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Market Alerts: 25% of Stocks Drop Over 30% in 20 Days as Retail Investors Continue Buying 한국거래소의 투자경고·투자위험 종목으로 지정된 사례 중 25%는 주가가 30% 이상 떨어진 것으로 나타났다. 시장경보가 내려진 일부 종목에 대해 외국인과 기관이 순매도한 반면 개인투자자는 매수 우위를 보였다. 20일 국회 정무위원회 소속 박성훈 국민의힘 의원실이 한국거래소로부터 제출받은 자료를 분석한 결과 2022년부터 올해 8월까지 투자경고·투자위험 종목 지정 건수는 총 1548건 집계됐다. 투자경고와 투자위험은 각각 1429건, 119건에 달했다. 거래소는 주가 급등이나 소수 계좌의 매매 집중 등 불공정거래 가능성이 있는 종목에 투자 위험을 알리기 위해 시장경보 제도를 시행하고 있다. 시장경보는 투자주의→투자경고→투자위험 3단계로 구분된다. 시장경보 지정 후 20거래일 뒤 주가가 지정 당일보다 하락한 사례는 1050건으로 전체의 68%에 달했다. 그중 주가가 지정일보다 20% 이상 떨어진 사례는 636건, 30% 이상 급락한 경우는 398건으로 집계됐다. 시장경보 지정 종목 4건 중 1건꼴로 약 한 달 만에 주가가 30% 이상 떨어진 셈이다. 특히 시장경보 단계가 가장 높은 투자위험으로 지정된 119건의 경우 지정 20거래일 뒤 주가가 평균 15.6% 하락했다. 시장경보는 투자자에게 위험을 알리기 위한 조치다. 그러나 개인투자자들은 경보가 울린 뒤에도 일부 종목을 사들이는 모습을 보였다. 개인 순매수 규모가 가장 컸던 우리기술의 경우 지난달 11일 투자경고 종목 지정 이후 이달 18일까지 개인이 약 859억원어치를 순매수했다. 같은 기간 외국인과 기관은 각각 492억원, 366억원어치를 순매도했다. 성호전자도 투자경고 지정 이후 개인이 229억원 넘게 순매수했다. 이외에도 원익홀딩스와 오이솔루션의 개인 순매수는 각각 약 206억원, 146억원에 달했다. 금호전기역시 개인 순매수 금액이 약 134억원에 이르렀다. 박성훈 의원은 "시장경보는 단순한 경고 딱지가 아니라 급등 종목에 뒤늦게 뛰어드는 투자자에게 위험을 알리는 안전장치"라며 "규제를 완화하더라도 위험고지와 이상거래 감시 등 투자자 보호장치까지 느슨해져서는 안 된다"고 말했다.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-20 11:08:10 -
Major Ports Operate Normally During Chuseok Holiday During the Chuseok holiday, major ports across the country will continue to facilitate ship arrivals and departures as well as the handling of export and import cargo. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced on September 20 that it will implement special measures for port operations from September 24 to 27.To support smooth ship operations during the holiday, the ministry will maintain the normal operation of the Port Logistics Information System (PORT-MIS). In preparation for emergencies such as system failures, management personnel will be on duty 24 hours a day, and essential port services, including pilotage, ship fuel, and supplies, will be provided without disruption.Cargo handling will proceed normally, except on Chuseok day. On that day, emergency support will be available for the handling of essential resources critical to the national economy and industrial activities, should any requests arise.Additionally, the ministry will conduct preemptive inspections to prevent port safety accidents. From September 14 to 23, a 'Special Safety Inspection Period' has been designated to assess safety management at each port. To prevent accidents due to decreased worker concentration during the holiday, the ministry will check whether safety meetings, known as Toolbox Meetings (TBM), are held before work begins and whether work procedures are followed.Port security and safety operations will also continue as normal during the holiday. A cooperative system will be maintained among relevant agencies to prepare for security incidents, including unauthorized entry and terrorism.Special situation rooms will be established at each port. The 11 regional maritime and fisheries offices, along with the port authorities of Busan, Incheon, Ulsan, and Yeosu-Gwangyang, will post contact information for port-related businesses on their websites to respond to emergencies or inconveniences.The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries plans to maintain a cooperative system with relevant agencies and the port industry to ensure that port operations proceed smoothly during the holiday. Kim Hye-jung, Director of the Shipping and Logistics Bureau at the ministry, expressed gratitude to all port workers for their efforts in ensuring safety and smooth operations during the Chuseok holiday, stating, 'We will do our utmost to ensure that the public and businesses can use the ports safely and conveniently during the holiday.'* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-20 11:08:00
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Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries Allocates $10.3 Million for Aquaculture Recovery The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries will provide 13.7 billion won (approximately $10.3 million) in initial recovery funds to 338 aquaculture farms affected by high temperatures this summer. To stabilize the operations of these farms ahead of the Chuseok holiday, disaster relief funds will be prioritized for areas where damage assessments have been completed.On September 20, the ministry announced the 'Initial High Temperature Fisheries Disaster Recovery Support Plan' targeting 12 cities and counties across four provinces: Gyeongnam, Jeonnam, Chungnam, and Gyeongbuk.The support will cover 67 farms that experienced fish deaths due to high temperatures and 284 farms that released fish to prevent further damage, totaling 338 farms. The total support amount is 13.7 billion won.This recovery plan was finalized after damage assessments were completed in areas affected during the high-temperature advisory