Heavy rain advisories for most areas in Gwangju, South Jeolla Province, were lifted on August 31, with the exception of Yeonggwang.However, rain is expected to return later in the evening.The Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration forecasted that the rain would gradually stop starting in the afternoon. Expected rainfall amounts range from 10 to 60 millimeters, with some areas possibly exceeding 80 millimeters.Since 9 p.m. on August 30, rainfall totals included 156 millimeters in Yeonggwa

Tire Bank is taking the lead in expressing gratitude to firefighters dedicated to public safety. On August 31, Tire Bank announced the selection of Captain Kwon Jeong-hyeon from the Daegu Chilseong 119 Safety Center as the 53rd 'Fire Hero.' A certificate of appreciation was presented at his workplace. The 'Fire Hero' initiative began in 2022 as part of a partnership between Tire Bank and the national firefighters' union, recognizing a firefighter each month from across the country. Captain Kwon,

BKR, which operates Burger King and Tim Hortons, is supporting youth preparing for independence by providing job opportunities and practical training. Participants will gain hands-on experience in store operations and have the chance to pursue leadership roles if they meet certain criteria.On August 31, BKR announced the recruitment of participants for the '2026 Burger King Youth Growth Support Program.' This initiative is part of BKR's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) campaign 'Stand

Lee Jun-seok, the former leader of the Reform Party, has announced plans to take legal action against those spreading false rumors about his potential membership in the Democratic Party and a possible merger.On August 31, political sources reported that Lee stated on his Facebook the previous day, "I have decided to take legal action against all 80 broadcast panelists who have been spreading rumors about my joining the Democratic Party and the merger of the Reform Party."He emphasized, "I have n

Daol Investment Securities announced on August 31 that it has raised its target price for Kolmar Korea from 170,000 won to 190,000 won, an increase of 11.8%. The firm maintained its 'buy' rating.Park Jong-hyun, a researcher at Daol Investment Securities, stated, "The increase in sales of sun care and basic products is leading to improved productivity among existing staff and greater efficiency in selling and administrative expenses. As a result, the operational leverage from productivity improve

Eastsoft plans to launch its AI assistant, 'Al-Bis,' which operates directly within users' PC environments, in the second half of 2026. The company aims to secure 10 million monthly active users (MAU) by 2030, starting with the service's launch.On August 31, Eastsoft announced that 'Al-Bis' is being developed using its operational expertise from the popular software 'Altools' and the portal 'Zoom,' along with the commercialization experience of its agent AI 'Alan' and the technology from its AI

Kim Hyo-joo narrowly missed a comeback victory at the LPGA Tour FM Championship, which had a total prize purse of $4.4 million.On August 31, in Norton, Massachusetts, Kim shot a final round of 1-under 71, with three birdies and two bogeys, at TPC Boston (par 72).With a total score of 12-under 276, Kim finished in solo second place, two strokes behind China's Yin Ruoning, who finished at 14-under 274. This marks Kim's second runner-up finish of the season, following her performance at the Dow Cha

Hyundai Card and Hyundai Commercial announced on August 31 that they will conduct a "2026 New Talent Recruitment." This marks the second open recruitment for new employees this year, following a conversion internship held in March.The recruitment will be conducted as an integrated selection process without distinguishing between job fields. Candidates will be selected through document screening, written tests, and first and second interviews. Applications will be accepted until 10 a.m. on Septem

Hyundai Capital has officially launched its financial corporation in India, the world's third-largest automotive market, and is set to begin operations. The company announced on August 31 that it is transitioning its existing advisory firm in India to a financial corporation named 'Hyundai Capital India.' This marks Hyundai Capital's 14th overseas financial entity, which will operate independently rather than as a joint venture. In March, Hyundai Capital obtained a non-banking financial company