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Producer Prices Rise for 9th Consecutive Month in May Due to Oil Price Lag and Stock Market Rally Domestic producer prices continued their upward trend for the ninth consecutive month in May, driven by the ripple effects of rising oil prices and increased service costs following a strong stock market performance. SBS Jun 19, 2026 7:55 AM

Dollar-Won Exchange Rate Surges Over 10 Won in Night Trading, Closes at 1,540.00 Won The dollar-won exchange rate surged by more than 10 won during night trading. As the dollar index gained further momentum during the London session, the dollar-won exchange rate climbed vertically to the 1,540 won level. SBS Jun 19, 2026 7:02 AM

MSCI Upgrades Assessment of South Korea's Investment Product Availability: "Broader Range of Investment Options" In its annual market accessibility review, released ahead of the announcement of its annual market classification results next week, MSCI upgraded its assessment of investment product availability in the Korean stock market from "minus" to "plus." MSCI stated, "Derivatives linked to Korean indices have been launched on international exchanges, broadening the range of investment products available to international investors." The South Korean stock market received a "minus" rating in 6 out of 18 evaluation categories last year. SBS Jun 19, 2026 7:01 AM

'Semiconductor Money' Fuels Surge in Dongtan Housing Prices... Skyrockets by 2.22% Apartment prices in Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, have jumped by more than 2% in just one week. SBS Jun 19, 2026 6:57 AM

KOSPI Hits 9,000 Milestone: A New Chapter in Korean Stock Market History The KOSPI has surpassed the 9,000 mark for the first time in history. However, a look at the top 50 stocks by market capitalization reveals that decliners outnumber gainers by nearly three to one. SBS Jun 19, 2026 6:36 AM

Semiconductor Boom Fuels Housing Price Surge in Dongtan, Rising 2.22% The semiconductor boom is driving up not only stock prices but also housing costs. SBS Jun 19, 2026 12:37 AM

KOSPI Hits 9,000 Milestone, Marking New Chapter in Korean Stock Market History The KOSPI has written a new chapter in history, surpassing the 9,000-point mark. SBS Jun 19, 2026 12:35 AM