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Stock Market 'Rollercoaster' Continues: Are Leveraged ETFs to Blame for Extreme Volatility? After plummeting nearly 10% yesterday , the KOSPI rebounded by more than 3% today. SBS Jun 24, 2026 11:38 PM

Four South Korean Vessels Pass Through Strait: "Escaping While Tolls Are Waived" South Korean vessels that have been stranded in the Strait of Hormuz for nearly four months are exiting the strait one after another. SBS Jun 24, 2026 11:21 PM

Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Closes at 1,541, Highest in 17 Years Since Financial Crisis The won-dollar exchange rate soared to 1,541 won today . This marks the first time the closing price has reached the 1,540-won range in 17 years, since the 2009 global financial crisis. SBS Jun 24, 2026 10:27 PM

SK Hynix to Pursue U.S. ADR Listing in July, Valued at Up to 45 Trillion Won SK Hynix has tentatively decided to list its American Depositary Receipts on the Nasdaq on July 10. SBS Jun 24, 2026 10:26 PM

Samsung Electronics Leveraged ETFs Surge 19% Following 25% Plunge Amid Market Volatility As volatility in the domestic stock market intensifies, single-stock leveraged products are experiencing wild swings. SBS Jun 24, 2026 5:42 PM

Ministry of Industry Considers Mandatory Board and Shareholder Approval for Large Corporate Bonuses The government is considering institutional reforms that would make it mandatory for companies to undergo prior review by the board of directors and obtain approval at a general shareholders' meeting when determining the scale of performance-based bonuses. SBS Jun 24, 2026 5:40 PM

KOSPI Rebounds After Plunge Amid Extreme Volatility: Intra-day Swing Hits 496 Points The KOSPI has successfully rebounded, shaking off the shock of yesterday's 10% plunge, but the index once again highlighted extreme volatility as it experienced a roller-coaster session throughout the day. SBS Jun 24, 2026 5:39 PM

SK Hynix Targets July 10 for U.S. ADR Listing, Aiming for Up to 45 Trillion Won In a regulatory filing today , SK Hynix announced its plan to issue Depositary Receipts worth up to 45.45 trillion won to facilitate its listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange. SBS Jun 24, 2026 5:36 PM

Discovery of Knowledge: "Performance Never Betrays"... Which Stocks Are on 'Bargain Sale' According to Director Yeom Seung-hwan? In today's stock market, where the concentration in semiconductors is extreme, is it the right time to jump on the "Samsung-Hynix" bandwagon? Yeom Seung-hwan, a director at LS Securities who appeared on the SBS YouTube channel <Discovery of Knowledge>, suggested that since these stocks have already risen significantly, it would be better to wait a little while. SBS Jun 24, 2026 5:35 PM

Diesel Prices Fall Below 2,000 Won for First Time in Two Months; Gasoline Prices Also Trending Downward According to Opinet, the fuel price information service operated by the Korea National Oil Corporation, the average retail price of diesel at gas stations nationwide was recorded at 1,999.97 won per liter as of 4:00 p.m. SBS Jun 24, 2026 5:20 PM