido Marathon held in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, on August 30. SBS Sep 5, 2026 4:03 PM