한성숙 국무총리는 2일 “해상풍력 계획입지 제도를 차질 없이 안착시켜 해상풍력이 미래 세대의 주력 전원으로 자리매김하도록 하겠다”고 밝혔다.한 총리는 이날 정부서울청사에서 열린 제1회 해상풍력발전위원회에서 “해상풍력은 재생에너지 중심의 에너지 대전환에 필요한 핵심 청정에너지원”이라며 이같이 말했다.한 총리는 “발전량이 주간에 집중되는 태양광을 보완하고 반도체·데이터센터·피지컬 인공지능(AI) 등 3대 메가 프로젝트에 청정 전력을 안정적으로 공급하는 데 중추적인 역

Park Kwan-yeol, the mayor of Gwangju, expressed on September 2 his commitment to proactive governance, stating, "In the 9th term of the elected administration, I will not wait for citizens to come to us; instead, we will go directly to where they are."On this day, Mayor Park announced the launch of a mobile mayor's office, which will operate a direct bus service where he and relevant officials will visit communities to hear residents' voices and address key issues and inconveniences on-site.This

Long-term interest rates in the United States and Japan have surged, raising alarms about funding conditions for domestic banks and companies in South Korea. The global bond sell-off has led to rising yields on government bonds, with increased pressure on bank and corporate bond rates. There are growing concerns that companies and financial institutions will face higher costs when refinancing maturing bonds.According to the financial sector on September 2, the yield on U.S. 30-year Treasury bond

Allegations have emerged that Kim Sung-soo, a nominee for the Supreme Court, evaded gift tax while residing in a high-priced apartment in Gangnam, Seoul, at a significantly lower deposit than market value.On September 2, lawmaker Joo Jin-woo of the People Power Party claimed to have found evidence suggesting that Kim received considerable financial advantages from relatives, leading to tax evasion, based on an analysis of Kim's asset declarations, residency records, and real estate registration

Im Jong-ryong, chairman of Woori Financial Group, has purchased 5,000 shares of Woori Financial Holdings on the open market.Woori Financial announced on September 2 that Im made the share purchase on August 24, shortly after completing the full integration of Dongyang Life into the company and officially announcing the merger of Dongyang Life and ABL Life. This move reflects the group's commitment to enhancing corporate value.The share buyback included participation from 56 individuals, includin

Popular BJ Gajuseyeon (real name In Se-yeon, 26) has addressed allegations of violating drug control laws during a live broadcast.On September 1, Gajuseyeon appeared on the SOOP internet broadcast and joked, "Did you see the article? I brought one to keep you entertained."He denied the allegations of drug use, stating, "The issue arose from me taking a sleeping pill prescribed to my boyfriend (BJ Kay)." He also clarified that he did not obtain the prescription on Kay's behalf.Gajuseyeon explaine

As outdoor activities increase during the fall, including farming, grass cutting, and hiking, special caution is advised against scrub typhus, which is transmitted by ticks.The Gwangju Metropolitan City has urged residents to wear long clothing and use tick repellents during outdoor activities, as cases of scrub typhus tend to spike in the fall.Scrub typhus is a Class 3 infectious disease caused by bites from larvae of the trombiculid mite, which carries the scrub typhus bacterium. In South Kore

"I hope this becomes an opportunity to elevate South Korea's artificial intelligence (AI) competitiveness to the next level."Mok Kyung-jong, a member of the Democratic Party, made this statement on September 2 during the '2026 GGGF' forum hosted by the Aju Economy newspaper at The Plaza Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul. He emphasized that South Korea, with its global manufacturing competitiveness, has a chance to re-emerge as a leader in Physical AI.In his congratulatory remarks, Mok stated, "AI is a key

CJ OnStyle is positioning creators as a new growth engine for content commerce. The company announced on September 2 that it will officially launch its business matching platform, 'ONTNER,' which connects creators with brands, on the 8th. ONTNER is designed to identify high-potential combinations by integrating creators' content characteristics, fandom, and sales performance with product concepts and customer demand data. The platform also facilitates group purchases, mobile live broadcasts, and