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KBS 경제콘서트 2026년 10월 29일 방송은 다음과 같은 주요 뉴스를 다룹니다. 1. 수도권 주택 공급: 정부가 서울 인접 지역 6곳(김포 아라, 구리 타포, 하남 미사 K-컬처, 하남 감일2, 의정부 다락원, 고양 대곡 지식융합지구)을 후보지로 발표했습니다. 총 면적은 781만 제곱미터이며, 2030년까지 약 7만 6천 세대를 공급할 계획입니다. 서울 경계 5km 이내에 위치하며, 국토교통부는 인허가 절차를 최소화해 공공주택을 빠르게 짓겠다고 밝혔습니다. 8월 13일 대책에서 지정된 토지거래허가구역은 이들 후보지를 제외하고 해제됩니다. 2. 미국 연방준비제도(Fed) 금리 동결: 연준은 지난달 3년 만에 처음으로 기준금리를 0.5%포인트 인상한 뒤, 이번에는 금리를 동결했습니다. 12명의 투표 위원 중 10명이 찬성하고 2명은 0.25%포인트 인상을 주장했습니다. 워시 의장은 물가가 6년간 너무 높았고 현재 정책이 충분히 긴축적이지 않다고 평가하며, 2% 물가목표 달성에 타협이 없다고 강조했습니다. 시장에서는 12월 0.25%포인트 인상 가능성이 높게 보고 있습니다. 내년부터 금리 결정 회의는 연 7회로 줄어듭니다. 3. 이태원 참사 4주기 추모: 광화문광장에서 열린 추모식에는 이재명 대통령이 처음으로 참석했습니다. 대통령은 국가의 부재나 과실로 시민이 억울하게 죽는 일이 없도록 하겠다고 약속했습니다. 이태원 참사 진상규명법 개정, 특별조사위원회 기간 연장, 생명안전기본법 제정을 언급하며 진상규명과 재발 방지를 다짐했습니다. 4. 서울 역삼동 특허법인 방화 사건: 70대 이모 씨가 역삼동 특허법인 건물 두 곳에 불을 질러 26명이 다친 사건과 관련해, 경찰은 살인미수 혐의를 적용해 검찰에 송치했습니다. 이 씨는 특허 서류를 제대로 전달하지 않아 피해를 입었다고 주장했으나, 경찰은 사전에 도구를 준비하고 출구를 막은 점 등을 근거로 살해 의도가 충분했다고 판단했습니다. 5. 테슬라 FSD 소송 패소: 'FSD 옵션이 수년간 구현되지 않았다'며 소비자 89명이 테슬라코리아를 상대로 낸 환불 소송에서 법원은 테슬라 측 손을 들어주었습니다. 법원은 FSD가 운전자 없이 달리는 레벨5 완전자율주행을 의미하지 않으며, 오토파일럿 등 일부 기능이 이미 제공됐다고 판단했습니다. 6. 미국 중간선거 및 대외 변수: 중간선거 5일 전 트럼프 대통령의 지지율은 32%로 취임 후 최저 수준입니다. 이란과의 장기 전쟁과 유가 상승이 부담으로 작용하고 있으며, 미국의 전쟁 비용은 471억 달러에 달한다고 보도됐습니다. 민주당이 의회를 장악할 경우 한미 통상 협상 등에도 영향이 있을 수 있다는 분석이 나왔습니다. 7. 기타 생활 이슈: 강풍과 토네이도로 인한 피해(어린이집에 농업용 경비행기 추락, 다행히 빈 교실에 떨어져 인명 피해 없음), 해외 직구 식품 60개 중 62%에서 국내 수입 금지 성분이 검출된 문제, 저가 생활용품과 의류 시장 확대(다이소, 편의점 등), 한우의 맛과 마블링 특징, 그리고 20~30대 사이에서 비녀가 새로운 패션 트렌드로 떠오르는 현상을 소개합니다.
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Good evening, everyone. Let's begin Thursday's economic concert. The government has announced six additional candidate sites to increase housing supply in the metropolitan area. Plans call for building roughly 76,000 households by 2030 in areas adjacent to Seoul, including Gimpo, Guri, and Hanam. This is KBS reporter Lee Seul-gi.
Today the government announced six candidate sites for housing supply: Gimpo Ara, Guri Tapyeong, Hanam Misa K-Culture, Hanam Gamil 2, Uijeongbu Darakwon, and Goyang Daegok Knowledge-Convergence District. Together they cover 7.81 million square meters and will supply 76,000 new households.
