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KOSPI Surges 6.25% During Intraday Trading, Reclaims 9,000 Mark The KOSPI index rose by more than 6% during intraday trading today , reclaiming the 9,000-point mark. SBS Jun 25, 2026 2:58 PM

Nicotine Found in 13 Products Marketed as 'Nicotine-Free' E-Cigarettes The government collected and analyzed 105 high-selling liquid inhalation products that emphasized being "nicotine-free" online. SBS Jun 25, 2026 1:50 PM

Parasols Block 97–99% of UV Rays… Darker Colors Offer Better Light Protection The Korea Consumer Agency tested the quality and safety of 12 types of parasols sold online, finding that all products met the relevant standards. SBS Jun 25, 2026 1:44 PM

Samsung Electronics Retains Top Spot in Global DRAM Market in Q1; SK Hynix Leads in HBM Samsung Electronics has maintained its position as the leader in the global DRAM market for the first quarter of this year. SBS Jun 25, 2026 1:42 PM

Despite Record Forced Liquidations of 42.4 Billion Won, "Fearless" Investors Increase Debt-Financed Bets On June 23, the day the KOSPI index experienced its largest-ever drop, forced liquidations (selling of stocks by brokerages to recover unpaid loans) surged to 42.4 billion won, more than double the previous trading day. SBS Jun 25, 2026 11:17 AM

New Type of Illegal Lending Using 'Vehicles' as Collateral on the Rise; Financial Supervisory Service Issues 'Caution' Alert The Financial Supervisory Service has issued a "caution" consumer alert as a new form of illegal private lending, which uses installment or leased vehicles as collateral, is on the rise. SBS Jun 25, 2026 10:29 AM

Manufacturing Business Sentiment Improves for 3rd Consecutive Month on Strong IT Exports Manufacturing business sentiment has improved for the third consecutive month, driven by strong IT exports, particularly in semiconductors. SBS Jun 25, 2026 10:26 AM

Five More South Korean Vessels Pass Through Strait of Hormuz; 13 Remain Five additional South Korean vessels that had been stranded inside the Strait of Hormuz have successfully passed through the strait. SBS Jun 25, 2026 10:11 AM

Starbucks Korea Holds Another 'Company-Wide Training' Session On the afternoon of June 22, Starbucks Korea closed all of its approximately 2,160 stores across the country at once. SBS Jun 25, 2026 10:06 AM

KOSPI Surges on Micron's Strong Earnings, Buy Sidecar Triggered The KOSPI surged in early trading today, triggered by a "buy sidecar" following record-breaking, better-than-expected earnings from U.S. SBS Jun 25, 2026 9:47 AM