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Democratic Party Pushes to Pass 'Distorted Indictment' Special Counsel Bill as Early as Nov. 5, Set for Committee Tabling Tomorrow The Democratic Party of Korea has announced plans to soon pass the so-called "Distorted Indictment Special Counsel Bill," which aims to investigate allegations of fabricated and distorted indictments by the prosecution under the Yoon Suk Yeol administration. SBS Nov 3, 2026 1:46 PM

Shin Mina Opens Up About Her Royal Transformation in 'The Remarried Empress': "I Felt Pressured, but It Was Fun" Shin Mina shared the excitement and new challenges she experienced portraying an empress in "The Remarried Empress." On the morning of November 3, a press conference for the Disney+ original series "The Remarried Empress" (written by Yeo Ji-na and Hyun Choong-yeol, directed by Cho Soo-won) took place at Conrad Seoul in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. SBS Star Nov 3, 2026 1:44 PM

National Tax Service Refunds KRW 2.1 Billion to 4,687 Taxpayers Over Omitted Capital Gains Tax Deductions The National Tax Service announced today that it has refunded 2.1 billion won to 4,687 taxpayers who paid excess taxes due to omitted basic deductions in their stock capital gains tax filings for the years 2021 to 2025. SBS Nov 3, 2026 1:43 PM

Area Limits for Multi-Unit and Multiplex Housing Eased to 1,000 Sq. Meters... Multiplexes Permitted Up to 4 Stories The floor limit for multiplex housing will also be raised from 3 stories to 4 stories. SBS Nov 3, 2026 1:40 PM

Plainclothes National Guard Deployed to Monitor Ballot Boxes Sparks Controversy in U.S. National Guard troops control a road. Ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, National Guard troops have been deployed to support election operations in at least seven states, sparking controversy that they may intimidate voters. SBS Nov 3, 2026 1:39 PM

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High-Risk Pregnant Woman Experiences Ruptured Amniotic Waters at 21 Weeks, Gives Birth in Ambulance With 119 Assistance A high-risk pregnant woman whose amniotic sac ruptured at 21 weeks of pregnancy gave birth inside an ambulance with the assistance of fire authorities. SBS Nov 3, 2026 1:39 PM

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How a Viral "Ramen-Ruining" Video Enraged Korean Netizens Heard about an online uproar over a bizarre ramen recipe? Yes, it is a video titled "A Ramen Recipe That Will Infuriate Koreans." In the video, a participant who introduces himself as an Italian chef purposely cooks broth ramen, bibimmyeon, and jjajang ramen in absurdly wrong ways. SBS Nov 3, 2026 1:39 PM

President Lee: "Apartment Transaction Prices in Major Areas Falling at Surprising Rate" President Lee Jae-myung said on Tuesday regarding the real estate market, "Actual transaction prices in major areas are falling at a surprising rate," adding, "While there are certainly areas where this is not the case, it is important to properly inform the public so that they can access this accurate data directly." Presiding over a Cabinet meeting at the Blue House on the same day, President Lee made the remarks, saying, "I am concerned about whether statistical data related to real estate is being properly delivered ." President Lee said, "There are various discussions regarding the outlook for housing prices in the capital region right now. SBS Nov 3, 2026 1:39 PM

LG Energy Solution Expects Q4 Revenue to Rise 10%; North American ESS Supply Mostly Secured Through 2028 With the majority of supply volumes for the North American ESS business already secured through 2028 based on currently planned production capacity, the company plans to improve profitability through a strategy of "selection and concentration" that maximizes the operation rates of existing production facilities. SBS Nov 3, 2026 1:39 PM

"Wanna Be Friends?" Trusted and Sent Money... 34 Victims Defrauded The Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency announced today that it has apprehended 15 members, including a ringleader in his 30s surnamed A, on charges of forming a criminal organization and fraud, and has formally arrested 7 of them, including A. SBS Nov 3, 2026 1:38 PM