Inflation Hits 3% Range for Second Consecutive Month Due to Middle East Conflict; Largest Increase in 30 Months The surge was driven by a sharp increase in petroleum product prices, which saw their largest jump in nearly four years due to rising international oil prices stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. SBS Jul 2, 2026 9:12 AM
Arrest Warrants Denied for 4 Suspects in First 'Stock Manipulation Ruin' Case; Court Cites 'Room for Dispute' Arrest warrants for all members of a group accused of orchestrating stock manipulation using over 100 billion won in funds, known as the first case under the government's crackdown on stock manipulation, have been denied. SBS Jul 2, 2026 9:08 AM
Geoje Shipyards Ramp Up Heatwave Countermeasures with Task Forces and Extended Breaks For shipyard workers, summer is a season that demands more physical stamina than any other, as they often perform shipbuilding tasks in outdoor docks under scorching sunlight or in enclosed spaces with no ventilation. SBS Jul 2, 2026 7:46 AM
Wall Street Closes Lower as Semiconductor Stocks Take a Breather The three major U.S. stock indices closed lower on the first trading day of the third quarter. SBS Jul 2, 2026 7:39 AM
SK Hynix Nears US ADR Listing, Raising Hopes for SK Square Revaluation stock market approaches, expectations are rising that the corporate value of its largest shareholder, SK Square, could be re-evaluated. SBS Jul 2, 2026 7:26 AM
National Assembly Special Committee to Conduct On-Site Inspections at Songpa Election Commission and Olympic Park Today This morning, the committee plans to visit the Songpa-gu Election Commission to receive briefings on ballot management, the response during the incident, and the overall voting and counting process, followed by an on-site inspection. SBS Jul 2, 2026 6:46 AM
Monthly Exports Surpass $100 Billion for the First Time, 4th in the World South Korea's monthly exports have surpassed $100 billion for the first time in history. SBS Jul 2, 2026 6:31 AM
Financial Supervisory Service Launches Investigation into Samchundang Pharm; Can KOSDAQ Restore Trust at 30? The Financial Supervisory Service has launched a formal investigation into Samchundang Pharm, a company that was once a leading stock on the KOSDAQ but has since been embroiled in controversy over unfair disclosure practices. SBS Jul 2, 2026 1:21 AM
Why Is the Exchange Rate Surging to 1,560 Won Despite Strong Exports? Despite record-high exports leading to an increased inflow of foreign currencies like the U.S. SBS Jul 2, 2026 12:33 AM
Monthly Exports Surpass $100 Billion for First Time, Driven by Semiconductors South Korea's monthly exports have surpassed $100 billion for the first time in history. SBS Jul 2, 2026 12:25 AM