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Major Public Enterprise Overhaul Cuts 109 Agencies: Power Companies to Merge, LH to Split The government has announced a massive reform plan to cut 109 public agencies, accounting for 20 percent of all public institutions. SBS Sep 3, 2026 9:44 PM

"Cannot Strike Over 'N% Performance Bonus'… Arbitrary Restrictive Interpretation" The government has issued guidelines stating that management has no obligation to negotiate demands for performance bonuses linked to operating profit. SBS Sep 3, 2026 9:43 PM

Over 39 Million Accounts Leaked on TVING, Including Withdrawn Members... Apology and Compensation Plan Announced Investigations have revealed that more than 39 million personal information records were leaked from the over-the-top streaming service TVING. SBS Sep 3, 2026 9:43 PM

Naver Files Criminal Complaint Against Toss Over Alleged Search Ranking Distortion Naver has filed a criminal complaint with the police against the financial platform Toss for alleged business obstruction. SBS Sep 3, 2026 9:43 PM

"Prepay KRW 25 Trillion in Electricity Bills": KEPCO Makes Unprecedented Proposal to Samsung, SK Hynix It has been confirmed that Korea Electric Power Corporation has proposed to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix that they pre-pay five years' worth of electricity bills—amounting to KRW 20 trillion and KRW 5 trillion, respectively—and is currently discussing detailed terms. SBS Sep 3, 2026 6:41 PM

Regions and Unions Push Back Against Government Plan to Integrate Four Port Authorities, Warning of 'Declining Competitiveness' While the government aims to enhance operational efficiency and port competitiveness through the integration, local communities are pushing back, arguing that it could undermine the unique characteristics and autonomy of each port and run counter to decentralization. SBS Sep 3, 2026 6:08 PM

Gov't to Continue Supporting Workers and Partners After Homeplus Rehabilitation Plan Approval It also plans to monitor the implementation status of the Homeplus rehabilitation plan. SBS Sep 3, 2026 6:06 PM

국고채 금리 하락…외국인 국채선물 순매수 전환 영향 This marks the first decline in a week since the Bank of Korea's August Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Thursday of last week. SBS Sep 3, 2026 6:04 PM

Court Dismisses Late LG Chairman's Wife's Adoption Annulment Suit Against Koo Kwang-mo Judge Lee Eun-joo of Family Division 6 at the Seoul Family Court dismissed the plaintiff's claim in the judicial adoption annulment suit filed by Kim against Chairman Koo. SBS Sep 3, 2026 4:51 PM

"Generation in Their 20s and 30s in Crisis": Will Korea Face a 'Lost Generation' Like Japan? The Real Reason Korea's Economy Is in Trouble Growth requires strength. The strength to remain unshakeable, the strength to reach higher. SBS Sep 3, 2026 3:56 PM