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‘Blue tsunami’ headwinds prompt urgent convening of F4 meeting···Three-month waiver of collateral maintenance obligation for margin loans
After the KOSPI plunged following the U.S. midterm elections, triggering a circuit breaker (temporary halt to stock trading), the government moved to conduct an emergency market check. The government decided to exempt securities firms from the obligation to maintain collateral ratios on margin loans for three months starting on the 9th. The authorities will prepare additional measures for market stabilization even if volatility increases.
“Discrimination against U.S. companies” Coupang on donor list of think tank that targeted the Korea Fair Trade Commission
It has emerged that Coupang donated more than $10,000 (about 13.3 million KRW) to a leading U.S. think tank that claimed the Korea Fair Trade Commission discriminates against U.S. information technology (IT) companies by imposing excessive fines. According to the list of “donors of $10,000 or more” published on the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) website, confirmed on the 1st, Coupang was included among 64 global companies and institutions.
Kim Jeong-kwan “The United States confirmed its stance to keep the tariff rate at around 15%···there was no request for additional semiconductor investment”
With the Donald Trump administration in the United States about to announce additional tariffs, trade authorities have confirmed from the U.S. side a position that it will not exceed the previously agreed tariff line of 15%.
In four years, comprehensive real estate tax for three-home owners ‘halved’···top 1%'s housing assets up 8.7%↑
The comprehensive real estate tax on housing paid by individuals owning three or more homes has fallen to about half of its level four years ago. By contrast, the average housing assets (officially assessed value) of households in the top 1% by the sum of officially assessed prices of the homes they own have increased by nearly 10%. According to the ‘Status of Comprehensive Real Estate Tax on Housing by Type’ obtained on the 8th from the National Tax Service by Rep.
President Lee Jae Myung to hold back-to-back meetings with corporate chiefs···likely to coordinate AI investment·U.S. trade agenda
Attention is focusing on what topics will be discussed as President Lee Jae Myung is said to be pushing for back-to-back meetings with Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, and Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Eui-sun. Response measures to pressure for U.S.-bound investment in areas such as semiconductors are also expected to naturally come to the table.
National Tax Service Commissioner “Under the current long-term holding special deduction, the more expensive the home, the greater the benefit… excessively regressive”
“In Gangnam-gu, there have even been cases of a 2 billion won deduction for a single home The system ends up encouraging ‘one smart home’” Points out concentration in parts of Seoul Hints at direction for tax reform on ultra-high-priced homes National Tax Service Commissioner Im Kwang-hyun (photo) publicly criticized the long-term holding special deduction for capital gains tax applied to one household with one home, calling it a ‘regressive structure’ that gives larger benefits to...
Opened a ramen pouch to find cannabis ‘packed to the brim’···Record-high drug seizures; 14 teen smugglers this year alone
With drug smuggling surging in the first half of this year, the scale of related seizures increased markedly. The weight of drugs seized for intended domestic distribution hit an all-time high. Juvenile drug-smuggling offenders, previously around one, jumped to 14 this year. The Korea Customs Service announced on the 22nd in its ‘First-Half 2026 Drug Smuggling Enforcement Trends’ that it had uncovered a total of 767 cases (1007㎏) of drug smuggling.
Labor contribution to economic growth records first negative ··· fewer workers and fewer hours worked
An analysis finds that in the six years since 2020, labor has not aided economic growth and has instead become a factor that lowers the growth rate. According to the report 2026 Republic of Korea Economy released by the National Assembly Budget Office on the 16th, the contribution of labor among factor inputs fell by 0.2 percentage points over 2020 to 2025. This is the first time the contribution has turned negative.
‘Sweat’ is taxed harshly, while ‘money that made money’ is treated leniently··· the ‘absolute deprivation’ of ‘glass wallets’
Annual salary 58 million KRW, tax 2.88 million KRW Stock gains 51 million KRW, tax 100,000 KRW “Before my paycheck even comes in, taxes and insurance premiums are deducted, yet the money gained from rising stock prices or home values seems to face a far lighter tax burden.” Jeong (33), who works at a mid-sized auto parts manufacturer in Seoul, has a pre-tax annual salary of about 58 million KRW. The monthly take-home pay is about 4.1 million KRW.
‘The wealth-building elevator’ that some young people boarded, and the young people left behind
Amid a bull market, income gaps further swell the ‘young rich·young poor’ Opportunities to grow assets start to diverge already in university Asset gaps widen further depending on occupation A (36), a regular employee at Samsung Electronics, jumped in earnestly two years ago by buying overseas semiconductor-related stocks. Using a pre-tax annual salary of 80 million won and bonuses as seed money, he steadily increased his investments.
