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Gas Prices Fall for 19th Consecutive Week, Influenced by Expressway Gas Station Discounts Gas prices at gas stations nationwide have continued their downward trend for the 19th consecutive week. SBS Sep 26, 2026 5:36 PM

Beware of Social Media Accounts Impersonating BOK Governor Shin Hyun-song Offering Stock Investment Tips Access to the account was blocked hours later. Public caution is advised as social media accounts impersonating public figures, such as Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song, have recently cropped up to repeatedly solicit investments with messages like, "If you want to read the future of the economy and stay grounded, follow us now!" On September 22 and 23, right before the Chuseok holiday, accounts impersonating Governor Shin appeared on social media and uploaded multiple posts suggesting they would help users understand economic trends. SBS Sep 26, 2026 4:06 PM

Whisky Surpasses Shampoo and Socks: Ultra-Expensive Whiskies Sold Out Ahead of Chuseok According to results released by E-Mart today comparing sales trends for Chuseok gift sets between 10 years ago and this year, gift sets for alcoholic beverages rose from 8th place in sales ranking in 2016 to 4th place this year. SBS Sep 26, 2026 4:02 PM

Leakers of Duty: Real Estate Agents' Violations of Explanation Obligations to Prevent Jeonse Fraud Soar 4.6-Fold in Three Years According to data submitted by the Korea Real Estate Board to Representative Yoo Sang-bum of the People Power Party on the National Assembly's Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee today , the number of cases caught for "unfaithful explanation of brokerage objects" totaled 724 from 2023 through the end of July this year. SBS Sep 26, 2026 4:01 PM

Import Restrictions on South Korean Products Total 241 Cases in First Half, Up 11 From Late Last Year According to the report titled "Trends and Outlook of Import Restrictions Against South Korea in the First Half of 2026" released by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency on September 26, 26 countries had implemented import restriction measures—such as anti-dumping duties, countervailing duties, and safeguards—against South Korean exports as of the end of June, bringing the total number of restrictions to 241. SBS Sep 26, 2026 1:55 PM

Airlines Smile, Shipping Firms Frown as Won Rises; Food Sector Faces Dilemma Airlines, which have a high proportion of won-denominated settlements, are widely expected to benefit, while shipping companies, which collect freight rates in dollars, are concerned that their revenue will decline. SBS Sep 26, 2026 1:54 PM

Rise in Alcohol-Related Female Deaths and High-Risk Drinking According to the National Data Office on September 26, the alcohol-related female mortality rate (the number of deaths per 100,000 population) last year stood at 3.1, up by about 0.7 from 2.4 in 2015. SBS Sep 26, 2026 9:16 AM

Surging Fuel Surcharges Hit Southeast Asia Hard; Japan and China Air Passenger Traffic Jumps Over 20% This growth is attributed to a significant increase in travelers on Japan and China routes driven by the weak Japanese yen and visa-free policies, as well as an increase in transfer demand transiting through Incheon Airport due to the impact of the Middle East war. SBS Sep 26, 2026 9:12 AM

Domestic Fuel Prices Fall for 19th Consecutive Week Affected by Price Ceilings and Expressway Gas Station Discounts According to Opinet, the oil price information system operated by the Korea National Oil Corporation, on September 26, the average retail price of gasoline at gas stations nationwide for the fourth week of September stood at 1,858.0 won per liter, down 0.6 won from the previous week. SBS Sep 26, 2026 9:08 AM