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Koo Yun-cheol: "Key to Super-Gap Competitiveness Lies in Regions, Not Capital Area; Growth Engines for 5 Megaregions and 3 Special Zones to Be Selected Soon" The government plans to select and announce specialized growth engines for each region to promote balanced regional development and provide full-scale support. SBS Jul 3, 2026 9:41 AM

Government to Provide 14.9 Trillion Won in Emergency Funding for SMEs Hit by High Exchange Rates With the won-dollar exchange rate hovering in the mid-1,500 won range, the government will provide approximately 15 trillion won in emergency management funds, including loans and guarantees, to small and medium-sized enterprises and middle-market companies suffering from the high exchange rate. SBS Jul 3, 2026 9:33 AM

KOSPI Opens Higher, Rebounds to 2,700 Range in Early Trading The KOSPI opened higher today and is trading in the 2,700 range in early morning hours. SBS Jul 3, 2026 9:29 AM

"Do We Need More Semiconductors?" Doubts Trigger Plunge in Samsung and SK Hynix The KOSPI plummeted nearly 8% today, July 2, falling below the 8,000-point mark. SBS Jul 3, 2026 9:12 AM

OECD Projects 2.6% Growth for South Korea, Advises Tax Reform Joining us for Friday's Economic Insight is reporter Han Jiyeon. Han, the OECD has released its economic growth forecast for South Korea. SBS Jul 3, 2026 9:07 AM

South Korea's Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach $427.36 Billion in June, Up Slightly Dollar South Korea's foreign exchange reserves saw a slight increase last month, driven by a rise in foreign currency deposits from financial institutions. SBS Jul 3, 2026 9:03 AM

Trams with Hydrogen Tanks on Their Roofs: Why They Are Running in City Centers ⚡ Spre Key Summary While electric trams are gaining attention again as a carbon-free urban transportation option, hydrogen-electric trams that can run without overhead lines are emerging as an alternative. SBS Jul 3, 2026 9:03 AM

New York Stock Market: June Employment Report Released Overnight; New Jobs See Sharp Decline The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a record high, while the Nasdaq fell by over 0.8 percent. SBS Jul 3, 2026 7:41 AM

Guri Added to List of Regulated Areas Alongside Dongtan and Giheung; Namyangju Market Heats Up Guri has recently been designated as an additional regulated area, joining Hwaseong's Dongtan and Yongin's Giheung in Gyeonggi Province. SBS Jul 3, 2026 7:00 AM

"Do We Need More Chips?" Doubts Trigger Plunge in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix Yesterday , Samsung Electronics shares fell by more than 9%, while SK Hynix plummeted by nearly 15%. SBS Jul 3, 2026 6:32 AM