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National Pension Premium Ceiling Raised to 6.59 Million Won, Increasing Burden on High-Income Earners As a result, the national pension premiums that high-income subscribers must pay will increase starting next month, but the standard for the pension amount they will receive in retirement will also rise, which is expected to further strengthen long-term retirement income security. SBS Jun 9, 2026 6:58 AM

Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Remains High at 1,500 Level; Businesses and Consumers Struggle with Rising Costs The won-dollar exchange rate closed the daytime trading session at 1,535 won, falling for the first time in four trading days following verbal intervention by financial authorities. SBS Jun 9, 2026 6:49 AM

Government Initiates Real Estate Tax Reform Focused on Primary Residences: Comprehensive Overhaul of Acquisition, Holding, and Capital Gains Taxes As President Lee Jae-myung has reiterated the principle of taxation centered on "primary residence" regarding real estate taxes, the government is preparing a comprehensive tax reform plan that covers the entire process of home ownership—including acquisition, holding, and capital gains taxes—to curb speculation. SBS Jun 9, 2026 6:42 AM

Why Jensen Huang Visited Korea: "A Key Hub for AI Hegemony" Compared to his two-day, one-night visit last year, his stay in Korea has extended to four days and three nights, with a schedule so packed that it is hard to count his daily appointments on one hand. SBS Jun 9, 2026 6:42 AM

KOSPI Plunges 8% in 'Black Monday': Will There Be a Rebound Today? The KOSPI has plummeted for three consecutive trading sessions, falling below the 7,500 mark yesterday . SBS Jun 9, 2026 6:30 AM

"Robot, What Should I Wear Today?" Hansae Unveils Clothing for Future Humanoids unveiled various clothing items for future humanoid robots at the Textile Center in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on June 8. SBS Jun 9, 2026 5:48 AM

Jensen Huang: 'I Brought Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in Business to South Korea' Nvidia held the "Korea AI Ecosystem Reception" on Monday evening at the Yeongbingwan of the Shilla Hotel in Seoul. SBS Jun 9, 2026 5:27 AM

Jensen Huang's Gift: 'AI Factory' — Opportunity or Dependency? Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has concluded his whirlwind visit to South Korea. In his meetings with domestic companies, the surprise gift Huang unveiled was cooperation on "AI factories" and "physical AI." Reporter Jeong Seong-jin has the story. SBS Jun 9, 2026 12:51 AM

High Exchange Rate Pushes Up Prices Despite Authorities' Intervention The won-dollar exchange rate closed at 1,535 won in daytime trading, marking its first decline in four trading days. SBS Jun 9, 2026 12:50 AM

‘Black Monday’ Hits Stock Market: KOSPI and KOSDAQ Plummet The KOSPI has plunged by over 8%, closing at the 7,400 level. A circuit breaker was triggered, halting trading for 20 minutes. SBS Jun 9, 2026 12:48 AM