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Easing the Burden of Childcare? New Policies Taking Effect in the Second Half of 2026 It is Wednesday, and we are joined by reporter Han Jiyeon for our "Friendly Economy" segment. SBS Jul 1, 2026 9:15 AM

"Is This What Third Place Looks Like?" Shocking Earnings... Is an 'Unprecedented Opportunity' Coming for Samsung and Hynix? ⚡ Spotlight Key Takeaways Micron's Earnings Surprise: Micron proved the sustainability of AI semiconductor growth by announcing surprise earnings, supply shortages lasting until 2027, and long-term contracts with Big Tech. SBS Jul 1, 2026 9:03 AM

SK Hynix Files Amended Registration Statement for Nasdaq Listing; Offering Terms Still Pending SK Hynix has submitted an amended registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on June 30 , completing the application process for its listing on the Nasdaq. SBS Jul 1, 2026 8:16 AM

SK Hynix Files Amended Registration Statement for Nasdaq Listing; Offering Terms Remain Undecided SK Hynix has submitted an amended registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as of June 30, local time, completing the filing process for its planned Nasdaq listing. SBS Jul 1, 2026 8:11 AM

New York Stock Market Indices Rise Together; Focus Shifts to Fed Chair's Speech All three major indices closed higher. With the S&P 500 and Nasdaq continuing their strong performance, the New York stock market concluded both the first half of the year and the second quarter with record-high results. SBS Jul 1, 2026 7:52 AM

Self-Driving Trucks Hit the Highway to Deliver Cargo Starting today, July 1, autonomous freight trucks are being deployed on highways. SBS Jul 1, 2026 7:43 AM

Dongtan, Guri, Giheung Designated as Regulated Areas Amid Surging Housing Prices Hwaseong’s Dongtan District, Yongin’s Giheung District, and the city of Guri, where housing prices have recently soared, have been designated as regulated areas. SBS Jul 1, 2026 6:30 AM

Building a Semiconductor Fab Takes at Least 5 Years: Success Hinges on Power, Water, and Permits The key factors determining success are how quickly infrastructure such as power and water can be established, the ecosystem built, and administrative procedures like permitting completed. SBS Jul 1, 2026 5:39 AM

Gwangju Real Estate Market Stirred by Samsung and SK Hynix Semiconductor Investment Plans According to reports from the Korea Real Estate Board and Yonhap News on June 30, the local real estate market has been flooded with inquiries about apartment presale rights and purchases after Samsung Electronics announced its investment plan the previous day to invest 400 trillion won to build a new large-scale semiconductor plant in Gwangju. SBS Jul 1, 2026 5:38 AM

Dongtan, Guri, and Giheung Face Triple Regulations to Curb Balloon Effect Hwaseong’s Dongtan District, Yongin’s Giheung District, and the city of Guri, which have recently seen sharp spikes in housing prices, have been designated as regulated areas. SBS Jul 1, 2026 1:01 AM