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Semiconductor Boom Drives Down Parental Leave Rates at Samsung and SK Hynix The semiconductor super cycle is even lowering parental leave rates. According to the Financial Supervisory Service, the parental leave rate at Samsung Electronics in the first half of this year stood at 35.5 percent of employees with children. SBS Sep 27, 2026 7:02 PM

Hanwha Aerospace Apologizes Over Experienced Hire Guideline Controversy, Pledges Preventive Measures ▲ Hanwha Aerospace Hanwha Aerospace has issued an official apology regarding the… SBS Sep 27, 2026 4:32 PM

Expectations Grow for ESS as First U.S. Investment Gas Power Project Pushes Forward... A New Market for K-Batteries subsidiary, SK Battery America As the spread of global artificial intelligence data centers brings power supply combining gas-fired generation and energy storage systems to the forefront as a new market, expectations are growing within the domestic battery industry for additional ESS orders. SBS Sep 27, 2026 3:26 PM

Lee Byung-hoon: Skilled Technology is Competitive in the AI Era, Striving to Host International Competition in Korea The 48th WorldSkills Shanghai was held for six days from September 22 to today . SBS Sep 27, 2026 12:16 PM

Samsung Electronics Showcases AI-Powered Smartphone and Home Appliance Connectivity at K-Expo Mexico Hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and organized by the Korea Creative Content Agency, the expo is a Hallyu content event introducing various aspects of Korean culture, including K-pop, games, media, beauty, fashion, and food. SBS Sep 27, 2026 10:58 AM

Coupang to Hold 'Premium Food' Promotion Through October 4 This promotion features a wide variety of premium foods delivered via Rocket Delivery, including oils and seasonings, beverages, coffee and tea, health supplements, and snacks. SBS Sep 27, 2026 10:57 AM

LH: "Compensation for Seoripul District 1 to Begin Immediately Upon District Plan Approval Next March" Previously, LH President Lee Seong-hoon visited the Seoripul District site for his first official engagement after taking office, instructing officials to boldly accelerate the project timeline and increase supply volume. SBS Sep 27, 2026 9:58 AM

Government-Funded Papers Hidden Behind Paywalls: Over 6 Out of 10 Unpublished The ratio of unpublished papers was particularly high for top-tier academic journals and engineering research. SBS Sep 27, 2026 9:49 AM

KOSPI 200 ETF Ranks No. 1 in Major Wealth Management Returns This Year Although oil prices surged by more than 67%, they fell short of the growth rate of ETFs tracking the KOSPI 200. SBS Sep 27, 2026 9:48 AM

LH: Compensation for Seoripul District 1 to Begin Immediately Upon District Plan Approval in March Next Year Previously, LH President Lee Sung-hoon visited the Seoripul district site as his first official activity after taking office, ordering a drastic acceleration of the project speed and an increase in housing supply. SBS Sep 27, 2026 9:39 AM