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Special Counsel Seeks 5-Year Prison Term for Former Presidential Aide Kang Gyu-gu in 'Post-Martial Law Declaration' Case The special counsel has requested a five-year prison sentence for Kang Gyu-gu, the former head of the Presidential Office's Annex, during his appellate trial for allegedly drafting a post-dated martial law declaration related to the December 3 emergency martial law decree. SBS Jul 21, 2026 1:42 PM

ASML to Offer 50 Million Won Retention Bonus to Employees from 2027 to 2030 In an email statement, ASML stated that while the specific terms of the "conditional stock grant" program, which takes effect in January next year, are still being finalized, it will be offered to "all eligible employees." This move aligns with recent trends among major semiconductor companies such as Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and TSMC, which are offering additional compensation to employees amid strong business performance and a shortage of skilled labor. SBS Jul 21, 2026 1:39 PM

KakaoBank Union to Stage Full-Day Strike on July 31 Following Failed Wage Negotiations Seo Seung-wook, head of the Kakao branch of the Korean Chemical, Textile & Food Workers' Union under the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions , announced the plan during a picket protest held today at the Kakao Agit in Pangyo, Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province. SBS Jul 21, 2026 1:36 PM

KOSPI Surges Over 4%, Buy Sidecar Triggered; KOSDAQ Also Turns to Gains The KOSPI has surged, triggering a buy sidecar, which temporarily suspends the execution of program buy orders. SBS Jul 21, 2026 1:36 PM

2 Million Fans Welcome Spain's World Cup Victory; One Death Reported Approximately 2 million people gathered in the Spanish capital of Madrid to give a passionate welcome to the men's national football team, which returned home with the World Cup trophy for the second time in history and the first in 16 years. SBS Jul 21, 2026 1:32 PM

KISS OF LIFE Announces Their 'Hot Girl' Summer Comeback Group KISS OF LIFE has officially begun the countdown for their comeback with the new single "SWEAT." On July 21 at midnight, KISS OF LIFE released the promotion timetable video for their third single "SWEAT" through their official channels. SBS Star Jul 21, 2026 1:28 PM

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From 'FOMO' to 'JOMO': The Growing Sentiment That 'Not Buying Was the Winning Move' Recently, the term 'JOMO' has emerged in online stock investment communities, drawing significant attention. SBS Jul 21, 2026 1:26 PM

Fire at Hanyang Apartment in Apgujeong, Seoul; 3 Suffer Smoke Inhalation The fire occurred at the Hanyang Apartment complex in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, at around 10:30 a.m. SBS Jul 21, 2026 1:23 PM

Record Inflow of Funds Into BlackRock's South Korean Stock ETF The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF , managed by BlackRock, saw a net inflow of 2.8 billion dollars (approximately 4.1 trillion won) last week alone, bringing its total assets under management to approximately 22.4 billion dollars. SBS Jul 21, 2026 1:18 PM

Samsung Launches First Credit Card 'Samsung Galaxy Card' in U.S., Challenging Apple Samsung Electronics announced on July 20 that it is launching a customized credit card, the 'Samsung Galaxy Card,' in partnership with the U.S. SBS Jul 21, 2026 1:15 PM