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FTSE Russell Considers Overhauling 50-50 Split Between Growth and Value Indexes stock market into two investment styles—growth and value—for 40 years. SBS Oct 21, 2026 11:39 AM

38-Year-Old Wrestler Kim Hyeon-woo Wins National Sports Festival: "It Breaks My Heart That No Junior Can Surpass Me" South Korean wrestling legend Kim Hyeon-woo , a gold medalist at the 2012 London Olympics, has firmly maintained his position as the nation's top wrestler even as he approaches his 40s. SBS Oct 21, 2026 11:38 AM

Trump Announces $1.5 Billion Investment for Advanced Semiconductor Production in North Carolina President Donald Trump has stated that the Department of Defense will invest 1.5 billion dollars (approx. SBS Oct 21, 2026 11:37 AM

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National Museum Head Yoo Hong-jun Resigns Over Pro-Japanese Calligraphy Self-Exhibition Controversy National Museum of Korea Director Yoo Hong-jun, who has been embroiled in a controversy surrounding the self-exhibition of an artifact, expressed his intent to resign today . SBS Oct 21, 2026 11:37 AM

National Museum of Korea Chief Offered to Resign Amid Controversy Over Exhibiting Personal Collection National Museum of Korea Director-General Yu Hong-jun has offered to resign amid controversy over exhibiting his personal collection at the museum. SBS Oct 21, 2026 11:33 AM

7 Out of Top 10 Auto Parts Makers by Revenue Growth Are Chinese Companies China's parts ecosystem appears to be growing rapidly alongside its finished car manufacturers. SBS Oct 21, 2026 11:29 AM

KOSPI Activates 'Buy Sidecar' Amid Surging Over 4% Intraday On this day, the KOSPI opened up 113.60 points at 5,666.34, while the Kosdaq opened up 11.43 points at 793.40. SBS Oct 21, 2026 11:28 AM

Culture Minister Choi Hwi-young Mourns Passing of Critic Kang Hun: "A Major Milestone for Arts and Culture" In a post on his social media, Minister Choi said, "As a popular music critic and educator, the Chairman spent a long time broadening the horizons of our arts and culture and nurturing future generations," adding, "I express my deep sorrow and condolences over his sudden passing." Paying tribute to the deceased's achievements, Minister Choi stated, "He dedicated himself to the development of regional arts and culture by serving as the CEO of the Gyeonggi Cultural Foundation and the President of the Association of Korean Regional Cultural Foundations, and as Chairman of the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service, he was devoted to building a society where anyone can enjoy arts and culture education." He also commemorated him by saying, "Always listening to the voices from the field and believing in the healing and growth power of art, every step the Chairman took has become a major milestone in our arts and culture community," and added, "I hope you can now lay down all your heavy burdens and find peaceful rest in heaven, filled with the music and art you loved so dearly." Chairman Kang passed away yesterday at the age of 64. SBS Oct 21, 2026 11:28 AM

Mid-Sized Companies' Q2 Exports Rise 12% to $35.8 Billion, Breaking All-Time Records Mid-sized companies maintained their growth momentum in the second quarter of this year, recording a year-on-year increase in exports of over 10%. SBS Oct 21, 2026 11:27 AM

6-Year-Old Boy with Exposed Skull from Dog Attack Treated by South Korean Medical Team A young boy from Kyrgyzstan who suffered severe injuries, including an exposed skull, after being attacked by three large dogs has successfully received treatment in South Korea and returned to his home country. SBS Oct 21, 2026 11:24 AM