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First Interest Rate Hike in 3 Years and 6 Months: 'Emergency' for Debt-Fueled Investors and Homebuyers When quoting this interview, please accurately cite the program name, SBS <News Hunters>. SBS Jul 16, 2026 7:35 PM

NSSC Approves Restart of Wolsong Unit 3 and Hanul Unit 4 The NSSC stated that it confirmed the safe operation of the Wolsong Unit 3 reactor after inspecting 85 items during the periodic inspection that began on September 26 of last year. SBS Jul 16, 2026 6:32 PM

Ten Years After Brexit: Is Europe’s 'Predicted Catastrophe' a Warning for South Korea? | Europe Analysis ① The United Kingdom and Europe are marking the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum amid internal and external turmoil. SBS Jul 16, 2026 6:01 PM

Won Hits Two-Month Low Against Dollar as Fed Rate Hike Expectations Cool and BOK Raises Rates The won-to-dollar exchange rate fell to the 1,470 won range during intraday trading today following the Bank of Korea's base rate hike and expectations of further increases. SBS Jul 16, 2026 5:35 PM

Labor, Management, and Government Launch Special Committee to Address Demographic Impact on Jobs A tripartite special committee representing labor, management, and government launched today to explore the impact of demographic changes—such as low birth rates and an aging population—on the job market and to discuss sustainable response measures. SBS Jul 16, 2026 5:30 PM

Homeplus Gets Lifeline: Meritz to Provide 200 Billion Won in Funding Meritz Financial Group has decided to provide 200 billion won in emergency operating funds to support the corporate restructuring of Homeplus. SBS Jul 16, 2026 5:20 PM

Leverage Regulations for Single-Stock Products Tightened; Deposit and Trading Unit Requirements Increased The government has decided to strengthen investment regulations to mitigate stock market volatility caused by single-stock leverage products. SBS Jul 16, 2026 5:20 PM

Government Imposes Strict Regulations on Single-Stock Leveraged Products to Curb Market Volatility The government has initiated comprehensive regulatory measures targeting single-stock leveraged products, which have recently shown signs of investment overheating and increased stock market volatility. SBS Jul 16, 2026 5:08 PM

Fluctuating Semiconductor Stocks: "Due to a Power Game Between AI Chips and Wall Street" Yesterday was a red light, today is a blue light again..The stock market is truly fluctuating wildly. SBS Jul 16, 2026 5:07 PM

Woori Bank Raises Deposit and Savings Interest Rates by 0.25–0.30%p Interest rates for most deposit and savings products, including demand deposit accounts, will be increased by 0.25%p, while rates for some flagship products, such as the Woori SUPER Regular Deposit and Savings, will be raised by 0.30%p. SBS Jul 16, 2026 5:01 PM