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Industry Minister: "Semiconductor Profits Must Be Prioritized for Future-Oriented Investments" Minister Kim made these remarks while attending a forum titled "Corporate Investment and the Future of Labor in the AI Era," held at the Korea Growth Investment Corp. SBS Jul 15, 2026 9:36 AM

KOSPI Surges 5-6% to Reclaim 7,000 Level The KOSPI opened with a sharp surge today , reclaiming the 7,000 level. As of 9:03 a.m. SBS Jul 15, 2026 9:14 AM

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Friendly Economy: Are Semiconductor Stocks Struggling Because They Are Too Successful? It is time for our Friendly Economy segment on this Wednesday. Reporter Han Jiyeon is here with us. SBS Jul 15, 2026 9:12 AM

Number of Employed People Rises by 63,000 in June, Returning to Growth After Two Months The number of employed people has returned to growth for the first time in two months, but the recovery in the job market remains unclear, with the employment rate falling for three consecutive months. SBS Jul 15, 2026 8:49 AM

AI Subscription Discount Competition: Saving Costs Through Telecom Carriers For those using AI services, there are now ways to save on subscription fees through mobile carriers. SBS Jul 15, 2026 7:41 AM

June CPI Declines, Major Indices Rebound The three major U.S. stock indices successfully rebounded in a single day. The Nasdaq reclaimed the 26,000 level, while the Dow and S&P 500 also closed with solid gains. SBS Jul 15, 2026 7:40 AM

"3% Growth This Year Driven by Semiconductors"... Challenges Remain in Employment and Inflation The government has raised its economic growth forecast for this year to 3%, citing a strong performance in the semiconductor sector. SBS Jul 15, 2026 7:12 AM

Debate Follows 'Speaking Rights' Tensions: What Are the Solutions for 'Expanding Supply'? During yesterday's Cabinet meeting, where real estate policy was a key focus, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon attempted to explain the city's housing supply policy but was not granted the opportunity to speak. SBS Jul 15, 2026 7:02 AM

Korea Signals Monetary Tightening; Long-Term Korea-U.S. Interest Rate Gap Hits 3-Year Low According to the BOK Economic Statistics System today , the yield on South Korea's 10-year government bonds stood at 4.18% last month, 0.29 percentage points lower than that of the United States . SBS Jul 15, 2026 6:52 AM