With just over a month until the abolition of the Prosecutor's Office and the launch of the new Prosecution Agency on October 2, both the Minister of Justice and the head of the prosecution are currently vacant. As discussions continue regarding the agency's structure and the appointment of its first leader, concerns are growing within the prosecution about potential candidates linked to President Lee Jae-myung's Daejangdong case.According to legal sources on the 29th, former Minister of Justice

On August 28, Lim Sang-woo, head of the government joint rapid response team, stated that efforts will be concentrated on quickly resuming search operations for nine missing South Koreans due to severe flooding in Nepal.Speaking to reporters at a hotel in Kathmandu, Lim noted, "Search operations for the nine individuals who have lost contact are being conducted with the mobilization of Nepalese military assets, but unfortunately, the situation requires continued search efforts."The South Korean

The Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet challenges the stereotype that sports cars focus solely on high performance. This model was officially launched in South Korea in May, alongside the coupe version. On August 21, I drove approximately 166 kilometers round trip from Gangnam in Seoul to Paju. The route included busy areas in Gangnam as well as the Gangbyeon Expressway and the Jayuro. The Cabriolet immediately caught my eye with its low-slung body. The rear is wide, giving it a robust appearance,

Nvidia's strong performance fueled expectations for the artificial intelligence (AI) investment cycle, but the potential imposition of semiconductor tariffs by the U.S. weighed on the domestic stock market. With the Bank of Korea's interest rate hike confirming increased domestic borrowing costs, upcoming U.S. employment and manufacturing data, along with Broadcom's earnings, will be closely watched. Analysts believe that the ability of AI companies to offset high-interest burdens will be a key

A couple holds a camera in a charming space, and moments later, a film emerges. They decorate the photo with various stickers, sharing smiles. Others display their well-taken pictures on the wall.A fun pop-up has opened at Samjeong Tower, known as a trendy shopping and subculture hub in southeastern Korea. Korea Fuji Film's 'Instax Room Tour' debuted on August 28 and will run until September 17 on the second floor of the building.The pop-up features two distinct concepts. One side is a vibrant '

The government is moving forward with plans to implement regional reductions in industrial electricity rates, leading to mixed reactions among industries, particularly in the energy-intensive steel and petrochemical sectors. While there are positive expectations for reduced electricity costs and increased local investment, concerns have been raised about potential disparities in cost competitiveness within the same industry based on the location of operations.According to industry sources, the g

Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin has successfully led efforts to change the route of the Suseo-Gwangju double-track railway (Suwon-Gwangju Line) to bypass the Sandul Village apartment complex, responding to ongoing safety concerns from residents.On August 28, Mayor Shin announced, "The route that was set to pass directly under the Sandul Village apartments has been adjusted to go outside the complex, following a final agreement between resident representatives, the Korea Railroad Corporation, and th

Banks May Ease Lending Restrictions as Household Loan Limits Increase With additional household loan limits allocated to banks, lending restrictions are expected to ease somewhat. However, due to rising benchmark interest rates, mortgage and credit loan rates are projected to approach 7-8%, which may not significantly reduce the interest burden on borrowers. According to the financial sector on August 28, financial authorities notified banks this week of the additional household loan limits. It

Krafton hosted a 'Krafton Media Day' at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany, where it announced its vision for developing global franchises. The company aims to continuously discover and nurture new global franchises that will follow in the footsteps of PUBG through a variety of genres, collaborations with creative studios, and reinterpretations of existing intellectual properties (IPs).The media day took place on August 26 at the Koelnmesse. Krafton introduced five new titles: No Low, Project Zet