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Young Homebuyers Express Desperation Over Loan Regulations: "Terrified of Closing Day" "I meet all the loan requirements set by the government, but I can't sleep lately because I'm worried I won't be able to pay the balance due to the banks' total lending limits." This was a post left on the real estate public forum website by a person in their 20s who recently signed a contract for their first home ahead of their wedding. SBS Jul 21, 2026 4:49 PM

KOSPI Surges 3.6% to Reclaim 6,700 Level Driven by Semiconductor Giants The KOSPI rebounded by more than 3% today , reclaiming the 6,700 level, bolstered by the strength of semiconductor-related stocks. SBS Jul 21, 2026 4:29 PM

"Sorry to Say This"... CEO Who Introduced ETFs Issues Warning, Then Deletes Post Bae Jae-kyu, CEO of Korea Investment Management, who introduced the first exchange-traded funds in Korea, has issued a warning against investing in single-stock leveraged products. SBS Jul 21, 2026 3:20 PM

Lee Chan-jin: "Swift Sanctions for Illegal Acts Related to Homeplus; Reviewing Relief Measures for Victims" Financial Supervisory Service Governor Lee Chan-jin stated today regarding the Homeplus situation that he would "proceed with sanction procedures transparently and swiftly regarding any illegal activities." Governor Lee attended a meeting of the National Policy Committee on the rehabilitation of Homeplus held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, this morning. SBS Jul 21, 2026 1:59 PM

KOSPI Surges Over 4%, Buy Sidecar Triggered; KOSDAQ Also Turns to Gains The KOSPI has surged, triggering a buy sidecar, which temporarily suspends the execution of program buy orders. SBS Jul 21, 2026 1:36 PM

From 'FOMO' to 'JOMO': The Growing Sentiment That 'Not Buying Was the Winning Move' Recently, the term 'JOMO' has emerged in online stock investment communities, drawing significant attention. SBS Jul 21, 2026 1:26 PM

9 Out of 10 Female Entrepreneurs Feel Burdened by Work-Life Balance Due to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Childcare A survey has found that 9 out of 10 female entrepreneurs feel burdened by the challenge of balancing work and life due to pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare. SBS Jul 21, 2026 11:30 AM

Free for All: LG AI Research and UNESCO Launch AI Ethics Course LG AI Research and UNESCO have released an online AI ethics training course that is free for anyone around the world to take. SBS Jul 21, 2026 10:35 AM

Large Conglomerates See Improved Earnings Over Past 3 Years, But Employment Remains Stagnant While large conglomerates have seen significant improvements in their financial performance over the past three years, employment has barely increased, according to data. SBS Jul 21, 2026 10:34 AM

Mid-July Exports Hit Record $54.9 Billion on Semiconductor Boom, Up 52.3% According to the Korea Customs Service on Tuesday , exports from July 1 to 20 (preliminary data based on customs clearance) totaled $54.9 billion, an increase of 52.3% compared to the same period last year. SBS Jul 21, 2026 10:01 AM