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From 18 to 2,400: The 50-Year Miracle Created by the Meeting of a Priest and a Giant

The Kkottongnae community, which grew from a small act of sharing food with beggars in Eumseong County to a massive welfare complex, celebrated its 50th anniversary. Simultaneously, the 65th Chungbuk Provincial Sports Festival was held in Eumseong County, bringing together thousands of athletes and volunteers.

Lim Do-hyun · 2026.09.22

문화 & 라이프

A Rural House at 700m Altitude: Why Only 60-Year-Old Walls Remain

Jo Seong-bin lives in a 60-year-old rural house in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province, where she has redesigned the space with large windows to embrace nature. Her life in the mountains involves harvesting fruit, observing wildlife, and hosting guests with traditional meals.

Lim Do-hyun · 2026.09.22

문화 & 라이프

Transformation of Gray Industrial Heritage: 'Cement Latte' and 'Brick Bread' Fill Jecheon Sinbaek-dong

The 1st Jecheon Ci;ment Festival reinterprets the declining industrial heritage of Sinbaek-dong, Jecheon, into modern cultural content. The festival features unique food items like 'Cement Latte' and 'Brick Bread' alongside experiential activities for children.

Lim Do-hyun · 2026.09.22

문화 & 라이프

"It melts in your mouth" The honey-sweet harvest scene of Sancheok-myeon, Chungju sweet potatoes

People gathered in Sancheok-myeon, Chungju to enjoy the seasonal harvest of sweet potatoes. The Chungju Sancheok Sweet Potato Festival offered various experiences, including harvesting, tasting roasted sweet potatoes, and enjoying unique sweet potato-based desserts.

Lim Do-hyun · 2026.09.22

건강 & 과학

"Children's bones are different from adults"... The physical reasons why car seats insist on 'rear-facing'

A video released by BODA explains the physics behind car seat safety, highlighting how rear-facing seats protect children's unique physical structures by distributing impact and preventing fatal risks like Positioning asphyxia.

Oh Yu-jin · 2026.09.22

건강 & 과학

Reducing 30 sessions to 6 days: The principle of Deep TMS that improves the brain's 'roads'

Deep TMS is presented as an alternative to traditional medication for depression and burnout by improving brain circuitry rather than just supplying chemical components. The "Swift Protocol" specifically allows for accelerated treatment, achieving similar efficacy to traditional methods in a significantly shorter timeframe.

Oh Yu-jin · 2026.09.22

사회 & 이슈

6,000 units announced for groundbreaking, but only 498 households are actually under construction... The mismatch of 'Happy Housing'

The government's 'Happy Housing' policy, intended to provide affordable rental housing using idle urban land, is facing severe difficulties due to surging construction costs, resident opposition, and reduced project scales. Despite announcing that 6,000 units had commenced construction, the actual number of households currently under construction is only 498.

Han Do-kyung · 2026.09.22

건강 & 과학

2.15 Trillion Tons of Groundwater Use Shifts Earth's Axis, Warning of 'Invisible Pillars' Threatening Human Survival

The depletion of groundwater, which accounts for about one-third of the world's freshwater, is causing significant environmental shifts, including changes to Earth's rotational axis and severe land subsidence. Experts warn that excessive groundwater extraction leads to rising sea levels and threatens the stability of cities and ecosystems worldwide.

Oh Yu-jin · 2026.09.22

건강 & 과학

The 5cm Gudgeon's Struggle to 'Secure a Home': The Only Fish That Builds Nests in Aquatic Plants

A documentary by EBS explores the unique reproductive strategies of various river fish, highlighting the 5cm gudgeon's sophisticated nest-building skills and the intense survival battles of other species like the Korean sleeper and the lamprey.

Oh Yu-jin · 2026.09.22

사회 & 이슈

The Shadow of $680 Billion in Orders: Small Subcontractors Trapped by Verbal Instructions and 'Slave Contracts'

Small subcontractors working on overseas construction sites face existential crises due to unfair contracts and a lack of legal protection from large construction companies. Despite massive overseas orders, structural inequalities and legal loopholes in the Subcontracting Act leave these smaller firms vulnerable to unpaid wages and verbal orders.

Han Do-kyung · 2026.09.22

경제 & 커리어

Daiso aims for 5 trillion won in sales: The reason why they sell even '5,000 won windbreakers'

Daiso is experiencing rapid growth, driven by its strategic expansion into cosmetics and fashion through a unique reverse-engineering pricing model. While large corporations are launching exclusive brands for the retailer, Daiso faces the challenge of maintaining fairness with suppliers as it scales.

Moon Se-young · 2026.09.22

사회 & 이슈

"Money I couldn't save in 3 years in South Korea, but in Australia in just 3 months"... The reason young people buy one-way tickets

The 2016 KBS Special - Youth Escape, In Search of Dreams documentary explores why young South Koreans are leaving for Australia due to intense competition and economic uncertainty, highlighting the stark wage differences between the two countries.