All of the sites are within 5km of Seoul's boundary. The plan is to supply 76,700 households in areas with good access to the city center, which young people and newlyweds prefer. The largest site is Gimpo Ara, covering about 3.65 million square meters across the Gochon-eup area of Gimpo, where 37,000 households will be supplied.
Guri Tapyeong covers about 1.44 million square meters in Tapyeong-dong, Guri, where 14,600 households will be built. This area had originally been slated for a logistics industrial complex, but it was put on hold due to poor economic feasibility. Hanam Misa K-Culture will supply 12,000 households and create a complex with parks and K-culture facilities that take advantage of the natural environment along the Han River.
In addition, Hanam Gamil 2, which adjoins the existing Gamil district, and Uijeongbu Darakwon, which includes former US military land, were also selected. The Goyang Knowledge-Convergence District will add 4,000 households by expanding the existing site. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said it will apply a model for building public housing in the shortest possible time, minimizing permitting procedures, with construction starting by 2030.
Land transaction permit zones, which were designated across the Seoul metropolitan area's greenbelt in the August 13 measures, will be lifted except for these candidate sites. This is KBS's Lee Seul-gi.
The US Federal Reserve, which raised interest rates last month for the first time in three years, held rates steady this time. This is interpreted as a move to slow the pace, with markets widely expecting a rate hike in December. Chair Powell said the Fed will reduce the number of rate decision meetings next year to seven. Reporting from New York is correspondent Woo Jung-hwa.
The Fed kept its benchmark rate unchanged. As a result, the US benchmark rate remains in the 3.75% to 4% range, and the Korea-US rate gap stays at 1 percentage point. Last month, the Fed raised the benchmark rate by 0.5 percentage points for the first time in 3 years and 2 months. This time, however, it halted further hikes and moved to slow the pace.
Of the 12 Fed members who voted, 10 supported the decision and 2 opposed it. The two dissenters argued for a 0.25 percentage point hike. Foreign media interpreted the pause as a chance to check price indicators ahead of a December hike. Some assessments say a December increase is virtually certain.
Attention now centers on how much the Fed will raise rates in December. Chair Warsh avoided mentioning the size of the increase but clearly emphasized a tightening stance. At a press conference after the rate decision, Warsh assessed that prices have been too high for six years and that current policy is not sufficiently restrictive, stressing that inflation is the key issue.
He said there would be no compromise on achieving the exact 2% inflation target, sending a strong signal of additional tightening. Warsh also announced that the number of meetings to set benchmark rates will be reduced starting next year. To hold broader discussions on monetary policy, the Fed will hold seven meetings next year and six the year after, he explained.
As the direction toward tightening became clear, US stocks, which had been weak, recovered their losses and closed higher across all sectors. CME FedWatch is pricing in a high probability of a 0.25 percentage point rate hike in December. This is KBS's Woo Jung-hwa, reporting from New York.
A fourth-anniversary memorial for victims of the Itaewon disaster was held today at Gwanghwamun Square. President Lee Jae-myung, attending a memorial for the first time, promised that the state will ensure citizens never again die unjustly due to the state's absence or negligence. Here is reporting by Lee Hee-yeon.
The memorial on October 29 for the fourth anniversary of the Itaewon disaster began with a moment of silence honoring the 159 victims. President Lee Jae-myung attended the memorial for the first time and stressed that the state will ensure citizens never again die unjustly due to the state's absence or negligence.
Violating the dignity of the victims, or repeatedly reopening the wounds of bereaved families who must live with the agonizing longing the state has left them with, must never happen again. The president also expressed his condolences to the bereaved families, who have carried on a lonely fight demanding truth and accountability from the state.
He said he offers deep gratitude and comfort to the bereaved families, who overcame immeasurable pain and, through their tears, opened a new path toward a safe society. He referred to the amendment of the Itaewon Disaster Truth Investigation Act, the extension of the special investigation committee's term, and the enactment of the Basic Act on Life Safety, pledging to uncover the truth and prevent recurrence.
He said that the Republic of Korea after October 29 must be different from what it was before, which is the firm policy of this government. The president promised that the state will fulfill its responsibility by protecting ordinary daily life, and said all those who lost their lives will be remembered to the end.
