The influence of Nvidia, the world's largest artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor company, is permeating the entire South Korean industrial ecosystem. There is a growing argument that while benefiting from the supercycle led by Nvidia, efforts to strengthen existing competitiveness must also continue.According to industry sources on August 25, the semiconductor sector has reaped the most significant benefits from Nvidia's rapidly growing AI chip business. A prime example is high-bandwidth

Nearly half of South Korea's top 30 conglomerates have established direct or indirect business relationships with NVIDIA. As NVIDIA expands its business territory beyond graphics processing units (GPUs) to include artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and physical AI, the connections with domestic companies are growing. However, there are rising concerns about increasing dependency.According to a report by Aju Economy on August 25, an investigation into the cooperation between the top 30 c

The focus of government-initiated artificial intelligence (AI) projects is shifting from construction of buildings and complexes to operational projects that build services on existing infrastructure. According to the Public Procurement Service, the budget for AI-related projects issued in construction form has decreased by over 90% in the past year, while the scale of national projects has grown to dominate the overall procurement size.As of August 24, 2026, the total number of construction pro

Family trips rarely go as planned. Wrong turns, hunger pangs, and minor disagreements can lead to conflicts. Even when the goal is 'revenge,' things don't unfold as expected.The film 'Gyeongju Journey' follows this theme. It strays from the typical revenge narrative, often stumbling and veering off course due to the small variables of everyday life. This deviation from genre conventions adds an unexpected and intriguing element to the film.Eight years after the youngest daughter, Gyeongju, went

The Anyang Youth Foundation's Youth Council Union, known as 'Bubble Lab,' is promoting youth participation and expanding networks through inter-regional exchanges. According to the foundation, 'Bubble Lab' conducted a joint exchange activity on August 22 at the Incheon Seohae Youth Center in collaboration with the Incheon Seohae Facilities Management Corporation's Youth Council Union. The 'Bubble Lab' is an organization established to facilitate exchanges and cooperation among youth councils

The Gwangju City Management Corporation's Nungpyeong Sports Center conducted hands-on lifesaving and CPR training for all employees to prepare for potential safety incidents at swimming pools and sports facilities. According to the corporation, on August 21, the Nungpyeong Sports Center provided training for all staff, focusing on responding to water safety incidents, CPR, first aid, and rescue techniques with the help of experts. This training emphasized practical exercises based on real-life s

As the supply of jeonse (long-term lease) apartments in Seoul decreases and both monthly rents and purchase prices rise, housing instability among the 2030 age group is intensifying.MBC's 'PD Notebook' will air an episode titled 'The Era of Jeonse Extinction - 2030 on the Edge' on August 25, shedding light on the realities faced by young people trying to secure homes amid declining jeonse availability, rising monthly rents, and tightening loan regulations.In July 2026, the average jeonse price f

The new leadership of the Democratic Party held a dinner with President Lee Jae-myung on August 25, where they expressed their commitment to collaborate on legislation related to people's livelihoods and reforms, as well as the budget for 2027.Park Sung-jun, the party's chief spokesperson, stated in a written briefing after the dinner at the Blue House that the party leadership engaged in open communication and shared a wide range of opinions with President Lee.He noted that President Lee emphas

President Lee Emphasizes 'Productive Finance' Amid Budget DiscussionsPresident Lee Jae-myung stated on August 25 that now is not the time to be overly focused on immediate financial figures regarding next year's budget. He called for a shift towards 'productive finance' that prioritizes investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced industries.The Democratic Party and the government plan to focus on five key areas in the proposed budget, which is expected to exceed 800 trillion won, th