Preparing to Be Enchanted by Vampires in Korea
In the past, single-screen theaters did not have assigned seating. As long as viewers had tickets, they could sit wherever they liked. This sometimes led to more tickets being sold than available seats, forcing some audience members to stand during the film.On that day, a viewer, referred to as A, arrived at the theater a bit late. Unable to find an empty seat, she had no choice but to stand at the back to watch the movie. As time passed, she began to feel nauseous and dizzy, but she managed to
Colosseum to Host 'ICU Con' in Japan Next Month, Supporting Global Expansion of K-Brands
Colosseum Corporation, a supply chain management-based distributor, is set to launch its global business with an idol commerce event next month.On August 25, Colosseum announced that it will hold 'ICU Con in Tokyo-ICHI' at the Daiichi Seimei Hall in Tokyo, Japan, on September 11-12.ICU stands for 'Idol Commerce Universe,' a program designed to create a new retail environment that connects K-idols with K-brands, fostering a link between fandom and product consumption.ICU Con will be the first off
Private Asset Managers Outperform Major Firms Amid ETF Boom
Despite a surge in assets under management for major asset management firms due to the booming exchange-traded fund (ETF) market, profitability has not seen a corresponding increase. This is attributed to low management fees and intense competition. In contrast, private asset managers that do not handle ETFs have dominated the top ranks in net profit.According to the financial investment industry on August 25, Mirae Asset Global Investments topped the net profit rankings for the first half of th
Shinan County Enhances Accessibility with Information Desk and Employee Name Tags
Shinan County in Jeonnam Province is implementing an information desk and requiring all employees to wear name tags to enhance the convenience of residents visiting the county office.Starting from August 25 until September 30, Shinan County will promote the operation of the information desk and the wearing of name tags, making necessary adjustments before the official launch in October.This initiative aims to reduce the inconvenience residents face when trying to locate the appropriate departmen
Muan's 1.05 Million-Pyeong National Industrial Complex Site Confirmed, Community Optimistic About Future Growth
About 1.05 million pyeong (3.47 square kilometers) in Hyun-gyeong-myeon, Muan County, has been designated as a candidate site for a national industrial complex, increasing community expectations for new growth opportunities in Muan.On August 25, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City announced that the Ministry has designated the area as the 'Muan National Industrial Complex candidate site' following deliberation and approval by the Ind
Hanmi Pharmaceutical Signs $2.3 Billion Deal for Obesity Drug Development
Hanmi Pharmaceutical has signed a contract to transfer the development rights of its obesity drug candidate, 'HM17321', to the U.S. biotech company Genentech for up to $2.3 billion (approximately 3.2 trillion won). This deal is considered the largest 'jackpot' in the history of South Korea's pharmaceutical industry for a single drug candidate. As a result, market attention is now focused on Hanmi's pipeline for obesity and metabolic diseases.According to industry sources, 'HM17321', which has be
Power Supply for AI Data Centers: Key to Energy Policy
The challenge of supplying large-scale power to artificial intelligence (AI) data centers has emerged as a key issue in energy policy. While liquefied natural gas (LNG) power generation can respond quickly, it conflicts with carbon neutrality goals. Nuclear power and renewable energy each face limitations in construction time and intermittency, respectively.Experts suggest that rather than relying on a specific power source, a combination of energy sources tailored to regional conditions should
Kim Min-seok Unveils 'Mega Ten' for Democratic Party Reform
Kim Min-seok, the leader of the Democratic Party, announced the launch of a special organization called 'Mega Ten' on August 25, aimed at reforming the party. He also initiated appointments focused on party lawmakers. Notably, he introduced the Nomination Reform Committee and the Constitutional Amendment Committee, emphasizing a commitment to winning the upcoming general election and pursuing constitutional changes.During a briefing at the National Assembly, Kim stated that the Nomination Reform
Iran Reveals Blacklist of 45 Ships, Including Five from Sinokor
Iran has unilaterally released a blacklist of ships it claims violated navigation regulations in the Strait of Hormuz, which includes five vessels from South Korea's Sinokor.According to Yonhap News on August 25, among the 45 tankers listed by Iran, five belong to Sinokor. The South Korean government stated it cannot confirm whether these ships are indeed Korean.The Persian Gulf Shipping Authority (PGSA) of Iran announced on August 23 that the 45 tankers had breached navigation rules in the Stra
Nuri Rocket 5 Receives Launch Approval for Five Small Satellites
The Nuri Rocket 5, a Korean launch vehicle, has received approval to carry five small cluster satellites and ten CubeSats into space.The Korea Aerospace Agency (KASA) announced on the 25th that it reviewed and approved the launch permit during the 10th Space Development Promotion Committee meeting.The launch permit review committee, composed of public and private experts, conducted a comprehensive evaluation over approximately three months, assessing the purpose of the launch vehicle's use, safe