Nepal Flood Recovery Costs Estimated at $5 Billion to $6.9 Billion
Recovery efforts from the massive flooding in the Himalayan region along the Nepal-China border are expected to cost up to approximately 7 trillion won ($5 billion to $6.9 billion).On August 29, local time, Nepal's Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle stated that the estimated recovery costs for the extensive flooding that occurred in northern Bagmati Province on August 26 could range from $4 billion to $5 billion. He noted that the upper estimate of $5 billion is nearly 10% of Nepal's total economic
Lottery Winner Shares Surprising Story After Big Win
"I never expected to win a large amount, but now I feel like I've used up all my luck in one go."As interest grows in the Donghaeng Lottery's 1239th draw on August 29, the story of a winner from the 329th Pension Lottery 720+ is gaining attention.In a post on the Donghaeng Lottery winners' board on August 24, the winner of the 1st prize (1 ticket) and 2nd prize (4 tickets) shared, "I usually buy lottery tickets once or twice a year. Recently, I watched a video online about scratching off a Spitt
Ahn Cheol-soo: Lee's Request for Supreme Court Justice Reappointment Signals Lame Duck Status
Ahn Cheol-soo, a member of the People Power Party, claimed on August 29 that President Lee Jae-myung's request for the reappointment of Supreme Court Justice nominee Son Bong-ki marks the beginning of a lame duck period for the president. In response, the Democratic Party criticized Ahn's assertion as delusional.Ahn stated on Facebook, "The president's lame duck status has begun, as he cannot even secure a vote on the arrest motion despite having a majority in the National Assembly." He question
Hegseth Denies Rumors of 2028 Presidential Run
Rumors have emerged regarding U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's potential candidacy for the 2028 presidential election. In response, Hegseth has firmly denied the claims, calling them "lies."According to Yonhap News, NBC reported on August 28, citing multiple sources, that Hegseth has been discussing the possibility of a presidential run with close associates and has been considering the matter for several months. The report noted that some in his circle view him as a suitable candidate t
Doosan and Namdong Power Team Struggle with Helicopter Search Amid Bad Weather
A response team from Doosan Energy and Korea South-East Power has begun search and rescue operations for nine missing South Koreans in Nepal due to severe flooding. The team is collaborating with the South Korean government in these efforts.However, the search has faced challenges due to poor weather conditions and difficulties in obtaining helicopter flight permissions from Nepalese military authorities.According to Yonhap News Agency, government officials, and local business response teams, he
Yang Kyung-kyu Elected as New Leader of Justice Party with 94.7% Support
Yang Kyung-kyu, a former member of the National Assembly, was elected as the new leader of the Justice Party on August 29.According to the Justice Party, Yang ran unopposed in the leadership election, receiving 94.7% of the votes (3,409 votes) in favor, while 5.3% (191 votes) were against.He declared, "I will create a larger and new popular progressive party." His term will last for two years. Yang previously served as a member of the 21st National Assembly for four months after succeeding the p
Trump Announces Oil Agreement with Venezuela, Securing Majority Control of Reserves
President Donald Trump announced on August 28 that the United States has reached an oil trade agreement with resource-rich Venezuela.According to Yonhap News, Trump stated on social media platform Truth Social, "The United States has just reached an agreement on the largest oil deal in world history with Venezuela."He added, "Secretary of State Marco Rubio and former Secretary of War Pete Hegseth have closely collaborated with Venezuela's respected interim President Delcy Rodriguez, securing maj
Russia Launches Drone Attack Near Kyiv, Leaving at Least 27 Dead
Russia has carried out a drone attack in the Bucha region near Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, resulting in at least 27 fatalities.According to Tamur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv regional military administration, on August 29, "This is not the final count; the death toll may rise further."He also reported that at least 50 residential buildings were damaged in the attack, which sparked a large fire that spread to nearby homes and restaurants.In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated, "Th
When Will Gwangju Metro Line 2 Phase 1 Open?
The opening date for Phase 1 of Gwangju Metro Line 2 is likely to be pushed back to April 2028, from the previously scheduled end of 2027.The construction began with a target completion date of late 2023. Currently, the overall progress stands at 88%.According to the Gwangju Metropolitan City on the 28th, the Transit Corporation is considering delaying the opening date for Phase 1 due to the inability to conduct civil and architectural work simultaneously at Baekun Square in front of the Nam-gu
Gwangju Military Airport to Relocate to Manguwon-myeon in Mu-an
The site for the relocation of Gwangju Military Airport has been decided to be in Manguwon-myeon, Mu-an. The Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 28th that this decision was made during the "Gwangju Military Airport Relocation Site Selection Committee" meeting held at the Ministry of National Defense. The site selection committee is a statutory body established under the Special Act on the Relocation and Support of Military Airports, chaired by the Minister of National Defense. Attending t