Video: 'My Daughter Can't Live There!' Kim Yong-beom's Hypocrisy Exposed Amid Housing Policy Debate
As the government announced a reform plan for real estate taxation, past comments by Kim Yong-beom, the policy director at the presidential office, regarding rental housing have come under renewed scrutiny. This is particularly relevant as Kim, who reportedly made significant profits from real estate without actual residence, displayed an agitated reaction during a National Assembly inquiry about rental housing, leading to increased criticism.Recently, a video of Kim's responses during a Nationa
Average Daily Wage in Construction Sector Reaches 282,737 Won, Lowest Growth Rate in a Decade
The average daily wage growth rate in the construction sector has slowed to its lowest level in a decade. This decline is attributed to a downturn in the construction market and a decrease in employment.The Korea Construction Association announced on September 1 that the results of its "2026 Second Half Construction Wage Survey," conducted in May 2026, showed the average daily wage across 132 job categories is 282,737 won. This represents a 0.98% increase from the previous half-year and a 1.40%
LG Uplus Partners with Arize AI to Enhance AI Agent Performance and Safety
LG Uplus is collaborating with global AI operations management company Arize AI to establish a management system aimed at operating AI agents more accurately and safely. On September 1, LG Uplus announced that it has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Arize AI to cooperate in the field of AI agent technology. This agreement comes as the use of AI in corporate work environments expands, necessitating a system to continuously monitor the performance and response quality of A
Xiaomi Launches All-in-One Robot Vacuum H50 Pro Series and Elite Air Purifier
Xiaomi is expanding its home care market in South Korea with the launch of an all-in-one robot vacuum priced between 500,000 and 600,000 won. The new models include features previously found in higher-end products, such as automatic dust emptying and mop cleaning, while offering a more affordable price range.On September 1, Xiaomi Korea announced the release of three new home care products: the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum H50 Pro, H50, and the Mijia Smart Air Purifier Elite.The H50 Pro boasts a maximum
KT Revamps Roaming Plans, Doubles Data Allowance
KT announced on September 1 that it will revamp its main roaming products, 'Shared Roaming' and 'All-Day Roaming.'The key feature of this update is the increase in data allowances for the 'Shared Roaming' plan, which allows users to share data with family and friends. The 33,000 won plan will increase from 4GB to 5GB, the 44,000 won plan from 8GB to 10GB, and the 66,000 won plan from 12GB to 20GB.The usage period will also be extended. The 33,000 won 'Shared Roaming' plan and the 19,800 won 'Y S
Daewoo Engineering Collaborates with Danish Urban Agency on Mokdong 8 Complex Design
Daewoo Engineering & Construction is partnering with the Danish urban and architectural design group Urban Agency to create a landmark exterior design for the Mokdong 8 Complex reconstruction project.On September 1, Daewoo announced that it is moving forward with the exterior design of the Mokdong 8 Complex reconstruction project in Yangcheon District, Seoul, in collaboration with Urban Agency. Daewoo's design and urban redevelopment team met with representatives from Urban Agency, who visited K
IntelliVix Supplies AI and VLM Video Analysis System to Shinsegae Duty-Free Store
IntelliVix, a safety artificial intelligence (AI) deep tech company, is enhancing its presence in the safety monitoring market by supplying a video analysis system that combines vision AI and vision language model (VLM) to the Shinsegae Duty-Free Store in Myeongdong.On September 1, IntelliVix announced that it has provided the AI video analysis system to the Shinsegae Duty-Free Store in Myeongdong.The system supplied by IntelliVix analyzes closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage in real-time to
Gwangju Selects 'Sanjeonggang Wind Oak 40' as September Traditional Liquor
The Gwangju Metropolitan City has selected 'Sanjeonggang Wind Oak 40' produced in Gwangyang as the traditional liquor of the month for September. According to the Gwangju Metropolitan City on September 1, 'Sanjeonggang Wind Oak 40,' produced by Sanjeonggang Spring in Gwangyang, is a distilled liquor made using local ingredients such as yellow plums, wild pears, and yuzu. The liquor undergoes fermentation and distillation of the plums and wild pears, followed by a one-year aging process in oak
Ruling Party Condemns Lawmaker's Call for Release of Gwangju Uprising Victims' Names
The Democratic Party on September 1 warned People Power Party lawmaker Lee Jin-sook against losing her "basic humanity" after she called for the release of the names of those recognized for their contributions to the Gwangju Uprising.During a National Assembly meeting, Han Byeong-do, the party's floor leader, criticized Lee for holding a press conference on August 31 to demand a reevaluation of the Gwangju Uprising and the disclosure of the names of its victims. He expressed suspicion that she w
Savings Bank Association Supports Environmental Improvements for 100 Young Merchants in Traditional Markets
The Savings Bank Association is supporting the introduction of eco-friendly and energy-saving facilities for young merchants in traditional markets. On September 1, the Savings Bank Association announced that it will launch the "Support Project for Environmental Improvements of Young Merchants in Traditional Markets" in collaboration with the Traditional Market Promotion Foundation, coinciding with the "Savings Bank Social Contribution Activity Day." This initiative aims to reduce the fixed cos