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Potential Shift in Real Estate Taxes: Focus on Balancing Property and Transaction Levies The government is scheduled to announce a plan to reform real estate taxes at the end of this month. SBS Jul 12, 2026 11:46 PM

SK Hynix Raises $26.5 Billion: Will It Become a 'Relief Pitcher' for the Domestic Foreign Exchange Market? SK Hynix has raised $26.5 billion, approximately 40 trillion won, through the issuance of American Depositary Receipts . SBS Jul 12, 2026 6:00 PM

Ministry of Agriculture Implements Heatwave Countermeasures to Minimize Damage to Farmers, Livestock, and Crops The Ministry held an inspection meeting today at the Agricultural Disaster Response Situation Room, presided over by Minister Song Mi-ryung, to review measures for farmer safety, crops, and livestock. SBS Jul 12, 2026 4:38 PM

How Many Days Off This Summer? Average Vacation for Employees Is 3.8 Days According to the 2026 Summer Vacation Status and Economic Outlook Survey conducted by the Korea Enterprises Federation on 674 companies with five or more employees nationwide, released today , 45.8% of companies that provide summer vacation stated that their vacation period is 3 days. SBS Jul 12, 2026 3:22 PM

One Year After Commercial Act Amendment: 8 Out of 10 Companies Report Changes in Board Operations According to the Survey on Changes in Business Environment and Support Tasks for Institutional Settlement One Year After the Commercial Act Amendment, conducted by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry on 300 listed companies (50 with assets of 2 trillion won or more, 250 with less than 2 trillion won) and released today , 84.3% of responding companies stated that there have been changes in their board operation methods since the amendment. SBS Jul 12, 2026 1:41 PM

Five Major Financial Groups Provide 11.3 Trillion Won in Inclusive Finance in First Half of 2026 The Financial Services Commission announced today that it held a meeting to review the progress of inclusive finance by the five major financial groups at the Government Complex Seoul on July 10, presided over by Secretary General Shin Jin-chang. SBS Jul 12, 2026 1:40 PM

National Tax Service Collects 319.5 Billion Won in Taxes from 114 Companies for Price-Gouging and Tax Evasion The NTS conducted tax audits on 117 companies that had been profiteering through excessive price hikes while failing to properly report their income, carrying out the investigations in four phases starting in September of last year. SBS Jul 12, 2026 1:38 PM

"You May Not Receive Insurance Payouts for Flight Delays: Check Your Policy Terms" The Financial Supervisory Service announced on July 12 that, with the demand for travel insurance rising during the summer vacation season, it is providing guidance on key information and major dispute resolution cases. SBS Jul 12, 2026 1:37 PM

Ministry of SMEs and Startups to Host 'Idea Consulting Day' Across 17 Cities and Provinces for Tailored Support This event was organized to help prospective entrepreneurs and startups refine their ideas and support the protection of their rights. SBS Jul 12, 2026 1:34 PM

Plastic Surgery Clinics Caught Posting Deceptive 'Backdoor' Ads Disguised as Genuine Reviews The KFTC announced today that it has decided to issue corrective orders to View Plastic Surgery, AB Plastic Surgery, and DA Plastic Surgery for violating the Act on Fair Labeling and Advertising. SBS Jul 12, 2026 1:30 PM