period that began on July 16.Typically, disaster relief funds are distributed after damage assessments are completed following the end of a disaster. However, to alleviate the financial burden on affected farms before Chuseok, the ministry decided to provide initial support for damages incurred before August 25.In addition to disaster relief funds, financial support will also be provided. Among the affected farms, 49 will have their repayment of existing policy loans deferred for 1 to 2 years or receive interest reductions based on the extent of their damages. This measure aims to ease the financial strain on farms facing cash flow issues due to high temperatures.The ministry plans to distribute the confirmed disaster recovery funds to each farm starting September 21, in collaboration with local governments.For damages not included in this initial support or those that occur before the end of the high-temperature advisory, additional assessments will be conducted, and a second recovery plan is expected to be established in October.Currently, the impact of supply disruptions in seafood due to high temperatures on consumer prices has been assessed as minimal. The damage to flounder and rockfish, which are primarily consumed as sashimi, represents only about 0.4% of the total farmed volume affected this year.The ministry will continue to conduct additional damage assessments and work with local governments to proceed with recovery support procedures.Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Hwang Jong-woo stated, "We will expedite the disbursement of recovery funds to ensure that fishermen who have faced difficulties due to high temperatures can return to their aquaculture operations as soon as possible, especially with the upcoming Chuseok holiday. We will also promptly complete remaining damage assessments to ensure that the second round of support for high-temperature damages proceeds without delay."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-20 11:04:20
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Qatar to Import Korean Beef Starting in October The export of Korean beef to Qatar has been approved. Domestic exporters can now ship boneless chilled and frozen beef that meets Qatar's halal requirements and the agreed hygiene conditions between the two countries.On September 20, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced that it has completed discussions with Qatar's Ministry of Public Health regarding the hygiene conditions and certification forms for exporting boneless beef.As a result, Qatar has become the third halal market for Korean beef, following Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates. Malaysia began importing Korean beef in 2023, while the UAE started in 2025.The exportable products include chilled or frozen boneless beef. The beef must undergo a natural aging process for a certain period after slaughter, and by-products such as internal organs, heads, feet, and tails must be removed. These requirements were proposed by Qatar to manage the risk of foot-and-mouth disease and are reflected in the agreed hygiene conditions and certification.Hyengseong Co., a domestic exporter, has a halal-certified slaughterhouse and processing facility and plans to ship 100 kg of chilled beef to Qatar in early October.This export initiative was propelled by a working-level meeting between the South Korean Embassy in Qatar and Qatar's Ministry of Public Health in April. At that time, Qatar expressed its willingness to allow the export of boneless Korean beef, leading to ongoing discussions between the two governments after the Ministry of Agriculture formally requested permission for the export.In August, Qatar's Ministry of Public Health officially registered South Korea as an eligible country for exporting boneless beef under its regulations. Subsequently, in early September, it informed South Korea that the necessary procedures for exporting Korean beef had been completed.Park Sang-ho, the International Agricultural Cooperation Officer at the Ministry of Agriculture, expressed hope that this export to Qatar will further expand the market for Korean beef in halal markets. He added, "We will monitor the initial export response and consider expanding the volume, while also discussing with Qatar the inclusion of bone-in beef cuts, such as ribs, which are currently excluded from the export list, taking into account the domestic foot-and-mouth disease control situation."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-20 11:04:20
