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Coupang Fined 500 Million Won for Deceptive 'Member-Only Discount' Ads Coupang has been fined 500 million won for deceptive advertising. The company marketed its service as if paid members could always purchase items at a discount, but in reality, the discount was only applied once. SBS Jun 9, 2026 9:07 PM

8,000 Won vs. 2,500 Won: Standoff Over Transport Fees Raises Concerns for Semiconductor Plant Construction Ready-mixed concrete transport unions in the Seoul metropolitan area are continuing their strike for the second consecutive day. SBS Jun 9, 2026 9:01 PM

Jensen Huang Departs After 'AI Alliance' Talks... "Securing Core Technology Is Crucial" The South Korean government has announced plans to localize the core infrastructure for physical AI. SBS Jun 9, 2026 8:58 PM

A '40,000 Dollar' Era Driven by Semiconductor Boom? Why the Public Doesn't Feel It Thanks to a boom in the semiconductor industry, South Korea saw significant growth in both production and income in the first quarter of this year. SBS Jun 9, 2026 8:53 PM

Issue Pack: Will the AI Stock Market Rally Continue Tomorrow? The Potential Impact of SpaceX's Impending IPO When citing this broadcast, please clearly state the program name, 'SBS News Hun… SBS Jun 9, 2026 7:30 PM

South Korea and ILO Strengthen Cooperation for 'Decent Work' in Developing Nations, Investing 16.6 Billion Won Over 3 Years The Ministry of Employment and Labor is set to expand "decent work" in developing countries and strengthen cooperation in the employment and labor sector in partnership with the International Labour Organization . SBS Jun 9, 2026 7:14 PM

Applying Minimum Wage to Delivery Riders and Others: "Impossible as They Are Self-Employed" vs. "Sufficient Grounds" A heated debate took place between labor and management during the fourth plenary session of the Minimum Wage Commission on Tuesday to set the minimum wage for 2027, focusing on whether to apply the minimum wage to piece-rate workers such as delivery riders and door-to-door study tutors. SBS Jun 9, 2026 7:12 PM

Ready-Mixed Concrete Union Strike Enters Second Day; 70 Construction Sites in Seoul Metropolitan Area Face Delays Construction sites across the Seoul metropolitan area have faced disruptions, including delays in concrete pouring, as the strike by the Ready-Mixed Concrete Transport Workers' Union, which began on June 8, enters its second day. SBS Jun 9, 2026 6:01 PM

Global "Shout-outs" for K-Semiconductor Plants: Manufacturers Face Dilemma Over Mounting "Love Calls" The domestic semiconductor industry is reportedly facing a dilemma over the selection of sites for its semiconductor manufacturing plants, also known as fabs. SBS Jun 9, 2026 5:46 PM

Small Business Owners Protest: "Average Monthly Income of 1.91 Million Won Is Less Than Part-Timers," Demand Guaranteed Minimum Income This afternoon , the area in front of the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, was filled with small business owners from across the country who set aside their livelihoods for the day. SBS Jun 9, 2026 5:36 PM