IBK Bank Launches 'B-OIL' Corporate Fuel Card Amid Rising Gas Prices
IBK Bank has introduced a new fuel card aimed at corporate clients facing increased fuel costs due to high oil prices. The bank announced on September 1 the launch of the 'B-OIL' card, a specialized fuel card for corporate customers. The B-OIL card offers a discount of 100 won per liter at all domestic gas stations, including SK Energy and GS Caltex, regardless of the type of fuel. Electric and hydrogen vehicles can receive a 10% discount on charging costs. The discount limit for small busin
15 Employees Depart Financial Services Commission Amid Workload and Promotion Issues
금융위원회에서 올해 들어 15명이 조직을 떠난 것으로 나타났다. 과중한 업무와 민간 금융회사와의 보수 격차, 승진 적체로 인력 유출이 이어지는 가운데 세종 이전 가능성까지 거론되면서 추가 이탈을 우려하는 목소리가 나온다. 1일 더불어민주당 강준현 의원실이 금융위에서 제출받은 자료에 따르면 올해 1월부터 7월까지 금융위 퇴직자는 15명으로 집계됐다. 퇴직자 중에는 저연차 직원뿐 아니라 금융정책과 감독 실무의 허리인 과장·국장급 간부도 포함됐다. 일부는 증권사와 법률사무소, 대체거래소 등 민간 영역으로 자리를 옮
Los Angeles Declares 'BTS Week' Ahead of Arirang Concerts
The city of Los Angeles and the LA Tourism Board have officially declared September 1 to 8 as 'BTS Week' to celebrate the group's local concert.BTS will hold four performances of their 'BTS World Tour Arirang' at SoFi Stadium in LA on September 1, 2, 5, and 6. All tickets for these shows have already sold out.In recognition of BTS's return to the 'Entertainment Capital of the World,' the city has designated this special week to celebrate with local residents and tourists from around the globe.A
Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin Addresses Death of Disabled Facility Resident
Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin stated on September 1 that he is taking the recent death of a resident at a disabled welfare facility very seriously.Mayor Shin expressed his commitment to a thorough response regarding the incident at the 'Yegawon' facility in Yatap-dong, where a resident died after being assaulted by a social worker. He indicated that administrative actions and criminal charges would be considered for confirmed violations.This initiative aims not only to identify accountability for
Ruling Party Calls for Fair Taxation in Government's Property Tax Reform
The Democratic Party expressed support on September 1 for the government's proposed tax reform plan, emphasizing the need to consider fairness in taxation among homeowners and the predictability of tax burdens. The party's policy committee stated in a press release that it has consistently raised concerns about excessive tax burdens, advocating for a plan that does not differentiate between homeowners based on residency status for the basic exemption on the comprehensive real estate tax. They a
All Officials at Mokpo National University Resign Over Medical School Selection Process
Mokpo National University President Song Ha-cheol has resigned in response to the selection results for the new National Medical University in Jeonnam, prompting all university officials to announce their resignations and raise concerns about the evaluation process.On September 1, university officials held a press conference stating, "The selection of candidate universities for the establishment of a national medical school, a long-standing local aspiration for 36 years, must be verified to ensu
Amway Korea Launches Two New Gut Health Products Based on Data from 110,000 Koreans
Amway Korea is introducing new gut health products utilizing microbiome data from 110,000 Koreans.On September 1, Amway Korea announced the launch of two new products under its health supplement brand Nutrilite: 'Nutrilite Begin' and 'Nutrilite Probiotics,' collectively referred to as the 'Comprehensive Gut Solution.' 'Begin' is designed to create an optimal environment for beneficial bacteria, while 'Probiotics' directly supplies live bacteria.The development of these products draws on over 90
2027 Budget Proposal: Unification Ministry Allocates 1.25 Trillion Won, Increases Economic Cooperation Loans
The Unification Ministry's budget proposal for 2027 is set at 1.2549 trillion won, reflecting an increase of 10.2 billion won, or 0.82%, from this year. However, the budget for economic cooperation loans has been significantly raised from approximately 59 billion won to 199.4 billion won, more than tripling the allocation. In contrast, funding for humanitarian issues, including aid to North Korea and civilian cooperation, has been reduced by 100.1 billion won.The Unification Ministry announced o
Asiana Airlines Launches New Route to Kobe, Expanding Kansai Access
Asiana Airlines announced on September 1 that it has launched a new route to Kobe, Japan.The Incheon-Kobe route will operate daily, departing from Incheon International Airport at 12 p.m. and arriving at Kobe Airport at 2 p.m. The return flight will leave Kobe Airport at 3 p.m. and arrive back at Incheon International Airport at 5 p.m.The aircraft used for this route will be the Airbus A321NEO, Asiana Airlines' next-generation short-haul aircraft.To celebrate the inaugural flight, Asiana Airline
Huawei Invests Heavily in R&D Despite Declining Profits
Chinese tech giant Huawei is significantly increasing its investment in research and development (R&D) despite a drop in net profits. According to a report released on August 31 through the Beijing Financial Assets Exchange, Huawei's revenue for the first half of 2026 reached 467.8 billion yuan (approximately $95 billion), a 9.55% increase from the previous year. However, net profit fell by 36.8% to 23.4 billion yuan (about $4.8 billion).The first-half revenue marks the highest level since 2020.