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Industry Minister: Semiconductor Industry Is a War for National Survival; Will Provide Financial Support Exceeding Competitors The government is set to provide financial support that exceeds that of competing nations to back large-scale private sector semiconductor investments amounting to approximately 957 trillion won. SBS Jul 13, 2026 3:46 PM

Land Minister: "Honam Semiconductor Cluster Timeline to Align with Corporate Schedules" Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Yoon-duck announced today that he will pursue various measures to shorten the construction period for the high-tech semiconductor industrial complex to be built on the site of the Gwangju military airport in the Gwangju-Jeonnam Integrated City. SBS Jul 13, 2026 3:39 PM

Financial Authorities Scramble for Measures on Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs Just 1.5 Months After Approval Financial authorities are set to hold an emergency meeting to devise countermeasures regarding single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds . SBS Jul 13, 2026 3:32 PM

KOSPI Plummets Over 8%, Falls Below 7,000 Mark; Circuit Breaker Triggered The KOSPI plummeted by more than 8% today , falling below the 7,000 mark during intraday trading, which triggered a circuit breaker that temporarily halted all stock trading. SBS Jul 13, 2026 2:23 PM

Public Construction Projects to Suspend During Heatwaves and Heavy Rain: Ministry of Economy and Finance Issues Guidelines As heavy rains that began in late last month have caused damage, and heatwave warnings have been issued in some regions, the government has established guidelines to prevent related risks in public contracts. SBS Jul 13, 2026 1:47 PM

Four Major Banks to Offer Loans via Post Offices in Areas Without Branches; 20 Locations to Pilot Service Residents in rural areas without bank branches will soon be able to apply for loans from the four major commercial banks at post office counters. SBS Jul 13, 2026 1:47 PM

First Public Forum on Real Estate Policy to Be Held Tomorrow, Focusing on Expanding Housing Supply The government is set to hold its first public forum to gather public opinion on real estate policy tomorrow, July 14, hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. SBS Jul 13, 2026 1:44 PM

KOSPI Plummets Over 6%, Falls Below 7,000 Mark; SK Hynix Drops 12% The KOSPI plunged more than 6% during trading today , falling below the 7,000 mark for the first time in about two months. SBS Jul 13, 2026 1:17 PM

"Check Your Pay Stub Carefully": National Pension Deductions Are Rising "Higher National Pension deductions." You should take a close look at your pay stub this month. SBS Jul 13, 2026 1:10 PM

JoongAng Group Bond Investors Claim JTBC Was Effectively in Capital Impairment Before Issuance ▲ JoongAng Ilbo/JTBC Bond investors in JoongAng Group affiliates, including the … SBS Jul 13, 2026 12:40 PM