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Semiconductor Stocks Wobble Again... Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix Plunge 7-9% in Early Trading As of 9:10 a.m. today, Samsung Electronics is trading down 7.17 percent at 249,250 won, while SK Hynix is down 8.45 percent at 1,521,500 won. SBS Aug 19, 2026 9:30 AM

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Kim Jae-sub: "Lee Administration in 'Panic Supply' Mode, Must Regain Reason... Jang Dong-hyeok's Future? Cooldown Is Over, Time for Full-Fledged Discussion" - Selecting 'In the Bus'? Gave young people a "huge middle finger" - Song of the 'scrapped bus' meme.. SBS Aug 19, 2026 9:30 AM

Ryu Jun-yeol Takes On First Dual Roles in Upcoming Netflix Series 'Mousetrap'; Intense New Stills Released The Netflix series "Mousetrap", which draws inspiration from Korean folklore, has released striking and intense press stills. SBS Star Aug 19, 2026 9:28 AM

KOSPI Plummets 5-6% in Early Trading, Triggering Sell Sidecar The KOSPI plummeted by 5 to 6 percent in early trading on the 19th, triggering a temporary suspension of program sell orders, known as a sidecar. SBS Aug 19, 2026 9:26 AM

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Incheon Airport Installs Safety Fences After Mass Line-Cutting Incident Many of you likely remember this news. A controversy erupted after dozens of passengers were captured cutting in line en masse at a departure hall of Incheon International Airport. SBS Aug 19, 2026 9:25 AM

Trump Seeks Meeting with Kim Jong-un Within Year... Possible APEC in November U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly asked his aides to push for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as early as this fall. SBS Aug 19, 2026 9:25 AM

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Booking Flight Tickets in August is Better as Fuel Surcharges Rise It is Wednesday, time for "Friendly Economy" with reporter Han Jiyeon. Han, is it better to buy airline tickets within this month if possible? Starting with tickets issued next month, international fuel surcharges will jump by seven tiers compared to now. SBS Aug 19, 2026 9:23 AM

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Hourly Rainfall Exceeds 100mm in Geoje, Triggering Flood Damage in South Jeolla and Gwangju Heavy downpours exceeding 100mm per hour pounded Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province, overnight, submerging villages and roads and prompting evacuation orders for residents. SBS Aug 19, 2026 9:14 AM

Cumulative Rainfall Exceeds 850mm... Water Pipes Broken and Blackouts Hit Geoje, Gyeongsangnam-do As torrential rains exceeding 800 mm battered the Geoje region over the three-day Liberation Day holiday, damaged water pipes and blackouts have added to the suffering of residents. SBS Aug 19, 2026 9:14 AM

Ministry of SMEs and Startups to Support Flood Recovery for Traditional Markets in Gyeongsangnam-do... "All-Out Efforts for Chuseok Business" The Ministry of SMEs and Startups announced today that it will support the swift recovery of traditional markets in Gyeongsangnam-do damaged by heavy rain. SBS Aug 19, 2026 9:14 AM