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A2O LITE's 'NEON' Sparks Viral Memes, from Misheard Lyrics to 'Oldboy' Group Dances Produced by first-generation K-pop producer Lee Soo-man, often called the "Father of K-pop," the group A2O LITE is making waves with their debut track "NEON," which soared to the top of digital music charts right after its release. SBS Star Oct 16, 2026 2:05 PM

President Lee Calls Criticism of 'Attacking Critics as Irresponsible Extremists' "False and Misleading" President Lee Jae-myung said today , "I cannot agree with the argument from some quarters that Cabinet meetings should be held entirely behind closed doors," adding, "Minutes of Cabinet meetings have been made public, and openness is the principle for all administration, including state affairs." President Lee made the remarks in a post titled "Regarding the Controversy Over Making Cabinet Meetings Public" on X on the same day. SBS Oct 16, 2026 2:01 PM

President Lee Urges Serious Crimes Agency Chief to Investigate "Fairly and Impartially" on First Day ▲ President Lee Jae-myung President Lee Jae-myung said today , "Together wit… SBS Oct 16, 2026 1:59 PM

Special Counsel for Insurrection Seeks 30-Year Prison Term for Yoon Suk Yeol in Appeal Trial Over Pyongyang Drone Infiltration During the appellate sentencing hearing for former President Yoon, former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, and others on charges of aiding the enemy held today by the 1st Criminal Division of the Seoul High Court (Presiding Judge Yoon Sung-sik), the special counsel team requested a 30-year prison sentence for each of them. SBS Oct 16, 2026 1:58 PM

President Lee Attends Anniversary Ceremony at Alma Mater Chung-Ang University, Telling Students "I Cheer for You" Senior Presidential Spokesperson Kang Yu-jung explained that President Lee attended the event to engage in open and candid communication with students. SBS Oct 16, 2026 1:57 PM

KOSDAQ Surges Over 5% Intraday, Triggering Buy Sidecar As the KOSDAQ surged more than 5 percent intraday today , just a day after a sharp decline, a buy sidecar—a temporary suspension of program buy orders—was triggered in the KOSDAQ market. SBS Oct 16, 2026 1:54 PM

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Oh Hyeon-gyu Scores Twice After Vowing Multi-Goal Game, Leading Team to Victory Today , in the UEFA Europa League match between Besiktas and Hoffenheim, Oh Hyeon-gyu recorded two goals and one assist, leading his team to a 3–2 victory. SBS Oct 16, 2026 1:51 PM

You Young Wins Women's Division at Figure Skating Qualifier for 2027 Changchun Winter Universiade Competing in the women's single free skating event held on the 16th at the Citizens' Sports Center ice rink of the Gimhae Cultural and Tourism Foundation in Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, You scored 67.20 points in technical elements and 63.12 points in program components for a total of 130.32 points. SBS Oct 16, 2026 1:46 PM

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Korean Researchers Develop Transformable Solar Panel That Can Be Stretched Like Paper New solar power technology has been developed that can be customized to fit the curved outer walls and protruding structures of buildings. SBS Oct 16, 2026 1:42 PM

Kim Hye-ja Shares Heartfelt Handwritten Letter Amid Health Concerns: "I Was Moved by the Director's Words" Ahead of the release of the film "Still Shining", actor Kim Hye-ja shared a handwritten letter filled with her candid thoughts. SBS Star Oct 16, 2026 1:37 PM