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How to Use 'AI Excess Profits': First Official Forum Held While the semiconductor boom has raised economic growth projections by 1.5 times, how to distribute those massive profits remains a social challenge. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:30 PM

Semiconductor Boom Drives 3% Growth Forecast, Though Employment and Inflation Remain Challenges The government has projected that the South Korean economy will grow by 3% this year, fueled by a semiconductor boom. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:24 PM

Minimum Wage for Next Year Set at 10,700 Won Per Hour, Up 3.7% ▲ Minimum Wage Commission at the Government Complex Sejong BREAKING: Minimum wag… SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:20 PM

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon Denied Speaking Opportunity at Cabinet Meeting; Real Estate Forum Follows Tensions Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon attempted to speak about housing supply in Seoul during a Cabinet meeting, but he was denied the floor, leading to a tense exchange. SBS Jul 14, 2026 10:51 PM

First Public Forum on Real Estate: Proposals for Expanding Housing Supply and Easing Regulations Experts from various fields shared a wide range of opinions on key issues such as housing supply and regulations during the first public forum held to listen to citizens' views on real estate policy. SBS Jul 14, 2026 5:55 PM

Is the 'Semiconductor Supercycle' Over? "We Haven't Even Reached the Peak Yet; A 'Power Game' Between Tech and Finance Is Underway" (ft. Professor Kwon Seok-jun, Sungkyunkwan University) As stock prices of major semiconductor companies, which have been driving the domestic stock market, continue to plummet, concerns about the semiconductor industry reaching its peak persist. SBS Jul 14, 2026 5:50 PM

KOSPI Closes 0.7% Higher After Volatile Trading Session The KOSPI closed slightly higher today after experiencing extreme volatility throughout the trading session. SBS Jul 14, 2026 5:11 PM

Samsung Electronics Limits In-House Housing Loans to Homes Under 2.5 Billion Won and Standard Size in Capital Region According to industry sources, Samsung Electronics recently discussed the details of this in-house housing stability support loan program with major labor unions and plans to officially announce the results to employees tomorrow, July 15. SBS Jul 14, 2026 4:54 PM

Government Rejects Union's Demand to Negotiate Semiconductor Cluster Plans, Citing Labor Law Limits The Samsung Electronics Super-Enterprise Union recently announced its intention to include the government-promoted semiconductor cluster in the Honam region as an agenda item for next year's labor-management negotiations. SBS Jul 14, 2026 4:47 PM

KOSPI Closes 0.7% Higher After Volatile Session; KOSDAQ Drops 1.9% The KOSPI index plunged by more than 5% during intraday trading, falling to the 6,400 level, but managed to close with a slight gain thanks to large-scale buying by foreign and institutional investors. SBS Jul 14, 2026 4:31 PM