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309.3 Million People Expected to Travel During Chuseok Holiday; Toll Fees Waived for Four Days The government will implement special traffic measures from September 23 to 27 to address congestion during the Chuseok holiday. An estimated 30.93 million people are expected to travel during this period.The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that it will operate a joint special traffic headquarters with relevant agencies to manage the holiday traffic.According to the Korea Transport Institute and the Korea Expressway Corporation, the total number of travelers this Chuseok is projected to decrease by 3.5% compared to last year, totaling 30.93 million. However, due to the shorter holiday period, the average daily travel volume is expected to increase by 56% to 11.82 million.Passenger cars are expected to account for 88.4% of the travel mode. The average daily traffic volume on highways is anticipated to rise by 11.8% to 6.05 million vehicles, compared to 5.41 million last year. On Chuseok day, September 25, the daily traffic volume could reach 6.84 million vehicles.The busiest travel times are expected to be the morning of September 24 for outbound trips and the afternoon of September 25 for return trips. Estimated travel times include 10 hours and 30 minutes from Seoul to Busan and 10 hours and 45 minutes from Seoul to Mokpo for outbound trips, while return trips are expected to take 9 hours from Busan to Seoul and 7 hours and 40 minutes from Mokpo to Seoul.To enhance traffic flow, the government has designated 299 sections of highways and national roads, covering 2,312 kilometers, as areas prone to congestion for focused management. Additionally, 64 highway sections, totaling 374 kilometers, will have shoulder lanes in operation.From September 24 to 27, toll fees on highways will be waived, and fuel prices at 226 gas stations managed by the Korea Expressway Corporation will be reduced by 100 won per liter.Public transportation will also see increased services, with bus and train operations expected to rise by 11.8% and seating capacity by 11.1%. In the case of rail services, an additional average of 34,000 seats will be provided compared to last year's Chuseok.This year's Chuseok holiday is shorter, which may lead to concentrated travel demand during specific times. Therefore, spreading out departure times and checking real-time traffic information are expected to be key in reducing congestion.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-20 11:04:20
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Government Launches Specialized Housing Program for Youth, Seniors, and Families The government is expanding the supply of public rental housing tailored to the needs of youth, seniors, and families by launching a specialized housing program. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that it will accept applications for the specialized housing program from public housing providers, including local governments and public corporations, from September 21 to November 20. Specialized housing integrates public rental housing with facilities and services that cater to the characteristics of residents, such as social welfare facilities, caregiving spaces, and shared offices. Selected projects will receive financial support, including loans from the Housing and Urban Fund. This round of applications will give preference to projects outside the capital region. New standards for the area of specialized facilities will be established for youth-focused and family-friendly housing, ensuring adequate community and caregiving spaces for residents to enhance the quality of specialized housing. The application period will last approximately 60 days, ending on November 20. Following this, proposals will be reviewed, site inspections conducted, presentations made, and evaluations held, with candidate sites for specialized housing announced by the end of December. There are four types of applications: youth-focused housing, regionally proposed specialized housing, welfare housing for seniors, and job-linked support housing. Youth-focused housing will be rental units reflecting preferred layouts and built-in furniture in prime locations, such as near transit stations. Regionally proposed specialized housing allows local governments to set eligibility and residency requirements based on local needs, such as encouraging childbirth or attracting residents back to rural areas. Welfare housing for seniors targets those aged 65 and older who do not own a home, featuring accessibility features like sliding bathroom doors and safety handrails, along with social welfare facilities. Job-linked support housing will provide specialized facilities such as shared offices and startup centers for entrepreneurs and workers in small businesses and industrial complexes. This initiative reflects a trend in public rental housing that goes beyond mere accommodation to incorporate caregiving, job creation, and community functions.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-20 11:04:10
