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Lee Ho-jae Scores on Debut for Darmstadt in Germany Lee Ho-jae, who transferred to German 2nd division club SV Darmstadt 98, has scored a goal in his debut match. SBS Aug 9, 2026 10:05 AM

Gradual Ban on Disposable Paper Cups in Cafes... Schedule to Be Set Within Year The Ministry of Climate has included plans in its recent presidential work report to expand the ban on in-store use from disposable plastic cups to paper cups. SBS Aug 9, 2026 10:04 AM

Solar Power on Alert as Partial Solar Eclipse Approaches Amid European Heatwave Straining Power Plants The solar eclipse scheduled for the late afternoon on the 12th is expected to add pressure to European power grids as solar power generation temporarily drops. SBS Aug 9, 2026 9:51 AM

4-Way Race Begins for Second Stage of Sovereign AI Foundation Model Project; Which Team Will Be Eliminated? The second-stage evaluation for the "Sovereign AI Foundation Model" project, which selects South Korea's national artificial intelligence champions, is set to kick off. SBS Aug 9, 2026 9:42 AM

June Tourism Balance Records Surplus for 4th Consecutive Month… Improved by Over 2 Trillion Won YoY The monthly tourism balance, which broke free from a long-term deficit to maintain a surplus streak, has been found to have reached its highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic. SBS Aug 9, 2026 9:38 AM

A Plate of Flounder Costs 26,000 Won at Supermarkets... "Prices Will Rise Further Amid Heatwaves" Seafood prices are fluctuating as extreme heatwaves heat up the ocean, even leading to mass mortalities at some fish farms. SBS Aug 9, 2026 9:38 AM

Retail Investors' Net Purchases in Domestic Stock Market Exceed 201 Trillion Won This Year Even as the domestic stock market recently undergoes a correction, retail investors' net purchases of domestic stocks have surpassed 201 trillion won this year. SBS Aug 9, 2026 9:36 AM

Homeplus Faces 3-Week Rehabilitation Deadline: Product Assortment and Restoring Trust Are Key Variables Homeplus has initiated efforts toward normalization, backed by a 200 billion won emergency operating fund loan. SBS Aug 9, 2026 9:32 AM

KOSDAQ Leverage Soars After Single-Stock Leverage Regulations... Clear Influx of Funds Following the government's move to raise the entry barrier for single-stock leverage, KOSDAQ index leverage returns have shown a steep surge exceeding 60% from late last month to recently. SBS Aug 9, 2026 9:27 AM

Former SK Hynix Employee Sentenced to 1.5 Years in Prison in Appeal for Leaking Trade Secrets to Chinese Firm The 10-1 Criminal Division of the Seoul High Court recently sentenced a former employee surnamed Kim to one year and six months in prison, upholding the sentence from the first trial, on charges including violations of the Act on Prevention of Divulgence and Protection of Industrial Technology, the Unfair Competition Prevention and Trade Secret Protection Act, and breach of trust under duties. SBS Aug 9, 2026 9:23 AM