SK hynix Breaks Ground on HBM Plant in Indiana, Targeting Local Supply Chain
SK hynix is establishing its first HBM production facility in Indiana, aiming to enhance its responsiveness to local customers while directly integrating into the AI semiconductor supply chain in the U.S.On August 27, SK hynix announced the groundbreaking of its advanced packaging production base for AI memory in West Lafayette, Indiana, with a total investment exceeding $4 billion. The factory is expected to complete its cleanroom by October 2028 and begin mass production of next-generation HBM
Listed Companies Must Submit Data by September 15, Financial Supervisory Service Holds Online Briefing on Auditor Designation System
The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) is holding an online briefing on the auditor designation system to guide listed companies with December fiscal year-ends on submitting designated basic data.On August 28, the FSS announced that it will conduct the 'Online Briefing on the Auditor Designation System' from September 1 to 15, the designated period for data submission.Starting today, the FSS, in collaboration with relevant organizations such as the Korea Listed Companies Association, the KOSDAQ
Korea and Taiwan Must Seek Wisdom in Semiconductor Coexistence
In the transformative era of artificial intelligence (AI), South Korea and Taiwan are leading the global semiconductor supply chain. While both countries enjoy a prominent status in the global IT ecosystem, they are also fierce rivals in a competitive landscape. As the United States pushes to reshape the semiconductor supply chain around its own interests, South Korea and Taiwan find themselves tested from different vantage points as a 'memory powerhouse' and a 'foundry powerhouse,' respectively
Ratko Mladic, the 'Butcher of Bosnia,' dies at 84
Ratko Mladic, the former commander of the Bosnian Serb Army, has died at the age of 84 while serving a life sentence for his role in the deaths of more than 100,000 people during the Bosnian War from 1992 to 1995. He was convicted for orchestrating the massacre of 8,000 Muslim men and boys in Srebrenica.According to the Guardian, Mladic died on the 27th while incarcerated at a UN detention facility in The Hague, Netherlands. He had been serving a life sentence for genocide and was hospitalized r
Sonohotel and Resort Concludes Successful 2026 Sonoh Magic Art Festa
Sonoh Trinity Group's Sonoh International successfully concluded the '2026 Sonoh Magic Art Festa,' held at eight Sonohotel and Resort locations across the country during the summer vacation season.The event, which ran from August 1 to 23, was themed 'A Magical Day with Daily Changing Performances and Diverse Events.' It was sequentially held for three days at each location, including Sol Beach Samcheok, Namhae, Jindo, Sonoh Cam Yeosu, Geoje, Sonoh Bell Byeonsan, Danyang, and Cheongsong, tailored
45% of Foreign Tourists Follow AI Recommendations for Travel in Korea
Seven out of ten foreign tourists are using artificial intelligence (AI) in their travel planning, with nearly half reporting they visited places recommended by AI. This indicates that AI is influencing not just the search for travel information but also the selection of destinations and itineraries.According to findings presented on August 27 at the '2nd Recent Trends in Korean Tourism Data Seminar' held at The Plaza Grand Ballroom in Seoul, 69.9% of respondents reported using AI in their trave
Wellness Retreats Flourish at Monayongpyeong Resort in Pyeongchang
As the cool autumn breeze begins to blow, more people are heading to the mountains in search of physical and mental recovery. In fact, wellness travel, which focuses on rejuvenating the body and mind, has rapidly gained popularity in recent years.With an increasing number of travelers seeking self-care experiences, the resort industry is expanding its wellness offerings. Notably, Monayongpyeong Resort, located at the foot of Balwangsan Mountain in Pyeongchang, is intensifying its wellness progra
Haeundae Cultural Center Hosts 'Opera Travel' Featuring Carmen
The Haeundae Cultural Center will host the 'Opera Travel Season 3' concert on September 3 at 7:30 PM in Haeun Hall. The performance will feature key scenes from French composer Georges Bizet's opera 'Carmen,' presented through song and narration. Mezzo-soprano Min Ju-hee, tenor Jo Jung-hyuk, baritone Heo Jong-hoon, and pianist Lee Hyun-wook will perform, with concert guide Kim Sung-min providing commentary. The audience can expect to hear pieces such as 'L'amour est un oiseau rebelle (Habane
South Korean Embassy Reports 9 of 10 Stranded Nationals in Nepal Rescued
9 of 10 South Koreans Stranded by Nepal Floods RescuedNine of the ten South Koreans stranded due to severe flooding in the Rasuwagadhi region of Nepal were airlifted to safety on August 27. Search operations continue for the remaining individual, whose whereabouts remain unknown.According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the nine individuals, affiliated with Doosan Enerbility, were transported to a safe area by Nepalese military helicopters after being isolated since August 26. The helicopter
Seongnam Mayor Calls for Swift Appointment of Deputy Mayor Amid Ongoing Vacancy
Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin delivered a letter to Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae on August 27, stating, "The vacancy of the deputy mayor in Seongnam is not an issue to be linked with organizational restructuring," and urged for a prompt appointment.The deputy mayor position has been vacant since the previous deputy mayor retired on June 30, leaving the role unfilled for nearly two months.If Gyeonggi Province proceeds with the deputy mayor appointments alongside organizational restructuri