World

SBS 8 News Highlights: From Political Claims to Natural Disasters and Sports Triumphs

By SBS NEWS

In tonight’s SBS 8 News, Ministerial nominee Lee Yong‑cheol stated he "knows little about Daejang‑dong" and rebutted opposition accusations of him being the "hidden designer." President Trump offered the White House press secretary role to UFC CEO and pledged retaliatory investigations against Democrats. An indiscriminate shooting at a Polish tourist spot resulted in at least six deaths and 16 injuries. A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Shizuoka Prefecture and other areas in Japan, prompting authorities to warn of "major earthquakes over the next 2 to 3 days." In sports, the Samsung Lions won the Korean Series championship for the first time in 12 years, with Koo Ja‑wook named MVP. An Se‑young secured the Korea Open title with her 55th consecutive win, marking an unprecedented second straight year with 11 tournament victories. Additionally, Jensen Huang’s eldest daughter abruptly canceled a trip to Korea, raising questions about her father’s alleged ties to a "Chinese spy."