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Lee So-young: 'Double Taxation of Health Insurance Premiums' on Yellow Umbrella Scheme, Will Discuss with Ministry of Health and Welfare Minister of SMEs and Startups Lee So-young stated today regarding the issue of health insurance premiums being double-charged to some small business owners enrolled in the Yellow Umbrella scheme, "It appears to have the characteristics of double taxation, and I will discuss the matter with the Ministry of Health and Welfare." Minister Lee made the remarks in response to a question by lawmaker Jeon Eun-soo of the Democratic Party of Korea during the parliamentary audit held by the Trade, Industry, Energy, SMEs, and Startups Committee of the National Assembly. SBS Oct 7, 2026 1:44 PM

LG Electronics Posts Q3 Operating Profit of 781.8 Billion Won, Cumulative 3Q Profit Exceeds 4 Trillion Won for First Time Despite management uncertainties such as the war in the Middle East, its core businesses, including home appliances, firmly maintained their market positions, while growth continued in Global South regions and business-to-business operations. SBS Oct 7, 2026 1:43 PM

Korean Air Averts Pilot Strike Crisis... Union Withdraws Labor Dispute Mediation Request (File Photo: Yonhap News) Korean Air has narrowly averted a pilot strike crisis for the first time in 10 years. SBS Oct 7, 2026 1:42 PM

Lee Hyung-il Holds Meeting with Six Major Economic Organizations... Emphasizes Communication and Youth Policies Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Lee Hyung-il met with the heads of six major economic organizations today to discuss economic trends and policy directions, while emphasizing the importance of communication with the business community. SBS Oct 7, 2026 1:40 PM

Crackdown on Illegal Subcontracting at Construction Sites Until Year-End; 275 Public Sites Targeted The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced today that it will conduct intensive crackdowns on illegal subcontracting alongside the top 10 public institutions by construction order volume from October 12 to December 31. SBS Oct 7, 2026 1:38 PM

Minister of Land: "Actively Resolve Factors Hindering Redevelopment and Reconstruction Projects" ▲ Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Hong Ji-sun answers lawmakers' … SBS Oct 7, 2026 1:36 PM

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Heated Exchange with Ruling Bloc: Chief Justice Calls 'Second Yoon Suk Yeol' Remark "Insulting" Defying expectations, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Cho Hee-dae actively answered questions during the parliamentary audit by the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee. SBS Oct 7, 2026 1:30 PM

Oh Se-hoon on His Trial: "The Time Is Approaching for Excessive Investigation to Be Held Accountable" Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon emphasized regarding the "allegation of Myung Tae-gyun paying for opinion polls on his behalf" that "the time is approaching for the special counsel, which has conducted an excessive investigation, to be held accountable." Mayor Oh made the remarks in response to a related question during the press conference marking the 100th day of the 9th popular term in office, held this morning at Seoul City Hall. SBS Oct 7, 2026 1:28 PM

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Father of Injured Hit-and-Run Victim Shares Update: "We Caught the Culprit" "The hit-and-run driver has been caught." The father of a 9-year-old child who had previously posted online asking for witnesses after a hit-and-run driver struck his child and fled has announced that the suspects have finally been apprehended. SBS Oct 7, 2026 1:22 PM

"I Kept It in My Car for You": Kim Woobin Personally Buys and Gifts Perfume to Longtime Fan Actor Kim Woobin gifted perfume bought with his own money to a longtime fan who helped him land a commercial modeling opportunity. SBS Star Oct 7, 2026 1:21 PM