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'Chipflation' Drives Up Prices: The Era of 3 Million-Won Smartphones The highest-capacity model of Samsung Electronics' newly released foldable phone has surpassed 3 million won for the first time. SBS Jul 24, 2026 6:58 AM

Q2 Sees Unexpected Growth Boost, KOSPI Recovers 7,000 Threshold Driven by semiconductor exports, South Korea's gross domestic product recorded an unexpected growth momentum in the second quarter. SBS Jul 24, 2026 6:54 AM

Differential Property Tax Imminent as Tax Overhaul Approaches President Lee Jae-myung has mentioned a plan to initially impose a uniform baseline property tax, while granting tax reductions for genuine owner-occupants, and levying heavier taxes on ultra-luxury homes, multi-home owners, and speculative properties. SBS Jul 24, 2026 6:52 AM

New 'Fold' Revealed, But Price Surges Due to 'Chipflation' Samsung Electronics has thrown down the gauntlet in the global market by unveiling a brand-new, passport-sized foldable phone. SBS Jul 24, 2026 1:30 AM

Positive News of Surprise Growth in Q2... KOSPI Recovers '7,000' Milestone Boosted by a strong boom in semiconductor exports, the South Korean economy has posted surprise growth in the second quarter as well. SBS Jul 24, 2026 12:20 AM