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Argentina "Smelled Blood" as England Wavered: Quotes After Dramatic Comeback Defending champion Argentina defeated England 2-1 to reach the World Cup final f… SBS Jul 16, 2026 11:57 AM

Han Byung-do: "People Power Party Boycott Stalls Livelihood Bills and Special Counsel Acts; We Will Take Decisive Action If They Continue to Ignore Them" Han Byung-do, acting leader and floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated today that if the People Power Party, which is boycotting parliamentary schedules in protest of the Democratic Party's unilateral formation of the National Assembly, continues to ignore the livelihoods of the people, the party will be forced to make a grave decision. SBS Jul 16, 2026 11:49 AM

Zo In-sung on 'HOPE': "Seong-gi Is a Character Struggling to Survive; I Poured All My Energy Into It" Behind-the-scenes footage of Zo In-sung, who displayed dynamic action and intense energy in the film "HOPE," has been released. SBS Star Jul 16, 2026 11:46 AM

Bank of Korea Raises Interest Rates After 3 Years and 6 Months... "Prolonged Tightening Could Lead to Housing Price Declines" Many anticipate that the rate hike will act as a negative factor for the housing market, especially as it coincides with the imminent announcement of a tax reform plan that includes increases in property-related taxes, such as the comprehensive real estate holding tax. SBS Jul 16, 2026 11:44 AM

Jamsil Dome Stadium and Convention Center Development Project Passes Review, Aiming for 2032 Completion The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that the "designation of the project operator and the implementation agreement for the Jamsil Sports and MICE complex development project" passed the Private Investment Project Review Committee under the Ministry of Economy and Finance today . SBS Jul 16, 2026 11:39 AM

President Lee: "Targeting Specific Companies? Strengthening Personal Data Protection Follows Law and Policy" President Lee Jae-myung has directly refuted claims that the recent move to strengthen sanctions against personal data breaches is targeting specific companies, stating, "It is not about considering the characteristics of a company, but acting in accordance with the law and policy." This is interpreted as being aimed at Coupang, which has faced sanctions such as fines for causing large-scale personal data leaks and has been pressuring the South Korean government by claiming it is receiving "discriminatory treatment" through political lobbying in the United States and other regions. SBS Jul 16, 2026 11:37 AM

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An Era Where Part-Timers Earn More... "Minimum Wage Out of Touch with Reality" The minimum wage for next year has been set at 10,700 KRW per hour. This is an increase of 380 KRW, or 3.7 percent, from this year's minimum wage. SBS Jul 16, 2026 11:35 AM

Rewards for Reporting Unregistered or Illegal Private Academies Increased to Up to 2 Million Won In addition, the reward for reporting academies that charge fees exceeding the regulated amount or violate designated teaching hours has been increased to a maximum of 1 million won. SBS Jul 16, 2026 11:33 AM

Kian84 & Kangnam Team Up for First Duet 'Chicken and Her' Broadcaster and webtoon artist Kian84 is expanding his musical career with the release of his first duet song "Chicken and Her" alongside Kangnam. SBS Star Jul 16, 2026 11:31 AM

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Jensen Huang Calls SK Hynix ADR Listing "Incredibly Successful" Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who is currently visiting Japan to meet with representatives from semiconductor materials companies, praised SK Hynix's listing of American Depositary Receipts on the Nasdaq, calling it "incredibly successful." CEO Huang shared his thoughts after attending an event in Akihabara, Tokyo, yesterday to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the partnership between Nvidia and Japanese game company SEGA. SBS Jul 16, 2026 11:30 AM