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Saudi-Led Coalition Helicopter Crashes Near Yemen, Killing Two Coalition spokesman Colonel Turki al-Maliki stated that a Saudi military AH-6i reconnaissance helicopter crashed in Najran, Saudi territory, due to a technical malfunction, resulting in the deaths of two officers on board. SBS Oct 18, 2026 5:35 PM

Grand Mint Festival Day 2 Tickets Fully Refunded Due to Bad Weather, Some Outdoor Performances Canceled The autumn music festival "Grand Mint Festival" has decided to cancel some outdoor performances on the second day of the event due to bad weather and issue full refunds for tickets. SBS Oct 18, 2026 5:34 PM

Vietnam and EFTA Sign Free Trade Agreement to Diversify Markets The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade announced that it signed the FTA with EFTA in the capital city of Hanoi today . SBS Oct 18, 2026 5:32 PM

Truck Crashes Into Youth Soccer Game in US, Leaving Two Dead According to local reports citing a police press conference, the two fatalities were a 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man, who were pronounced dead at the scene. SBS Oct 18, 2026 5:28 PM

Recalled Ambassador to Ukraine Skips Parliamentary Audit; Deputy Attends as Proxy South Korean Ambassador to Ukraine Park Ki-chang, who was recalled amid diplomatic tensions with Ukraine, did not attend the National Assembly Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee's parliamentary audit of the embassy today (October 18, local time). SBS Oct 18, 2026 5:27 PM

Kim Min-seok Takes Stage During Singer's Performance, Apologizes Amid Controversy ▲ Democratic Party of Korea Leader Kim Min-seok Kim Min-seok, leader of the Demo… SBS Oct 18, 2026 5:23 PM

Trump Hints at Easing Russia Sanctions, Calling It 'Good Decision for US and World' President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump is facing controversy after hinting that there will be a decision beneficial to the world regarding sanctions against Russia. SBS Oct 18, 2026 4:58 PM

Flooding Reported Across Seoul as Fallen Leaves Block Drains Amid Heavy Rain According to the Seoul Transport Operation and Information Service, the underpass of Jeungsangyo Bridge in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, has been completely closed in both directions starting at 3:04 p.m. SBS Oct 18, 2026 4:47 PM

"Even a Princeton Engineering PhD Unemployed for Two Years"... Severe U.S. Job Crisis Job Postings The Wall Street Journal recently highlighted the story of a man who earned a Ph.D. SBS Oct 18, 2026 4:46 PM

"I Became 'Gam-gichan'": Singer Lee Ki-chan's Pharmacy Busking Draws Popularity Amid Concerns from Some Pharmacists According to the pharmaceutical industry on October 18, Lee started the pharmacy busking tour inspired by the title of his remake song "Cold ," released last month, to promote the track, performing at pharmacies in Seoul, Chuncheon, Daejeon, Chungju, and other cities. SBS Oct 18, 2026 4:44 PM