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1017 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• South Korean E-commerce Platforms Launch Summer Discount Sales on Essentials · Coupang, 11st, SSG.com and LotteON run discount events on laundry products, samgyetang, fresh foods and cooling bedding through late July.
• South Korean Food Firms Launch Rainy-Season Convenience Versions of Kalguksu and Jeon · Food companies release easy-prep kalguksu, sujebi and jeon products for Korea's monsoon season.
• Korean Theme Parks Launch Water Festivals and Horror Experiences for Summer · Major Korean theme parks introduce water festivals, horror hunts, and character events to attract local families this summer.
• IBK Industrial Bank Launches 4.9% Mid-Rate Loan for Lower-Credit Borrowers · IBK Industrial Bank will launch the IBK Good Rate Inclusive Loan on July 31 targeting borrowers in the bottom half of credit scores with a single 4.9% interest rate.
• South Korea Tax Overhaul May Shift Capital Gains Burden for Single-Home Owners by Hundreds of Millions · Proposed real estate tax changes in South Korea could create a 500-700 million won difference in capital gains tax for 1-home owners depending on sale timing.
• Veteran Actor Noh Joo-hyun Chooses 1.5 Billion Won Senior Residence Over 800-Pyeong Mansion · Noh Joo-hyun maintains an 800-pyeong Anseong mansion while using a 15 billion won Magok senior residence as a second home to optimize retirement logistics at age 80.
• Corporate Cards Drive Premium Golf Shift, Eroding Public Access Goals · Corporate card payments exceeding 2 trillion won have pushed public golf courses toward premium services instead of lower fees despite tax incentives.
• SK EcoPlan to Launch 'Yiwang Station SK View' Apartments with GTX-C Access · SK EcoPlan launches 1,857-unit 'Yiwang Station SK View' complex in Giheung, scheduled for 2029 delivery.
• South Korean Ministry Conducts Emergency Inspection for Heavy Rain Preparedness · South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs held emergency inspections to assess reservoir leaks, landslides, and drainage systems ahead of severe rainstorms.
• South Korea Government Plans 2026 Announcement for Second Round of Public Agency Relocation · South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport confirms a second round of public agency relocation plans will be announced by year-end.
• South Korean Financial Governance Reform Plan Likely to Include CEO 3-Term Limit · South Korean financial regulators are set to announce a governance reform plan including a potential 3-term limit for CEOs, along with improvements to board independence and succession processes.
• Tomato Trend Surges in South Korea as Home Decor Searches Skyrocket · Searches for tomato-themed home decor items in South Korea surged 312% this summer.
• Korean Fashion Platforms 'Summer Black Friday' Drives Record Sales via Live Streaming · Able, Musinsa, and Jigzaggu report massive sales growth in summer promotions using live broadcasts and fast delivery.
• Lotteria Collaborates with Uniqlo for Customizable UTme! T-Shirts · Lotteria partners with Uniqlo to launch customizable UTme! t-shirts featuring brand graphics and characters.
• Korean Restaurants Launch Summer Discounts for Students and Families · Shabu Olde and other Korean businesses offer student discounts and summer promotions to attract customers during the school break.
• Meiji Dairy Launches Filtered Protein Drink 'Puretin' at Costco · Meiji Dairy introduces 'Puretin', a novel ultra-filtered protein drink made from concentrated raw milk.
• Korea Prepares to Launch Patent Royalty Tokenized Securities for Individual Investors · Korea's Financial Services Commission plans to tokenize patent royalties via STO, enabling individual investment in intellectual property.
• Korea Equity-Linked Bond Conversions Hit 3.24 Trillion Won in H1 2026 · Korea's equity-linked bond conversions reached 3.24 trillion won in the first half of 2026, up 21.7% from the previous half-year.
• Jeju Resort Doubles Staff Bonuses via Customer-Purchased 'Kind Money' Chips · A Jeju resort lets guests buy chips that double into cash bonuses for staff who provide good service.
• Bueying Group Launches Campaign to Designate UN Day as Korean National Holiday · Bueying Group leads coalition urging designation of October 24 UN Day as a Korean national holiday.
• Young Couples Moving Outside Seoul Have Higher Fertility and Homeownership Rates · Data shows young couples relocating from Seoul to non-metro areas have higher fertility and home ownership rates.
• Uber Acquires Delivery Hero, Set to Own Korea's Baemin · Uber completes acquisition of German food delivery firm Delivery Hero, including its Korean arm Baemin.
• KB Financial Group Launches 100 Billion Won Digital Asset Fund · KB Financial Group established a 100 billion won strategic investment fund focused on digital assets and AI.
• South Korea Raises Single-Stock Leverage ETF Deposit Requirement to 30 Million Won · Korea financial regulators increase single-stock leverage ETF minimum deposit to 30 million won and mandate 20-share trading units starting November.
• South Korea Experts Debate Raising Property Taxes on High-Value Homes · Experts urge shifting South Korea's property tax basis from unit count to market value to curb speculation.
• Korean Food Prices Surge as CJ, Ottogi, and Lotte Raise Costs Amid Rising Input Expenses · Major Korean food companies raise prices on staples like rice bowls and canned fish, increasing consumer burden.
• South Korea's Central Bank Raises Rates as U.S. Hike Fears Ease, Yen Hits Two-Month Low · South Korea's Bank of Korea raised interest rates, leading to a two-month low in the won/dollar exchange rate as U.S. rate hike expectations waned.
• Korea Tightens Single-Stock Leveraged ETF Rules: Cash Deposit to 30M Won, 20-Share Lot · Korea's FSC raises cash deposit for single-stock leveraged ETFs to 30 million won and mandates 20-share trading lots.
• Defense Tech Firm JayLabs Secures 12 Billion Won Series B Pre-IPO Funding · JayLabs, a defense RF module specialist, raised 12 billion won in a Series B Pre-IPO round led by E&F Private Equity and Kiwoom Capital.
• Korea Halts New Single-Stock Leveraged Listings and Bans Advertising · Korea's Financial Services Commission temporarily halts new single-stock leveraged listings and bans their advertising.