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'Samjeon-Nix' Plummets Over 8%… Leverage Trading Decreases, But Volatility Persists The KOSPI, which saw its largest-ever surge last Friday, plunged by more than 5% again today . SBS Aug 3, 2026 11:09 PM

Will Demand Shift to 'Less Smart' Single Homes? Growing Concerns Over Jeonse and Monthly Rent Market Will this tax reform plan truly be able to resolve issues in the real estate market? While there is a possibility that properties may be temporarily released onto the market, concerns are simultaneously being raised about the jeonse and monthly rent market. SBS Aug 3, 2026 11:01 PM

How Will Tax Burdens Change... What Are the Exceptions for Non-Residents? With the latest comprehensive real estate holding tax overhaul, taxes will decrease for some depending on housing value, while increasing significantly for others. SBS Aug 3, 2026 10:57 PM

Comprehensive Real Estate Tax Starts at Market Value of 2 Billion Won… Heavier Burden for Non-Residents The government has unveiled a reform proposal for real estate taxation. The overall framework of taxation has shifted from ownership to actual residence, and from the number of homes to the total value. SBS Aug 3, 2026 10:55 PM

Tax Normalization is the Goal Amid Overhaul Plan... Will It Stabilize Housing Prices? Let us discuss this in detail with economic reporter Jeong Seong-jin. Q. What is the effect on stabilizing housing prices? [Reporter Jeong Seong-jin : First of all, the government repeatedly emphasized one thing while releasing the tax law revision plan. SBS Aug 3, 2026 10:29 PM

"Shock from Jensen Huang's Bubble Will Be Severe" Warning... Are Retail Investors Facing a 'Boomerang'? Foreign media outlets have warned that NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's market intervention is inflating an artificial intelligence bubble. SBS Aug 3, 2026 10:29 PM

Fluctuating KOSPI and Leverage Countermeasures... Real Estate Tax Reform Announced: Who Pays More and How Much? When quoting or reporting this interview, please explicitly credit the program S… SBS Aug 3, 2026 7:36 PM

Tax Incentives on Income and Corporate Taxes for 6 Growth Drivers Including AI Robots and Semiconductors The plan aims to utilize the tax system to favor promising industries and support productive finance, creating a stepping stone for the Korean economy to take a leap forward by raising potential growth rates. SBS Aug 3, 2026 7:15 PM

BOK to Buy Physical Gold After 13 Years... "Lower Gold Prices Ease Burden" The Bank of Korea is resuming its purchases of physical gold for the first time in 13 years. SBS Aug 3, 2026 6:48 PM

Cap on Long-Term Holding Special Deductions to Block Tens of Billions of Won in Tax Breaks; Shift Focus from Ownership to Residency The South Korean government will progressively tighten residency requirements for the long-term holding special tax deduction on housing starting in 2028, and completely overhaul the system by 2029 to grant tax benefits exclusively for actual residency. SBS Aug 3, 2026 6:48 PM