In Japan, the average salary for taxi drivers in their early 20s approached 5 million yen (approximately $43,540) last year, exceeding the average for the same age group across all industries by more than 1.2 million yen. Improvements in working conditions, driven by fare increases and expanded performance bonuses, along with the rise of taxi-hailing apps, have enabled less experienced drivers to efficiently pick up passengers. The influx of younger workers into a sector previously dominated by

E-Land Group's only publicly traded company, Iworld, is at a crossroads regarding its potential delisting. Following a sharp decline in stock prices since May, the company has become a 'penny stock' facing delisting scrutiny. To maintain its listing, Iworld has proposed a 1-for-5 stock merger. The future of its stock price will be crucial after trading resumes on October 2.According to the Korea Exchange, Iworld's stock closed at 607 won on the 26th, up 29.98% from the previous trading day. The

Renault Korea announced that its global flagship crossover, the Filante E-Tech hybrid, has been selected as the new official vehicle for the French Ambassador to South Korea.During a handover ceremony held at the French Embassy on August 25, Nikola Paris, CEO of Renault Korea, personally presented the smart key of the Filante to Philippe Bertoux, the French Ambassador.The Filante, which was launched in South Korea in March 2026, is a new global flagship E-segment crossover from Renault. It combi

Hyun Woo-jin, a prominent math instructor accused of illegally obtaining college entrance exam questions from current teachers and paying them over 400 million won, was acquitted in a first-instance ruling. The court determined that the payments made by Hyun were not prohibited under the anti-corruption law, as they were deemed to be legitimate compensation for the value of the questions rather than illicit gifts.On August 26, Judge Lee Jae-wook of the Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor

Yoon Ho-jung, the Minister of the Interior and Safety, convened an emergency meeting of police leadership on August 26, directing a thorough investigation into the missing persons cases in Jeju and a comprehensive review of police operations.This meeting is considered unusual, reflecting the government's serious recognition of the current state of the police and its commitment to significant reforms.The meeting was organized in response to growing public anxiety regarding the missing persons cas

Although summer heat persists, those suffering from allergic rhinitis are already expressing that “autumn has arrived.”On August 26, various online communities saw an influx of posts from allergy sufferers sharing their experiences.In the posts, individuals reported, “Suddenly, I have a runny nose and am sneezing a lot, and my eyes are itchy.” They described symptoms such as, “I have been dripping with a runny nose since morning,” “I can’t stop sne

Moon Hong-seong, the Audit Committee Chair of Mirae Asset Securities and an outside director, has resigned before completing his term. His departure has resulted in the Audit Committee falling short of the legal requirements for its composition. The company plans to request the appointment of a temporary director from the court to fill the vacancy.According to the financial investment industry on August 26, Mirae Asset Securities announced that Moon resigned voluntarily due to personal reasons t

"I hope this will be an opportunity to leap forward as a global bio powerhouse."Oh Yu-kyung, head of the Korea Food and Drug Administration, made this statement on August 26 at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas in Gangnam, where the '2026 Global Bio Conference (GBC)' is taking place over three days. She added, "The bio industry is a field where innovative technologies are constantly emerging and is growing as a future growth engine. I hope this event accelerates the pace of bio innovation.

A legal framework has been established to support key issues in the maritime and fisheries sector. A special law to support the 2028 UN Ocean Conference, along with 14 other bills aimed at improving coastal disaster prevention, port redevelopment, enhancing fishing vessel safety, and expanding the participation of farmers and fishermen in policy-making, has passed the National Assembly.The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced that on August 20, the National Assembly approved two new laws,