Daewoo Engineering & Construction Chairman Jung Won-joo met with Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Le Minh Khai during the minister's visit to South Korea, expressing the company's interest in participating in energy projects, including nuclear power and LNG terminals.On August 26, Jung discussed cooperation on Vietnam's nuclear power and energy infrastructure projects with Minister Le during their meeting in Seoul. The Vietnamese delegation, including officials from the Ministry of Indu

A Chinese lecturer in his 30s, identified as Jeong, has partially confessed to the murder of a Chinese female graduate student in Gyeongsan, South Korea, according to police.On August 20, Jeong reportedly killed the victim, identified as A, 25, in the early hours of the morning. A was last seen on closed-circuit television footage in front of Jeong's residence around 2 a.m. that day.Investigators also found that A made her final contact with family members in China around the same time. Police s

Dongbu Construction's plant business is rapidly growing this year, emerging as a new growth driver. Sales in the first half of the year increased by over 50% compared to the same period last year, already achieving 78% of last year's annual performance.According to Dongbu Construction's business report for the first half of 2026, plant sales reached 153.5 billion won, a 54.5% increase from 99.3 billion won in the same period last year. This is the highest sales growth rate among major constructi

Jiran Jigyosecurity is enhancing its strategy in the public and education mobile security market with its Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution, Mobile Keeper V5. The company aims to solidify its position as a market leader, having maintained the top share in the domestic MDM procurement market for the second consecutive year.On August 27, Jiran Jigyosecurity announced that it has registered Mobile Keeper V5, which has received Common Criteria (CC) certification for integrated management of An

The 'Wooden Statue of Jeoseokcheon' from Pyeongchang's Sangwon Temple, believed to have been created in the early Joseon period, has been designated as a national cultural heritage treasure, the Cultural Heritage Administration announced on August 27.This statue is a rare example of a Jeoseokcheon figure sculpted in wood, which is typically depicted in paintings in Buddhist art. It is estimated to have been created before 1645, based on restoration records of relics discovered in 2008 and the in

On the morning of the 27th, the atmosphere in the Bank of Korea's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting room was notably tense. With the decision on whether to implement a so-called 'back-to-back' interest rate hike following last month's increase, reporters focused their attention on Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song.Governor Shin entered the meeting room at 8:59 a.m., wearing a navy jacket and a blue patterned tie. After taking his seat with a serious expression, he struck the gavel to s

Hana Securities has raised its target price for BGF Retail to 180,000 won, citing strong performance stability and potential for improved profitability. The investment recommendation remains a 'buy.'In a report released on the 27th, analyst Park Jong-dae explained that while the stagnation in store openings has led to a decline in convenience store growth rates, favorable operating conditions and improvements in product mix are positive factors.Park noted, "As the growth in the number of conveni

LG Electronics is partnering with Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) to encourage the use of home appliances during off-peak hours. This initiative aims to transform appliances from mere electricity consumers into tools for managing power demand, thereby expanding the role of smart home services.On August 26, LG Electronics announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with KEPCO at the KEPCO Art Center in Yangjae, Seoul, to promote a 'Smart Appliance Cashback Program.'The p

SK Securities evaluated on the 27th that SK Biopharm has secured medium- to long-term growth momentum through the introduction of the epilepsy drug candidate 'Opacalime.' The target price remains at 160,000 won, with an investment recommendation of 'buy.' SK Biopharm announced on the 26th that it has signed an exclusive technology introduction agreement for the epilepsy drug candidate Opacalime and potassium channel drug discovery platform from Biohaven. The contract is valued at up to $795 mil