The presidential office explained that the president's attendance demonstrated his determination to strengthen state responsibility for social disasters and restore public trust. This is KBS's Lee Hee-yeon.
A 70-something man, Mr. Lee, who set fire to two patent firm buildings in Yeoksam-dong, Seoul, was handed over to prosecutors today. Police determined that Lee had intent to kill and applied attempted murder charges. Reporter Jin Seon-min has the story.
A man carrying gasoline canisters in both hands walks into an office. As soon as an employee enters, he pours gasoline on the floor and ignites it with a lighter. The office is instantly engulfed in flames. The arsonist is 57-year-old Lee. Police today sent Lee to prosecutors on charges of attempted murder and arson of an occupied building causing injury.
Lee is accused of setting fire to two patent firm buildings in Yeoksam-dong, Seoul, on the 20th, injuring 26 people. Immediately after his arrest, Lee stated that he committed the crime because he had been defrauded by the patent firm, which failed to properly deliver documents such as patent registration certificates. Lee had also attempted arson on a patent firm four years ago for the same reason and was sentenced to two years and six months in prison.
"They're not investigating. What kind of place is this? Is this a country? So they want all the patent-related people to just wait? Still? Stop talking about that." Lee claims that in this arson he only meant to scare people and had no intention of harming or killing anyone. Police, however, concluded that he had sufficient intent to kill unspecified numbers of people.
Right before setting the fire, Lee asked whether a particular patent attorney worked there, and he set fire to the only exit without hesitation, even though he knew several employees were inside the office. The fact that he fled immediately after igniting the fire without taking any measures was also presented as evidence. It also emerged that he prepared the tools in advance and cancelled his mobile phone and lease agreement shortly before the crime, showing premeditation.
Following a decision by the Personal Information Disclosure Review Committee, police will disclose Lee's identity starting next month, on the 3rd. This is KBS's Jin Seon-min.
Tesla owners lost a lawsuit against Tesla Korea, claiming the FSD self-driving option had not been implemented for years. The court ruled that Tesla had provided some of the features included in the FSD option, and that owners knew full functionality would take considerable time when they bought their cars. Reporter Shin Hyun-wook has the story.
In a lawsuit by owners claiming the FSD self-driving option had gone unimplemented for years, the court sided with Tesla. Today the Seoul Central District Court ruled against 89 Tesla owners who sued Tesla Korea seeking a refund of the option purchase price. Earlier, the owners demanded refunds, arguing that Tesla had been selling its full self-driving option since 2017 but still had not implemented it.
Tesla countered that it had already provided much of the functionality included in the FSD option, including Autopilot and automatic parking. The court first ruled that the FSD option does not mean Level 5 full automation capable of driving without a driver.
It also ruled that Tesla cannot be said to have failed its obligations simply because Level 5 functionality has not yet been applied. The court also pointed out that owners were already given the Autopilot and Enhanced Autopilot functions included in the FSD option. The court also noted that Tesla recently released a "Lite" version of FSD for existing vehicles that adds recognition of traffic lights and stop signs.
In addition, the court ruled that the FSD option is a feature Tesla promised to provide contingent on regulatory approval or technological progress, so buyers also knew it would take considerable time to receive it. This is KBS's Shin Hyun-wook. Let's watch the video.
The US midterm elections are five days away. A dismal report card is expected for President Trump. His approval rating stands at 32%, the lowest since he took office. Rising prices, especially fuel costs, are weighing heavily on Trump. Hispanic male voters, once a core constituency that helped deliver his victory, are turning away over frustration with prices.
Polls show Democrats clearly ahead in the House, and a Democratic win is also predicted in the Senate. Republican strongholds such as Texas and Alaska are also wobbling, making the race very close. The "shy Trump" voters who don't show up in polls are another variable.
The biggest cause of this situation is the long-running war with Iran, now in its eighth month. Iran itself is in dire straits. Annual inflation stands at 73.6%, food prices have surged over 120%, and the local economy has collapsed. A bottle of water costs ten times as much as a liter of gasoline, and buying a single yogurt or soft drink can consume an entire day's income.
High oil prices caused by the war will continue to weigh on the global economy. From our perspective, what worries us most after the election is the butterfly effect of the United States' staggering national debt. The New York Times reported that the cost of the US war with Iran has reached $47.1 billion, about 63 trillion won.
Because the war is being financed with borrowed money, the fiscal burden on the US government is already enormous. Recently, President Trump hinted that airstrikes on Iran could resume after the midterm elections. Indeed, the US Department of Defense has requested up to $70 billion in additional emergency military funding.
