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[Guest: Economic Commentator Kwon Hyuk-joong] This is 'Reading the Economy,' a segment designed to help you understand current economic issues more easily. Today, we will discuss various economic issues with Economic Commentator Kwon Hyuk-joong. [Question 1] Let's start with news from the stock market. The KOSPI, which plunged over 8% yesterday, has rebounded slightly and is currently trading around the 7,700 mark (check the figures). Opinions are divided on whether this is a temporary correction or if further declines are imminent. What is your outlook for the KOSPI? [Question 2] The won-dollar exchange rate, which had been rising sharply after breaking through 1,550 won, has fallen to the 1,530 won range (as of the closing price on the 8th) following multiple verbal interventions by the foreign exchange authorities. The authorities determined that, in addition to supply and demand factors, some speculative foreign exchange trading amplified volatility as a cause of the recent rise in the exchange rate. Although they are closely monitoring the situation, even activating the National Pension Service's currency hedging, market concerns remain. How do you forecast the exchange rate trend? [Question 3] Now, let's look at news regarding Jensen Huang. Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, the world's largest company by market capitalization, departed this morning after completing his five-day visit to Korea. It is assessed that CEO Huang strengthened alliances across the entire domestic AI ecosystem—including semiconductors, memory, cloud computing, robotics, and gaming—by holding comprehensive meetings with business leaders, startups, and game companies. What did the market focus on most during this visit? [Question 4] Yesterday, CEO Huang visited the headquarters of SK, LG, Hyundai Motor, and Naver in succession and personally revealed his plan to build an "AI Factory" in Korea. This signifies his intention to secure leadership in the future "AI ecosystem." If this plan is realized, what will be the impact on our market, and what challenges remain to be addressed? [Question 5] CEO Huang met not only with business leaders but also with students from Seoul National University. He praised the potential of Korean industry and even introduced himself as "K-Jensen." He displayed exceptional ability to set the atmosphere on the ground, which is unusual for a business leader. What do you consider to be his strategy? [Question 6] Finally, let's touch on real estate news. At yesterday's press conference marking his first anniversary in office, President Lee reiterated the principle of taxation centered on actual residence regarding real estate taxation. He foreshadowed a comprehensive tax reform covering acquisition tax, holding tax, and capital gains tax to curb real estate speculation. Given that increased tax burdens are likely to lead to greater market backlash, how do you forecast the real estate market for the second half of the year? ▣ Subscribe to 'Docu-Digging,' Yonhap News TV's specialized documentary channel    / @docu-digging   ▣ Subscribe to Yonhap News TV YouTube Channel    / @yonhapnewstv23   ▣ The Beginning of Korean News, Yonhap News TV http://www.yonhapnewstv.co.kr/