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KTX Ticket Booking Period Expands to Two Months Ahead Starting in October Starting in October, the booking period for KTX and other railway tickets will be extended from one month to two months prior to departure. This change is expected to enhance convenience for foreign tourists and domestic travelers planning long trips.The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and Korea Railroad Corporation announced that beginning October 1, the booking period for KTX and other railway tickets will be expanded from the current one month before departure to two months.This measure aims to allow both domestic and foreign tourists to book railway tickets in advance as they plan their travel itineraries.While foreign tourists often purchase airline tickets two months in advance, they have faced challenges with railway tickets, which can only be booked one month ahead. With this change, travelers will be able to book both airline and railway tickets simultaneously.Domestic travelers will also benefit, as they will have more flexibility in securing tickets during peak travel seasons.Improvements in services for foreign tourists are also being implemented. As of August this year, 6.69 million foreign visitors utilized the railway, marking a 68% increase compared to the same period last year.The current foreign-language webpage, which supports seven languages including English, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese, will add French, German, and Mongolian. By the end of the year, the service will be available in a total of ten languages.Payment options will also be expanded. In addition to payments primarily through overseas credit cards like Visa, MasterCard, and UnionPay, a system is being developed to introduce global payment methods such as WeChat Pay and Alipay.The extension of the railway booking period, along with enhancements in multilingual and convenient payment services, is expected to facilitate increased travel for foreign tourists in regional areas.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-20 11:04:10
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South Korea to Provide $27 Million in Disaster Relief to Farmers Affected by Heat and Hail The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs will provide 30.5 billion won (approximately $27 million) in disaster relief to over 15,000 farms affected by this summer's heat, drought, hail, and strong winds before the Chuseok holiday.On September 20, the ministry announced that it finalized its disaster relief and financial support plan for farms impacted by the heat and drought in July and August, as well as the hail and strong winds on August 31, following a decision by the Agricultural Disaster Response Committee on September 18.Due to the heat and drought, crops such as ginseng, sweet persimmons, pears, and green onions suffered damage across 5,887.8 hectares, including leaf wilting, sunburn, and cracking. On August 31, hail accompanied by strong winds caused damage to apple and other fruit crops across 296.4 hectares in the regions of Andong, Yecheon, and Uiseong in North Gyeongsang Province, resulting in fruit drop and damage.The total disaster relief amount, based on damage assessments by local governments, is 30.493 billion won for 14,689 farms. Of this, 29.458 billion won is allocated for 14,101 farms affected by heat and drought, while 1.035 billion won is designated for 588 farms impacted by hail and strong winds.To alleviate the financial burden on affected farmers and support a swift return to farming, the ministry plans to distribute the disaster relief funds in coordination with local governments before the Chuseok holiday.In addition to the disaster relief funds, the ministry will implement loan repayment deferrals and interest reductions for agricultural policy funds. If the damage rate exceeds 30%, repayment will be deferred for one year, and if it exceeds 50%, the deferral will be for two years.For farmers needing additional funds for operational stability, a disaster management loan at an interest rate of 1.8% will also be available.Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Song Mi-ryung stated, "I hope that the disaster relief funds provided before the Chuseok holiday will help reduce the financial burden on farmers affected by the heat and hail and contribute to their livelihood stability. The ministry will continue to do its best to ensure that farmers affected by disasters can manage their operations more stably through disaster relief funds and other support measures."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-20 11:04:00
