Xi Jinping Visits Egypt After 10 Years: Key Reasons
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Egypt for the first time in a decade. Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, arrived in Cairo on the evening of September 1, where they were welcomed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and his wife at the airport. The two leaders are scheduled to hold a summit on September 2.In a written statement, President Xi said, "China and Egypt have always cooperated with one heart over the past 70 years of diplomatic relations, achieving mutual benefits." He added that
KyoWon Group Supports Flood Recovery Efforts in Geoje and Tongyeong
KyoWon Group is providing relief supplies to the flood-affected areas of Geoje and Tongyeong and waiving penalties for customers impacted by damaged rental appliances. The company aims to assist residents in restoring their daily lives by offering not just donations but also repairs and reinstallation of damaged rental products.On September 2, KyoWon Group announced its support for flood recovery efforts in the Geoje and Tongyeong regions. The company plans to deliver 2,200 hygiene and daily nec
Na Kyung-won Calls for Direct Election of Party Committee Chairs Amid Challenges
Na Kyung-won, a member of the People Power Party, stated on September 2 that the direct election of party committee chairs is in a "difficult situation" and emphasized that it is time to gather opinions. She criticized the nomination of Yoon Hye-in for Minister of Gender Equality and Family, calling it a "bait" related to the appointment of Kim Seung-won as Minister of Justice.During her appearance on YTN Radio's "Jang Seong-cheol's News Myungdang," Na noted, "Our party members are quite divided
Kim Min-seok: 2027 Budget Proposal Represents Bold Investment for South Korea's Transformation
Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party, praised the '2027 budget proposal' approved at the Cabinet meeting on September 1, calling it a "bold investment that will lead South Korea's transformation while also ensuring fiscal soundness." He also announced plans to establish a legal foundation for completing the administrative capital in line with President Lee Jae-myung's intention to hold his retirement ceremony in Sejong.During a Supreme Council meeting held at Sejong City Hall on Septembe
Film Review: 'Bigwang' Explores Redemption Through an Imperfect Family
Director Lee Ji-won’s latest film, 'Bigwang,' showcases his signature style, evident even before the credits roll. The film captures the temperature, humidity, and seasonal atmosphere, reflecting the intensity and authenticity that permeate his work. Following his acclaimed film 'Miss Baek,' Lee returns with 'Bigwang,' which delves into themes of solidarity and redemption amidst the struggles of those who have fallen from grace.The story revolves around Jung-gu (played by Ryu Seung-ryong), a for
K-Books Expand into U.S. Market at New York Book Fair
The South Korean government is promoting K-books in the U.S., the world's largest publishing market.The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Publishing Culture Industry Promotion Agency announced that the 'Traveling New York Book Fair' is taking place from September 2 to 3 at the NYC Seminar and Conference Center.Since 2015, the 'Traveling Book Fair' has supported export consultations between domestic publishers and local buyers in 3 to 5 countries each year. Last year, consulta
Apple Follows Trump's Lead, Renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to rename Lake Ontario, located between Canada and the United States, as 'Lake America.' In response, Apple has updated its maps to reflect this change. Following Google, Apple is now using the name 'Lake America' on its maps for users in the U.S., continuing the naming dispute between the two countries.According to the Wall Street Journal on September 1, Apple has begun displaying Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' on its maps for U.S. users.Prev
MUSINSA STANDARD Sees 7-Fold Growth in Japan Sales in First Half of 2026
MUSINSA's casual wear brand, MUSINSA STANDARD, is expanding its presence as a leading K-fashion brand in the Japanese market. Following a significant increase in local sales, the brand continues to grow through new customer acquisition and expanded purchases.On September 2, MUSINSA reported that its sales in Japan for MUSINSA STANDARD increased nearly sevenfold compared to the same period last year.In August, over 40% of first-time customers at MUSINSA's global store in Japan purchased MUSINSA S
Dongyang Life and ABL Life Prepare for Merger with AI Training for Executives
Dongyang Life and ABL Life, subsidiaries of Woori Financial Group, are accelerating preparations for their upcoming merger by conducting artificial intelligence (AI) training for their executives.On September 1, the two companies held an 'AI Agent Creation Practical Training' session at Dongyang Life's headquarters in Jongno-gu, Seoul, attended by 30 executives from both firms.The training was designed to enhance the AI capabilities of the management team ahead of the transition to an 'AI Native
Olive Young Expands K-Beauty Presence with New Stores in Busan
CJ Olive Young has opened the largest non-capital town store and a design-specialized store in Busan, aiming to expand its K-Beauty presence. The company plans to develop Busan as a global shopping hub in response to the increasing number of foreign tourists visiting South Korea.On August 28, Olive Young relocated its largest non-capital town store, 'Olive Young Nampo Town,' in Nampo-dong, Jung-gu, and on August 30, it opened the design-specialized store 'Olive Young Millak Market' in Minrak-don