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3-Year Prison Term Finalized for Ex-Security Service Chief Park Jong-jun Over Obstructing Yoon Suk Yeol's Arrest A three-year prison sentence has been finalized for former Presidential Security Service Chief Park Jong-jun, who was indicted on charges of obstructing the execution of an arrest warrant issued by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials against former President Yoon Suk Yeol. SBS Nov 5, 2026 2:33 PM

Number of New Hospice Users Exceeds 26,000 Last Year, Up 6.9% From Previous Year While the number of fulfilled decisions regarding the suspension or withholding of life-sustaining treatment also surpassed 80,000, the proportion of cases where patients' intentions were verified through advance statements or plans written in advance exceeded half. SBS Nov 5, 2026 2:33 PM

'The Assassin(s)' Dominates Korean Box Office for 60 Days Despite Fierce Controversy The film "The Assassin" recorded the strongest box office performance during September and October, months stirred by controversy. SBS Star Nov 5, 2026 2:33 PM

Special Counsel Appeals Acquittal of Rep. Kim Gi-hyeon Over Luxury Bag Gift to Kim Keon-hee According to legal circles, the special counsel team submitted an appeal to the court today , citing misapprehension of facts and legal principles regarding Rep. SBS Nov 5, 2026 2:32 PM

Incheon Metropolitan City Office of Education and National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts Sign MOU to Promote Traditional Korean Music Education in Schools Under the agreement, the two organizations will strengthen cooperation in areas such as supporting traditional Korean instrument-focused "one student, one art" education for schools in island regions including Yeonpyeongdo, operating "Gukak Delivery Box," a visiting traditional Korean music concert program, sharing educational materials including sheet music for newly composed traditional pieces, and running traditional music-related career experience events. SBS Nov 5, 2026 2:30 PM

"I Brought a Kitchen Knife": Attempted Murder Charges Applied to Woman in Her 50s Over Severance Hospital Stabbing The Seoul Seodaemun Police Station announced today that it will apply for an arrest warrant for the woman in her 50s, identified as A, to the Seoul Western District Prosecutors Office. SBS Nov 5, 2026 2:27 PM

IVE's Jang Wonyoung Clarifies 'Cheek Greeting' Controversy Involving Male Executive: "I Didn't Refuse, I Just Didn't See Him" Jang Wonyoung of the group IVE has addressed the recent "cheek greeting" controversy that arose during a luxury brand event. SBS Entertainment News Nov 5, 2026 2:24 PM

"Possible Love" Wins Best Film at the 46th Critics Choice Awards; Zo In-sung and Jeon Do-yeon Take Lead Acting Honors The film "Possible Love" has earned the honor of being named the best film of 2026 by domestic film critics. SBS Entertainment News Nov 5, 2026 2:24 PM

"The Assassins" Dominates Controversial Two Months... No. 1 at South Korean Box Office for 60 Days The film "The Assassins" recorded its hottest box office run during September and October, a period marked by considerable controversy. SBS Entertainment News Nov 5, 2026 2:22 PM

473,000 Info Leaks Across 37 Financial Firms, 1 Billion Won Siphoned It has been found that approximately 473,000 pieces of information were leaked and about 1 billion won in funds were stolen across 37 financial companies over the past month. SBS Nov 5, 2026 2:20 PM