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Kwon Seong-dong, Whose 2-Year Prison Sentence for '100 Million Won Unification Church' Fund is Finalized, Faces Disbarment The Korean Bar Association announced on the 14th that it has received an order from the Ministry of Justice to revoke former lawmaker Kwon's lawyer registration. SBS Aug 18, 2026 1:51 PM

Taiwan to Give NT$10,000 Cash Bonus to All Citizens Amid Record GDP Growth Driven by AI Boom Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te explained the plan the previous day after receiving a report from the Executive Yuan (equivalent to the Cabinet) regarding the "Central Government General Budget for Fiscal Year 2027" at the Presidential Office (equivalent to the Blue House). SBS Aug 18, 2026 1:49 PM

Ministry of SMEs and Startups to Support AI and Digital Transformation for SMEs; Up to 100 Million Won for 175 Companies This project is designed to help SMEs in service sectors develop business models based on AI and digital technologies, and to improve service quality in areas such as logistics management and marketing. SBS Aug 18, 2026 1:44 PM

BOK: 94% of Declined Youth Jobs Occurred in High AI-Exposure Industries The BOK's Employment Research Team under the Research Department announced these findings today through the BOK Issue Note report titled "Is the Contraction in Youth Employment Due to AI? Changing Career Ladders and Policy Tasks." According to the report, between June 2022 and June 2026, the number of jobs for youth decreased by 285,000, of which 268,000 were in industries with high AI exposure. SBS Aug 18, 2026 1:42 PM

Samsung Electronics Service Labor and Management Sign Wage Agreement, Raising Wages by 4.1% The labor and management of Samsung Electronics Service have concluded this year's wage and collective agreement, reaching an agreement on a wage increase and expanded employee benefits. SBS Aug 18, 2026 1:37 PM

BTS Inspires Global Fandom with Meaningful Liberation Day T-Shirts and Heartwarming Fan Interaction BTS received high praise for showcasing their positive influence through thoughtful preparation during a concert held on National Liberation Day. SBS Star Aug 18, 2026 1:35 PM

'Interim Manager System' Sept–Oct A-Matches to Be Held in Suwon, Seoul, Ulsan, and Yongin The Korea Football Association announced that the four friendly matches of the national football team invited by Hana Bank, to be held domestically in September and October, will take place sequentially in Suwon, Seoul, Ulsan, and Yongin. SBS Aug 18, 2026 1:25 PM

KBO to Resume 6:30 PM Game Times Starting Aug. 25, Adjusts Heatwave Guidelines The start times for KBO League professional baseball games, which had been pushed back due to heatwaves, will return to normal starting on the 25th. SBS Aug 18, 2026 1:25 PM

Nationwide Housing Sales Consumer Sentiment Rises in July, Up 0.7 Points From Previous Month According to the real estate market consumer sentiment survey released by the Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements today , the consumer sentiment index for the nationwide housing sales market rose 0.7 points from the previous month to 119.5, sustaining an upward phase. SBS Aug 18, 2026 1:23 PM

Serious Crime Investigation Agency to Launch with 2,874 Personnel… Dedicated Supplementary Investigation Units Established Subordinate decrees outlining the operational standards and organizational structure of the Serious Crime Investigation Agency, set to launch in October, have passed the Cabinet meeting. SBS Aug 18, 2026 12:55 PM