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Kakao Stages First Partial Strike in Company History Over Performance Bonus Dispute The labor union at Kakao has launched the first partial strike in the company's history. SBS Jun 10, 2026 12:21 PM

Early Inclusion of SpaceX in Major Indices Sparks Warning of 'Reflexive Loop' in Stock Price Major index providers, including Nasdaq, FTSE Russell, and MSCI, have decided to include SpaceX in their indices ahead of the standard schedule. SBS Jun 10, 2026 12:18 PM

KOSPI Trading Volume Hits Yearly Low Amid 'Dizzying' Market Volatility Trading volume on the KOSPI has plummeted as the index shows high volatility, characterized by repeated sharp gains and losses this month. SBS Jun 10, 2026 11:52 AM

MOTIE Hosts First '5-Pole, 3-Special' Strategy Forum, Plans Nationwide Tour Excluding Seoul Metropolitan Area On Wednesday , the Ministry held the "5-Pole, 3-Special Growth Engine Strategy Forum" at the AI Industry Convergence Business Agency in Gwangju, presided over by Vice Minister Moon Shin-hak and attended by approximately 100 representatives from local governments, key regional anchor companies, and innovation institutions. SBS Jun 10, 2026 11:48 AM

Kakao Stages First Partial Strike Since Founding; Labor and Management Clash Over Performance-Based Compensation The Kakao branch of the Korean Chemical, Textile & Food Workers' Union began its partial strike at 10:00 a.m. SBS Jun 10, 2026 11:48 AM

Consumer Groups Urge Personal Information Protection Commission to Impose Maximum Fine on Coupang In a statement released today , the council pointed out, "Despite recurring large-scale personal data breaches, sanctions against companies have been excessively lenient." They added, "Although the Personal Information Protection Act allows for fines of up to 3% of total revenue, the penalties imposed have consistently fallen far short of the levels permitted by law." The council criticized the situation, stating, "Personal information is a core asset in the digital economy and a fundamental right directly linked to the lives of consumers. SBS Jun 10, 2026 11:48 AM

Economic Policy Chiefs Agree to Cooperate on Public Livelihood Stability Amid Financial Volatility The heads of the four major economic policy agencies have agreed to cooperate closely to stabilize the public livelihood and manage risks amid increasing financial volatility. SBS Jun 10, 2026 11:47 AM

SpaceX IPO Sees Strong Demand, Reaching 3.5 to 4 Times Target The sources stated that current investment demand exceeds $250 billion. SpaceX aims to raise $75 billion in this offering. SBS Jun 10, 2026 10:41 AM

UBS: Semiconductor Equipment Industry at 'Beginning of Supercycle' According to U.S. financial news outlet MarketWatch on June 9 , UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri stated in a report that the shortage of cleanroom space—essential for semiconductor manufacturing—is gradually easing as Micron, Samsung Electronics, and SK Hynix begin operations at new fabrication plants . SBS Jun 10, 2026 10:41 AM

Korea's Largest Food Exhibition 'SEOUL FOOD 2026' Kicks Off 'SEOUL FOOD 2026,' the largest food exhibition in Korea, has opened at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. SBS Jun 10, 2026 10:29 AM