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KCTU: Only 10 Main Negotiations Held Since 'Yellow Envelope Law' Enactment; Administrative Guidelines Cited as Obstacles The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions stated that 100 days have passed since the implementation of the Yellow Envelope Law, yet only 10 workplaces have entered into main negotiations with prime contractors. SBS Jun 22, 2026 5:09 PM

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OGRAPH Weekly: Elon Musk Hits the Jackpot with SpaceX... Cursor AI Acquisition Deal Worth 90 Trillion Won Completed Among the dozens of tech news stories pouring out every day, we have selected th… SBS Jun 22, 2026 5:09 PM

Labor Ministry: Ruling on Hanwha Ocean Subcontractor 'Consistent' with Guidelines The Ministry of Employment and Labor stated that the National Labor Relations Commission's recent decision recognizing Hanwha Ocean as an employer for the union of its in-house catering subcontractor, Weliv, does not contradict the ministry's existing interpretation guidelines on the "Yellow Envelope Act." During a press briefing held today to mark 100 days since the implementation of the Yellow Envelope Act, the Labor Ministry explained, "This case is an instance where the employer status of the prime contractor was recognized specifically regarding industrial safety and working environment issues," adding, "It does not conflict with our existing interpretation guidelines." Previously, the NLRC ruled in favor of the union on June 15 in a retrial regarding the public notice of a bargaining unit between Hanwha Ocean and the Weliv branch of the Korean Metal Workers' Union. SBS Jun 22, 2026 5:08 PM

Kospi Hits Another Record High to Close at 9,114 Amid Iran Negotiations The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index rose slightly on Monday to close in the 9,100 range. SBS Jun 22, 2026 5:06 PM

'Block the Pre-Revolution Iranian Flag': A 'Flag Game of Hide-and-Seek' at World Cup Stadiums The flag in question is the "Lion and Sun," which was the national flag of Iran used during the Pahlavi dynasty before the 1979 Islamic Revolution. SBS Jun 22, 2026 5:05 PM

‘Lee Gil-ya Obstetrics and Gynecology,’ the 1950s Hospital with No Deposit: Memorial Hall Marks 10th Anniversary with 150,000 Visitors Since opening its doors in June 2016, the memorial hall has welcomed 150,000 visitors over the past decade. SBS Jun 22, 2026 5:03 PM

Seoul to Hold Public Hearing on Raising Subway Free-Ride Age to 70 and Expanding Benefits to Buses The Seoul Metropolitan Government is pushing for a public hearing to discuss raising the age for free subway rides to 70 and introducing free bus rides for senior citizens. SBS Jun 22, 2026 5:00 PM

100 Days of 'Yellow Envelope Act': 439 Principal Workplaces Face Bargaining Demands, Procedures Underway at 96 During the 100 days since the implementation of the Yellow Envelope Act, subcontractor unions have requested collective bargaining at 439 principal workplaces, with bargaining procedures underway at 96 sites, including voluntary negotiations and procedures to simplify bargaining channels. SBS Jun 22, 2026 5:00 PM

Drugs Worth 1.3 Billion Won Found Buried in Hillsides The Narcotics Investigation Unit of the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency has arrested 9 individuals, including a 40-year-old identified as "A" who managed the drug distribution ring, on charges including violating the Narcotics Control Act. SBS Jun 22, 2026 5:00 PM

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North Korea Promotes "Fava Bean" Chocolate as Breakthrough, But Is It Truly New? North Korea has launched a major promotional campaign, claiming it has developed and patented a technology to produce chocolate using domestic "beans." The Choson Sinbo, a newspaper affiliated with the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, reported today that North Korea, facing difficulties in securing raw materials due to international sanctions, has developed a method to make chocolate using domestic "beans" as the main ingredient instead of traditional cocoa. SBS Jun 22, 2026 4:58 PM