Roberto Moreno Appointed Interim Coach of South Korean National Soccer Team
Roberto Moreno, a Spanish coach, has been appointed as the interim head coach of the South Korean national soccer team. Moreno, who has no professional playing experience, began his career as a video analyst and is known for his tactical approach that emphasizes possession-based passing and strong pressing. However, concerns have been raised regarding his management skills and communication with players.The Korea Football Association approved the appointment of Moreno and five other interim coac
Director Kim Mi-jo on Humor and Perspective in 'Gyeongju Journey'
Director Kim Mi-jo, who gained attention at domestic and international film festivals with her debut film 'Seagull,' has released her first commercial film, 'Gyeongju Journey.' The film skillfully intertwines the heavy theme of personal revenge with elements of thriller, black comedy, and family drama, establishing her unique style. The film features a tight ensemble of veteran actors, each character vividly brought to life, expertly balancing moments of humor, sadness, and tension. The film's h
Line Games Faces Major Crisis Amid Ongoing Annual Losses
Line Games is facing its biggest crisis since its inception, continuing to report annual losses for the eighth consecutive year while relying on capital increases from major shareholders and facing a 223.5 billion won lawsuit over stock sale payments.According to industry sources, the first hearing for the appeal of the lawsuit filed by Rungo Entertainment against Line Games' largest shareholder is scheduled for September 3 at the Seoul High Court, nearly nine months after the first ruling in De
Education Officials Demand Review of 2027 Budget Amid Concerns Over Funding Changes
The Education Officials Council of South Korea has called for a review and social discussion regarding the government's 2027 budget plan, which is based on a reform of the local education funding system, citing insufficient consultation with the education sector.In a statement released on September 2, the council expressed concerns over the 2027 budget approved at a Cabinet meeting on September 1 and the direction of the local education funding system reform.The council emphasized that local edu
Gwangju Mayor Shin Gye-yong Emphasizes Community Role in Patient Care
Shin Gye-yong, the mayor of Gwacheon, emphasized on September 1 that while hospitals are responsible for treating illnesses, it is the role of the community and administration to help citizens return to a healthy daily life. Mayor Shin has initiated the 'Gwacheon Model of Integrated Care,' which closely connects healthcare and welfare. On the same day, he signed a memorandum of understanding with Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang Saem Hospital, and Seoul Wise Nursing Hospital to su
Focus on Strategic Equipment Retention Amid Petrochemical Restructuring
The government and industry are accelerating the reduction of naphtha cracking centers (NCC), but experts warn that the focus should not solely be on how much to cut. They emphasize the need to remove uncompetitive facilities while strategically retaining the infrastructure necessary for future high-value material production and domestic advanced industry supply chains.According to a report published on September 2 by the National Assembly Future Research Institute, the crisis facing South Korea
Korean Finance Minister Advocates for AI and Domestic Investment at G20
Koo Yun-cheol, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, presented growth strategies focused on investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and domestic market stimulation during the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting. He emphasized the need for both surplus and deficit countries to collaborate on policy responses to reduce global imbalances and called for fair burden-sharing among creditors and transparency in debt data regarding the global debt issue.
Hydrogen Bus Replacement Project Approved for Emission Trading Credits
수소버스 교체사업이 처음으로 배출권거래제 외부사업으로 승인됐다. 개인주택에 설치된 태양광 발전설비도 감축사업에 포함되는 등 온실가스 감축 인정 범위가 수송·생활 분야로 확대되고 있다.기후에너지환경부는 1일부터 이틀간 제71차 배출량 인증위원회를 서면으로 열고 태양광 설비와 히트펌프, 수소버스 등 외부사업 승인과 온실가스 감축량 인증 등의 안건을 심의·의결했다고 2일 밝혔다.외부사업은 배출권거래제 할당대상업체 외부의 시설이나 활동을 통해 온실가스를 감축·흡수·제거하는 사업이다.
BPA Seeks Citizens for Participation Innovation Group
The Busan Port Authority (BPA) is recruiting members for the '2026 Busan Port Citizen Participation Innovation Group,' which evaluates major projects and innovation activities from the perspective of citizens.Since the introduction of the program in 2024, instances of citizen feedback leading to actual projects have emerged, prompting an expansion of participation and feedback collection this year.BPA announced that it will accept applications for the Citizen Participation Innovation Group from
National Assembly Speaker Cho Jung-sik: AI Growth Must Lead to Opportunities for All
On September 2, National Assembly Speaker Cho Jung-sik emphasized the importance of placing 'people' at the center of artificial intelligence (AI) development, stating, "AI growth can only lead to good growth when it becomes an opportunity for everyone." He added, "The National Assembly will take the lead in this effort," and pledged to create a virtuous cycle where corporate innovation is supported by legislative action, which in turn fosters further innovation.During his speech at the 2026 Goo