U.S. Stocks Rise as Treasury Yields Fall for Second Day, Boosting Tech Shares
On August 25, U.S. stocks rose as Treasury yields fell for the second consecutive day, boosting technology shares.According to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 160.24 points (0.30%) at 53,577.40. The S&P 500 index increased by 24.40 points (0.32%) to finish at 7,677.28, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose by 171.11 points (0.66%) to close at 26,151.30.CNBC reported that the decline in U.S. Treasury yields improved investor sentiment toward
Did 'I Live Alone' Set Up Its Kazakhstan Trip? Lee Jae-jin's 9-Year-Old Comment Sparks Controversy
Amid recent allegations of manipulation regarding Jeon Hyun-moo's spontaneous trip to Kazakhstan on the MBC entertainment program 'I Live Alone,' a past comment by Lee Jae-jin of the boy band Sechs Kies has resurfaced. In a 2017 episode of MBC's 'The Manager,' Lee Jae-jin remarked, "Isn't everything in 'I Live Alone' set up?"On August 25, various online communities shared a video featuring Lee Jae-jin's comment and Jeon Hyun-moo's reaction. In the clip, Lee Jae-jin was discussing the observation
Country Music Queen Dolly Parton Dies at 80
Dolly Parton, the "Queen of Country Music," passed away at the age of 80 on August 25.According to Reuters, Parton's nephew, Brian Seaver, announced her death in a video posted on social media, stating, "Dolly lived in the light, and now she is in the arms of Jesus." The family did not disclose the exact cause of death. Parton had recently faced health issues, canceling some engagements. Her husband, Carl Dean, passed away in March of last year.Parton was a singer-songwriter, record producer, ac
Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-koo Foundation Selects 39 Global Scholars
The Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-koo Foundation is expanding its global scholarship program to include not only undergraduate students from the ASEAN region but also overseas Korean language instructors.On August 25, the foundation held a scholarship award ceremony for 31 new recipients of the 'CMK Global Scholarship - Undergraduate Program,' which was announced on August 26. This year's selected scholars are undergraduate students from Indonesia and Vietnam, who will continue their studies at Seoul
Korean Film Council Launches '2026 Small Theater Festival' with Free Screenings
영화진흥위원회가 '2026 작은영화관 기획전'을 전국 25개 작은영화관에서 개최한다.영화진흥위원회는 오는 9월 1일 제주 한림작은영화관 상영을 시작으로 '2026 작은영화관 기획전'을 순차적으로 진행한다고 밝혔다.올해 기획전은 '우리동네 씨네맛집'을 콘셉트로 마련됐다. 관객들이 다시 보고 싶었던 영화를 동네 극장에서 편안하게 만날 수 있도록 구성했으며, '국제시장', '7번방의 선물', '봄날은 간다' 등 2000년대 많은 사랑을 받은 한국영화를 중심으로 총 91편을 선보인다.국산 애니메이션도 함께 소개된다. 영진위는 한국애니메
Korea Trapped in 'Double Heat Dome' as Fall Weather Approaches
The Korean Peninsula is once again experiencing a 'double heat dome.' Two high-pressure systems are simultaneously exerting pressure on both the upper and lower atmosphere, leading to extreme heat and tropical nights across the country.According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the primary cause of this heat wave is the 'double high-pressure system' dominating both the upper and lower atmosphere.At approximately 10 kilometers above sea level, the hot and dry Tibetan high pressure has
Kim Min-seok Addresses Controversy Over Jeju Missing Persons Case
Kim Min-seok, the leader of the Democratic Party, addressed the recent controversy surrounding the missing persons case in Jeju, stating that the incident occurred while the prosecutors' supplementary investigation authority was still in effect. He also pledged to take full responsibility for police reforms aimed at restoring public trust.During a Supreme Council meeting held in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, on the morning of August 26, Kim acknowledged the public outrage over the case bein
Samsung Galaxy S27 Leaks Raise Expectations for Stock Impact
Images purportedly showing the design of Samsung Electronics' next flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S27 series, have surfaced online.On August 25, a photo believed to be a leaked rendering of the Galaxy S27 series was posted on an online community. The image features a large rectangular camera module prominently positioned at the top rear of the smartphone. Unlike the previous Galaxy Ultra series, where camera lenses protruded independently, this design showcases two circular camera lenses arrang
Dunamu Becomes First Exchange Designated as 'Administrative Information Sharing Institution'
두나무가 국내 디지털자산 거래소 가운데 처음으로 행정안전부의 ‘행정정보 공동이용 대상기관’에 지정됐다. 이에 따라 업비트 이용자들은 고객확인(KYC) 과정에서 제출해야 하는 서류 부담이 줄어들 전망이다. 두나무는 이달 중순 행안부로부터 ‘행정정보 공동이용 대상기관’으로 최종 지정됐다고 26일 밝혔다. 행안부는 지난 5월 두나무를 대상으로 현장실사를 진행한 뒤 적합성 여부를 검토해 대상기관으로 지정했다. 행정정보 공동이용은 민원이나 업무 처리에 필요한 각종 구비서류를 이용자가 직접 제
Bitcoin Pauses After Surge, Trading Around $78,000
Bitcoin, which has seen a sharp rise, is now taking a breather. After climbing over 20% in a week and recovering to $80,000 the previous day, it has since given back some gains and is currently trading in the $78,000 range. According to CoinMarketCap, as of 8 a.m. on the 26th, Bitcoin was trading at $78,834, up 0.06% from the previous day. It reached $80,000 for the first time since May 4 but has since fluctuated around that mark as the upward momentum has slowed. Analysts suggest that Bitcoin