Jeju Police Under Scrutiny for False Closure of Missing Persons Cases
Calls are growing for enhanced internal and external oversight of police investigations following a false closure of missing person reports in Jeju. With the abolition of prosecutors' supplementary investigation rights next month, there is a pressing need for a system to filter out inadequate investigations.The Jeju Police Agency announced on September 1 that it has identified 25 additional cases of suspected false closures and record deletions among 298 missing person cases handled by Officer A
South Korea's Defense Budget Exceeds 70 Trillion Won for the First Time
The South Korean government plans to submit a defense budget proposal for 2027 amounting to 73.3 trillion won, an 8.2% increase from this year's budget of 67.7 trillion won. This marks the first time the country's defense budget has surpassed 70 trillion won since its establishment. The increase rate of 8.2% is the highest since 2008.The budget emphasizes a bold transition from a personnel-centric structure to a technology-driven military, focusing on the early acquisition of key capabilities fo
Kim Yong-beom Resigns as Chief Policy Officer Amid Economic Challenges
Kim Yong-beom, the Chief Policy Officer at the Blue House, has left his position after 15 months in the administration of President Lee Jae-myung. While he was a key architect of the national growth strategy centered on artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors, ongoing instability in the real estate and financial markets placed him at the center of accountability for policy failures.Kim, a seasoned economic bureaucrat who entered public service through the 30th National Examination for Pu
Renault Korea Reports 34% Drop in August Sales, Continuing Five-Month Decline
르노코리아가 주력 차종의 판매 둔화 등으로 5개월 연속 판매 부진을 이어갔다. 르노코리아는 8월 국내외 판매량이 총 4261대를 기록했다고 1일 밝혔다. 이는 전년 동기 6457대 대비 34.0% 줄어든 수치다. 같은 기간 국내는 3868대에서 2024대로 47.7%, 수출은 2589대에서 2237대로 13.6% 감소 폭을 나타냈다. 이로써 르노코리아는 지난 4월부터 5개월 연속 감소세를 이어가게 됐다. 지난해 실적을 견인했던 그랑 콜레오스의 신차 효과가 둔화한 가운데 필랑트가 이를 충분히 상쇄하지 못한 영향으로 풀이된다. 여기에 수출 부진까
Korea Display Association Connects SMEs with Postdoctoral Researchers to Address Skilled Labor Shortage
The Korea Display Association is taking significant steps to connect the technical needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the display sector with the research capabilities of postdoctoral researchers. On September 1, the association held a launch ceremony for the 'Advanced Manufacturing Talent Development Support Project' at the L Tower in Yangjae, Seoul. Approximately 90 participants attended, including representatives from five participating universities—Kyung Hee University, Su
Joo Jung-sik: Ensuring Growth Benefits Everyone is the Task of the Regular National Assembly
Joo Jung-sik, the Speaker of the National Assembly, emphasized on September 1, "Let us focus solely on the people and their livelihoods. Even if there are differences, let us take steps back for the sake of the public."During the opening ceremony of the 2026 Regular National Assembly, he stated, "The primary task of this session is to narrow the gap between the national report card and the household ledger, ensuring that the warmth of growth is felt by all."He noted that last year, South Korea's
South Korea's Foreign Ministry Submits 3.7 Trillion Won Budget for 2027
The South Korean Foreign Ministry announced on September 1 that it has submitted a budget proposal of 3.7033 trillion won to the National Assembly, an increase of 88.1 billion won compared to this year's budget of 3.6152 trillion won.In a press release, the ministry stated, "We will expand investment in key projects to realize 'Irreplaceable South Korea, a Diplomatic Power that the World Seeks'" and emphasized its commitment to actively implement practical diplomacy centered on national interest
China Accused of Downplaying Flood Damage in Nepal-Tibet Region
Claims have emerged that Chinese authorities are downplaying the extent of damage caused by recent floods in the Nepal-China border region, which have resulted in thousands of deaths and missing persons.According to the Guardian on September 1, the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) cited local sources indicating that the actual damage may be significantly greater than what the Chinese government has reported, with at least 300 homes reportedly destroyed. As of August 29, Chinese authorities
China's Solar Power Capacity Surpasses Coal-Fired Generation for the First Time
China's solar power capacity has surpassed coal-fired generation for the first time. The National Energy Administration announced on September 1 that as of the end of July this year, China's solar power capacity reached 1,286 million kilowatts.Solar power capacity is divided into two main categories: centralized solar power plants and distributed solar installations on rooftops and other locations. Centralized solar accounts for 707 million kilowatts, while distributed solar makes up 582 million
Jipyeong Expands AI Accounting Audit Response Center
Jipyeong announced on September 1 that it has expanded and restructured its existing "Accounting Regulation Team" into the "AI Accounting Audit Response Center" to respond more professionally and comprehensively to changes in accounting regulations and the financial environment. Since the comprehensive revision of the "External Audit Act for Corporations," regulations and oversight related to accounting have been continuously strengthened. In particular, investigations into directors' miscon