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'Made in Korea 2' Confirmed to Premiere on September 9; Hyun Bin·Jung Woosung·Woo Do Hwan Tease Intense Clash Disney+ original series "Made in Korea Season 2" is set to premiere on September 9. SBS Star Aug 4, 2026 10:30 AM

Suwon FC Manager Park Kun-ha Wins K League Manager of the Month for July After 3 Wins and 1 Draw The Korea Professional Football League announced that Manager Park has been selected as the winner of the July flex Manager of the Month award. SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:29 AM

Employee Falls 5 Meters Due to Boss's Prank... Labor Ministry Launches Planned Inspection on Food Ingredients Company The Ministry announced today that it has initiated an inspection of the food ingredient company located in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, to check for violations of safety and health rules and overall compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act. SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:29 AM

Korea Exchange to List 18 Stock Futures and 2 Options Next Month on Sept. 14 Among them, 4 stock futures and 2 stock options are from the KOSPI market, while 14 stock futures are KOSDAQ stocks. SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:28 AM

Galaxy Z8 Pre-Orders Reach 1.44 Million Units, Setting All-Time High for Samsung Smartphones Samsung Electronics' new foldable smartphone series, the Galaxy Z8, recorded 1.44 million units in domestic pre-orders, breaking the record for the highest pre-orders in Galaxy smartphone history. SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:24 AM

A Series of Suicide Incidents on Incheon Bridge: 3 Cases in 11 Days According to the Incheon Coast Guard today , a report was received from the Incheon Bridge control room at 8:53 PM on July 31 stating that a person had fallen into the sea. SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:21 AM

"Calculated, Limited Escalation": Iran Takes a Risky Gamble to Extract Concessions From Trump Donald Trump administration over the Strait of Hormuz issue through a strategy of "calculated, limited escalation." Reuters reported this analysis on the 3rd , citing government officials and analysts from Persian Gulf nations. SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:16 AM

Penalties for Unfair Practices in Subcontracting and Franchising Toughened... Up to 100% Surcharge for Repeat Violations The FTC announced today that it is implementing revised notices on surcharges for acts including the Fair Subcontract Transactions Act, the Fairness in Franchise Transactions Act, and the Fairness in Agency Transactions Act. SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:15 AM

FTC Removes 10 Million Won Cap on Rewards for Reporting Illegal Direct Sales The Fair Trade Commission announced that it has drafted an amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Door-to-Door Sales, etc., containing these measures, and will hold a legislative notice until September 14. SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:11 AM

Soprano Sumi Jo Becomes First Asian to Win Maria Callas Special Award Established in 2014 to honor legendary opera singer Maria Callas , the Maria Callas Special Award is presented at the annual Maria Callas International Festival in Verona to individuals who have made significant contributions to the opera and classical music world. SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:11 AM