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How to Differentiate Property Taxes... Tax Reform Imminent This real estate forum once again reaffirmed the policy to strengthen holding taxes on ultra-luxury homes. SBS Jul 23, 2026 10:21 PM

Surprise Growth Continues in Q2... KOSPI Recovers 7,000 Mark Boosted by a strong boom in semiconductor exports, South Korea's economy achieved surprise growth in the second quarter. SBS Jul 23, 2026 10:21 PM

"Unusual Foreign Capital Flows... Buying Up KRW 4 Trillion Worth" As South Korea's leading semiconductor blue-chip stocks plummeted 30% to 40% in just a month, foreign investors have stepped in for bargain hunting, purchasing over KRW 4 trillion worth of shares. SBS Jul 23, 2026 7:15 PM

1 Billion Won in Cash Found in Bag... First Joint Tax Evasion Raid by IRS and Customs When the apartment front door showed no signs of opening for two hours, even the police showed up. SBS Jul 23, 2026 6:07 PM

Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Falls 13.3 Won... Won-Yen Rate Hits Lowest in 1 Year and 8 Months The won-dollar exchange rate dropped by more than 13 won in a single day, falling back to the 1,460-won range and recording its lowest level in about two months. SBS Jul 23, 2026 5:09 PM

Issue Discussion: "Hold Property Tax Must Be Tripled," "Jeonse Loans Are Main Culprit Behind Surging Housing Prices"... What Are the Outlooks for Real Estate Loan Regulations and Tax Overhauls? When quoting or reporting the interview, please explicitly state the program name "SBS Joo Young-jin's News Briefing." Copyright belongs to SBS. SBS Jul 23, 2026 4:35 PM

KOSPI Recaptures 7,000 Milestone After 5 Trading Days... KOSDAQ Surges 5% On this day, the KOSPI closed up 299.19 points, or 4.40 percent, at 7,096.89, while the KOSDAQ closed up 39.19 points, or 5.22 percent, at 790.28. SBS Jul 23, 2026 4:16 PM

Bank of Korea to Buy Gold After 13 Years... "Environment Has Changed" as the Decisive Reason The Bank of Korea , which had suspended physical gold purchases for 13 years, has decided to expand its gold holdings within its foreign exchange reserves. SBS Jul 23, 2026 3:52 PM

Hyundai Motor Posts Record Q2 Revenue, but Operating Profit Drops 20.8% However, its operating profit declined by more than 20% due to rising raw material prices and disruptions in parts supply. SBS Jul 23, 2026 3:52 PM

"What Is the Government's Policy Goal?" Pointed Question Met with "It's Not About Forcing Prices Down..." President Lee Jae-myung held a large-scale public debate today, July 23, at the public hall of the KBS Annex in Yeouido, Seoul, to discuss the direction of real estate policies with citizens. SBS Jul 23, 2026 2:33 PM