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North Korea Fires Ultra-Precision 600mm Rocket Launchers; Kim Jong-un Says "Power Is Peace" North Korea has staged a show of force by holding an unmanned aerial technology exhibition, firing large multiple rocket launchers and launching missiles from drones. SBS Oct 30, 2026 1:32 PM

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KOSPI Plummets Over 5%, Sell Sidecar Triggered The shock from the sharp plunge in U.S. tech stocks has spilled over into the domestic stock market, causing the KOSPI to drop sharply from early trading. SBS Oct 30, 2026 1:31 PM

Democratic Party Outlines Scope of Parliamentary Probe into Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae; Some Urge Caution Senior Deputy Floor Leader Cheon Jun-ho stated at a party meeting on October 29, "Since the December 3 insurrection, Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae's actions have been a continuous series of unconstitutional, illegal, and controversial acts." Listing five key allegations—the Supreme Court's overturning and remanding of President Lee Jae-myung's Public Official Election Act violation case, the Supreme Court's response during the December 3 emergency martial law, controversy over re-recommending a Supreme Court justice, allegations regarding the execution of business operation expenses and the payment of cash bonuses, and allegations of delays in trials involving first lady Kim Keon-hee—he said, "We hope Chief Justice Cho will actively cooperate in the upcoming parliamentary investigation so that the public's suspicions can be resolved." Earlier, the Democratic Party decided at a general meeting of lawmakers two days prior to launch a parliamentary investigation into Chief Justice Cho. SBS Oct 30, 2026 1:31 PM

President Lee's Approval Rating at 39%, DP 35% and PPP 30% Within Margin of Error: Gallup Korea A public opinion poll showed that President Lee Jae-myung's job approval rating dropped slightly from last week. SBS Oct 30, 2026 1:31 PM

Kim Jong Un Attends Drone Exhibition, Stages Show of Force with 600mm Rocket Launchers KCNA reported that the exhibition opened yesterday "with splendor," adding that "displayed at the exhibition venue were combat systems showing the latest achievements and development prospects in the field of unmanned aerial technology, including various types of strategic and operational-tactical multipurpose drones and suicide attack drones". SBS Oct 30, 2026 1:31 PM

Bank of Japan Mainatains Key Interest Rate at 1.25%, Citing Achievement of 2% Inflation Target The Bank of Japan decided to freeze the interest rate with the majority approval of its policy board members at the monetary policy meeting held over a two-day period starting yesterday. SBS Oct 30, 2026 1:30 PM

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From Business Owner to Civil Service Exam Prep: Why People in Their 30s Are Heading to Noryangjin ○ From Business Owner to Civil Service Exam Prep: People in Their 30s Heading to… SBS Oct 30, 2026 1:29 PM

Ha Jiwon Goes Full Fangirl Over Her Favorite F1 Driver on 'My Genie Secretary,' Asking Lee Seo-jin: "Oppa, Help Me Meet Him" Actors Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-kyu of "My Genie Secretary" are embarking on an overseas business trip of an unprecedented scale to grant the wish of Ha Jiwon, a dedicated Formula 1 fan. SBS Star Oct 30, 2026 1:28 PM

Tennis Star Zverev Surpasses Alcaraz and Sinner to Secure First-Ever World No. 1 Ranking Zverev secured his ascent to the top spot after defeating Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands in the second round of the ATP Tour Erste Bank Open singles event in Vienna on October 29 , advancing to the quarterfinals. SBS Oct 30, 2026 1:12 PM

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Cold Snap to Return This Weekend; Rain Expected Nationwide on Sunday The cold is easing today as wind directions shift to relatively mild southwesterlies. SBS Oct 30, 2026 12:48 PM