Samsung SDI is experiencing a strong performance in early trading following news of its stake sale in Samsung Display.According to the Korea Exchange, as of 9:29 a.m. on the 27th, Samsung SDI's shares rose by 36,000 won (6.98%) to 552,000 won. The stock opened at 526,000 won and briefly surged to 560,000 won.On this day, Samsung SDI announced it would sell 13,088,235 shares of Samsung Display in an over-the-counter transaction. The disposal price, disclosed on the 21st, is set at 340,000 won per

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has signed an executive order limiting the purchase, import, and installation of certain foreign power equipment in the U.S. to protect the national power grid. This move has led to a surge in shares of domestic power equipment companies, as there are growing expectations that these firms will benefit from the exclusion of power equipment from countries like China, which pose security concerns. As of 9:58 a.m. on August 27, HD Hyundai Electri

Kioxia, the world's third-largest NAND flash memory manufacturer, plans to invest over 1 trillion yen (approximately $9 billion) to build a new semiconductor production facility in Iwate Prefecture, Japan, in response to rising demand for artificial intelligence (AI). This investment is seen as a countermeasure to the large-scale expansion plans announced by industry leaders Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix in South Korea. The Japanese government is also expected to support this initiative with

President Lee Jae-myung's mention of a 'decentralized constitutional amendment' has sparked controversy, prompting the Blue House to take early action to quell the situation. However, on the same day, Lee's approval rating hit a record low since taking office, leading to online criticism such as, 'Don't ruin the country, just step down,' and 'Worry about being disqualified from office rather than seeking re-election.'The Blue House stated on the 14th that it believes a four-year term for a presi

Gunpo Mayor Han Dae-hee emphasized on August 27 that a new leave policy has been established to ensure that new public officials can approach their work with renewed energy and motivation.On this day, Mayor Han stated, "We have amended the local public service regulations to provide a basis for granting three days of special leave to officials with more than one year but less than five years of service."His initiative to introduce the 'Newcomer Leap Leave' aims to boost morale and recharge junio

Coupang has rejected a Fair Trade Commission (FTC) investigation regarding allegations that it shifted discount costs onto suppliers and has filed a lawsuit against the commission. If the legal dispute escalates to the Supreme Court, it could take three to four years for a final ruling, potentially delaying the FTC's investigation into Coupang for an extended period. The outcome of the lawsuit may also impact the FTC's overall investigation methods. ◆ Coupang Refuses Investigation, Dispute Ove

As demand for electric vehicles slows and competition from Chinese batteries intensifies, uncertainty looms over South Korea's battery industry. However, the U.S. energy storage system (ESS) market may present a new opportunity, driven by the expansion of renewable energy and the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.The Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade highlighted these trends in a report released on August 27, titled 'K-Battery: Crisis or Transition?'Recent perf

Koscom is set to revamp its infrastructure for securities issuance, distribution, and settlement. Following the opening of the new securities and fractional investment markets this year, the company is accelerating efforts to build a shared infrastructure connecting market participants ahead of the implementation of the token securities system next year.According to the financial investment industry on the 27th, Koscom is preparing a joint issuance platform for token securities called 'KoSTO,' w

Severe flooding has struck the border area between Nepal and China's Tibet Autonomous Region, prompting Chinese President Xi Jinping to order comprehensive rescue efforts.According to state-run Xinhua News Agency, a landslide occurred on the Nepal side at around 10:30 a.m. on the 26th, resulting in significant casualties in the Zhikaze (日喀則) city of the Tibet Autonomous Region.Following the incident, President Xi instructed authorities to "mobilize all resources to search for and rescue the m