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KOSPI Volatility Index Soars to New High Since Financial Crisis The KOSPI 200 Volatility Index , often referred to as the Korean fear index, surged to another record high on June 29. SBS Jun 29, 2026 10:51 AM

Sidecar Triggered on KOSDAQ Following Sharp Surge A sidecar, which temporarily suspends program buy orders, was triggered on the KOSDAQ market on June 29 following a sharp surge in the index. SBS Jun 29, 2026 10:50 AM

Kakao Union Demands 10 Million Won Bonus, Stages One-Day Walkout The Kakao labor union is staging a one-day collective action today by taking full-day leave, following the rejection of their demand for performance bonuses equivalent to 13 percent of the company's operating profit. SBS Jun 29, 2026 10:39 AM

Number of Stay-at-Home Husbands Hits Record High of 270,000 The number of stay-at-home husbands has reached an all-time high. In the first quarter of this year, the number of men not participating in economic activities due to childcare or housework stood at 274,000, an increase of 16.6% compared to a year ago. SBS Jun 29, 2026 10:27 AM

Kakao Union Stages 'Logout Day' Strike; Services Remain Operational The labor union of Kakao has entered a full-day work stoppage today . The union held a "Logout Day," during which members took a day of annual leave or time off and logged out of the company's internal work systems. SBS Jun 29, 2026 10:25 AM

KOSDAQ Surge Triggers Buy Sidecar A buy sidecar, which temporarily suspends program trading, was triggered today as the KOSDAQ index surged. SBS Jun 29, 2026 10:24 AM

Friendly Economy: Gas Prices Finally Dropping… Should You Head to the Gas Station Now? Joining us for Monday's Friendly Economy is reporter Han Jiyeon. Han, I see that gas prices have dropped significantly. SBS Jun 29, 2026 9:10 AM

New York Stock Market Eyes Employment Data: Will the Upward Momentum Continue? This is the outlook for the New York stock market this week. Following the release of the ADP private employment report for June on July 1, the Labor Department's employment report for June will be released on July 2. SBS Jun 29, 2026 7:48 AM

KOSDAQ at 30: Struggling to Shed Its 'Minor League' Image In two days, the KOSDAQ market will mark its 30th anniversary. It started at 1,000 points, but it currently sits at 851, having fallen even as the KOSPI index has soared. SBS Jun 29, 2026 6:57 AM

Kakao Union Stages One-Day Walkout; Management Maintains Real-Time Response The Kakao labor union is holding a "Logout Day" today, June 29, by taking leave and logging out of internal work systems after failing to reach an agreement with management regarding performance-based compensation schemes. SBS Jun 29, 2026 6:36 AM