If the war resumes, debt will pile up further, and if the macroeconomic environment in international financial markets is shaken as a result, the AI and semiconductor industries could be directly hit. If political instability continues, including refusal to accept election results, the situation could get worse. Trump has said he would accept the results if the election is fair, but he has also hinted he may not accept unfavorable results.
If Democrats take control of both houses of Congress, Korea's negotiations with the US could be disrupted, including tariff talks, Korea-US cooperation, and the introduction of nuclear-powered submarines. Thorough preparation is needed. This is KBS's Seo Young-min.
School buildings were literally reduced to rubble, and homes where people lived were left as bare frames. What on earth happened? A sandstorm churns violently across the fields. Debris swirls in the strong winds, and buildings caught in the vortex became chaos. A tornado with maximum winds exceeding 200 km per hour struck. One driver speeds up to barely escape the danger.
Operations were halted, and about 8,000 households suffered power outages. The strong sandstorm caused great disruption, but fortunately there were no casualties. The daycare center looks calm, but as windows shatter and classrooms are covered in thick dust, that calm does not last. What suddenly crashed into the building was an agricultural light aircraft.
At the time, about 180 children were in the daycare center. Fortunately, the plane fell onto an empty classroom. The accident is reported to have occurred when the aircraft lost power, struck a nearby building, and was then thrown into the daycare center by the impact. The pilot is reported to have suffered only minor injuries. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
A woman in a diving suit leaps into the sea from an iceberg floating in the water. The striking dive was performed by Cliff diver Canadian. She took on the challenge of jumping from a 15-meter-high iceberg. Iceberg diving involves many variables, since the iceberg may move or even flip over during the dive. That is why thorough training is essential. This athlete trained repeatedly for nearly half a year and became the first woman to set an iceberg diving record.
Some people search overseas shopping sites for products that claim to help children grow or improve concentration. However, it has been confirmed that some of these products contain ingredients banned for import into Korea because they may harm health. Reporter Kim Chae-rin has the story.
The Korea Consumer Agency and the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety tested the safety of 60 overseas-purchased food products sold on domestic and foreign online platforms. All of them were marketed for improving concentration or promoting height growth. The results showed that 62% of the products contained ingredients or raw materials banned for import into Korea, including pharmaceutical ingredients. Two products marketed for improving concentration were found to contain vinpocetine, a prescription drug ingredient.
Vinpocetine can cause side effects such as sleep disorders and nerve cell damage when children and adolescents take it without a doctor's prescription. In particular, six products marketed for growth effects were found to contain 5-hydroxytryptophan, a prescription drug ingredient that must not be used in food. Three other products listed evodiamine, an ingredient not permitted for use in food and whose safety has not been proven.
The Korea Consumer Agency said that if children and adolescents take these products for a long time to grow taller, they may be exposed to toxicity or adverse reactions. It also recommended that the sellers and online platforms stop selling these products. The ministry asked the Korea Customs Service to hold these products at customs, and asked the Korea Communications Standards Commission to block access to the sales sites. This is KBS News reporter Kim Chae-rin.
These air fryers have recently arrived in the ultra-low-price household goods section of a large discount store. The price is just 10,000 won. Consumers have flocked to them because they can buy an appliance for this price. Such ultra-low-price products, which help reduce household burdens amid persistent high prices, are gaining popularity.
Because prices have risen sharply and there are no signs of economic recovery, people appear to be cutting back on spending. This ultra-low-price trend is now spreading to the fashion industry, and the places where people buy clothes are changing too. More consumers are looking for cheap clothing at Daiso, large discount stores, and convenience stores instead of department stores or fashion boutiques.
The background is a sharp rise in clothing prices. As of September this year, the consumer price index for textile products stood at 119.26, about 19% higher than in 2020. As clothing costs weigh more heavily, a consumption pattern is becoming clear in which price takes priority over brand for basic items that are not heavily affected by trends.
To capture this demand, Daiso is expanding its clothing lineup. It is offering a wide range of winter fashion items, from cold-weather gear to knitwear, T-shirts, and fleece clothing. The price is 5,000 won. Even the most expensive product costs 5,000 won. The low price is drawing in consumers.
If it's this price, I think it's better to buy several and wear them. At this price, it seems warm enough.
