Nepal Floods Disrupt Hydropower Project, Leaving Nine Koreans Missing
A massive flood, believed to be caused by the collapse of a glacial lake, struck the central northern Himalayan region of Nepal on August 26, leaving nine Korean workers, who were constructing a hydropower plant, out of contact. The South Korean government, along with Doosan Enerbility and Korea South-East Power, has dispatched personnel to assist in the search and rescue operations for the missing Koreans and to assess the damage to the hydropower facility.According to the Nepalese Ministry of
K-Drama Tourism: Designing Experiences from the Start
A proposal has emerged to move away from the traditional method of placing signs at filming locations after a drama's success and waiting for tourists. Instead, it suggests designing tourism experiences from the content planning stage, connecting K-drama settings with actual travel destinations and anticipating what fans will see and experience on-site.Studio Dragon has chosen Gangneung, a key filming location for the drama 'Goblin,' as its first experimental site. The plan is to use the iconic
Disciplinary Action Against Kim Sang-min Upheld for Election Comments
The disciplinary action against Kim Sang-min, a former chief prosecutor who publicly expressed his intention to run in the upcoming general election while still in office, has been upheld. According to legal sources on August 27, Kim withdrew his appeal against a ruling that dismissed his lawsuit seeking to overturn a three-month suspension imposed by the Ministry of Justice. This withdrawal confirms the lower court's ruling in favor of the ministry. The Ministry of Justice's disciplinary commit
Guide Dog School Celebrates 33 Years of Service in South Korea
A visually impaired participant held the harness and signaled to start, prompting the guide dog 'Gori' to begin walking. When stairs appeared ahead, Gori stopped to indicate caution. The dog skillfully navigated around obstacles at head height before returning to the original path. After successfully completing the guidance, Gori looked up at the participant, awaiting praise.On August 27, Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance held a ceremony at its guide dog school in Yongin, South Korea, themed 'Step
Interview: Lee Jung-eun on 'Gyeongju Journey' and the Impact of Her Daughters
Actress Lee Jung-eun's performances are always grounded in reality. Even when the narrative shifts, she maintains a unique sense of 'everyday sensibility.' In the film 'Gyeongju Journey' (directed by Kim Mi-jo), Lee plays the role of 'Ok-sil,' a mother who embarks on a 'killing' journey toward her daughter's murderer after losing her youngest daughter. Despite the intense pain and anger, she portrays a realistic character without exaggeration, anchoring the film. "I believe it was worth the wa
Government Mobilizes Resources for Nepal Flood Response
The South Korean government is intensifying efforts to locate and ensure the safety of its citizens affected by the recent floods in Nepal. President Lee Jae-myung, recognizing the severity of the situation, postponed a scheduled meeting with senior advisors and a luncheon with members of the Democratic Party to directly assess the response efforts.On the afternoon of August 27, the Blue House replaced the planned presidential meeting with an emergency session focused on the situation of South K
Korean Investment Securities Raided in Insider Trading Investigation
Financial authorities investigating allegations of insider trading involving accountants from Hanmi Accounting Corporation have confirmed a raid on Korean Investment Securities. On August 26, the Financial Services Commission, the Financial Supervisory Service, and the Korea Exchange jointly launched a search at both Korean Investment Securities and Hanmi Accounting Corporation. The search was aimed at securing relevant documents and preventing the destruction of evidence. Accountants from Han
Professor Lee Soo-jung Questions Circumstances of Jang Mi-ran's Death
Jang Mi-ran, 37, was found dead on August 24, 104 days after she went missing in Jeju. Police have referred to her cause of death as 'hanging,' but Professor Lee Soo-jung from Kyonggi University’s Department of Criminal Psychology argues that the case should not be closed as a simple suicide.On August 27, Lee stated on her social media that, "There is no such thing as accidentally taking one’s life. Suicide is a deliberate and planned act, and typical suicide victims have clear motives." She add
Are Special Resolutions Ineffective for Reelecting Financial Holding Chairmen?
The Democratic Party and financial authorities are considering a plan to require special resolutions at shareholder meetings for the reappointment of financial holding chairmen, rather than outright banning third terms by law. A bill has also been proposed in the National Assembly to apply special resolutions from the first reappointment onward. However, based on past voting results, the introduction of special resolutions is unlikely to change the outcomes of reappointments significantly.Accord
Government to Reveal Wind Power Pricing Standards Next Month
The government will unveil the pricing principles for the long-term wind power contract market, which will be introduced following the abolishment of the Renewable Energy Supply Obligation System (RPS), around mid-September. A key issue will be how to translate the weights assigned to renewable energy certificates (RECs) based on factors such as community participation, water depth, and grid connection distance into contract prices.Industry stakeholders have urged for a swift establishment of th