Kim Yong-beom Reflects on His Tenure as Policy Chief
김용범 전 청와대 정책실장이 1일 “오늘 이재명 정부의 첫 정책실장으로서 맡은 소임을 마쳤습니다”라며 퇴임 소회를 밝혔다. 김 전 실장은 이날 자신의 페이스북에 별도의 퇴임 인사 대신 자신과 가장 가까이에서 일한 정책실 동료들에게 보낸 작별 인사를 공개했다. 김 전 실장은 지난 1년 3개월 동안 아침에 시작한 회의가 밤까지 이어지고, 하나의 현안을 넘기면 또 다른 현안이 기다리는 날들이 반복됐다고 회고했다. 답이 보이지 않는 문제를 함께 고민한 동료들의 얼굴이 힘들었던 기억보다 먼저 떠오른다고도 했
Missing Woman Found Dead, Raising Doubts About Police Investigation
A woman who was reported missing in Jeju has been found dead three months later, revealing that the police officer in charge had falsely reported having contacted her. This has led to growing distrust in the police investigation.On September 1, MBC's 'PD Notebook' will air an episode titled 'Independence of Investigative Authority D-31: Shaken Police, Conditions for Trust,' focusing on issues surrounding police investigations, including the arbitrary closure of missing person cases, investigatio
Popular Internet Broadcasters Under Investigation for Sleep Drug Use
Popular internet broadcaster Guajuseyeon (real name In Se-yeon, 26) and K (real name Park Jung-kyu, 37) are under police investigation for allegedly using a psychoactive sleeping drug.According to police and Yonhap News on September 1, the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul has been investigating In and Park, along with one other individual, since they were charged on July 30 with violating the Narcotics Control Act. They are suspected of consuming sleeping pills classified as psychoactive substanc
Iran Signals Conditional Willingness to Resume Talks with U.S. on Peace Agreement
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian indicated that Iran would take corresponding measures if the United States fulfills its obligations under the peace memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed in June. This statement suggests a potential for resuming negotiations.On September 1, during a speech at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Pezeshkian claimed that the U.S. had previously violated its agreement with Iran.Pezeshkian noted that after approximately thr
Korea Exchange Excludes ETFs and ETNs from New Aftermarket
Starting September 14, the Korea Exchange will exclude exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and exchange-traded notes (ETNs) from its new aftermarket operations.According to the securities industry and Yonhap News Agency, the Korea Exchange recently announced this policy as part of a revision to its operational rules for the KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets.As a result, ETFs and ETNs will not be tradable in the aftermarket, which will operate from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. This addition means that the existing exclusion
Mona Hatoum's 'Web' Installation Unveiled at Seonhye-won
A massive spider web hangs overhead, with transparent glass beads glistening like dew, evoking an unsettling feeling. While it may resemble a constellation from below, it also suggests being ensnared as prey in the web.The Podo Museum will showcase the large installation 'Web' by renowned artist Mona Hatoum for the first time in South Korea, starting September 2 at Seonhye-won in Samcheong-dong, Seoul. The artwork fills the grand wooden structure of Gyeongheunggak.At a press conference held a da
Nepal Aims to Become a Hydropower Exporter Amid Flood Challenges
Nepal's ambition to become a hydropower exporter, leveraging its abundant water resources from the Himalayas, has been put to the test by recent severe flooding. Analysts suggest that the disaster has exposed the vulnerabilities of Nepal's energy and disaster response systems, which are intertwined with neighboring countries like India and China.Most of Nepal's terrain is mountainous, and the steep drop of rivers originating in the Himalayas creates favorable conditions for hydropower generation
China Ends Tax Exemption for Foreign Investors in Dividend Income
China has abolished a tax exemption on dividend income for foreign investors in foreign-funded enterprises, a benefit that had been in place for over 30 years.On September 1, local time, the Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration announced that a 20% personal income tax will now be imposed on dividend income received by foreigners from foreign-funded enterprises.Chinese tax law stipulates a 20% tax rate on dividend income. However, to attract foreign capital during the early y
Rotea Enters Amazon, Finds Path to Market with Government Support
The Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises and Startups and the Small Enterprise and Market Service have reported a remarkable success story stemming from their support for online expansion.According to the Small Enterprise and Market Service, Rotea launched its anti-aging cream, 'Resilience Cream,' on Amazon in November 2024, targeting consumers with sensitive skin and pregnant women. The product, developed in collaboration with researchers from Harvard Medical Center, combines a unique formu
AIDC Increases GPU Utilization Amid Rising AI Demand
As demand for artificial intelligence (AI) computing surges, efficiently utilizing graphics processing units (GPUs) in data centers has become a pressing challenge.According to an analysis by McKinsey, based on data from market research firms Gartner, IDC, and NVIDIA, global AI workload demand in data centers is expected to increase from 44GW in 2025 to 156GW by 2030, a rise of approximately 3.5 times. Overall data center demand is projected to grow from 82GW to 219GW during the same period. Not