Democratic Party Analyzes Poll Results to Secure Youth Support
The Democratic Party shared the results of a recent poll indicating negative evaluations from the 2030 generation during a workshop for lawmakers held on August 27.Lee Joo-hee, the party's floor spokesperson, discussed the reasons behind the declining support from young voters at the workshop held at the Inspire Hotel in Incheon, which was aimed at preparing for the 2026 regular National Assembly session."We conducted an analysis and report on the poll results. The Democratic Party must seriousl
Bukwang Pharmaceutical Begins Construction of $240 Million Smart Warehouse in Ansan
Bukwang Pharmaceutical is investing 240 billion won to build a state-of-the-art automated warehouse at its Ansan facility in Gyeonggi Province. This strategic investment aims to enhance both pharmaceutical production capacity and logistics efficiency. On August 27, Bukwang announced that the new automated warehouse will increase its storage capacity from 1,500 cells to 4,500 cells, tripling its current capacity. A cell refers to the minimum storage space within a logistics warehouse where pallet
Former Military Leaders Sentenced for Blocking National Assembly During Martial Law
The Seoul Central District Court has sentenced former military leaders to prison for their roles in blocking the National Assembly and deploying troops to the National Election Commission during the 12·3 martial law crisis.On August 27, the court's Criminal Division 37-2, led by Judges Oh Chang-seob, Ryu Chang-seong, and Jang Seong-hoon, sentenced Kim Hyun-tae, former commander of the Army Special Warfare Command's 707th Special Mission Battalion, to 12 years in prison for insurrection-related c
National Assembly Committee Blames Opposition for Stalled Recount
Members of the National Assembly's special committee investigating the shortage of ballots during the recent local elections stated on August 27 that blaming the People Power Party for the halt of the recount at Olympic Park is unreasonable.At a press conference held before a parliamentary workshop in Goyang, lawmakers Joo Jin-woo, Choi Bo-yoon, and Kim Eun-hye asserted, "The People Power Party proposed that we hold a special committee meeting to confirm the demands of the special investigation
Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin Aims to Set National Standards with City Council
Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin expressed his commitment on August 27 to pave the way for the future of South Korea, stating, "We will create 'Seongnam, the standard of South Korea' together with the city council."During the '10th Seongnam City Council's Inauguration Ceremony' held in the lobby of the city council, Mayor Shin congratulated the council's opening and urged collaboration between the council and the administration to swiftly address key issues affecting Seongnam and bring about real ch
Who is Dai Bing, the Chinese Ambassador to South Korea?
National Assembly Speaker Chung Jae-suk met with Dai Bing, the Chinese Ambassador to South Korea, on August 27, drawing attention to Dai's background and diplomatic career.Speaker Chung met with Ambassador Dai in his office at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on the afternoon of August 27.Dai, born in 1967 in Anhui Province, China, joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1995. Unlike his predecessors, he has primarily built his career in Africa and multilateral diplomacy rather than in
Who is Dai Bing, the Chinese Ambassador to South Korea?
National Assembly Speaker Chung Jae-suk met with Dai Bing, the Chinese Ambassador to South Korea, on August 27, drawing attention to Dai's background and diplomatic career.Chung met with Ambassador Dai in his office at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul. Dai, a Chinese diplomat with a career focused on Africa and the United Nations, officially took up his post as the Chinese Ambassador to South Korea in December 2024.Born in 1967 in Anhui Province, China, Dai joined the Ministry of Foreign
Navy Resumes P-3CK Maritime Patrol Aircraft Test Flights After 15 Months
The Navy announced on August 27 that it will resume test flights of the P-3CK maritime patrol aircraft starting September 1, following a suspension after a crash on May 29 last year.The Navy stated, "Prior to this test flight, we conducted a thorough assessment of the entire P-3CK aircraft under the supervision of the U.S. Navy to confirm that there were no issues. We also enhanced flight safety measures, including repositioning the angle of attack indicator and installing a stall warning device
Woori Bank Announces Recruitment for New Employees in Second Half of 2026
Woori Bank is launching its recruitment for new employees in the second half of 2026. The bank announced on August 27 that it will begin accepting applications for the '2026 Second Half New Employee Recruitment' starting today. The recruitment will cover seven divisions: corporate finance, personal finance, Woori Together, technology, global, specialized, and special recruitment for veterans. Applications will be accepted from today until September 8 on the Woori Bank recruitment website. The se
Audit Agency Accuses Nine Officials from Moon Jae-in Administration of Abuse of Power
감사원이 문재인 정부의 국가통계 조작 의혹과 서해 공무원 피살 사건 감사를 둘러싼 강압감사·증거조작 의혹을 조사한 결과, 감사권 남용이 심각하게 이뤄졌다고 결론 내렸다. 감사원은 최재해 전 감사원장과 유병호 감사위원 등 관련자 10명에 관한 수사 참고자료를 경찰에 넘기고, 통계감사팀 9명을 직권남용 등의 혐의로 고발했다. 감사원은 27일 이 같은 내용의 ‘국정조사특별위원회 후속조치 태스크포스(TF) 감찰팀 조사 결과’를 발표했다. 조사 대상은 ‘주요 국가통계 작성 및 활용 실태 감사’와 &