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HMM Oil Tanker, First to Escape Strait of Hormuz, to Arrive in Ulsan Tomorrow According to the shipping industry, the UNIVERSAL WINNER, carrying 2 million barrels of crude oil, is scheduled to enter Ulsan tomorrow, June 10, in the afternoon. SBS Jun 9, 2026 4:59 PM

Kakao to Hold First Strike Since Founding Tomorrow at 10 A.M.; Management Prepares Response Plan The Kakao labor union is set to launch its first strike since the company's founding tomorrow . SBS Jun 9, 2026 4:55 PM

Government Eases Loan and Housing Eligibility for Newlyweds to Combat 'Marriage Penalty' To address the so-called "marriage penalty," where couples face various disadvantages after registering their marriage, the government has introduced a comprehensive set of measures covering housing, assets, and taxation. SBS Jun 9, 2026 4:23 PM

KRW/USD Exchange Rate Falls Over 20 Won, Dips Below 1,510 During Intraday Trading interest rate hikes and uncertainty over the end of the U.S.-Iran conflict. The KRW/USD exchange rate fell by more than 20 won today , dropping below 1,510 won during intraday trading, driven by the foreign exchange authorities' commitment to market stability. SBS Jun 9, 2026 4:05 PM

Forced Liquidations of Retail Investors' Stocks Reach 300 Billion Won Amid KOSPI Plunge According to the Korea Financial Investment Association on June 9, the balance of short-term margin trading—often referred to as "debt-financed investment"—stood at 1.6245 trillion won as of June 8. SBS Jun 9, 2026 4:04 PM

'Korea's Fear Index' Surges 19% Amid Volatility, Closes at All-Time High On this day, the KOSPI closed at 8,096.93, up 612.52 points from the previous trading session, while the KOSDAQ closed at 967.81, up 56.42 points . SBS Jun 9, 2026 4:04 PM

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's Strategic 'Push and Pull' Between Samsung and SK Hynix Over HBM As Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently visited South Korea to meet with leaders of major domestic companies to discuss building an AI ecosystem, analysts suggest that a subtle "push and pull" dynamic is unfolding between Nvidia, Samsung Electronics, and SK Hynix regarding the supply of memory semiconductors, including High Bandwidth Memory . SBS Jun 9, 2026 3:32 PM

"Caution Advised for Imported Mala Snacks": Some Products Found with Bacteria and Excessive Sodium and Sugar The Korea Consumer Agency announced the results of its quality and safety inspection on Tuesday , covering 20 imported snack products, including mala-flavored snacks and candies, sold at unmanned stores near elementary schools. SBS Jun 9, 2026 2:39 PM

KOSPI Surges Over 7% Intraday, Reclaiming 8,000 Mark As of 1:29 p.m. today, the KOSPI is trading at 8,017.67, up 533.26 points from the previous trading session. SBS Jun 9, 2026 2:02 PM

Coupang Fined 500 Million Won for Misleading 'One-Time Coupon' Ads as Permanent Discounts Coupang has been fined 500 million won, the maximum legal penalty, for advertising discounts provided to paid membership subscribers as if they were permanent benefits. SBS Jun 9, 2026 12:21 PM