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South Korea's Export Share and Value-Added Ratio Rose in 2024 Amid Semiconductor Recovery As the semiconductor industry rebounded from a slump in 2024, exports accounted for a larger share of South Korea's economy, data showed. SBS Sep 21, 2026 2:42 PM

Ministry of SMEs and Startups Holds Roundtable with Online Platform Vendors, Pledges to Foster Fair Co-growth During the meeting, representatives from the restaurant, lodging, and real estate brokerage sectors shared various cases of damage and difficulties they encounter in the field, driven by unfair trade practices from platform operators such as high brokerage fees, advertising costs, settlement cycles, and refund and return policies. SBS Sep 21, 2026 2:39 PM

Bank of Korea Launches Test Operation of Won International Settlement System; Full Launch Set for Next Year today . Four domestic commercial banks—KB Kookmin, Woori, Hana, and Shinhan—participated in the pilot operation. SBS Sep 21, 2026 2:39 PM

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Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik Abruptly Offers Resignation Amid Controversy over Yong Hye-in and Kim Seung-won Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik tendered his resignation today . Sung Ki-hong, senior presidential secretary for public communication, announced in a briefing on this day, "Chief of Staff Kang expressed his intention to resign to President Lee Jae-myung this morning." The move appears to have been influenced by recent appointment controversies, including issues surrounding former Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won. SBS Sep 21, 2026 2:35 PM

Korea Social Value Festa Opens... Chey Tae-won Calls AI 'Powerful Solver for Social Issues' The Korea Social Value Festa, where the government, corporations, and civil society draw social solutions based on policies, capital, cutting-edge technology, and on-site ideas, has kicked off on a much larger scale in its third year. SBS Sep 21, 2026 2:31 PM

(G)I-DLE's Soyeon Wins Over Public with 'I'll Quit My Job'… Sweeps Music Charts and Social Media Group I-DLE member Soyeon has wrapped up her promotional activities, dominating various music charts with her delightful and relatable solo track "I'll Quit My Job ." Soyeon released her first solo full-length album, "Awesome Life," on September 7 and carried out diverse promotional activities for two weeks with the title track. SBS Entertainment News Sep 21, 2026 2:29 PM

'Duriland' Actor Im Chae-moo Announces Plans for Broadcast and Content Activities Actor and Duriland children's theme park CEO Im Chae-moo has signed an exclusive contract with PRO 316 Entertainment, signaling an expansion of his activities into broadcasting, content production, and social contribution. SBS Entertainment News Sep 21, 2026 2:28 PM

'The Phantom of the Opera' Reveals Full Cast for 40th Anniversary, With Park Kang-hyun Joining as New Phantom The musical "The Phantom of the Opera," which is celebrating its global 40th anniversary (presented by Clip Service, produced by S&CO), has revealed all 41 cast members who will lead the special season. SBS Entertainment News Sep 21, 2026 2:28 PM

Kong Sang-jung and Seo Min-hyung Become First Married Couple from 'EXchange 3'... "Still Learning How Not to Fight" Kong Sang-jung , a former short-track national athlete, and doctor Seo Min-hyung , who reunited on TVING's "EXchange Season 3," tied the knot and became a married couple on September 20. SBS Entertainment News Sep 21, 2026 2:28 PM

Sean to Star in Documentary Film on Completing World's 7 Major Marathons... Park Bogum Participates in Narration A film capturing the most passionate and intense year of entertainment industry's representative "runner" Sean is set to be released. SBS Entertainment News Sep 21, 2026 2:28 PM