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Heading to U.S. Amid 'Investment Pressure'… Speeding Up Talks on 'First Investment and Tariffs'? Amid pressure from the U.S. to expedite the implementation of investments in the United States, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Kim Jung-gwan departed for the U.S. SBS Aug 16, 2026 10:21 PM

Simple Meal Replacements Evolving: "Customized to My Taste" These days, when high prices make people hesitate even to dine out with family on holidays, convenience foods that allow people to enjoy a variety of dishes at a lower cost are gaining popularity. SBS Aug 16, 2026 10:21 PM

Supermarkets Closed to 'Save Traditional Markets,' But Only Online Delivery Reaped the Benefits Although mandatory closure and business hour restriction policies on large supermarkets were implemented with the intention of reviving traditional markets, their market share has actually declined, while the share of online retailers has surged, data showed. SBS Aug 16, 2026 3:39 PM

Industry Minister Heads to US Again Amid Expectations for Accelerated Investment With a mounting pile of pending issues to resolve with the United States—ranging from the progress of US investments to tariff measures—Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Kim Jeong-kwan departed for the US unexpectedly this morning . SBS Aug 16, 2026 3:25 PM

Industry Minister Kim Jeong-gwan Heads to US Again... Will US Investment Accelerate? Amid mounting tasks such as progress on investments in the U.S. and tariff measures, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Kim Jeong-gwan has departed for the United States on an unscheduled trip. SBS Aug 16, 2026 2:23 PM

Treating Cancer Cachexia, a Dangerous Complication for Cancer Patients, via Gut Microbiome Regulation The Korea Institute of Science and Technology announced on August 16 that a joint research team led by Senior Researcher Kim Myung-seok and Principal Researcher Lee Choong-goo at the Natural Product Informatics Research Center has identified a natural product candidate and its mechanism of action that can ameliorate cancer cachexia by regulating the gut microbial ecosystem. SBS Aug 16, 2026 2:00 PM

Salaried Workers Decrease for 4th Consecutive Month... Employment Propped Up by Self-Employment The number of salaried workers has decreased compared to the previous year for the fourth consecutive month. SBS Aug 16, 2026 1:38 PM

Penny Stocks and Low Market Caps Face Wave of Designation as Administrative Issues; Will '100 Delistings' Become Reality? (The photo above is not related to the article content.) Following the implementation of tightened delisting requirements to weed out insolvent companies, a series of companies are being designated as administrative issues due to their share prices falling below 1,000 won (so-called "penny stocks") or failing to meet market capitalization criteria. SBS Aug 16, 2026 9:15 AM

Hacking Targeting South Korea by Suspected North Korean Groups Rises… Exploiting AI and Deepfakes In particular, attacks attributed to North Korea most frequently targeted South Korea. SBS Aug 16, 2026 9:14 AM

Privacy Concerns Prompt Carrier Switches, but Bundled Plan Subscribers Stay Put The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute released these findings on August 16 in a paper titled "Analysis of Mobile Subscriber Carrier Migration Trends and Influencing Factors," published in the latest issue of the academic journal Electronics and Telecommunications Trends. SBS Aug 16, 2026 9:08 AM