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Interest and Dividend Income from 'Our Children Independence Fund' to Be Fully Tax-Exempt The government plans to grant full tax exemptions on interest and dividend income generated from investments in the "Our Children Independence Fund," which is designed to help children build a lump sum of about 70 million won by the time they reach adulthood. SBS Oct 1, 2026 10:08 AM

S. Korea's Annual Exports Exceed $800 Billion for First Time... September Reaches Record High of $120 Billion Semiconductors, the country's flagship export item, led the overall performance with over 60 billion dollars, while the trade surplus neared 50 billion dollars. SBS Oct 1, 2026 10:07 AM

Lee Hyung-il: "Exports Expected to Surpass $1 Trillion for First Time… GNI of $40,000 Coming Into View" Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Lee Hyung-il projected that annual exports are expected to exceed $1 trillion for the first time in history this year. SBS Oct 1, 2026 10:05 AM

Passenger Who Subdued Knife Attacker in Cockpit and Grabbed Controls: 'Did What I Saw on TV' He said that it was initially difficult to open the cockpit door at the time of the incident. SBS Oct 1, 2026 10:05 AM

Seoul to Strengthen Safety Management for Demolition of Aging Overpasses Following Seosomun Overpass Accident The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it will comprehensively strengthen the safety management system for the demolition of aging bridges and overpasses. SBS Oct 1, 2026 10:04 AM

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"Most Preferred Across All Age Groups"... What Is the No. 1 License? Many elders often tell us to learn a practical skill to make a living. Then, what is the most preferred technical license across all age groups that can help you earn a living? Let us take a look at the licenses that can secure your livelihood once obtained through our article. SBS Oct 1, 2026 10:03 AM

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Semiconductor Boom Expected to Bring in Additional 63 Trillion Won in Tax Revenue... Controversy Over Fund Allocation Resurfaces Boosted by the semiconductor boom, this year's national tax revenue is projected to reach a record high of 478.6 trillion won. SBS Oct 1, 2026 9:59 AM

Jang Dong-hyeok: "Landmine Disaster Is Joint Product of Moon and Lee Administrations" At right is Party Leader Jang Dong-hyeok. Jang Dong-hyeok, leader of the People Power Party, said regarding the September 21 landmine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone , "This landmine disaster is the joint product of the Moon Jae-in administration's dismantling of frontline guard posts and the Lee Jae-myung administration standing idly by," adding, "Those responsible for this clear act of aiding the enemy must be held accountable." At the supreme council meeting held at the National Assembly, Leader Jang said, "If President Lee has no intention of protecting the public from North Korea, the primary enemy, I urge him to step down from that position immediately." He continued, "If the president fails to firmly hold North Korea accountable for the landmine provocation during his address at the Armed Forces Day ceremony today , it would be an admission once again of the illegal money transfers to North Korea," adding, "It is admitting himself to be a 'security guard for Kim Jong-un's feelings.'" He further criticized, "Even until now, President Lee has not uttered the word 'North Korea' at all. SBS Oct 1, 2026 9:55 AM

Administrative Procedures for Converting Internal Combustion to EV Plants Accelerated; Semiconductor Fab Expansion Speeds Up Reflecting feedback from major semiconductor companies like SK Hynix, the government will also allow the integrated commissioning of electrical and communication construction works for semiconductor fabs to accelerate expansion speeds. SBS Oct 1, 2026 9:55 AM

Koo Kyo-hwan Revealed to Be Married: Tied the Knot with Director Lee Ok-seop Four Years Ago It has belatedly come to light that actor Koo Kyo-hwan and film director Lee Ok-seop legally tied the knot four years ago. SBS Star Oct 1, 2026 9:54 AM