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New York Stock Market Rallies on Semiconductor Gains as Inflation Concerns Ease; Nasdaq Up 1% inflation eased and artificial intelligence -related semiconductor stocks showed strength. SBS Jul 15, 2026 6:51 AM

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11 Ruling Party Lawmakers Propose Bill Partially Allowing Prosecutors' Supplementary Investigation Rights There is disagreement even within the Democratic Party regarding the complete abolition of prosecutors' supplementary investigation rights. SBS Jul 15, 2026 6:36 AM

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Exclusive: "No Face-to-Face Report to Chief"... Interim Investigation Results Expected Today Our reporting team has confirmed the recent statements made by the former investigation team leader, who was arrested on charges of destroying evidence in the Jang Yoon-gi case, regarding his former superiors: the police station chief and the head of the detective division. SBS Jul 15, 2026 6:36 AM

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Iran Launches Missile Retaliation Against U.S. Bases, Threatens Oil and Gas Exports Iran has also launched retaliatory attacks, firing missiles and drones at U.S. military bases. SBS Jul 15, 2026 6:26 AM

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"Investment Instead of 20% Toll"... Maritime Blockade Resumes U.S. President Donald Trump has reversed his position just one day after announcing a 20% toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. SBS Jul 15, 2026 6:25 AM

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Minimum Wage for Next Year Set at 10,700 Won, Up 3.7% Overnight, a decision was reached to raise next year's minimum wage by 3.7%. The hourly rate will be 10,700 won, which translates to a monthly salary of 2,236,300 won. SBS Jul 15, 2026 6:21 AM

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Rain and Wind Continue Across the Country; Heavy Rain Warnings Lifted You will still need to carry an umbrella this morning, July 15, as some rain is falling during the commute. SBS Jul 15, 2026 6:19 AM

KCTU Holds General Strike Today: 10,000 Expected to Rally in Gwanghwamun and March to Presidential Office The KCTU will host the "KCTU July 15 General Strike Rally" at 3:00 p.m. today in front of the Dongwha Duty Free shop in Jongno-gu, Seoul, under the slogan of marking the first year of primary contractor negotiations, breaking through industry-wide bargaining, and securing labor rights for all workers. SBS Jul 15, 2026 6:16 AM

U.S. Begins Naval Blockade of Iran, Deploying Over 20 Warships and Hundreds of Aircraft Eastern Time on July 14 (5:00 a.m. KST on July 15). One hour prior to the start of the blockade, the U.S. SBS Jul 15, 2026 6:15 AM

Rising Loan Rates Threaten to Snowball Interest Burden for 'Young-Geul' and 'Bit-Tu' Borrowers With the Bank of Korea's Monetary Policy Board expected to raise the base rate on July 16, concerns are mounting over the growing burden on so-called "Young-Geul" borrowers, who have exhausted all means to purchase homes. SBS Jul 15, 2026 6:14 AM