Samsung Unveils New Odyssey Gaming Monitors at Gamescom 2026
Samsung Electronics showcased a range of next-generation gaming products, including the world's first 1100Hz ultra-high refresh rate monitor, at the world's largest gaming exhibition.On August 26, Samsung announced the unveiling of four new models of its 2027 Odyssey gaming monitors at Gamescom 2026, which opened in Cologne, Germany.The new models include the world's first 360Hz refresh rate 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9, the 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8 with triple mode support, the world's first 42-inch
Kim Kyung-ho: Court Should Decide on Yoon's Rebellion Charges
The second comprehensive special prosecutor team, led by Kwon Chang-young, has faced criticism for concluding that there was 'no prosecutorial authority' regarding former President Yoon Suk Yeol's rebellion charges under the Military Criminal Act. Attorney Kim Kyung-ho argued that the court should have been given the opportunity to rule on the matter. Kim plans to file charges of distortion of law against the special prosecutor team that investigated the rebellion, led by Cho Eun-seok.In a Faceb
Democratic Party Plans Two-Track Strategy for Upcoming National Assembly Session
The Democratic Party announced on August 27 that it will enhance its focus on livelihood issues as it prepares for the second half of the 2026 legislative session starting in September.Lee Joo-hee, the party's floor spokesperson, spoke with reporters after the second session of the "National Assembly Workshop for the 2026 Regular Session" held at the Inspire Hotel in Incheon. She stated, "We discussed the current political landscape and the goals the Democratic Party should pursue moving forward
School Safety Central Association Celebrates 19th Anniversary with Focus on Prevention
The School Safety Central Association, which has served as a strong support for educational institutions nationwide since the enactment of the School Safety Act in 2007, marked its 19th anniversary by hosting a large-scale communication event aimed at transforming safety culture.On August 27, the association held the event titled '2026 Creating a Safe School Together' at the aT Center in Yangjae, Seoul, attended by over 300 students, parents, educators, education authorities, and experts.This ev
Samsung Electronics Files Trademark for Next-Gen AI Memory 'zHBF'
Samsung Electronics is seeking to secure trademark rights related to high-bandwidth flash (HBF), a next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) memory technology. According to industry sources, Samsung recently filed for the 'zHBF' trademark. This move is seen as a proactive measure to prepare for the future, while actual development is confirmed to be underway with the zNAND-O solution unveiled at FMS.Unlike high-bandwidth memory (HBM), which stacks DRAM vertically, HBF utilizes stacked NAND fl
Constitutional Court Rules Against Military Service Exemption Dismissal Clause
Employers are prohibited from dismissing employees who evade military service, as the Constitutional Court ruled that this provision violates the freedom to choose a profession. On August 27, the court issued a decision on Article 76, Section 1 of the Military Service Act, with five judges voting for a constitutional inconsistency, two for simple unconstitutionality, and two dissenting. A ruling of constitutional inconsistency acknowledges the unconstitutionality of a law but allows it to remain
AI in Finance Moves from Experimentation to Implementation
South Korea's financial sector is transitioning from experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI) to applying it in real-world operations. As AI rises to the forefront of executive agendas, financial institutions are accelerating their AI transformation (AX) and moving beyond mere implementation to actual customer service applications.On August 27, AWS Korea held a press conference at the Seoul Chamber of Commerce during the 'AWS Financial Services Forum 2026.' Attendees included Choi Gi-youn
Big Tech Companies Pursue Dual Strategy of Buying NVIDIA GPUs and Developing Own AI Chips
As NVIDIA continues to dominate the artificial intelligence (AI) market, major tech companies are ramping up their purchases of NVIDIA's graphics processing units (GPUs) while simultaneously accelerating the development of their own AI chips. This dual approach aims to enhance cost and energy efficiency by securing chips tailored to specific computational needs.On August 25, OpenAI disclosed the initial performance metrics of its custom AI inference chip, named 'Jalapeño.' According to OpenAI, J
South Korea Establishes Youth-Specific Probation Agency to Reduce Recidivism
The Ministry of Justice is establishing a 'Youth-Specific Probation Agency' aimed at reducing the significantly higher recidivism rates among juvenile offenders compared to adults and providing tailored management suited to the characteristics of youth. On August 27, the Ministry announced that a bill to amend the probation law, which allows for the separate operation of adult and youth probation, passed the National Assembly the previous day. This marks the establishment of a specialized pro
Busan International Film Festival Reveals Actor's House Lineup Featuring Kim Go-eun, Shin Min-a, Ryu Seung-ryong, and Ju Ji-hoon
The 31st Busan International Film Festival has announced its Actor's House lineup for this year.On August 27, the festival revealed that actors Kim Go-eun, Kim Min-ha, Ryu Seung-ryong, Shin Min-a, Lee Min-ho, and Ju Ji-hoon will participate in the 2026 Actor's House.Actor's House is one of the signature programs of the Busan International Film Festival. It is a talk program where actors reflect on their filmographies and share their acting philosophies and behind-the-scenes stories with the audi