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Seoul Reconstruction Apartments Outpace New Builds in Price Growth; Over-20-Year-Old Complexes Show Dominant Gains While a preference for new apartments previously persisted—giving rise to the neologism meaning "dying for a new apartment"—recent trends show strength in complexes pushing forward with redevelopment and reconstruction projects, particularly in northern Seoul. SBS Sep 25, 2026 9:26 AM

Recycling Water Twice or Thrice: 1/5 of Industrial Water to Come from Recycled Sewage by 2030 The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment has decided to supply one-fifth of industrial water as recycled sewage by 2030 and revised the 2nd Basic Plan for Water Use to reflect this goal. SBS Sep 25, 2026 9:26 AM

Highway Rest Stop Spending Hit 18,000 Won Per Person Last Chuseok, Late-Night Sales Quadrupled During last year's Chuseok holiday, visitors spent an average of about 18,000 won per person at highway rest stops. SBS Sep 25, 2026 9:24 AM

Firms Stay Behind in Nepal One Month After Devastating Floods Despite Ended Government Search Although the first and second rounds of government-led search operations have concluded, the companies they belong to are continuing their own search efforts on the ground without giving up until the end. SBS Sep 25, 2026 9:23 AM

President Lee Presides Over S. Korea-Mexico Business Roundtable Joined by Chey Tae-won, Koo Kwang-mo President Lee Jae-myung, currently on a state visit to Mexico, presided over a business roundtable to discuss ways to boost investment and exchanges between South Korean and Mexican enterprises. SBS Sep 25, 2026 9:20 AM

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Four Korean Films Gear Up for Chuseok Box Office Showdown A rich lineup of Korean films is hitting the theaters this Chuseok holiday. From historical dramas to action and drama, Reporter Lee Joo-hyoung has the details. SBS Sep 25, 2026 9:16 AM

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Two North Korean POWs Sent to South Korea: "Arrived 3 to 4 Days Ago" Two North Korean prisoners of war captured by Ukrainian forces have arrived in South Korea. SBS Sep 25, 2026 8:28 AM

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Cheong Wa Dae Expresses 'Regret' Over Rhyu Si-min's Remarks... Weighing Legal Action? Cheong Wa Dae has expressed regret for the first time toward author Rhyu Si-min, who criticized President Lee Jae-myung's remarks on prosecution reform, accusing him of deceiving the public. SBS Sep 25, 2026 8:28 AM

President Lee and First Lady Deliver Chuseok Greetings: "Will Work Hard to Shine Bright Light on People's Lives" President Lee Jae-myung delivered holiday greetings to mark Chuseok together with his spouse, First Lady Kim Hye-kyung. SBS Sep 25, 2026 8:28 AM

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Traffic Volumes Surge Since Early Morning... Severe Congestion Expected in Both Directions Even today, the day of Chuseok , expressways across the country are expected to experience severe traffic jams in both directions heading down to local regions and returning to Seoul. SBS Sep 25, 2026 8:27 AM