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Choo Mi-ae Expresses Deep Condolences over Firefighter's Death: "We Will Never Forget His Courage and Dedication" Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae expressed deep condolences today over the death of Fire Inspector Kim Jin-seok, who died in the line of duty while battling a factory fire in Bucheon, stating, "I cannot hide my devastation and profound grief." Governor Choo paid tribute in a post on social media, saying, "We will never forget the courage and dedication of the deceased, who risked his own life to save the lives of others." She added, "I bow my head and offer my deepest condolences and comfort to the bereaved family members who are suffering unspeakable sorrow after losing a beloved family member. SBS Oct 17, 2026 3:40 PM

KIA Manager Lee Bum-ho: "Game Will Be Decided by the Performance of Batters 1 Through 5" KIA Tigers manager Lee Bum-ho expressed high expectations for the performances of his top-of-the-order batters. SBS Oct 17, 2026 3:26 PM

Ohtani May Have to Undergo Surgery and Rehabilitation Without Team Help... Will MLB Face a Lockout? The Associated Press reported today that "Ohtani mentioned the possibility of surgery after his team's elimination was confirmed in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on the 16th," adding that "if Ohtani actually goes under the knife, whether MLB institutes a lockout will significantly impact his rehabilitation process." Currently, MLB clubs and the Players Association are sharply at odds over whether to introduce a salary cap ahead of the expiration of the new collective bargaining agreement. SBS Oct 17, 2026 3:26 PM

AFC Selects South Korea Captain Son Heung-min as Player to Watch at Asian Cup The AFC, which has been introducing players to watch for each participating country in the Asian Cup on its official website, highlighted South Korea national team captain Son Heung-min yesterday (October 16, local time). SBS Oct 17, 2026 3:24 PM

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Wide Temperature Ranges and Disruptive Autumn Rain Expected Nationwide Tomorrow The colors of autumn are deepening. Currently, Mt. Seorak and Mt. Odae have reached their peak foliage, with over 80 percent of the mountains covered in autumn leaves. SBS Oct 17, 2026 3:24 PM

Crackdown on Outlandish Livestreams: From Bizarre Dancing to Cursing at Pedestrians Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, announced that eccentric broadcasting has decreased over the past year following its declaration of a strong response policy against "extreme YouTubers" around Bucheon Station. SBS Oct 17, 2026 3:22 PM

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Firefighter Dies from Bucheon Factory Fire... Choo Mi-ae Visits Mortuary Amid Controversy Over 'Firefighting Straw' Remark A firefighter who fell into cardiac arrest during a factory fire in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, has ultimately passed away. SBS Oct 17, 2026 3:20 PM

60-Something Diver Missing Near Dosan Port in Yangyang; Coast Guard Conducting Maritime Search today in waters about 1.5 kilometers east of Dosan Port in Yangyang, Gangwon Province. SBS Oct 17, 2026 3:05 PM

Uruguayan Pro Football Test-Drives 'Electronic Yellow Card'... Improving Visibility Reuters reported today that an electronic card was used instead of a physical yellow card to caution a player during the Copa Uruguay match between Nacional and Rentistas held on October 15 . SBS Oct 17, 2026 3:03 PM

Korean Para Games Team Enters Nagoya Athletes' Village to Kick Off Schedule The South Korean national Para Games delegation has officially kicked off its schedule for the tournament, beginning with the village entry ceremony for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games. SBS Oct 17, 2026 2:59 PM