“The essence of AI transition (AX) is not about introducing tools or reducing work hours. It begins with asking the fundamental question, ‘Why were humans doing this work?’ and redesigning the ‘essence of work’ and ‘workflow’ to create value collaboratively with AI,” said Hong-tae Kim, CEO of THEWHHYLAB, a company focused on people-centered AI education and organizational transformation. Despite the rapid adoption of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, many companies struggle to achieve tangible

Gwangmyeong City Council rejected a proposal to amend urban planning regulations regarding the construction of data centers near residential areas during a session on the 27th.According to the council, the proposal was voted down during the 301st extraordinary session. Amid conflicting opinions from civic groups and stakeholders regarding the construction of large-scale data centers, the council emphasized the need for a comprehensive review of safety, environmental protection, living rights, an

To address public distrust in the police following recent missing person cases in Jeju, the Police Reform Task Force established under Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok visited the Jeju Police Agency on August 28 to discuss solutions to issues such as inadequate investigations.Task force co-chairs Kim Nam-hee and Lee Hae-sik, along with members Lee Joo-hee, Kim Dong-a, National Assembly Administrative Safety Committee Chairman Kim Young-jin, and lawmakers Moon Dae-rim and Kim Young-bae, met w

Yoon Ho-joong, the Minister of the Interior and Safety, has urgently directed relevant agencies to mobilize all available personnel and equipment for rescue and firefighting efforts following a factory fire in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province.According to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, the fire broke out at a paint raw material production facility in the Dongnam District of Cheonan at 11:44 a.m. As of 1 p.m., three people have been confirmed dead, including a 70-year-old woman and t

As COVID-19 cases rise in China and hospitalizations and virus detection rates increase domestically, concerns about a summer resurgence are growing. Online communities and social media are reporting that "more people around me are getting COVID-19 again," prompting calls for heightened personal health precautions. According to Yonhap News on the 24th, health authorities noted that while COVID-19 indicators in South Korea have shown a gradual increase, they remain at lower levels compared to las

65-year continued employment discussions are gaining traction, but large corporations are reportedly selecting specific roles and personnel for reemployment after retirement. Notably, production and technical positions are often reemployed, while research and administrative roles are frequently excluded. According to a report published on August 28 by the National Assembly Future Research Institute, in-depth interviews with HR personnel from large retail and manufacturing companies revealed th

Jung Jeom-sik, the floor leader of the People Power Party, will meet with former President Lee Myung-bak on August 31. This meeting follows his recent encounter with former President Park Geun-hye, as he seeks to strengthen connections with former leaders.The People Power Party announced on August 28 that the meeting is intended as a courtesy visit following Jung's election as floor leader. The party expressed gratitude for Lee's dedicated support during the local elections and aims to promote p

Gwangmyeong City and the Gwangmyeong branch of the Korean Independence Association organized an event to reflect on the history of national sovereignty loss and the importance of the nation ahead of the anniversary of the loss of sovereignty on August 29.On the 28th, the Gwangmyeong branch of the Independence Association held a 'cold rice porridge eating event' around Gwangmyeong Station and Cheolsan Station, as well as at the Gwangmyeong Fire Station.This event was designed to commemorate the s

Saemaul Geumgo reported a net loss of 676.8 billion won ($676.8 million) in the first half of 2026, continuing its trend of deficits. However, the loss was approximately halved compared to the previous year due to the sale of delinquent loans and the merger of underperforming credit unions.On August 28, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced the provisional operating results for the first half of 2026 from the 1,239 Saemaul Geumgo branches nationwide. As of the end of June, the net lo