Kangwon Land Welcomes New CEO Kim Do-kyun, Aims for Global Public Resort Expansion
Kangwon Land announced that it held an inauguration ceremony for its new CEO, Kim Do-kyun, on September 2 at the Grand Ballroom of the High1 Grand Hotel in Gangwon Province.Before the ceremony, CEO Kim visited the Memorial Tower for Fallen Industrial Workers in Taebaek City, Gangwon Province, as his first official engagement. This visit was intended to honor the spirits of miners and reaffirm his commitment to mutual development with the local community.During the inauguration ceremony, attended
Insurance Association Opens Integrated Consumer Support Center to Enhance Consumer Protection
손해보험협회는 소비자 불편을 줄이기 위해 통합민원지원센터를 운영한다. 손해보험협회는 2일 서울에서 '통합민원지원센터' 개소식을 열었다. 이병래 손해보험협회 회장과 협회 임원, 노동조합 관계자 등이 참석했다. 통합민원지원센터는 금감원에서 이송되는 협회 처리 대상 민원과 국민신문고 등을 통해 직접 접수되는 보험 관련 민원을 맡는다. 보험가입 조회와 보험 모집종사자 직접 말소 등의 업무도 함께 수행한다. 협회는 민원 처리 과정에서 축적되는 사례를 분석해 반복적으로 발생하는 소비자 불편을 찾아내고 이를 민원
KOSPI Plummets Nearly 4% Amid Foreign and Institutional Selling, Falls Below 6600
The KOSPI index dropped nearly 4% as foreign and institutional investors sold off shares, pushing the index below the 6600 mark. The decline was influenced by escalating military tensions between the U.S. and Iran, which caused a surge in international oil prices, alongside rising government bond yields in major economies, leading to increased risk aversion.On September 2, the KOSPI closed at 6562.72, down 273.08 points (3.99%) from the previous trading day.The index opened at 6625.47, down 210.
Korea Eximbank Shares Policy Finance Insights with 29 Countries
The Korea Eximbank has strengthened its financial diplomacy by sharing its policy finance experiences with foreign government officials.On September 2, the Eximbank hosted a 'Policy Finance Briefing' at its headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, inviting participants from the Global Leadership Program (GLP) of the KDI School of Public Policy and Management. The GLP was launched in 2010 in conjunction with the G20 summit held in Seoul.The briefing was attended by 34 government officials responsible for
SH and Korea Construction Association Collaborate to Increase Housing Supply
The Seoul Housing and Communities Corporation (SH) and the Korea Construction Association's Seoul chapter discussed the challenges faced by the construction industry in Seoul and explored ways to expand public housing supply and improve regulations. On September 2, SH held a meeting with the Korea Construction Association's Seoul chapter to hear about key issues faced by local construction companies. Attendees included SH President Hwang Sang-ha and Korea Construction Association Seoul Chapter P
High-Speed Rail Integration Sees 213,000 Passengers on First Day
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL) reported that 213,000 passengers used the high-speed rail on the first day of integration on September 1. This marks a 7.9% increase compared to the same day last year. The total available seats increased by 6.3% to 253,000. On the Suseo line, which had previously faced severe seat shortages, 64,000 passengers traveled on September 1, an 11.3% increase from the previous year. The number of available seats
Boeing Proposes AI Drone Sales to Japan's Self-Defense Forces Amid Competition
Japan's Ministry of Defense has decided to actively incorporate drones into its coastal defense system, intensifying competition among domestic and international defense contractors. The range of drones under consideration includes large unmanned combat aircraft that operate autonomously using artificial intelligence (AI) and smaller drones for attack and interception. The Japanese government plans to establish a new coastal defense network combining these drones by 2027, allocating approximatel
Defense Ministry Hosts AI Strategy Forum to Discuss Legislation and Policies
The Defense Ministry held the 'Defense Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy Forum' on September 2 at the Defense Convention in Seoul. The event was hosted by the Defense Ministry and organized by the Korean Defense Technology Association.Under the theme 'Trusted Defense Artificial Intelligence: Responsible Innovation Leading Future Battlefields,' the forum attracted over 150 participants, including officials from the Defense Ministry, National Assembly, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and key military p
Jipyeong Law Firm Celebrates Public Interest Day and Duru's Founding Anniversary
Jipyeong Law Firm and Duru, a non-profit organization led by Chairman Lim Seong-taek, held a two-day event on September 1 and 2 to celebrate 'Jipyeong Public Interest Day' and the founding anniversary of Duru.Since establishing Duru in 2014, Jipyeong has designated September 1 as 'Jipyeong Public Interest Day' to reflect on the past year's public interest activities and share the meaning and value of public service with its members.The event featured a commemorative video showcasing various publ
Bithumb Launches AI-Powered Market Analysis Service
빗썸 has launched a new service that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze the virtual asset market and provide tailored information to investors. On September 2, Bithumb announced the release of its AI-based market analysis service, 'Bithumb AI.' This service offers a comprehensive score based on technical and social indicators, in-depth analysis reports, and key market issues. The service includes four main features: △AI Asset Signals △AI Asset Analysis △AI Daily Market Overview