Won-dollar at 1530 won··· Polarization concentrates the pain of the ‘three highs’ on the self-employed and ordinary people
Mr. Yoo (68), who runs a kimchi stew restaurant in Gwanak-gu, Seoul, sighed, saying, “After the Middle East war, as heating costs went up, the prices of greenhouse vegetables rose, pork prices jumped, and egg prices also rose sharply,” and “All costs, including wages and rent, are rising, but because the economy is weak, it is hard to suddenly raise the price of the stew.” In Mapo-gu, Seoul, Mr. A, who runs a hof bar, lamented, “Because of the exchange rate, the prices of imported ingredients...
U.S.·Iran second-round talks ‘sputter’···Trump's ‘The Art of the Deal’ comes under reassessment
With the second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran breaking down for several days, the negotiating ability of U.S. President Donald Trump, once dubbed a ‘master of negotiation’ during his real-estate career, is being reassessed.
“U.S. and Iran Consider Extending Truce by Two Weeks”···Iran Proposes Limited Opening of the Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran are reportedly considering extending the truce by two more weeks to secure additional time for negotiations to end the conflict. Bloomberg reported this on the 15th (local time), citing anonymous sources. The sources said mediators are working to convene U.S.-Iran working-level talks to resolve the most contentious issues. The core issues include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian uranium enrichment.
At least 22 casualties as a middle school student in Turkey opens fire at school
Hid guns belonging to his former police officer father and went to school The attacker appears to have killed himself at the scene after the attack In Turkey, a middle school student opened fire at a school, killing at least nine people, including students.
Is Trump a ‘Jesus’ who heals patients?···Controversy over a ‘blasphemy’ post after criticizing the Pope
U.S. President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image that appears to liken himself to Jesus, sparking controversy. On the 12th (local time), Trump uploaded to Truth Social, without any explanation, an AI image showing him in white clothing draped with a red cloth, placing his hand on the head of a person lying in a hospital bed. Behind his head, a halo shines, the Stars and Stripes and an eagle symbolizing the United States are depicted, and light leaks from both hands.
“Meta and Google Liable for Causing Teen Addiction”
U.S. court returns damages verdict of about 9 billion won Both companies immediately announced plans to appeal A U.S. jury found Meta and Google, which respectively operate Instagram and Facebook, and YouTube, liable for inducing adolescents’ social media addiction and returned a verdict awarding the plaintiff a total of $6 million (about 9 billion won).
Stocks whipsawed… Is Trump’s war a ‘gamble?’
Allegations that policy announcements are timed to market opening and closing Surge in crude oil futures selling before the ultimatum delay Experts: “Who sold 15 minutes earlier is in question” Allegations have emerged that U.S. President Donald Trump is announcing major policies that affect the stock market with the timing of market openings and closings in mind in relation to the war with Iran.
Pakistan to ‘mediate’, U.S.·Iran face-to-face talks as early as this week
U.S. Vice President Vance·Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, among others ‘Trilateral talks’ expected in Islamabad Pakistan is drawing attention as a mediator between the United States and Iran. The U.S. online outlet Axios reported on the 23rd (local time), citing sources, that Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt each contacted the U.S. and Iran the previous day and are arranging a call between Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and the U.S. administration.
Bill Clinton refuses to appear at the ‘Epstein Gate’ hearing, saying “I am a victim of McCarthyism”
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and his wife did not attend a U.S. House of Representatives hearing held in connection with the ‘Epstein allegations’. The New York Times (NYT) reported on the 13th (local time) that the former president submitted a letter explaining his absence and did not attend the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing held that day.
“Trump seeks to seize oil, not conduct a drug crackdown” Venezuelan president sends SOS to oil producers as the U.S. and China turn away
Driven into a corner by U.S. military pressure, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro appealed to oil-producing countries for help, saying, “What U.S. President Donald Trump is aiming for is control of the Venezuelan oil industry.” As China and Russia have not actively helped Venezuela recently, this is seen as an attempt to build a new allied front.
Girl statue honoring victims of Japan's wartime sexual slavery installed for first time in Italy
A “Statue of Peace” is installed in Stintino, Sardinia Island, Italy. Courtesy of the Justice for the Comfort Women A girl statue honoring the victims of Japan’s wartime sexual slavery, euphemistically called “comfort women,” has been installed for the first time in Italy.
Ruling PPP’s lawmaker Bae Hyun-jin attacked in Seoul
Bae Hyun-jin, a lawmaker for the ruling People's Power Party (PPP), was attacked at a building in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on Friday and taken to a hospital. The man who attacked Bae was a minor. Bae was hit in the head by a rock thrown by an unidentified man in front of an elevator in a building in Sinsa-dong at around 5:18 p.m., according to police and the PPP. The suspect, a student at a nearby middle school, was arrested at the scene and is being investigated by the Gangnam Police Station.
Nexon misjudged the controversy over hand gesture due to biased information, insiders say
Insiders of Nexon said that the company’s biased method of analyzing public opinion trends may have contributed to its belief in a “conspiracy theory about a controversial hand gesture associated with misandry.” They explained that Nexon's analysis program is designed to rely heavily on the opinions of male-centered online communities.
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