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Samsung Union Head Sues Members Over 'Defamation' Amid Internal Feud Over Bonuses The head of Samsung Electronics' largest labor union has filed mass complaints against users who criticized him and the union leadership in an anonymous chatroom. SBS Sep 11, 2026 5:04 PM

Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Rises 6.7 Won to 1,345.9 Won Amid High Oil Prices and U.S. Rate Hike Concerns On this day, the KOSPI closed down 124.01 points at 6,909.91, and the KOSDAQ index closed down 16.28 points at 820.64. SBS Sep 11, 2026 4:48 PM

Vice Minister of Land: "LH Headquarters to Remain in Jinju Despite Restructuring, No Disadvantages for Employees" Vice Minister Kim discussed future implementation directions for the LH organizational restructuring during the "LH Reorganization Kick-off Meeting" attended by LH President Lee Seong-hoon and other officials today . SBS Sep 11, 2026 4:23 PM

Investor Sentiment Freezes on Surge in Oil Prices and Interest Rates… KOSPI Falls Below 7,000 in Three Days On this day, the KOSPI closed down 124.01 points at 6,909.91, while the KOSDAQ index closed down 16.28 points at 820.64. SBS Sep 11, 2026 4:21 PM

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix Drop 2-3% Amid Tech Slump in US; Top Foreign and Institutional Net Selling Targets tech stocks slumped overnight amid rising oil prices and a surge in U.S. Treasury yields. SBS Sep 11, 2026 4:09 PM

South Korea Joins Plurilateral Green Economy Agreement Negotiations to Strengthen Response to Climate Measures GEPA is a plurilateral agreement that discusses the introduction of new trade norms in the green economy sector to ensure that various countries' measures to combat climate change do not act as unnecessary trade barriers. SBS Sep 11, 2026 2:47 PM

Pokemon Cards Outperform S&P 500? From Childhood Toy to Serious Investment Pokemon cards, once just toys from childhood, are drawing attention as investment assets that rival stocks. SBS Sep 11, 2026 2:21 PM

Fair Trade Commission Chief Considering Lowering Minimum Requirements for Franchisee Association Registration Fair Trade Commission Chairperson Joo Byung-ki has announced that he is reviewing measures to lower the lower limit for franchise business association registration requirements. SBS Sep 11, 2026 1:31 PM

KOSPI Plummets Over 2% Intraday to 6,800 Range; Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix Drop Around 4% The KOSPI opened lower following declines across all three major U.S. stock indices, weighed down by surging international oil prices and interest rates. SBS Sep 11, 2026 11:18 AM

Asset Managers Post Record Q2 Net Profit Driven by Stock Market Gains Asset management companies in South Korea posted a record-high net profit of 2.6889 trillion won in the second quarter, surging 83.4 percent from the previous quarter. SBS Sep 11, 2026 10:33 AM