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Discovery of Knowledge: Samsung Electronics Plunges 7% Despite Record-High Earnings—Why? Economic Commentator Yoon Ji-ho Explains It was the day Samsung Electronics announced its preliminary earnings for the second quarter. SBS Jul 7, 2026 6:08 PM

D-Report: Tax Evaders Caught Using Acquaintances' Names to Claim Capital Gains Tax Exemptions on 2 Billion Won Apartments The National Tax Service has caught a large number of individuals suspected of tax evasion, including those who transferred ownership of other homes to acquaintances before selling high-priced apartments to qualify for tax exemptions. SBS Jul 7, 2026 6:07 PM

Easy to Install, Easy to Dispose: The Rise of 'Paper Furniture' Turning Daily Inconveniences into Niche Business Opportunities Amid Economic Downturn A wave of change is blowing through other areas of daily life as well. SBS Jul 7, 2026 6:03 PM

Samsung Electronics Posts 89 Trillion Won in Quarterly Operating Profit, Surpassing Combined Earnings of Past 3 Years Samsung Electronics has announced that its operating profit for the second quarter exceeded 89 trillion won. SBS Jul 7, 2026 5:19 PM

Next-Generation Medium Satellite 4 Successfully Launched; First Contact Expected Around 7 PM The Korea Aerospace Administration announced that the Next-Generation Medium Satellite 4 was successfully launched at 16:12 KST on July 7. SBS Jul 7, 2026 4:51 PM

Koo Yun-cheol: "We Are Aware of Concerns Over Leveraged ETFs and Are Discussing Complementary Measures" ▲ Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy Koo Yun-cheol delive… SBS Jul 7, 2026 4:41 PM

Homeplus Faces Over 1 Trillion Won in Public Interest Claims Despite SSM Sale; Doubts Raised Over Additional Funding Impact A significant portion of the proceeds from the sale was used to pay off unpaid wages and public interest claims, leaving the company's financial flexibility largely unimproved. SBS Jul 7, 2026 4:38 PM

Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Falls to 1,510 Range Amid Yen Strength and Exporter Dollar Selling The won-dollar exchange rate fell slightly today due to the strengthening of the Japanese yen and dollar selling by exporters. SBS Jul 7, 2026 4:34 PM

KOSPI Plummets 4.9% to 7,600 Level; KOSDAQ Hits Annual Low The KOSPI closed at the 7,600 level after a sharp decline of nearly 5% following extreme volatility during the trading session. SBS Jul 7, 2026 4:00 PM

A Bitter First Failure, Then a Pivot to Success ○ The Inconvenience Others Overlooked: Niche Startups Breaking Through the Recession With high inflation leading to shrinking consumption and a prolonged domestic economic downturn, the 5.6 million self-employed individuals in Korea have been hit hard. SBS Jul 7, 2026 3:48 PM