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Carcinogens Found in Children's Shoes Sold on Overseas Platforms Children's sandals sold on overseas online platforms have been found to contain carcinogens, raising serious safety concerns. SBS Jun 30, 2026 10:46 AM

Government Lowers Crude Oil Crisis Alert to 'Caution'; Natural Gas Alert Lifted The government has decided to lower the resource security crisis alert for crude oil as concerns over supply shortages have eased following the start of ceasefire negotiations in the Middle East conflict. SBS Jun 30, 2026 10:46 AM

Memory Fab Construction Costs Skyrocket to 200 Trillion Won Each: Samsung and SK Face Funding Challenge As Samsung and SK continue their 800 trillion won semiconductor investment project extending from the Seoul metropolitan and Chungcheong regions to the Honam region, the rapidly rising cost of constructing memory fabrication plants has emerged as a significant variable. SBS Jun 30, 2026 10:41 AM

Dongtan, Guri, and Giheung Designated as Regulated Areas; 'Gap Investment' with Jeonse Becomes Difficult The designation as land transaction permit zones will also make gap investments, which involve purchasing property with existing Jeonse (long-term deposit rental) contracts, more difficult. SBS Jun 30, 2026 10:41 AM

Retail Brands See Surge in Value Amid Bull Market The brand value of retail companies has risen as luxury consumption continues, driven by the strength of the domestic stock market. SBS Jun 30, 2026 10:28 AM

Self-Employed Individuals in Crisis: Loans and Delinquencies Hit Record Highs In the first quarter of this year, loans and delinquency amounts for self-employed individuals both reached record highs. SBS Jun 30, 2026 10:27 AM

Dongtan, Giheung, and Guri Designated as Regulated Areas Amid Surging Housing Prices Three non-regulated areas in the Seoul metropolitan region, including Dongtan-gu in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, where housing prices have recently surged, have been additionally designated as regulated areas and land transaction permit zones. SBS Jun 30, 2026 10:26 AM

Dongtan, Giheung, and Guri Designated as New Speculative Zones; Land Transaction Permit Areas Starting Next Month The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced today that, following deliberations and resolutions by the Residential Policy Deliberation Committee, it has newly designated Dongtan-gu in Hwaseong, Giheung-gu in Yongin, and the city of Guri—all in Gyeonggi Province—as speculative zones and adjustment target areas due to recent sharp increases in housing prices. SBS Jun 30, 2026 9:43 AM

Samsung SDS Faces Controversy Over Incentive System Reform Vote and Extended Deadline Samsung SDS is currently conducting a company-wide vote on a proposed reform to its human resources system, which includes converting cash incentives into company stock. SBS Jun 30, 2026 9:38 AM

One in Three PhD Holders Unemployed as Job Seeking Declines Joining us for Tuesday's Friendly Economy is reporter Han Jiyeon. Han, is it true that it is becoming difficult to find a job even with a PhD? While the number of PhD degree holders has reached an all-time high, it turns out that one in three new PhD graduates has yet to find employment. SBS Jun 30, 2026 9:11 AM