Samsung C&T Wins Contract for Han River Samsung Apartment Remodeling
Samsung C&T's construction division has been selected as the contractor for the remodeling project of the Han River Samsung Apartments in Mapo District, Seoul. The project is estimated to cost approximately 281 billion won.On August 29, the Han River Samsung Apartment Remodeling Housing Association approved Samsung C&T as the final contractor during a general meeting, the company announced on August 30.The remodeling project involves transforming the existing three-building complex, which was co
Lotte and Hyundai Construction Consortium Wins $1.4 Billion Public Redevelopment Project in Anyang
The Lotte and Hyundai Construction consortium has secured a public redevelopment project in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, with a construction cost of approximately 1.4 trillion won.On August 29, the consortium was selected as the construction company for the 'Chunghunbu Public Redevelopment Project' during a general meeting held at the Anyang City Hall auditorium. The announcement was made on August 30.This project involves the redevelopment of the area around 768-6 Chunghun-dong in Anyang's Manan
Yongsan Park Dispute Continues as 'Gangnam Tancheon 13,000 Units' Proposal Emerges
Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Yoon-deok and Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon met again to discuss housing supply in Seoul six days after their last meeting, but they did not reach a conclusion regarding the use of Yongsan Park. Meanwhile, the Seoul city government officially proposed an additional supply plan to build up to 13,000 units of youth housing and advanced industrial facilities around the Tancheon Water Recycling Center, which the Ministry of Land is also actively considerin
Exploring Long-Term Stays in Popular Destinations with Local Support
As demand for long-term stays in popular areas like Jeju Island increases, local governments are providing financial support to reduce costs and promote extended travel experiences. Recently, destinations such as Jeju, Busan, and Gangneung have seen a rise in travelers seeking to immerse themselves in local life rather than just visiting tourist attractions. This shift reflects a growing interest in experiencing the culture and nature of a region over a longer period. Five years ago, I had a sim
Short-Term Rentals Gain Popularity as a Flexible Housing Solution
A growing "intermediate housing" market is emerging for those who do not fit into traditional travel or long-term residency categories. Short-term rentals, which offer fully furnished homes equipped with appliances for stays ranging from a week to several months, are becoming a new rental option that caters to diverse needs such as business trips, relocations, renovations, and month-long stays.The key feature of short-term rentals is their focus on "living" rather than just "staying." Typically,
KT Collaborates with Seoul National University and KAIST to Enhance AI Competitiveness
KT announced that it held the 'Seoul National University-KT-KAIST Industry-Academic Joint Research Final Results Workshop' on August 30.About 50 researchers from KT, Seoul National University, and KAIST attended the workshop to share the final results of their joint research conducted over the past year and discuss ways to utilize the related technologies at KT.In collaboration with Seoul National University, KT focused on research in areas such as context understanding and reasoning for autonom
GIST to Launch 131 Billion Won Regional R&D Project in Honam
GIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology) announced that it will hold a briefing on the '2026 Honam Regional Autonomous R&D Project' on September 4 at 10 a.m. in Room 101 of the Oryong Hall. The Honam Regional Autonomous R&D Project team will outline the direction of the pilot project, which has a budget of 13.1 billion won, and detail three key technology areas.This initiative is part of the '4 Regions, 3 Specialties Science and Technology Innovation Support Project' led by the Ministr
National Assembly Speaker Emphasizes Protecting Lives and Safety Amid Heavy Rain Forecast
National Assembly Speaker Cho Jung-sik stated on August 30 that "protecting the lives and safety of the people is the nation's foremost duty," urging a comprehensive response to the anticipated heavy rainfall.In a post on Facebook, Cho noted, "Heavy rain is expected nationwide from today through Monday, with some areas in Chungcheong and Jeolla provinces anticipating up to 200mm of rainfall."He added, "While this is welcome news for the southern regions suffering from severe drought, the recent
Kyobo Life Releases 16th Sustainability Report, Enhances Consumer Protection
교보생명이 금융소비자 보호와 금융 포용성 개선 노력 등을 담은 '2026 지속가능경영보고서'를 발간했다고 30일 밝혔다.올해로 16번째 발간된 이번 보고서에는 △금융소비자 보호 △금융 포용성 및 접근성 개선 △개인정보 보호 △기후변화 대응 등 교보생명이 지난해 중점적으로 추진한 환경·사회·지배구조(ESG) 분야의 주요 활동과 성과가 담겼다.교보생명은 상품 개발부터 판매, 사후 관리에 이르는 전 과정에서 소비자 권익 보호 체계를 강화하고 있다. 지난해에는 소비자보호지원과 내부통제, 민원 처리 등 관련 조직을 기능별로 세분화
Hyundai Department Store Transforms 10th Floor into Culinary Destination
Hyundai Department Store has completely revamped the 10th floor of its Trade Center location into a space that combines dining and relaxation. On August 30, Hyundai Department Store announced the grand reopening of the 10th floor, themed "Everything You Dream of in the City." At the center of the 10th floor is 'EP.1,' a 813-square-meter (approximately 246 pyeong) area designed as a relaxation space connecting various restaurants, featuring lighting inspired by the aurora and a signature scent. E