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Leverage Investments Allowed From 19th After Completing Mock Trading... Strengthening Discrepancy Rate Management In addition, mock trading will become mandatory when investing in single-stock leverage products, including inverse products. SBS Aug 12, 2026 4:25 PM

Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Stays in 1,410 Won Range for Fourth Consecutive Day Amid Tug-of-War Between Exporter Dollar Selling and Low-Price Buying The won-dollar exchange rate remained in the 1,410 won range for the fourth consecutive day today as dollar selling by exporters and demand for low-price dollar buying crossed paths. SBS Aug 12, 2026 4:23 PM

KOSPI Surges 3.68% to 6,579; KOSDAQ Up 0.12% Both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ closed higher on August 12. Today, the KOSPI finished up 233.51 points, or 3.68%, at 6,579.04. SBS Aug 12, 2026 4:11 PM

Korean Air and Asiana Airlines Approve Merger, Finalizing Preparations for Integration The merger between Korean Air and Asiana Airlines has been finalized. Korean Air held a board meeting today and approved the motion for merger approval. SBS Aug 12, 2026 3:16 PM

Naver Union Pushes for Integrated Bargaining Across Affiliates, Citing Over 1,000 Hours Wasted Annually The Korean Chemical, Textile and Food Workers' Union affiliated with the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions , along with the office of Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker Lee Yong-woo, held a discussion titled "Exploring Integrated Bargaining Structures for the IT Industry" this morning at the National Assembly Members' Hall in Yeouido, Seoul. SBS Aug 12, 2026 2:33 PM

Industry Minister: Government First Proposed Honam Semiconductor Site to Companies Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Kim Jeong-gwan stated regarding the selection of the Honam region as the second semiconductor production hub following the capital area, "The government first proposed the site to the companies." During a full meeting of the National Assembly's Trade, Industry, Energy, SMEs and Startups Committee today , in response to a question from People Power Party lawmaker Kim Do-eup asking who first proposed the Honam location, Minister Kim replied, "The companies needed a site, and the government made a proposal regarding the necessary site." He added, "We proposed various sites including Gwangju, and the companies made the final decision." In response to a question from People Power Party lawmaker Woo Jae-jun asking what candidate sites other than Gwangju existed, he only answered "Yes" and did not disclose the specific regions. SBS Aug 12, 2026 2:01 PM

Labor Minister Says Enforcement Ordinances, Rules Being Reviewed Multi-dimensionally for Yellow Envelope Bill's Dispute Criteria Minister of Employment and Labor Kim Young-hoon stated that the ministry is "reviewing enforcement ordinances, enforcement rules, and other measures from various angles" to establish criteria for the "scope of labor disputes" under the Yellow Envelope Bill (revised Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act). SBS Aug 12, 2026 1:46 PM

KOSPI Surges Over 4% Triggering Buy Sidecar; Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix Up Over 7% The KOSPI surged, triggering a temporary suspension of program buy quotes, known as a buy sidecar. SBS Aug 12, 2026 1:40 PM

Will Rental Housing Providers Lose Capital Gains Tax Exemption on Primary Homes Sold Within Five Years? Backlash Grows Rental housing providers are pushing back, arguing that stripping away tax exemptions on primary homes on top of existing rental housing tax benefits effectively strips away all incentives for providers who have fulfilled their legal obligations. SBS Aug 12, 2026 12:46 PM

Asiana Airlines Passes Merger Proposal with Korean Air at Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting Asiana Airlines has passed a proposal to merge with Korean Air at an extraordinary shareholders' meeting. SBS Aug 12, 2026 12:31 PM