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KEPCO Hosting 'Bitgaram International Exposition of Electric Power Technology 2026' in Gwangju Until Today Korea Electric Power Corporation is holding 'Bitgaram International Exposition of Electric Power Technology 2026' at the Kimdaejung Convention Center in Gwangju from November 4 through today . SBS Nov 6, 2026 10:28 AM

Foreign Investment Banks Raise Korea's 2026 Growth Forecast to 3.7%, Up for 7th Consecutive Month Economy 365 Major foreign investment banks have raised their economic growth forecast for South Korea this year to an average of 3.7%. SBS Nov 6, 2026 10:27 AM

September Current Account Posts Record $61.46 Billion Surplus Bolstered by robust semiconductor exports, South Korea's current account surplus exceeded $60 billion for the first time on record in September. SBS Nov 6, 2026 10:25 AM

Lee Hyung-il: "Preemptive Measures Will Be Taken to Prevent Overreaction in the Stock Market" Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Lee Hyung-il has expressed his commitment to taking active measures to curb excessive volatility in the domestic stock market. SBS Nov 6, 2026 10:16 AM

Ministry Imposes 240 Million Won Fine on Seoul Metro for Failing to Report Rail Near-Miss A near-miss refers to a situation that poses a significant threat to railway safety and could potentially lead to an accident. SBS Nov 6, 2026 10:15 AM

Iran War Early End Could Mean December Rate Freeze... Will Semiconductor and US Investment Plans Hitch? When citing or quoting this interview, please explicitly credit the program SBS <News Briefing>. SBS Nov 6, 2026 9:51 AM

Kospi Opens More Than 8% Lower... Kosdaq Drops 5% to 6% The Kospi plunged more than 8% in early trading today, triggering a circuit breaker. SBS Nov 6, 2026 9:38 AM

Notices for Up to 700 Million Won in Reconstruction Levies on the Way... Residents Protest There is a system called the reconstruction excess-profit restitution system, which requires owners of reconstructed apartments to pay a portion of their profits as a levy if they exceed a certain level. SBS Nov 6, 2026 9:19 AM

Switching Cards Can Boost Your Tax Deduction: How to Prepare for Year-End Tax Settlement It's Friday, time for "Friendly Economy" with reporter Han Jiyeon. Han, today you're going to cover tips for the year-end tax settlement. SBS Nov 6, 2026 9:13 AM

Warning Over Vision Loss: Illegal Online Sales of Contact Lenses Run Rampant on Social Media Popular colored contact lenses are being sold illegally online through social media platforms, prompting safety warnings. SBS Nov 6, 2026 8:07 AM