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4-Way Race Begins for Second Stage of Sovereign AI Foundation Model Project; Which Team Will Be Eliminated? The second-stage evaluation for the "Sovereign AI Foundation Model" project, which selects South Korea's national artificial intelligence champions, is set to kick off. SBS Aug 9, 2026 9:42 AM
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June Tourism Balance Records Surplus for 4th Consecutive Month… Improved by Over 2 Trillion Won YoY The monthly tourism balance, which broke free from a long-term deficit to maintain a surplus streak, has been found to have reached its highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic. SBS Aug 9, 2026 9:38 AM
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A Plate of Flounder Costs 26,000 Won at Supermarkets... "Prices Will Rise Further Amid Heatwaves" Seafood prices are fluctuating as extreme heatwaves heat up the ocean, even leading to mass mortalities at some fish farms. SBS Aug 9, 2026 9:38 AM
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Retail Investors' Net Purchases in Domestic Stock Market Exceed 201 Trillion Won This Year Even as the domestic stock market recently undergoes a correction, retail investors' net purchases of domestic stocks have surpassed 201 trillion won this year. SBS Aug 9, 2026 9:36 AM
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Homeplus Faces 3-Week Rehabilitation Deadline: Product Assortment and Restoring Trust Are Key Variables Homeplus has initiated efforts toward normalization, backed by a 200 billion won emergency operating fund loan. SBS Aug 9, 2026 9:32 AM
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KOSDAQ Leverage Soars After Single-Stock Leverage Regulations... Clear Influx of Funds Following the government's move to raise the entry barrier for single-stock leverage, KOSDAQ index leverage returns have shown a steep surge exceeding 60% from late last month to recently. SBS Aug 9, 2026 9:27 AM
