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Iran Admits to 'Hardest Period in History' Amid Worsening Economic Crisis The New York Times reported on October 4 that Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council , made remarks to this effect during a high-level government meeting held on October 3 . SBS Oct 5, 2026 1:21 PM

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Rep. Park Jie-won: "Hold Military Talks With North Korea Over DMZ Incident; 'The Assassin(s)' Has High Artistic Merit" - Kim Ji-yong is qualified… Time to decide party platform through a general meeting of lawmakers - Confirmation hearing scrutiny is essential, but appointing the Major Crimes Investigation Agency chief is urgent - Choo Mi-ae should search for 'great spots' in Gyeonggi Province… Focus on succeeding as governor - Lee's reform remarks? Principled statements… Should exercise a bit more restraint on social media - Cho Hee-dae refusing to testify at parliamentary audit? Does he consider himself pop king Cho Yong-pil? - Aiming to boost profile for the presidency… Must be grilled even if appearing as an institutional witness - DMZ landmine incident? Let's resolve it by holding military talks with North Korea - Financial sector hack could also involve North Korea… Need to prepare for cyber warfare - 'The Assassin': movies should be seen as movies… A work of outstanding cinematic quality - With parliamentary audits about to start, is it right for the People Power Party to take to the streets instead? Broadcast: SBS Kim Tae-hyun's Political Show (FM 103.5 MHz, 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM) Date: Monday, October 5, 2026 Host: Attorney Kim Tae-hyun Guest: Rep. SBS Oct 5, 2026 1:19 PM

China Eastern Airlines Reports Passenger to Police and Restricts Boarding Over Flight Attendant Kneeling Apology Incident According to media outlets including Hong Kong's South China Morning Post , China Eastern Airlines released a statement announcing the actions after completing evidence collection, fact-checking, and legal reviews regarding the recent in-flight incident. SBS Oct 5, 2026 1:17 PM

Yemeni Forces Launch Counteroffensive Against Iran-Backed Houthi Rebels With US, Saudi Support Rashad al-Alimi, chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen, announced in a televised speech on October 4 local time, "Today, we declare the start of a military operation to retake remaining territories and extend the authority of the state and its institutions across the entire nation." This declaration to initiate military operations comes as the Houthis have advanced toward the outskirts of Taiz, Yemen's third-largest city in the southwest. SBS Oct 5, 2026 1:16 PM

39-Year-Old Djokovic Defeats World No. 2 Zverev to Reach China Open Semifinals Novak Djokovic defeated Alexander Zverev , who won two major tennis titles this year, to advance to the men's singles semifinals of the Association of Tennis Professionals Tour China Open. SBS Oct 5, 2026 1:10 PM

LG Twins Invite Club Legends Lee Byung-kyu and Park Yong-taek for Final Jamsil Home Game Ceremonial First Pitch Coach Lee and Commentator Park are scheduled to attend autograph sessions and the ceremonial first pitch event during the 2026 KBO League home game against the Doosan Bears, which will take place at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on October 7. SBS Oct 5, 2026 1:06 PM

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Employee's Quick Response Saves Man Choking on Candy First-aid knowledge that can save a life was put into practice in a real-life situation. SBS Oct 5, 2026 12:11 PM

Court Orders Parents to Pay Damages for Middle Schooler's Sexual Harassment and Abuse According to legal circles, Judge Lee Joo-hyun of Civil Division 6 at the Cheongju District Court partially ruled in favor of the plaintiff in a 35 million won damage suit filed by the victimized student against the parents of the perpetrator, identified as student A, ordering the defendants to pay about 18 million won to the plaintiff. SBS Oct 5, 2026 12:07 PM

Parents Ordered to Pay 18 Million Won in Damages for Middle Schooler's Months of Sexual Harassment at School Judge Lee Joo-hyun of Civil Settlement Division 6 at the Cheongju District Court partially ruled in favor of the plaintiff in a 35 million won damage suit filed by the victim against the parents of the perpetrator, identified as student A, ordering the defendants to pay about 18 million won to the plaintiff. SBS Oct 5, 2026 12:05 PM

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"Please Work Here": The Inside Story of Japanese Convenience Stores Featuring Lady Gaga "Would you like to work at a convenience store?" The person asking this is none other than Lady Gaga. SBS Oct 5, 2026 12:01 PM