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Oil Prices Rise Amid Resurgent Middle East Tensions, KOSPI Plunges 3.99% As the conflict between the United States and Iran escalates, international oil prices have surged accordingly. SBS Sep 2, 2026 10:36 PM

Driver's Close Call on Dark Road Leads to Tragedy for Pedestrians Lying Down It has been revealed that one out of every three fatal accidents on back roads, where sidewalks and roadways are not separated, occurs when pedestrians are lying or sitting on the road. SBS Sep 2, 2026 10:35 PM

Lee Hyung-il Says 'Differentiation Based on Actual Residence Is Necessary'... 'Single-Homeowner Debate' Moves to National Assembly Nominee for Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Lee Hyung-il has made it clear regarding the tax amendment plan that there should be a distinction between residential and non-residential properties. SBS Sep 2, 2026 10:35 PM

With Wallet Pressures Mounting, Inflation Bounces Back to 3% Range in Two Months Consumer inflation bounced back to the 3% range last month after a two-month hiatus. SBS Sep 2, 2026 10:35 PM

Homeplus Clears First Hurdle in Rehabilitation, with Asset Sales and Supply Normalization as Key Tests While Homeplus is set to continue operations after receiving court approval for its rehabilitation plan, it still faces numerous hurdles before achieving a substantive operational normalization. SBS Sep 2, 2026 7:06 PM

SFC Imposes External Auditor Designation and Fines on Kumyang for Accounting Standard Violations The Securities and Futures Commission under the Financial Services Commission announced on the same day that it had resolved to take measures such as designating an external auditor against Kumyang, which prepared and disclosed financial statements in violation of accounting standards. SBS Sep 2, 2026 7:03 PM

Court Approves Rehabilitation Plan; Homeplus Seeks to Normalize Operations Through Store Sales Once the execution of repayments begins according to the plan, the rehabilitation process will be concluded. SBS Sep 2, 2026 7:02 PM

Anthropic Approaching IPO with 7 Trillion Won Monthly Revenue... Should I Become a Shareholder Too? Anthropic's IPO is drawing closer. Having recently begun meeting with prospective investors, Anthropic is reportedly aiming to raise 100 billion dollars through its IPO, with its expected corporate value discussed at up to 2 trillion dollars. SBS Sep 2, 2026 6:30 PM

Small Business and Retail Groups Push Back Against Bill to Shorten Payment Deadlines The Korea Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises issued a statement today , saying, "A relevant bill to revise the law was passed yesterday in the National Policy Committee subcommittee, aiming to shorten the statutory payment deadline for direct purchase transactions from the current 60 days to 35 days, and for consignment purchases and online intermediary transactions such as open markets from 40 days to 20 days. SBS Sep 2, 2026 6:23 PM

KOSDAQ IR Executive Referred to Authorities for Illegal Profits Using Unpublished New Drug Data The Securities and Futures Commission under the Financial Services Commission announced today that it has referred executive A of a KOSDAQ-listed corporation to investigative authorities on charges of violating the Capital Markets Act by using unpublished material information. SBS Sep 2, 2026 5:30 PM