Deficit Debt Projected to Top 1.3 Trillion USD by 2030, Annual Interest Exceeds 50 Trillion Won Due to the increase in national debt, interest expenses are also expected to rise, surpassing 50 trillion won per year. SBS Sep 6, 2026 9:39 AM
Hanwoo Prices Soar Ahead of Chuseok, Sirloin Consumer Prices Up 22% In particular, consumer prices for Hanwoo , which sees high holiday demand, have risen by around 20% compared to last year due to a combination of supply shortages from reduced cattle herds and peak Chuseok seasonal demand. SBS Sep 6, 2026 9:35 AM
Chuseok Ancestral Ritual Table Costs Around 300,000 Won at Traditional Markets... Slight Rise From Last Year Prices for Chuseok ancestral ritual items have risen due to increases in livestock product prices caused by summer heatwaves. SBS Sep 6, 2026 9:21 AM
"80% Closure Rate" Bleak 'Ghost Market' Transforms Into a Vibrant Hotspot The formula for coexistence between corporations, local communities, and commercial districts is changing. SBS Sep 6, 2026 8:20 AM