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Hanwha General Insurance: South Korean Women's Financial Satisfaction at 40%, Lower Than Men Only 40% of South Korean women reported being satisfied with their financial situation, data showed. SBS Oct 21, 2026 11:00 AM

FSS Union: Single-Stock Leverage Debacle Caused by Structural Flaws in Financial Supervisory System The labor union of the Financial Supervisory Service has argued that the root cause of the introduction of single-stock leverage products lies in the structural limitations of the financial supervisory system, which makes it difficult for the FSS to effectively check executive branch policies. SBS Oct 21, 2026 10:58 AM

Japan's Ruling and Coalition Parties to Begin Talks Next Month on Revising Three Security Documents nuclear-powered submarine As the Japanese government prepares to revise its three key security documents within the year, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party), have reportedly agreed to launch working-level discussions starting next month, according to outlets such as the Yomiuri Shimbun. SBS Oct 21, 2026 10:56 AM

14 Patients and Staff Infected with Hepatitis C at Changwon Hospital Dialysis Unit Gyeongsangnam-do announced today that it is conducting an in-depth epidemiological investigation and taking measures to prevent the spread, in cooperation with the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency , targeting the hospital's hemodialysis unit where the infections occurred and the infected individuals. SBS Oct 21, 2026 10:55 AM

Taxis Installed with Pedal Misapplication Prevention Devices See 33% Drop in Accidents The Korea Transportation Safety Authority announced the results today after analyzing the effectiveness of pedal misapplication prevention devices and speed limiters installed on 100 wheelchair-accessible call taxis operated by Incheon Transportation Corporation. SBS Oct 21, 2026 10:53 AM

Fair Trade Commission Chair Joo Byung-ki Clarifies Past Remark That "Chaebol Exploit Korea" Fair Trade Commission Chair Joo Byung-ki, who previously stated that he still stands by his past remark that the chaebol are exploiting South Korea, clarified today that this does not mean he denies the role of large conglomerates in South Korea's economic growth and development. SBS Oct 21, 2026 10:52 AM

Man in His 60s Appears for Warrant Hearing After Attacking Ex-Wife with Weapon The Suwon District Court's Seongnam Branch is holding the warrant review at 11 a.m. SBS Oct 21, 2026 10:47 AM

Serving in the Military, Kang Daniel to Release Pre-Enlistment Single 'Blue' Singer Kang Daniel, who is currently serving in the military, is releasing a new single, "Blue," which was worked on prior to his enlistment. SBS Star Oct 21, 2026 10:46 AM

"Nvidia Provides Up to 221 Trillion Won in Guarantees and Commitments for Data Centers" Analyzing disclosures by Nvidia and other companies on the 21st local time, the outlet reported that Nvidia's guarantees and other commitments supporting new data centers reach up to $164.5 billion (approx. SBS Oct 21, 2026 10:45 AM

FIFA President Infantino Meets with AFC, Kicking Off Re-election Campaign The Associated Press reported on the 21st that "Infantino's re-election campaign moves to Japan this week as he meets with the AFC," adding that "a private meeting with Asian football leaders will be held behind closed doors at a five-star hotel in Tokyo." The AFC is holding its Congress along with a conference for presidents and general secretaries in Tokyo, and President Infantino has launched his campaign for a fourth term targeting Asian football chiefs. SBS Oct 21, 2026 10:43 AM