60-Year-Old Woman Missing After Walking at Incheon Beach
A 60-year-old woman has gone missing at Hanagae Beach in Incheon, prompting a search by the coast guard.According to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, a report was received at 1:47 p.m. on September 1, stating that the woman, identified as A, had disappeared while walking in the water at the beach.Coast guard officials are conducting search operations around the beach and the coastline.* This article has been translated by AI.
Hackathon Showcases AI Innovations for Labor Issues
Innovative AI services developed by young participants, ranging from visual assistance for the visually impaired to tools for detecting illegal employment contracts and deepfake fraud, were showcased at a recent event.The Ministry of Employment and Labor announced the start of the '2026 8th K-Digital Training (KDT) Hackathon Finals' on September 2, featuring participants from the KDT program.KDT aims to cultivate practical talent in advanced and digital fields such as AI, robotics, and semicondu
Damyang County Mayor Park Jong-won: Government Achievements Must Be Tangible for Residents
The city of Damyang, located in Gwangju, has reorganized its projects to identify feasible new initiatives. Recently, a policy discovery meeting was held under the leadership of Park Jong-won, where 103 new projects were identified and 27 existing projects deemed ineffective were eliminated. The new initiatives focus on expanding the resident population, establishing a foundation for future education, enhancing year-round tourism, preparing for the development of a high-tech district, connecting
Power Struggles Intensify in 'Made in Korea 2' Starring Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung
The Disney+ original series 'Made in Korea' returns with an expanded scale and a deeper storyline. Set against the backdrop of South Korea's tumultuous modern history in 1979, the series depicts an inevitable clash between those at the pinnacle of power and those who have fallen to the bottom.On September 2, a production presentation for 'Made in Korea Season 2' (referred to as 'Mainco2') was held at the Conrad Seoul Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul. The event featured director Woo Min-ho and cast member
CXMT Begins Production of HBM3E Memory, Sources TC Bonders Amid Supply Challenges
China's largest DRAM manufacturer, CXMT (Changxin Memory Technologies), has reportedly started production of its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) product, HBM3E. This news has garnered global attention, especially considering that just a few months ago, CXMT struggled to produce the previous generation, HBM3, reliably.According to a report by the U.S. technology news outlet The Information on August 31, citing two sources familiar with the matter, CXMT has begun small-scale production of HBM3E and pl
Naju City Launches Investment Promotion Team to Attract Semiconductor Companies
Naju City has launched an 'Investment Promotion Team' to actively attract companies related to the semiconductor cluster in the Honam region.This initiative aims to connect large-scale investment opportunities in advanced strategic industries, such as semiconductors and energy, to regional growth.On September 2, Naju City announced that it held the first meeting of the 'Investment Promotion Team' at the city hall, chaired by Mayor Yoon Byeong-tae, to kick off inter-departmental collaboration for
KT Expands Network Capacity Ahead of Fireworks Festival
KT has implemented special communication measures in preparation for the expected crowds at the fireworks festival scheduled for September 5. On September 2, KT announced that it has taken proactive steps to address the surge in high-volume data transmission that typically occurs during the event. The company has assessed communication quality around Yeouido Hangang Park and nearby subway stations, increasing the capacity of surrounding base stations. Additionally, mobile base stations have been
SK Telecom CEO Jeong Jae-hun Highlights Insight and Empathy as Key Competencies in AI Era
Jeong Jae-hun, CEO of SK Telecom, emphasized that in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), "insight and empathy, which allow individuals to set their own direction, are key competitive advantages."According to SK Telecom, Jeong made these remarks during a lecture titled "Choices and Opportunities in the AI Era" held on September 1 at Seoul National University's Engineering Building, where he addressed approximately 300 graduate students.This lecture marked the first class in a joint AI progra
Government to Support Small Business Environmental Liability Insurance Premiums by Up to 50%
The government and private sector will support small businesses' environmental liability insurance premiums by up to 50%. This initiative aims to temporarily alleviate the insurance cost burden this year, with plans to expand support next year through risk assessments and facility inspections and improvements.On September 3, the Ministry of Climate Energy and Environment will sign a memorandum of understanding at the Small Business Association in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, with the Small Business Asso
Q2 Domestic Card Spending Abroad Drops 4.2%, Foreigners Spend Record Amounts in Korea
Recent increases in overseas direct purchases through online shopping have not offset a decline in overseas travel demand, leading to a decrease in domestic residents' card spending abroad in the second quarter.According to the Bank of Korea's report on 'Q2 Overseas Card Spending by Residents,' the amount spent by domestic residents using cards (credit and debit) abroad was $5.85 billion, a 4.2% decrease from the previous quarter's $6.1 billion.A Bank of Korea official explained, "Despite the in