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Han Byung-do: "National Assembly Clock Will Not Stop Despite PPP Obstruction; We Will Not Repeat Vicious Cycle of Filibusters" ▲ Han Byung-do, Acting Leader and Floor Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea,… SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:39 AM

Is a Male Crisis Looming? "Testosterone Levels Cut in Half Over 50 Years" Testosterone, the primary male sex hormone, plays a key role in regulating sperm production and libido, while also helping to increase muscle mass and bone density. SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:39 AM

Kim Min-seok Criticizes Jung Chung-rae Again on Kim Ou-joon's Show, Claims "Excessive Ambition Ruined Merger with Innovation Party" ▲ Kim Min-seok, a former Prime Minister and candidate for the Democratic Party l… SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:36 AM

Economic and Financial Authorities to Closely Monitor Risk Factors Triggering Stock Market Volatility Major economic and financial policy-making institutions decided today to closely monitor risk factors that could trigger excessive volatility in the stock market. SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:34 AM

May Current Account Surplus Hits Record High of $38.61 Billion, Potential for Another Record in June Driven by strong semiconductor exports, South Korea recorded its largest-ever current account surplus in international trade in May, nearing 60 trillion won. SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:33 AM

Koo Yoon-cheol: "Aiming for First Year of Economic Great Leap Forward... Second-Half Growth Strategy to Be Announced" ▲ Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy Koo Yoon-cheol enter… SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:31 AM

National Pension Service Sees 189 Trillion Won Gain in Q2 Domestic Stock Holdings; Samsung and SK Hynix Account for 151 Trillion Won This marks the largest quarterly increase on record, exceeding the growth seen in the first quarter by more than 100 trillion won. SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:30 AM

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Economic Contribution of Top 100 South Korean Companies Exceeds 1,731 Trillion Won The economic contribution of South Korea's top 100 companies surpassed 1,731 trillion won last year. SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:29 AM

FSS Warns of Increased Risk of Secondary Accidents During Summer Vacation; Flood Damage Averages 44.3 Billion Won On Wednesday, July 8, the FSS issued guidance for consumers on auto insurance, aiming to prepare for accident risks caused by long-distance travel and heavy rainfall during the peak summer months of July and August. SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:29 AM

Cost of Ingredients for Samgyetang at Traditional Markets Hits 8,800 Won Per Serving Ahead of Chobok, Down 2.8% From Last Year On Wednesday , the Korea Price Information Corporation, a professional price research agency, surveyed the prices of seven ingredients for Samgyetang (based on a 4-person serving)—young chicken, fresh ginseng, glutinous rice, garlic, chestnuts, green onions, and medicinal herbs for broth—ahead of the summer season. SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:28 AM