"오늘의 주요 뉴스 브리핑 — 2026-08-03"
"한국은 사상 최고 기온을 기록하며 기록적인 폭염에 시달리고 있습니다. 증시 역시 어제 18% 급등 후 오늘은 5% 넘게 하락하며 극심한 변동성을 보이고 있어 투자자들의 불안이 큽니다. 정부는 폭염 대응 비상 체제를 가동 중입니다."


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"한국은 사상 최고 기온을 기록하며 기록적인 폭염에 시달리고 있습니다. 증시 역시 어제 18% 급등 후 오늘은 5% 넘게 하락하며 극심한 변동성을 보이고 있어 투자자들의 불안이 큽니다. 정부는 폭염 대응 비상 체제를 가동 중입니다."

The South Korean stock market saw an 18% rebound on the 31st following a two-day crash driven by AI investment skepticism. Meanwhile, escalating military conflict between the West and Iran is pushing oil prices higher. Elsewhere, Japan’s earthquake death toll has reached 18, and Uganda has officially declared an end to its Ebola outbreak.

코스피가 8% 넘게 급락하며 올해 8번째 서킷브레이커가 작동했고, 반도체주 매도세가 거세지며 시장 불안이 커지고 있어요. 서울은 낮 최고 34℃까지 오르는 폭염주의보가 발효 중이며, 미국과 이란의 일시적 긴장 완화가 글로벌 시장의 변수로 작용하고 있습니다.

South Korea's stock market hit the 7,000 mark thanks to recovering global AI demand. Meanwhile, the government issued a warning over potential North Korean landmines drifting south, and the U.S. has ramped up global protectionist trade policies. Seoul is expecting a clear day with a high of 28℃ and less than a 10% chance of rain.

The KOSPI is hovering near the 6,500 mark as foreign and institutional investors sell off, driven by a semiconductor slump and a strong dollar (at 1,478 KRW/USD). The South Korean market remains unstable due to the fallout from U.S. semiconductor shocks and rising Middle East tensions.
Recent torrential rains in Seoul and the metropolitan area have resulted in over 540 damage reports. Meanwhile, the KOSPI index remains volatile, fluctuating around the 6,700 mark. Global uncertainty is intensifying due to rising U.S.-Iran tensions in the Middle East and the recent interest rate hike in South Korea.

The South Korean stock market is seeing massive swings, and we're expecting heavy rain starting this afternoon. The government has raised its 2026 growth forecast to 3%, and military leaders from South Korea, the U.S., and Japan have reaffirmed their joint response to North Korea.

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to two years in prison for violating the Political Funds Act. Meanwhile, the KOSPI rebounded after a sharp intraday drop, and international tensions are rising as the U.S. resumes its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The won is nearing the 1,500 level against the dollar.

With the 7-year prison sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol now final, political tensions are rising. Meanwhile, the KOSPI is showing signs of recovery despite recent weakness in the semiconductor sector. Seoul will see rain today, turning cloudy by the afternoon with humid conditions reaching up to 30℃.

전국적으로 강한 비와 돌풍이 예보된 가운데, 기술주 매도세로 코스피가 하락하고 원화 가치도 요동치고 있습니다. 새롭게 시행된 가짜뉴스 규제법에 대한 논란과 중동발 에너지 불안 등 오늘 체크해야 할 주요 소식들을 정리해 드립니다.

이준석 행정부가 반도체 호황으로 거둔 세금 수익금으로 AI 시대 성장기금을 신설한다고 발표했으며, 약세 원화로 피해를 입은 중소기업을 위해 97억 달러 규모의 긴급 지원을 결정했습니다. 이 대통령은 나토 정상회담과 몽골 방문으로 국방 협력과 북한 외교를 확대합니다. 오늘은 전국적으로 흐리고 남부지방 일부 지역에 비가 예상되며, 최고기온은 31℃에 달할 것으로 보입니다.

The South Korean stock market dropped to 7,648 as fears over AI chip demand intensified. Meanwhile, new Prime Minister Han Seong-sook pledged to boost investment in AI and semiconductors, even as the Won faces pressure ahead of 24-hour FX trading.

North Korea is stirring up tensions with a new rocket test, while our stock market is seeing a rebound thanks to SK Hynix’s Nasdaq plans. Meanwhile, things are getting shaky in the Middle East after an unidentified projectile hit a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
The domestic stock market bounced back with a 3% gain today after yesterday’s sharp decline, while scattered showers are expected nationwide starting tomorrow. In politics, a cult leader has been arrested over alleged election interference, and North Korea continues to double down on its nuclear expansion.

2026년 6월 24일, 어제 급락했던 코스피가 반도체주 상승과 미·이란 평화협상 소식에 힘입어 회복 흐름을 보이고 있습니다.

Korean stocks reached a historic high, while UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to resign and Iran’s nuclear negotiations continue. Don't forget an umbrella if you're heading out later today!

With the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement in the Middle East, the Korean stock market has risen for four consecutive days, with the KOSPI breaking past 8,500. Meanwhile, public surveys have begun to improve domestic anti-corruption laws, and North Korea has declared its nuclear status irreversible. Expect a hot day across the country, with some scattered showers starting tomorrow afternoon.

오늘은 서울 기온이 최고 31도까지 오르는 맑은 날씨가 예상됩니다. 국내에서는 한화오션이 51억 달러 규모의 구축함 사업을 따냈고, 코스피가 4.63% 급등하며 외국인 투자자들이 25거래일 만에 순매수로 돌아섰습니다. 한편 세계은행은 중동 분쟁으로 인한 글로벌 성장 둔화를 경고했습니다.

전 대통령 윤석열이 드론 침투 혐의로 징역 30년 형을 선고받았으며, 한국 증시는 미·이란 긴장과 기술주 약세 여파로 4% 넘게 떨어졌어요. 전 세계적으로 경기가 둔화하면서 성장률은 팬데믹 이후 최저 수준을 기록 중입니다.

Today, we’re looking at North Korea’s new AI-driven cyber threats, the ongoing slump in the South Korean stock market, and the upcoming visit of the OpenAI CEO to Samsung. Plus, Seoul is set for a nice, clear day with temperatures between 17℃ and 27℃.

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