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Delivery Workers' Safe Driving Insurance Discounts Expanded to 11% Delivery workers who complete traffic safety education or install safety devices can receive discounts of up to 11% on their commercial transportation insurance premiums.The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Delivery Service Mutual Aid Association announced that they will increase the discount rate for the currently operating special provisions related to traffic safety from a maximum of 5% to 11%, encouraging voluntary safe driving efforts among delivery workers.This measure aims to alleviate the financial burden of insurance premiums following the mandatory insurance enrollment for commercial transportation and to enhance incentives for safe driving.Delivery workers who complete traffic safety education, which includes practical driving training, or install a digital tachograph (DTG) will see their discount rates increase by 5% each. The discount for those with a front license plate on their two-wheeled vehicles will also rise from 1.5% to 5%.Each discount category can be applied cumulatively, allowing workers to benefit from a maximum insurance premium reduction of 11% solely from traffic safety-related discounts.The expanded discount rates will apply to new contracts or renewals of the mutual aid association's commercial transportation insurance starting from the 21st. Existing policyholders can also receive discounts by enrolling in the special provisions.The mutual aid association plans to launch a specialized product for driver injury support later this year, reflecting the nature of work that often results in serious injuries and immediate income loss during delivery-related traffic accidents.It remains to be seen whether the expanded discount rates will reduce the financial burden on delivery workers while encouraging the installation of safety devices and participation in training.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-20 11:04:00
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Ministry of Industry to Provide 81.6 Billion Won in Subsidies for Non-Metropolitan Factories The government will provide 81.6 billion won in local investment promotion subsidies to 10 companies establishing or expanding factories outside the metropolitan area. This initiative is expected to generate 391.8 billion won in corporate investment and create 429 new jobs.The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on the 20th that it had decided to support 10 out of 11 companies that applied through local governments during the third review of the local investment promotion subsidies held on the 16th. Of the total support amount, 56 billion won will come from the national budget.The selected companies will make new and expanded investments in six regions, including Gangwon, Jeonbuk, Jeonnam-Gwangju, Gyeongbuk, Gyeongnam, and Jeju. The ministry expressed hope that the decision to invest in areas far from the metropolitan region will help reduce the investment gap between the capital and local areas.By region, Gwangju in Jeonnam has the largest investment at 133.36 billion won (three companies), with plans to create 176 new jobs. Gyeongnam will see two companies invest 97.9 billion won and hire 80 people.In Gangwon, one company will invest 74.11 billion won and employ 60 people. Jeonbuk will have two companies investing 53.76 billion won and hiring 73. Jeju and Gyeongbuk will each invest 22.18 billion won and 10.52 billion won, respectively, with plans to create 20 new jobs each.The food industry accounted for a significant portion of the investments. Three food companies investing in Gwangyang, Iksan, and Yangsan plan to invest a total of 188.3 billion won and create 241 new jobs, which represents 56.2% of the new jobs generated by the supported companies. The ministry analyzed that the popularity of K-food is leading to large-scale employment in local areas.Investments in advanced industries are also included. Two biopharmaceutical companies investing in Gangneung and Jeju will invest a total of 96.3 billion won and hire 80 people. A semiconductor material company in Seongju, Gyeongbuk, was also selected for support. The remaining four companies from other sectors will invest 96.73 billion won and plan to create 88 new jobs.The scale of investments attracted through the local investment promotion subsidies has been increasing with each round. The first round attracted 256.7 billion won, the second round 304.5 billion won, and this third round has increased to 391.8 billion won. The cumulative investment for this year now stands at 953 billion won, with the third round's investment being approximately 52.6% larger than the first round.The ministry stated, "As we move further away from the metropolitan area, we will improve the system by raising the support limits and ratios, and we will also expand support for industries that regions wish to attract, such as the five-polar three-special growth engine industries. We will work hard on post-support management to ensure that companies fulfill their planned investments and employment and settle in local areas."Meanwhile, the final review of the local investment promotion subsidies for this year is scheduled to be held in November.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-20 11:04:00