Archbishop Jeong Soon-taek Mourns Victims of Floods and Landslides in Nepal and Tibet
Archbishop Jeong Soon-taek of the Seoul Archdiocese expressed condolences for the victims of the recent floods and landslides in the Himalayan region bordering Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, offering comfort and solidarity to affected residents.In a message of consolation on August 27, the archbishop stated, "I extend my heartfelt sympathy to all those who have lost their peaceful daily lives in an instant due to this sudden disaster and are struggling to protect their families
Jung Cheong-rae Criticizes Kim Min-seok for Using His Name in Debate
Jung Cheong-rae, a former leader of the Democratic Party, expressed regret on August 27 over remarks made by current leader Kim Min-seok during a party workshop, where Kim indicated a difference of opinion with Jung. This incident is likely to reignite factional conflicts within the party that surfaced during the last party convention.After leaving the '2026 National Assembly Workshop' held at the Inspire Hotel in Incheon, Jung took to Facebook to state, "I regret that my name was used as a tool
South Korea Considers Sending Additional Rescue Teams to Nepal
South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun indicated that the country could send a large additional rescue team to Nepal, where hundreds, including South Koreans, are missing or isolated due to severe flooding.Speaking to reporters on the 27th, Cho stated regarding the deployment of rescue teams, "I need to speak with the Nepali Foreign Minister," adding, "If we send additional teams, it would need to be dozens of people."On the same day, the government dispatched an 11-member joint rapid response
POSCO Union Threatens Partial Strike if No Progress by September 9
The POSCO labor union has set September 9 as the final deadline for this year's wage and collective bargaining negotiations. If the company does not present a proactive proposal, the union plans to initiate a 48-hour partial strike.The Korean Metal Workers' Union of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions announced on the 27th that it will observe the company's negotiation stance and any additional proposals until September 9, after which it will proceed with its first action, a 48-hour partial
Weather Forecast: Rain and Showers Expected Nationwide with Highs of 32 Degrees
On Friday, August 28, cloudy skies will prevail across the country, with rain and showers expected in various regions. Heavy rainfall is anticipated, particularly in the southern areas, while much of the nation will continue to experience high temperatures.According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, rain will begin in the Jeonnam and Gyeongnam regions and Jeju Island in the morning, spreading to the Chungcheong, Jeonbuk, and Gyeongbuk areas by night. Rain is also expected along the eas
People Power Party Calls for Unity Against Lee Jae-myung's Administration
The People Power Party held a retreat ahead of the September regular National Assembly session, emphasizing the need to create a legislature that can stop the "misrule and tyranny" of the Lee Jae-myung administration. Party leaders stressed the importance of unity, urging members to "fight together as one." Jang Dong-hyuk, the party leader, stated at the retreat in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, "We must respond to the people's livelihoods more effectively than anyone else and confront tyranny more
Park Geun-hye Attends People Power Party Retreat, Emphasizes Unity
Park Geun-hye attended the People Power Party's retreat on August 27, emphasizing the need for unity among party members, stating, "The smaller the group, the more we must come together and unite." This call for cohesion comes amid concerns over internal strife following the recent introduction of a direct election system for party committee chairs by the leadership of Jang Dong-hyuk.Speaking at the retreat held in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, Park warned, "If we are divided while gaining strength
KB Financial Group Narrows Down CEO Candidates to Three
KB Financial Group has narrowed its list of candidates for the next CEO to three individuals, including current Chairman Yang Jong-hee.The CEO Candidate Recommendation Committee held a meeting on the 27th and announced that it has selected a final shortlist of three candidates after conducting in-depth interviews with the shortlisted individuals. Internal candidates include Chairman Yang Jong-hee and Lee Jae-geun, the head of KB Financial's division, while Kwon Kwang-seok, former president of Wo
President Yoon Directs Officials to Assist Families of Missing Koreans in Nepal Floods
President Lee Jae-myung on August 27 directed the appointment of a dedicated official to assist the families of nine Koreans missing due to flooding in Nepal, as well as a spokesperson to share updates on the rescue efforts. During an emergency meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President Lee emphasized the need for careful attention to ensure that families do not feel neglected. This information was relayed by Senior Spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong during a briefing at the Cheong Wa Dae. Pr
SK Telecom Launches AI Data Center Firm SK Horizon with $3.8 Billion Investment
SK Telecom is establishing a new AI data center (DC) company, SK Horizon, by splitting off its wholly-owned subsidiary, SK Broadband. The new company has secured an investment of 3.8 trillion won from global investment firms KKR and the IMM Investment-Stonebridge consortium, enhancing its position as an "Asian AI infrastructure hub."On August 27, SK Telecom announced its plan to split SK Broadband into an existing company (SK Broadband) and the newly formed SK Horizon. The split ratio is based o