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Another Case of AI Glasses Discovered at University of Seoul Essay Exam According to data submitted by the Korean Council for University Education to the office of Representative Koh Min-jung of the Democratic Party of Korea, the University of Seoul caught one student who was in possession of smart glasses equipped with artificial intelligence functions during the natural sciences mathematics essay exam held on October 3. SBS Oct 19, 2026 5:55 PM

'Mr. Trot Season 3' Winner Kim Yong-bin Rejects Major Agency Offers to Stay Loyal to Current Label Singer Kim Yong-bin, who took the ultimate crown on TV Chosun's "Mr. Trot Season 3," will continue his journey with his current agency. SBS Star Oct 19, 2026 5:51 PM

Air Raid Alert System Failure Leads to Casualties... U.S. and Ukraine Engage in Truth Dispute As the intelligence-sharing system with the United States regarding Russian airstrikes fails to function properly, Ukrainian citizens are being exposed to Russian attacks without receiving advance warnings. SBS Oct 19, 2026 5:51 PM

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'Moves into 1.2 Billion Won Residence' While Slashing Even Memorial Event Costs Amid the lingering fallout over Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae's remark calling firefighting a "financial straw," controversy is mounting as it was revealed that Gyeonggi Province actually slashed a massive amount of its firefighting budget. SBS Oct 19, 2026 5:42 PM

President Lee Tells Major Crimes Investigation Chief to "Take No Sides" President Lee Jae-myung called on Kim Ji-yong, head of the Major Crimes Investigation Agency, to "handle issues of public doubt strictly according to principle, without taking sides." Senior Blue House Spokesperson Kang Yu-jung reported that President Lee made the remark to the new agency head during a tea gathering following an appointment ceremony held at Cheong Wa Dae today , saying, "You have worked hard." President Lee reiterated to Kim, "The agency's raison d'être must be recognized by the people," adding, "You must keep in mind that many citizens are watching." At the appointment ceremony today, President Lee presented certificates of appointment to Lee Hyung-il, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy; Kang Shin-chul, Minister of National Defense; Hong Ji-seon, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport; and Lee So-young, Minister of SMEs and Startups. SBS Oct 19, 2026 5:40 PM

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6-Year-Old Disabled Nephew Abandoned at Market... Filed Missing Person Report 18 Years Later, Why? A 6-year-old with an intellectual disability was found to have been abandoned at a market by her aunt, a fact that came to light 18 years later due to the aunt's false missing person report. SBS Oct 19, 2026 5:40 PM

Israeli Police Arrest 10 Settlers Over Assault on U.S. Journalist, European Diplomats Israeli police announced that Jewish settler suspects have been arrested for successively attacking a U.S. SBS Oct 19, 2026 5:36 PM

'100 Days of Deception' JINYOUNG Talks Hit Drama and Hopes to Become a "Cool Grandfather" Who Plays Music Actor JINYOUNG showed off his charm in a stylish pictorial. Fashion and lifestyle magazine "Cosmopolitan" unveiled a cover, pictorial, and interview featuring actor JINYOUNG in collaboration with an eyewear brand for its November issue. SBS Star Oct 19, 2026 5:36 PM

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"Must find a way to stop Kim Do-young"... LG gives up two home runs, but what happens when they avoid him this time? The professional baseball team LG Twins, which has repeatedly allowed home runs to Kim Do-young at crucial moments, are struggling in the semi-playoffs as well. SBS Oct 19, 2026 5:27 PM

Yields on South Korean Treasury Bonds Rise Across the Board Ahead of Rate Decision 19. In the Seoul bond market, the yield on three-year Treasury bonds finished at 3.877 percent per annum, up 2.3 basis points (1 bp = 0.01 percentage point) from the previous session. SBS Oct 19, 2026 5:26 PM