Convenience stores have also joined the ultra-low-price fashion competition. GS25 partnered with fashion brand Musinsa Standard to release fleece thermal sets and windbreakers.
I used to think of these products simply as cheap everyday goods, but since they're from Musinsa, I feel more confident buying them.
CU and emart24 have also added products priced in the 30,000-won range, from earmuffs and winter hats to lightweight padded jackets. Compared with existing fashion brand products, the prices are about half. This is because consumer trends have completely shifted toward ultra-low prices.
Other household goods and accessories are also following the Daiso model. Rather than raising profit margins per item, retailers are focusing on lowering prices to attract more customers.
Consumers who value price and practicality over expensive brands are changing how they buy clothes amid high prices.
Whether grilled, boiled, or steamed, it's a delicious ingredient. It's Hanwoo, Korean beef. What is the secret behind its rich, nutty flavor and tender juiciness?
I'll flip it just once so the delicious juices inside don't escape. You can see the juices rising up like this.
What determines the flavor of Hanwoo? It is marbling. White fat is streaked through the bright red lean meat like snow. Hanwoo is rich in oleic acid, a type of unsaturated fat. Oleic acid has a low melting point, so it melts softly in your mouth and produces a deep, tender flavor.
Hanwoo is divided into five grades based on the distribution and maturity of marbling. Higher grades generally have more marbling and a stronger, richer flavor, but this is not an absolute standard. A lower grade does not necessarily mean lower quality. Rather than judging absolute superiority, the grading should be seen as a labeling system that helps consumers choose according to their taste and purpose.
Hanwoo has about 40 different cuts. Each cut has a different flavor and texture, so you can choose according to your preference. If you like a tender texture, cuts such as chuck eye roll or tenderloin are recommended. If you prefer a slightly chewy texture, sirloin is a good choice. Suitable cuts also vary by dish. Tenderloin, ribeye, and striploin are good for grilling, brisket and shank are good for soups and stews, and top round is best suited for bulgogi and braised beef.
November 1 is Hanwoo Day. Hanwoo Day, which began as a private initiative, became an official national commemorative day for the first time this year. In line with this, Hanwoo discount events will be held at large discount stores, Hanaro Marts, and online malls until November 8. Event schedules and discounted items can be checked on the "Meat Price Information – Yeogi Gogi" website.
On the 3rd and 4th of next month, a Hanwoo festival will also be held at Cheonggye Plaza in Seoul. Products will be sold at discounts of up to 50%, and various Hanwoo tasting events are also planned. Why not enjoy the diverse flavors of our Hanwoo at a lower price?
Hair neatly updo'd with an elegant black dress, and a phoenix-patterned ornament placed through the hair. This is a traditional hair accessory called a binyeo, worn by singer Jang Won-young. Binyeo are enjoying a second heyday recently.
The traditional hair ornament binyeo, something you only saw in historical dramas. Oh, can't you even do this properly? These days, you mostly see them at occasions like traditional performances where hanbok is worn.
Singer Song Ga-in, who majored in Korean traditional music, is famous for the anecdote of making and selling binyeo herself when she was an unknown.
I started making binyeo. Since I majored in traditional music, I knew these accessories well. Right? But recently, binyeo have been gaining popularity among people in their 20s and 30s.
As a result, a variety of content has become popular on social media, from videos introducing "binyeo hotspots" that sell beautiful binyeo to tutorials on how to wear them. Like this, you lightly lift your hair up. One video of a market vendor putting a binyeo in a customer's hair even surpassed 1.7 million views. Analysts say younger people are choosing binyeo because picking items at traditional markets has become a kind of play, which has led to binyeo purchases.
The unique practicality of binyeo has also played a part. The ornament inserted into a bun is called a jam or chae. It is called jam or chae depending on its shape. In particular, U-shaped binyeo that neatly divide and hold hair in two sections are popular. Also, as they appear frequently in music videos and advertisements, binyeo are drawing renewed attention as a distinctive item.
Excuse me, could you move your car? 202, yes. Traditional accessories such as jade rings, norigae, and key chains are also gaining popularity. The phenomenon known as "hip traditional" is becoming a form of play and culture. By combining 23 types of binyeo and about 30 decorations, you can create combinations so varied that no two friends will match.
Korea's unique beauty is evolving beyond tradition into a new consumer culture. This has been Issue Picker. That's all for today's Economic Concert. We'll see you again next Monday. Thank you.
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