Mobile ID Issued on One Smartphone Per Person Starting August 28
Starting August 28, a 'mobile ID' will only be issued on one smartphone registered in the applicant's name.The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced on August 27 that the enforcement decree of the 'Electronic Government Act' will take effect on the same day.The types of identification that can be issued via mobile will be clearly defined. These include resident registration cards, driver's licenses, disability registration cards, national veterans registration cards, foreigner registrati
No Brand Burger to Raise Prices Starting August 28, Burgers Up to 400 Won
No Brand Burger, operated by Shinsegae Food, will raise prices on some menu items due to rising raw material and logistics costs. The average increase will be 2.5%, with burger prices for individual items and sets rising by up to 400 won.The company announced on August 27 that it will adjust the prices of burgers and some side menu items starting August 28.As part of this price adjustment, the prices of 22 burger items and sets will increase by 100 to 400 won. Among 34 side menu items, some will
Seoul Apartment Prices Rise 0.29%, Some Areas in Gangnam Decline
Seoul's apartment prices have seen an increase again. While some complexes are experiencing a wait-and-see approach and price adjustments leading to declines in transactions, rising contracts continue in key areas with good transportation and high demand.According to the Korea Real Estate Agency's weekly apartment price trends report released on August 27, the national apartment sales price index rose by 0.11% as of August 24. The metropolitan area increased by 0.22%, Seoul by 0.29%, and regiona
One in Five Foreign Tourists Arrive via Regional Airports; Cheongju Sees 109% Increase
In the first half of this year, one in five foreign tourists visiting South Korea entered through regional airports. Notably, Cheongju Airport has seen its number of arrivals more than double in the past year, emerging as a new gateway for distributing international visitors across the country.The Korea Tourism Organization held the '2nd Recent Trends in Korean Tourism Data Seminar' on August 27 at The Plaza Hotel in Seoul, where it released an analysis of regional tourism data. The Ministry of
FIU Enhances AI Detection for Money Laundering, Expands Financial Sector Teams
금융정보분석원(FIU)이 은행권을 제외한 금융회사의 자금세탁방지(AML) 전담조직을 강화하고 인공지능(AI)을 활용한 이상거래 탐지 시스템 고도화에 나선다.FIU는 16개 유관기관과 함께 ‘자금세탁방지(AML) 유관기관 협의회’를 열었다고 27일 밝혔다. FIU는 금융권의 AML 취약점을 △위험평가 △거버넌스 △시스템 고도화 △협회·중앙회 역할 강화 등 4개 분야로 나눠 대응 방안을 마련했다.우선 금융회사들이 업권과 개별 회사의 영업 특성을 반영해 자체 위험평가를 정기적으로 실시하도록 유도한다. 평가에서 취약점이
Police Officer's DNA Found in Women's Restroom Amid Missing Persons Case
A police officer in Jeju has been arrested for allegedly falsifying reports on missing persons, including the recently discovered body of Jang Mi-ran. DNA from the officer, identified as 34-year-old Boo, was found in a women's restroom.According to the Jeju Police Agency, Boo is under investigation for violating the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes, specifically for entering a multi-use facility for sexual purposes.Boo is accused of entering a women's restroom at a police
Taiwan Signs $4 Billion Deal to Purchase Over 2,000 Drones from U.S.
Taiwan has signed a contract with the United States to purchase new drones worth approximately 269 billion Taiwan dollars (about $4 billion). As Taiwan's government pushes to expand its drone capabilities, the issue of arms sales to Taiwan is expected to become a significant point of contention ahead of the anticipated U.S.-China summit next month.According to local media, including the Liberty Times, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense announced on the 27th that it had released the results of
Financial Union to Strike on September 4, Demands Halt to Unilateral Relocation
The National Financial Industry Union (Financial Union) will initiate a general strike on September 4, demanding the introduction of a 4.5-day workweek and an end to the unilateral relocation of financial institutions. The union has indicated a willingness to collaborate with other unions representing institutions mentioned in the government's relocation discussions, including the Financial Supervisory Service and the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation, which they describe as politically motiva
Life Insurance Companies Expand Senior Care and Housing Services Amid Aging Population
As South Korea enters a super-aged society, the demand for care services is rapidly increasing, prompting life insurance companies to expand their nursing facilities and senior housing services. These companies are broadening their scope beyond selling insurance products to include facility operations and senior living arrangements, ensuring support for aging individuals.According to the insurance industry on August 27, KB Life operates eight facilities through its subsidiary, KB Golden Life Car
Yayoi Kusama, Renowned Japanese Contemporary Artist, Dies at 97
Yayoi Kusama, a world-renowned contemporary artist from Japan, has passed away at the age of 97. According to Kyodo News and the Yayoi Kusama Museum, she died on August 14 in a Tokyo hospital due to multiple organ failure. The Yayoi Kusama Museum and the Yayoi Kusama Foundation released a statement saying, "Kusama dedicated her life to avant-garde art across various fields, including performance, novels, and poetry, centered around visual art. She continued to paint until just before her passing