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Concerns Over "Inability Even If I Want To" Lead to Suspended Penalties for Customary Violations As farmers raised continuous concerns over the comprehensive farmland investigation, the government and the ruling party have unveiled complementary measures. SBS Sep 21, 2026 10:33 PM

1.19 Million Public Housing Units to Be Supplied... Key Is 'Meeting Demand' The government has decided to supply 1.19 million public housing units by 2030. Among them, 920,000 units will be intensively allocated to the Seoul metropolitan area in a bid to lower housing cost burdens and stabilize the key-money and monthly rent markets. SBS Sep 21, 2026 10:32 PM

Aseong Daiso Refutes Claims of Ineffective Sunscreen, Stating Products Meet MFDS Standards Previously, a beauty-related YouTube channel claimed that after self-testing 10 sunscreens sold at Daiso, 8 of the products fell short of the indicated SPF 50+ level. SBS Sep 21, 2026 9:16 PM

Small Pennies Make a Great Mountain / SUBUSUNEWS "Now they just need to sell a house lol" "Daiso is the future" Hailed for having a great eye every time new items drop, our good friend Daiso. SBS Sep 21, 2026 8:24 PM

Hana Financial's Relocation to Incheon Sparks Labor Dispute Over Commutes and 4.5-Day Workweek Hana Financial Group, which is relocating its headquarters from Seoul to Cheongna in Incheon, is reportedly not planning to adopt a 4.5-day workweek for employees working at the Cheongna office. SBS Sep 21, 2026 7:26 PM

Even With AI Slowdowns, "That Day Is Coming"…Why AI Is More Dangerous Than Nuclear Weapons (ft. Prof. Yoon Sung-ro of Seoul National University) Global big tech companies have recently been arguing for a so-called "AI slowdown," advocating for a deceleration in the development speed of artificial intelligence. SBS Sep 21, 2026 6:32 PM

1,300 Workers at Three Korail Subsidiaries Launch General Strike Demanding Better Treatment and Direct Employment The Korea Railway Workers' Union branches for Korail Networks, Korail Tourism Development, and the Railway Customer Center held a resolution rally for the general strike in front of Exit 3 of Seoul Station today . SBS Sep 21, 2026 5:02 PM

"What to Convert to AI First"... Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy Seeks On-Site Solutions with Industrial Complex CEOs The government has joined forces with chief executive officers of manufacturing companies in regional industrial complexes and artificial intelligence specialized companies to discover customized AI transformation projects. SBS Sep 21, 2026 5:01 PM

Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Falls After 8 Sessions... Down 2.3 Won to 1,381.0 Won While the U.S. monetary tightening stance and Middle East risks acted as upward pressures on the exchange rate, the strengthening of the Japanese yen and dollar-selling by exporters ahead of the Chuseok holiday appeared to have a greater impact. SBS Sep 21, 2026 5:00 PM

Samsung Electronics Surges Nearly 5% to Recover 270,000-Won Mark, SK Hynix Up 0.6% In the main bourse, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index , Samsung Electronics closed up 4.98% from the previous session at 274,000 won. SBS Sep 21, 2026 4:57 PM