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National AI Audition Begins: What Are the Strengths of Each Contender? The second round of evaluations has begun for the "independent AI model" project, which aims to select a national representative artificial intelligence built with domestic technology. SBS Aug 8, 2026 11:18 PM

Labor Minister Conducts Surprise Inspection at Gimpo Airport Amid Heatwave, Urges Expansion of Rest Facilities for Outdoor Workers Amid continuing record-breaking heatwaves, Minister of Employment and Labor Kim Young-hoon conducted a surprise inspection at Gimpo International Airport on the afternoon of the 8th. SBS Aug 8, 2026 5:58 PM

Seohak Ants Sell SK Hynix ADRs, Bet on Amazon and Micron So-called "Seohak Ants" (Korean retail investors investing in overseas stocks) have been buying up individual tech stocks in droves this month. SBS Aug 8, 2026 10:02 AM

Gas Prices at South Korean Service Stations Fall for 12th Consecutive Week; Gasoline and Diesel Both Stay in 1,800-Won Range According to Opinet, the oil price information system operated by the Korea National Oil Corporation, on the 8th, the average selling price of gasoline at gas stations nationwide for the first week of August dropped 2.9 won from the previous week to 1,866.2 won per liter. SBS Aug 8, 2026 9:17 AM

Just 300 Meters Away, Yet Delivered: Extreme Heat Drives Boom in 'Survival Items' Extreme heatwaves are changing consumer habits. People are opting for delivery even from convenience stores just a few minutes' walk away, while items like iced beverages and cooling sprays, so-called "heatwave survival essentials," are flying off the shelves. SBS Aug 8, 2026 7:20 AM

Jeonse Listings Drop, Causing Confusion for Both Landlords and Tenants The aftermath of the government's tax reform announcement five days ago is being felt in the leasing market. SBS Aug 8, 2026 7:11 AM