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Shareholder Group Files Complaint Against Labor Minister and Samsung, SK Hynix CEOs over Performance Bonuses The Korea Shareholders Movement Headquarters, a shareholder advocacy group, has filed complaints with investigative authorities against Employment and Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon and the CEOs of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, claiming that performance bonuses are not subject to collective bargaining. SBS Jul 22, 2026 5:17 PM

Treasury Yields Rise Across the Board Amid Oil Prices; 10-Year Hits Annual High The yield on 10-year Treasury bonds reached its highest level since October 2022, breaking its yearly high. SBS Jul 22, 2026 5:17 PM

"Why Use Shareholder Money for Performance Bonuses?"... CEOs and Minister Face Investigation The labor-management conflict surrounding performance-based bonuses tied to operating profits at Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix has ultimately escalated into criminal complaints. SBS Jul 22, 2026 5:17 PM

Daily Average of 6.14 Million People Expected to Travel This Summer Peak Season, Heaviest from July 25 to 31 During this period, the government will increase public transportation capacity by more than 10%, improve convenience for highway and national road travel, and strengthen traffic safety, including heightening preparedness for abnormal weather conditions. SBS Jul 22, 2026 4:43 PM

Samsung, SK Hynix Surge Early Before Closing Near Flat at 0.58% Up and 0.33% Down tech stocks, Samsung Electronics surged during early trading today before trimming its gains to close near the flat line. SBS Jul 22, 2026 4:39 PM

KOSPI Closes Lower After Opening Strong, Touches 7,000 Before Caution Ahead of Alphabet Earnings The KOSPI touched the 7,000 mark during trading today before paring its gains to finish in the 6,700 range. SBS Jul 22, 2026 4:36 PM

Kospi Force-Liquidation of Shares Surges to KRW 50 Billion Range Amid Market Correction As the Kospi continues its correction phase, the value of shares forcibly liquidated by securities firms due to unpaid debts by retail investors has surged back to the KRW 50 billion range. SBS Jul 22, 2026 4:23 PM

Mixed Reactions to Homeplus' 'Promise to Resume Operations': "Customers Are Thrilled" vs. "There Is No Trust" Homeplus suspended operations across all its stores nationwide starting on the 13th, but a considerable number of in-store tenants are still continuing their business inside.<br /> Expectations arose as the rehabilitation court decided today to resume the rehabilitation procedures for Homeplus.<br /> [(Has the mood improved?) Customers love it. SBS Jul 22, 2026 2:35 PM

Foreigners Extend Buying Spree on Kospi for Two Consecutive Weeks... Is a Full-Fledged Return Underway? Foreigners have maintained a net buying trend for three consecutive sessions starting from the first trading day of this week on the 20th up to today. SBS Jul 22, 2026 1:30 PM

KOSPI Surges Past 7,000 Immediately After Opening; SK Hynix Reclaims 2 Million Won The KOSPI surged right at the opening bell, crossing the 7,000 mark during trading for the first time since the 15th. SBS Jul 22, 2026 12:12 PM