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President Lee: "Current Account Surplus Surpasses Combined Germany-Japan Total... A Wave of Opportunity" President John F. Kennedy's phrase, "A rising tide lifts all boats." He emphasized, "South Korea is now moving beyond being a country that follows advanced nations to becoming a leading nation that guides the flow of the global economy," adding, "We must seize this opportunity to enhance our industrial competitiveness and raise our potential growth rate." He continued, "The important thing is to make this wave of growth a force that transforms the lives of all citizens," adding, "Economic vitality must lead to more investment and jobs, better income, and greater comfort in daily life." President Lee also pledged, "The reason economic growth is needed is to improve the lives of our people," promising, "I will further solidify the foundation for growth so that South Korea's leap forward leads to a better tomorrow for each and every citizen." According to International Monetary Fund statistics recorded in the Bank of Korea's Economic Statistics System, South Korea's current account surplus in the second quarter of this year was tallied at $116.63 billion. SBS Oct 25, 2026 5:50 PM

DB Secures 3rd Consecutive Win Against KGC, Powered by Albano and Hammonds In the 2026-2027 KCC Professional Basketball regular season away match held at the Anyang Jeonggwanjang Arena on the 25th, DB fended off a fierce late-game pursuit by Jeonggwanjang to edge out a 95-93 victory. SBS Oct 25, 2026 5:49 PM

Yoo Hae-ran and Choi Hye-jin Tie for Runner-Up at LPGA BMW Ladies Championship South Korean golfers Yoo Hae-ran and Choi Hye-jin finished in a tie for runner-up at the LPGA Tour BMW Ladies Championship held in South Korea. SBS Oct 25, 2026 5:48 PM

Seoul Serious Crime Investigation Agency Sends 'First Investigation' Southeast Asian Marijuana Smuggler to Prosecution The Serious Crime Investigation Agency has transferred its first-ever drug suspect in custody to the Prosecution Service. SBS Oct 25, 2026 5:45 PM

Shooting at US University Homecoming Event Leaves 11 Injured, Including Children According to the university, the shooting took place the previous night on Perry Street near the campus of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Florida. SBS Oct 25, 2026 5:44 PM

North Korea, China Strengthen Ties Using Korean War's 'Resist America and Aid Korea' Legacy (Photo: KCNA, Yonhap News) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's visit to Dandong in China's Liaoning Province, a border region near North Korea, on October 24—one day ahead of China's anniversary of its entry into the Korean War—has sparked evaluations that the Korean War is being utilized as a medium to strengthen bilateral relations. SBS Oct 25, 2026 5:39 PM

North Korean Media Extensively Report Kim Jong Un's Visit to Dandong, Highlighting "Blood Alliance" with China State media outlets, including the Korean Central News Agency and Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the Workers' Party of Korea, released related reports and 39 photographs today, the day after Kim's visit to China. SBS Oct 25, 2026 5:22 PM

U.S. Aircraft Carrier Reloads Bunker Busters Amid Signs of Potential Re-strikes on Iran: WSJ aircraft carrier USS George Washington Amid speculations that the U.S. administration under Donald Trump could launch re-strikes against Iran following the U.S. SBS Oct 25, 2026 4:25 PM

Suwon Claims Club-Record 7th Straight Win in K League 2 With 2-0 Victory Over Seongnam, Closing In on Top-Tier Return Led by manager Lee Jung-hyo, Suwon secured a 2-0 away victory over Seongnam FC in the 30th round of the Hana Bank K League 2 2026 held at Tancheon Sports Complex on October 25, fueled by Kang Hyun-mook's opening and winning goal in the 26th minute of the first half and an own goal by the opponent in the 42nd minute of the second half. SBS Oct 25, 2026 4:22 PM

Korean Air Jumbos Defeat Hyundai Capital to Win Second Straight KOVO Cup, 7th Title Overall The Korean Air Jumbos, the V-League men's division integrated champions from last season, defeated the runners-up Hyundai Capital to claim their second consecutive Korea Volleyball Federation Cup title. SBS Oct 25, 2026 4:20 PM