Over 600 Workers Trapped in Nepal Floods as Rescue Efforts Continue
Rescue operations are underway for over 600 workers trapped in a hydropower plant tunnel due to severe flooding near the Nepal-Tibet border. Rescue teams are battling to access the blocked tunnel by blasting through mountainsides.According to the BBC on September 1, Nepalese rescue teams are using explosives to clear a path through the mountainside to reach the workers isolated at the Trishuli River hydropower plant. They are also injecting air into the tunnel, but concerns are growing that the
September Brings Exciting Releases and Concerts in the Trot Scene
September is heating up in the trot music scene with new singles, album releases, and major concerts.Singer Jeon Yu-jin will release her digital single "To My Stars" at noon on September 1 across various music platforms. This song precedes her debut full-length album set to be released in October and is her first new track in about six months since "Gayo Gayo" in March."To My Stars" marks the first time Jeon Yu-jin has participated in writing lyrics since her debut. The song expresses her feelin
Shinhan and Woori Banks to Provide 300 Billion Won in 'Safe Accounts' for Seoul Small Businesses
신한은행과 우리은행이 서울시·서울신용보증재단과 손잡고 서울 소상공인에게 총 3000억원 규모의 운영자금을 공급한다. 신한은행은 오는 3일부터 서울지역 소상공인을 대상으로 ‘서울형 소상공인 안심통장 4호’ 대출을 시작한다고 1일 밝혔다. 우리은행도 같은 사업에 참여하는 업무협약을 체결했다. 지원 대상은 서울에 사업장을 둔 개인사업자 가운데 개업 후 1년 이상, 대표자 NICE 신용평점 600점 이상 등의 요건을 충족한 소상공인이다. 최근 3개월 매출 합계가 200만원 이상이거나 최근 1년 신고매출이 1000만원
Korean Minister Kim Jong-kwan Visits U.S. to Discuss G20 AI Cooperation and Bilateral Investment
Korean Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Kim Jong-kwan is visiting the United States to attend the G20 Innovation Ministers' Meeting and to discuss expanding economic cooperation between South Korea and the U.S. The visit aims to attract U.S. investments in South Korea while also exploring investment opportunities for Korean companies in the U.S., thereby strengthening reciprocal investment cooperation between the two nations.The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced that Ministe
SK Hynix Bonuses Fuel Purchases of Apartments and Teslas
The Bank of Korea's analysis indicating that bonuses from semiconductor companies have led to increased spending on high-end items like apartments and cars has sparked varied reactions online.Many users expressed sentiments such as, "Isn't it natural to buy a house or a car when you earn money?" Others noted, "It feels like they are building a narrative that 'rising housing prices are due to large company bonuses.'" In a report released on August 31, the Bank of Korea examined the spending habit
Gimhae Expands Sewage Treatment Capacity at Hanlim and Sammi Facilities
Gimhae's Hanlim and Sammi villages will see an expansion in sewage treatment capacity by the end of the year.As the inflow of sewage at existing facilities has reached 70-80% of their capacity, construction work is nearing completion, and both facilities have entered the comprehensive testing phase.According to the Gimhae Urban Development Corporation, as of the end of August, the progress rate is 85.2% for the Hanlim public sewage treatment facility and 74.2% for the Sammi public sewage treatme
Hana Bank Launches First Fully Online Loan Service in South Korea
하나은행이 은행권 최초로 보증 신청부터 대출 실행까지 비대면으로 처리할 수 있는 원스톱 서비스를 선보인다.하나은행은 신용보증재단중앙회와 '비대면 보증부 대출 활성화를 위한 업무협약'을 체결하고 비대면 대출 원스톱 서비스를 도입한다고 1일 밝혔다.이번 서비스에는 하나은행의 서비스형 뱅킹이 활용된다. 대출이 필요한 개인사업자는 별도로 은행 영업점을 방문하지 않고도 보증드림 앱을 통해 보증과 대출을 함께 신청할 수 있다. 은행권에서 이 같은 방식의 서비스를 도입하는 것은 처음이다. 서비스는 오는 9월 도입될 예정
SK Ocean Plant Shares Plunge Over 10% Amid Major Shareholder Change
SK Ocean Plant's stock has dropped more than 10% following the announcement of a share purchase agreement involving a change in its major shareholder.As of 10:15 a.m. on the Korea Exchange, SK Ocean Plant's shares were trading at 12,370 won, down 1,430 won (10.36%) from the previous trading day.Earlier, SK Ocean Plant disclosed that its largest shareholder, SK Ecoplant, had signed a share purchase agreement to sell all of its 22,256,969 common shares (35.62%) to D Ocean Asset Management. The tra
Kim Yong-beom Resigns as Policy Chief, President Lee Restructures Economic Team
Kim Yong-beom, the chief policy officer at the Blue House, has resigned after 15 months in office. His departure follows the replacement of six cabinet ministers, including the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs and the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, signaling a significant restructuring of the economic team under President Lee Jae-myung. During a briefing on September 1, Blue House spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong announced, "Kim Yong-beom submitted his resignation on Augus
Gwachon City Corporation Launches Eco-Friendly Energy Production at Second Indoor Gym
The Gwachon City Corporation has installed building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems at the Gwachon Second Indoor Gym, drawing attention for its eco-friendly initiative. According to the corporation, the project utilizes the gym's roof to generate renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with normal operations set to begin in September. The newly established BIPV combines solar power generation capabilities with the building's exterior materials. Unlike traditional methods