Han Do-kyung · 2026.09.22

사회 & 이슈

"Care Gaps and Lack of Manuals Hidden Behind Quarantine Success"... The Light and Shadow of COVID-19 Social Responses

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency and the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs co-hosted the "2026 First Forum on Social Responses to Infectious Disease Crises" to critically review social response measures taken during COVID-19 and seek scientific and social response systems for future infectious disease crises.

Han Do-kyung · 2026.09.22

연예

Indifference to Daycare Graduation Gifts... A Man's Attitude of Avoiding Dating Expenses

An episode of the JTBC entertainment program 'Love War' highlighted a case of a man who avoids paying for dates and shows indifference toward his partner's child. The discussion focused on his lack of effort regarding dating costs and his dismissive attitude toward significant milestones in the child's life.

So Hae-rin · 2026.09.22

연예

Men using sponsorships to reduce dating costs, partners question "Why even meet?"

Cast members of the JTBC variety program 'Love War' expressed differing views regarding a male participant's behavior of utilizing sponsorships to cut dating expenses.

So Hae-rin · 2026.09.22

연예

"A Dream Achieved as Idols" FLARE U: Behind the Scenes of Ceremonial First Pitch and Hit at KIA Tigers' Home Stadium

The group FLARE U visited the KIA Tigers' home stadium to perform ceremonial first pitch and hit duties. The released video captures their journey to Gwangju, their nervous preparations, and the joy of witnessing a KIA Tigers victory.

So Hae-rin · 2026.09.22

연예

"I'm too full to eat" BEOMGYU's buffet strategy, what was the result of the mukbang battle against elementary school students?

TOMORROW X TOGETHER member BEOMGYU shared his unique buffet eating philosophy and participated in a mukbang battle against elementary school students in a variety content video.

So Hae-rin · 2026.09.21

문화 & 라이프

From Stage Actor to Remote Traveler: 70 Years of Time Preserved in a Mountain Mud House

Choi Il-sun, a former stage actor turned remote traveler, lives in a 70-year-old mud house in Deoksangi Valley, Gangwon Province, preserving her grandmother's legacy. The EBS documentary follows her life as a guesthouse owner and her journey of recreating traditional flavors that evoke deep nostalgia for visitors like German chef Dario.

Lim Do-hyun · 2026.09.21

문화 & 라이프

Stars and Moon Encountered After Four Months of Construction: Polina's Completion of a New Home in Damyang

After four months of construction, Polina, who came from Russia, has completed her dream home at the foot of a mountain in Damyang, South Korea. The family celebrated their new beginning by sharing rice cakes with neighbors and enjoying the beautiful natural scenery.

Lim Do-hyun · 2026.09.21

문화 & 라이프

"Love that started with a kiss on the back of the hand" The daily life of a Ukrainian couple performing in theme park parades

A video from KBS HUMAN reveals the daily lives of Kim Katrina, a dancer from Ukraine, and her younger husband Kim Jae-hyeok, who both work as part of a theme park performance team.

Han Do-kyung · 2026.09.21

문화 & 라이프

From Keijō Wearing Wooden Clogs to the Croaker Market: Fleeting Records Revived by 100-Year-Old Film

The KBS Documentary program 'Our Faces' reconstructs the turbulent moments of modern Korean history from the early 1900s to the 1950s using archival footage. The film captures everything from the daily struggles of commoners to the final moments of the Korean Empire's imperial family.

Lim Do-hyun · 2026.09.21

건강 & 과학

'Insulin Secretion Function' More Important Than Diabetes Diagnosis: What are the Registration Criteria for Pancreatic Disability?

A new disability category, 'pancreatic disability,' has been established under the Act on Welfare of Persons with Disabilities of the Republic of Korea. Registration depends on the severity of insulin secretion impairment rather than a simple diabetes diagnosis.

Oh Yu-jin · 2026.09.21

문화 & 라이프

"It tastes like pizza?" From 'Pizza Seolgi' to 'Songpyeon Tanghulu' that target the MZ generation's taste buds

Traditional rice cakes (tteok) are undergoing a transformation to appeal to the younger generation, featuring unique flavors like pizza and fruit-filled varieties. Rice cake creator Hongdang introduces trending shops and easy Chuseok recipes, including milk rice cakes and songpyeon tanghulu.

Lim Do-hyun · 2026.09.21

테크 & 미래

The Technical Reasons Why a 'Military Runway' is Being Considered as a Candidate Site for an 800 Trillion Won Semiconductor Fab

As semiconductor demand explodes in the AI era, the selection of sites for semiconductor manufacturing facilities (Fabs) has become a national task. A military runway in Gwangju, Jeollanam-do, is being discussed as a potential site for an 800 trillion won semiconductor complex due to its existing infrastructure and geological stability.

Jin Seo-woo · 2026.09.21