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Temporary Ban on Upper and Lower Limit Orders in Pre-Market Following Market Distortion Incidents Like 'One SK Hynix Share Plunging to Lower Limit' In a press release issued on August 7, Nextrade announced that it will temporarily ban upper and lower limit orders in its pre-market starting from the 12th. SBS Aug 7, 2026 3:51 PM

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Gyeonggi Governor Refutes Claims That Province's Financial Strain Is Due to 'Excessive Welfare' Amid an ongoing debate over accountability regarding Gyeonggi Province's fiscal emergency, Gyeonggi Governor Choo Mi-ae has directly refuted claims that the financial crunch was caused by excessive welfare policies. SBS Aug 7, 2026 3:51 PM

Reuters: Some South Korean Refined Oil Transported to Russia, Citing Shipping and Energy Analysts Reuters reported this citing data from shipping data provider Kpler and energy market analysis firm Vortexa. SBS Aug 7, 2026 3:47 PM

Man in 80s Found Dead in Pyeongtaek Rural Village Amid Heatwave; Police Investigating Potential Heat-Related Illness At around 4:25 p.m. yesterday , a report was received that a man in his 80s, identified as Mr. SBS Aug 7, 2026 3:44 PM

"Even if US and Iran Reach Hormuz Agreement, Hard-liners Could Break It" Citing mediators, the outlet reported that while the Iranian negotiating team accepted a proposal over the weekend to divide entry into the Strait of Hormuz near Iran and exit through Oman, negotiations have been complicated as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps demanded clearer regulations and benefits regarding Iran's role. SBS Aug 7, 2026 3:43 PM

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AI Creates 16 Novel Viruses Based on Synthetic Genetic Information Scientists have reportedly created 16 types of novel viruses that never existed in the world, based on genetic information designed by AI for the first time. SBS Aug 7, 2026 3:39 PM

Na Hong-jin's 'HOPE' Headed to Toronto International Film Festival After North American Release The film "HOPE" has been officially invited to the Midnight Madness section of the 51st Toronto International Film Festival. SBS Star Aug 7, 2026 3:32 PM

"Do Not Approach Under Any Circumstances": Wooden Box Landmines Floating off Ganghwa Coast Trigger Emergency Alert According to Ganghwa-gun, Incheon today , a report was filed by an angler on July 27 near the pier of Hwangcheon Port in Naega-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, stating that a "suspicious object is floating in the sea." Dispatched upon receiving the report, military authorities discovered three wooden box landmines floating in the water and retrieved them. SBS Aug 7, 2026 3:29 PM

PPP Ethics Committee Initiates Disciplinary Procedures Against Reps. Seo Bum-soo and Jin Jong-oh Over 'Roundhouse Kick' Remarks The PPP Ethics Committee held a meeting this morning and decided to launch disciplinary procedures against the two lawmakers over inappropriate remarks made during a parliamentary seminar regarding crime victims held on the 4th. SBS Aug 7, 2026 3:29 PM

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"State of Emergency" as Europe's Night Views Vanish: Desperate Measures [World Report] This is a street in Bucharest, the capital of Romania. The lights of the city hall, which used to illuminate the night with beautiful lighting, have been completely turned off, and the brightness of street lamps has been reduced to one-third, leaving the streets in dim darkness. SBS Aug 7, 2026 3:21 PM