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Illegal Distribution of Imported Plants to Face Prison or Fines Under Amended Plant Quarantine Act The amendment will take effect on December 17. The government has strengthened existing regulations, which previously only penalized importers of prohibited items, to now include those who transfer or distribute such illegally imported goods within the country. SBS Jun 24, 2026 11:37 AM

Bank of Korea: "Rising Jeonse and Monthly Rent Burdens for Non-Homeowning Households Require Support for Vulnerable Groups" In its Financial Stability Report released today , the Bank of Korea analyzed that "while the Rent-to-Income Ratio for tenant households in the Seoul metropolitan area significantly exceeds that of non-metropolitan areas, the average interest payments for non-homeowning households in the capital region are also showing a steep upward trend." The BOK emphasized, "Although non-homeowning households generally have a lower burden of debt repayment, their housing cost burden is rising due to factors such as the increase in jeonse and monthly rent prices in the Seoul metropolitan area. SBS Jun 24, 2026 11:32 AM

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Dozens Invested for "40% Return"... The Absurd Reality "40% Return," "2.4 Million Won a Month Possible" What is land investment? Literally, it is investing in land. SBS Jun 24, 2026 11:30 AM

Bank of Korea Warns of Financial Instability Risks Due to Rising Housing Prices and Debt-Financed Investing The Bank of Korea has issued a warning that rising housing prices, particularly in the Seoul metropolitan area, and an increase in "debt-financed investing" (borrowing to invest in stocks) amid a strong stock market could threaten financial stability. SBS Jun 24, 2026 11:28 AM

Former NCT Member MARK's Agency Apologizes for Confederate Flag Outfit Controversy Former NCT member MARK has officially apologized following a controversy over his outfit. SBS Star Jun 24, 2026 11:28 AM

Financial Supervisory Service Urges Brokerages to Strengthen Risk Management Amid Rising Margin Trading The Financial Supervisory Service announced that it held a meeting today with the Korea Financial Investment Association and chief risk officers from major brokerage firms to request strengthened efforts in risk management and investor protection regarding recent market volatility. SBS Jun 24, 2026 11:15 AM

Kim Yong-beom: "AI Era Requires a New Industrial Map... It Could Be Drawn in the Regions" Kim Yong-beom, Chief of Staff for Policy at the Presidential Office, emphasized the need for new national infrastructure in the era of artificial intelligence , stating, "We must lay the foundation for growth through bold, preemptive investments that will reshape South Korea's industrial map." Speaking at a Kwanhun Club debate held at the Press Center in Seoul today , Kim said, "Just as the Gyeongbu Expressway was the beginning of industrialization and the high-speed information and communication network was the foundation for becoming an IT powerhouse, a new national infrastructure is needed for the AI era." Kim emphasized, "If the current semiconductor and AI super-cycle marks the beginning of a structural transformation that will increase the slope of South Korea's potential growth path and the beginning of industrial restructuring, our response must also change." He proposed, "We need a new method of national management that combines multi-year investments, pan-government projects, selection and concentration, and productive finance, which is different from the past." He added, "Industries in the AI era require massive amounts of electricity, land, and a new industrial ecosystem. SBS Jun 24, 2026 11:15 AM

Banks to Receive 'Win-Win Growth Report Card': Commission to Launch First 'Win-Win Finance Index' Evaluation in Second Half The Win-Win Finance Index is a metric that quantifies the win-win cooperation performance of financial companies and the perceived benefits among SMEs and small business owners. SBS Jun 24, 2026 11:14 AM

LUCY: "KSPO Dome Concert, a Dream Come True"... A Special Summer as a Full Group Band LUCY shared their deeper musical world and candid stories alongside promotions for their second studio album. SBS Entertainment News Jun 24, 2026 11:11 AM

Kevin Oh Drops New Single 'my girl' Featuring Wife Kong Hyo-jin in First Release Since Military Discharge Singer-songwriter Kevin Oh has released his first new single since his military discharge, "my girl," along with a music video starring his wife, actress Kong Hyo-jin. SBS Star Jun 24, 2026 11:11 AM