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[Guest: Economic Commentator Kwon Hyuk-joong] This is 'Reading the Economy,' a segment designed to help us 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 is attempting a rebound after three days. We see bargain buying flowing in, centered on semiconductor stocks. How do you view the current state of the stock market? [Question 2] Samsung Electronics' stock price has fallen significantly recently amidst ongoing controversy regarding whether the semiconductor sector has peaked. Minority shareholders have put the brakes on the decision to pay 600 million won in performance bonuses to semiconductor employees. They argue that it is wrong to distribute shareholder profits based solely on labor-management agreements; what are your thoughts on this? [Question 3] Let's also look at news regarding oil prices. The situation in the Middle East is becoming increasingly serious. With the Houthi rebels declaring a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, concerns are rising that the crude oil supply chain might be blocked again. If the Red Sea shipping route is blocked, Korea, which is highly dependent on Middle Eastern crude oil, will inevitably suffer a significant blow to its entire economy and industry, won't it? [Question 4] Oil prices and inflation are rising, and now interest rates are going up as well. Following the Bank of Korea's hike of the base rate last week, mortgage rates at major commercial banks have also exceeded 7.5% per annum. The Bank of Korea has signaled further rate hikes within the year, and analysts predict that loan rates could enter the 8% range. How should ordinary citizens respond to this? [Question 5] Let's also look at real estate news. Recently, sales, Jeonse, and monthly rents have all been rising in the Seoul real estate market. In particular, during the first half of this year, the price of small apartments based on an exclusive area of ​​59㎡ rose by more than 20%. Small apartments jumped five times faster than large apartments. What do you think is the background behind this concentrated rise in the prices of small apartments? [Question 6] A 'Grand Debate on Real Estate' presided over by President Lee Jae-myung will be held on the upcoming 23rd. Over 3,000 public policy proposals were posted on the forum's website. Many opinions called for "easing loan regulations" for actual buyers, including newlyweds, young people, and those without homes. The government plans to announce tax reforms after gathering public opinions following this forum; how will the system change? ▣ Subscribe to 'Docu-Digging,' Yonhap News TV's specialized documentary channel    / @docu-digging   ▣ Subscribe to the Yonhap News TV YouTube channel    / @yonhapnewstv23   ▣ The beginning of Korean news, Yonhap News TV http://www.yonhapnewstv.co.kr/