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KOSPI Rises 0.73% on Samsung Electronics Rebound, KOSDAQ Up 0.39% The KOSPI closed slightly higher as semiconductor investment sentiment rebounded. SBS Aug 11, 2026 4:16 PM

KDB Faces KRW 58.3 Billion Financial Accident Risk Over Client's Alleged Fraud… "Significant Portion Secured" KDB disclosed on the 10th that it discovered the financial accident had occurred on July 22 during the National Police Agency's notification and visit for a search and seizure. SBS Aug 11, 2026 4:05 PM

BOK Deputy Governor: 'Inflationary Pressures Persist, High Likelihood of Additional Rate Hikes' Bank of Korea Senior Deputy Governor Yoo Sang-dae has strongly hinted at the possibility of additional interest rate hikes just ten days ahead of his retirement. SBS Aug 11, 2026 3:51 PM

Park Hong-keun Urges Officials to Enhance Final Quality of Budget Proposal Minister of Planning and Budget Park Hong-keun has instructed ministry officials to meticulously review next year's upcoming budget proposal until the very end and to enhance its overall quality. SBS Aug 11, 2026 3:28 PM

A 'Black Hole' in the Middle of a Desert.. Why South Korea, Lacking a Single Drop of Oil, Looks to ESS A residential neighborhood near Dallas, Texas, USA. A year and a half ago, Craig Kincaid installed 50 solar panels on his roof and four large energy storage systems in his garage to store electricity. SBS Aug 11, 2026 2:41 PM

All 4 Dokpamo Elite Teams Listed as 'Notable Models' on Global AI Index South Korea, the United States, and China are the only countries listed on the index, prompting evaluations that South Korea's domestic independent AI technology has been recognized on the global stage. SBS Aug 11, 2026 2:24 PM

Realtors Required to Explain Shared Maintenance Fees Before Studio, Officetel Leases A partial amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Certified Realtors Act containing these measures was passed during the Cabinet meeting today and will take full effect starting on the 28th. SBS Aug 11, 2026 2:22 PM

'Semiconductor Boom' Drives Q2 Exports Up 57%... Top 10 Companies Account for Over 55% Driven by the joint export momentum of Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, the trade concentration of the top 10 companies also reached a record high. SBS Aug 11, 2026 2:06 PM

Exempt If You've Lost Money on Leverage? Requirements to Waive Mock Trading Starting on the 19th, individual investors making their first investment in single-stock leverage exchange-traded funds and other similar products will be required to complete mock trading before investing actual funds. SBS Aug 11, 2026 2:00 PM

August Apartment Move-in Outlook Drops Due to Stock Market Volatility, Tax Reform Proposals According to a survey of housing builders by the Korea Housing Industry Research Institute, the apartment move-in outlook index nationwide for August stood at 94.4, down 3.1 points from the previous month. SBS Aug 11, 2026 11:45 AM