Nepal Government Appeals for Increased Himalayan Tourism
The Nepalese government has urged international travelers to visit the Himalayas to aid in recovery efforts.On September 2, Nepal's Minister of Tourism, Kadhak Raj Paudel, shared a video on Facebook featuring the hashtag #NepalCalling. He stated, "Our mountain trails and trekking routes are still waiting for you." He added, "Visiting Nepal this time does not just mean a vacation; it will be a significant help to a country fighting the tragedy of sudden floods." The tourism industry centered arou
Samsung Electronics Showcases Human-Centric AI Living at IFA 2026
Samsung Electronics is showcasing its exhibition themed "Your companion to AI Living" at the IFA 2026, Europe’s largest electronics fair, held in Berlin from September 2 to 6 (local time).The company emphasizes the importance of technology that thoughtfully considers people's daily lives and needs, presenting a warm and human-centric AI lifestyle.* This article has been translated by AI.
South Korea to Consult with U.S. on Proposed Semiconductor Tariffs
The Blue House announced that it will closely monitor developments regarding the U.S. government's plans for large-scale semiconductor tariffs. The government aims to ensure that these measures do not adversely affect South Korean companies while maintaining close consultations with U.S. officials.A Blue House official stated in a media briefing, "I understand that specific details have not yet been finalized." On the previous day, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Ruthnick revealed in an interv
SK Group's Chey Tae-won Explores Collaboration with Kioxia Amid AI Memory Shortage
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won is considering the possibility of joint production with Japanese NAND flash manufacturer Kioxia. As the demand for memory for data centers surges due to the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI), he is exploring options to secure new production bases in Japan while also broadening the scope of collaboration with Kioxia to include research and development (R&D) and supply chain sharing.In an interview with Japan's Asahi Shimbun on September 2, Chey described joi
T'way Air Introduces 'Trinity Air' with New Livery, First Flight on September 10
T'way Air is accelerating its brand transition with the introduction of an aircraft featuring the new Trinity Air design.On September 1, T'way Air held a ceremony at Gimpo International Airport to unveil its first B737-8 aircraft adorned with the new livery of Trinity Air. Flight attendants in new uniforms were also present to celebrate the launch of the new brand.This aircraft is the first to showcase Trinity Air's new corporate identity and brand design on its exterior. It will be deployed on
Naver Cloud Selected to Develop Cybersecurity-Focused AI Foundation Model
Naver Cloud has been selected to lead the development of a cybersecurity-focused artificial intelligence (AI) foundation model, known as the Security Specialized AI Model (SSAM).The Ministry of Science and ICT announced on September 3 that Naver Cloud was chosen as the final project implementer after evaluating two participating companies in a presentation assessment for the SSAM project.The evaluation criteria included technical capability, development experience, development strategy and techn
Korean Government Opens AI-Friendly Cultural Data to Boost Content Industry
The South Korean government is opening high-value public data in the cultural sector to enhance its content industry.The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on September 3 that it will actively pursue the 'Cultural Sector AI and High-Value Public Data Opening Project' in response to the rapidly increasing demand for artificial intelligence (AI).This year, the ministry will first release five types of AI and high-value public data from four institutions: the National Gugak Center, t
Hankook Tire Installs 5MW Solar Power System at Geumsan Plant, Reducing Carbon Emissions by 3,061 Tons Annually
Hankook Tire is enhancing its Geumsan plant as a hub for eco-friendly energy production. On September 3, Hankook Tire announced the installation of a self-consumption solar power system with a capacity of approximately 5 megawatts at its Geumsan plant in South Chungcheong Province. The solar power systems, with capacities of 2,692 kW and 2,377 kW, were installed on the roofs of the raw materials and finished goods warehouses, respectively. The facility is expected to generate about 6.66 GWh of r
KOSPI Recovers Above 6,600 as U.S. Treasury Yields Stabilize
The KOSPI, which had dropped nearly 4% the previous day, rebounded by over 1% to recover the 6,600 level, influenced by stabilizing U.S. Treasury yields and a rebound in the New York stock market. The strength of U.S. semiconductor stocks, bolstered by increased demand for artificial intelligence (AI) servers, also supported the domestic market's recovery.As of 9:04 a.m. on September 3, the KOSPI was up 70.78 points (1.08%) at 6,633.50. The index opened at 6,650.33, up 87.61 points (1.33%), befo
September 28 is Not a Holiday: Reasons for Shorter Chuseok Break
As Chuseok approaches in three weeks, attention is turning to the holiday schedule and the application of substitute holidays.This year, Chuseok falls on Friday, September 25. The legal holidays are Thursday, September 24, the day before Chuseok, and Saturday, September 26, with Sunday, September 27, following. For those working a five-day week, the holiday will officially last from September 24 to 27.Although September 26, the day after Chuseok, coincides with a Saturday, there will be no subst