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Reuters: Samsung, SK Hynix Considering Expanding Shareholder Returns According to the report, Samsung Electronics said in a statement sent to Reuters, "While we remain focused on maintaining a sound financial structure to manage cyclical risks and fund growth initiatives, we are also exploring ways to expand shareholder returns in a sustainable manner." SK Hynix also said in a separate statement to Reuters that it is currently drawing up specific shareholder return plans by the end of the year and expects "to expand shareholder returns to a meaningful level." SK Hynix added, "Based on our record-high cash-generating capability, we believe we can expand shareholder returns to a meaningful level while maintaining investments and financial soundness," and noted that it is "reviewing various options for additional shareholder returns." Previously, Samsung Electronics announced during its second-quarter earnings release on the 30th of last month, "Our board of directors and management are currently actively discussing specific implementation plans for this year's shareholder return policy, including special dividends, as well as the next shareholder return policy." SK Hynix has also previously stated that it is reviewing various methods of additional shareholder returns. SBS Aug 5, 2026 11:53 PM

EU to Support Ukraine with 2.3 Trillion Won in Profits From Frozen Russian Assets 2.3 trillion won) in profits generated from frozen Russian central bank assets within the bloc to Ukraine. SBS Aug 5, 2026 11:39 PM

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Coupang Records 800 Billion Won Loss in Q2... "Will Appeal 300 Billion Won Tax Assessment" Coupang, which was involved in a massive personal data leak incident, has posted its largest-ever operating loss in the second quarter. SBS Aug 5, 2026 11:37 PM

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Funded with Taxes, Operating a 'Hot-Place' Cafe Under Personal Name While Neglecting Temple Stays While leaving facilities built with taxpayers' money vacant is a problem in itself, some places are taking profits by running private-name cafes while pushing temple stays to the back burner. SBS Aug 5, 2026 11:26 PM

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Disaster-Level Heatwave Hits South Korea... Cumulative Heat-Related Deaths Reach 21 The fact that professional baseball schedules have been completely suspended symbolically shows just how severe this summer's heatwave is, reaching disaster levels. SBS Aug 5, 2026 11:12 PM

Israeli Military Airstrikes Southern Lebanon, Citing Hezbollah Ceasefire Violations The Israel Defense Forces stated on the 5th , "In response to Hezbollah's blatant ceasefire violations, we carried out precision airstrikes in southern Lebanon." However, the Israeli military did not provide specific details regarding the nature of Hezbollah's ceasefire violations. SBS Aug 5, 2026 10:56 PM

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"Coordinating with the President?" vs. "Leverage Causing Tears of Blood" Fierce verbal clashes broke out among candidates during the second TV debate for the Democratic Party leadership race. SBS Aug 5, 2026 10:39 PM

COVID-19 Resurges, But Chinese Pharmacies Barred From Selling Treatments: Why? According to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention on August 5, an analysis of respiratory patient samples from hospitals nationwide in late July showed that the COVID-19 positive rate exceeded 20%, ranking the highest among respiratory viruses. SBS Aug 5, 2026 10:28 PM

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Farming Fields Reach 60°C Amid Deadly Heatwaves: Drones Deployed to Warn Farmers The persistent heatwave is continuing to claim lives. Over the past two days—yesterday and the day before—five people died in rural areas alone. SBS Aug 5, 2026 10:28 PM

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Air Conditioners Blazing Amid Heavy Use... Tropical Nights Lead to Blackouts and Sleepless Nights It is weather that is truly impossible to endure without air conditioners or fans. SBS Aug 5, 2026 10:27 PM