U.S. and South Korea Confirm Commitment to Cooperation Amid North Korea Dialogue Prospects
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed a willingness to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, sending a strong signal of interest. In light of this, the foreign ministers of South Korea and the United States have agreed to maintain close communication and cooperation, raising hopes for a resumption of dialogue between the U.S. and North Korea. On August 25, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that Minister Cho Hyun and Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a 30-minute phone call the
Kim Yi-kyung Renews Contract with Big Smile Entertainment, Promises Full Support
배우 김이경이 현소속사 빅스마일엔터테인먼트와 재계약을 체결하며 두터운 신뢰로 인연을 이어가게 되었다. 빅스마일엔터테인먼트는 25일 "오랜 시간 쌓아온 신뢰를 바탕으로 김이경 배우와 소중한 인연을 이어가게 되어 매우 기쁘다"라며 "무한한 잠재력과 폭넓은 연기 스펙트럼을 지닌 배우인 만큼 다양한 작품에서 독보적인 역량을 펼칠 수 있도록 든든한 파트너로서 전폭적인 지원을 아끼지 않을 것" 이라고 전했다. 이어 "매 작품 새로운 얼굴을 보여주며 성실히 필모그래피를 넓혀가고 있는 김이경 배우
Electric Vehicle Expo Draws Crowds for BYD PHEV and KGM Hybrid Models
"The EV market is still in the stage of transitioning to fully electric vehicles. HEVs and PHEVs also fall under the same category of eco-friendly cars, so they seem to be a significant part of this EV expo," said a representative from an automotive company at the 'EV Trend Korea 2026' event held on August 25 in Gangnam, Seoul. As South Korea's largest electric vehicle exhibition, EV Trend Korea serves as a platform for innovation in the future mobility industry and the exchange of carbon-neut
Hyundai Motor Reaches Tentative Wage Agreement, Impacting Group Negotiations
Hyundai Motor and its labor union have reached a tentative agreement that includes a base salary increase of 100,000 won and a performance bonus of 400% plus 12.7 million won. While a vote by union members is still pending, the parties have cleared a significant hurdle. Following Hyundai Steel, the negotiations at Hyundai Motor are nearing completion, which is expected to positively influence labor negotiations at other affiliates such as Kia and Hyundai Mobis.◆ Tentative agreement reached after
Competition Intensifies for Local Government Banking Contracts Worth $57 Billion
Competition is heating up as Nonghyup Bank and local banks face challenges from major commercial banks in the local government treasury market, which they have dominated for years. With Incheon, Gyeongbuk, and Jeonnam-Gwangju, which together manage an annual budget of approximately 57 trillion won, selecting new banking partners, the race for treasury management is intensifying.According to the financial sector, Incheon will accept applications for its next treasury designation from August 28 to
Expert Cautions Against Jumping to Conclusions in Missing Person Case
In the case of missing person Jang Mi-ran, 37, forensic expert Pyo Chang-won stated that while no clear signs of homicide or third-party involvement have been found, it is premature to draw conclusions.Pyo, the head of the Pyo Chang-won Crime Science Research Institute, appeared on CBS Radio's 'Park Seong-tae's News Show' on August 25. He noted, "According to profiling and scientific investigation principles, no assumptions or conclusions can be made at this stage," adding that there are no sign
Mother Sentenced to 35 Years for Abusing and Killing Infant Son
A mother who repeatedly abused her 4-month-old son, Haeden (pseudonym), leading to his death, has had her life sentence reduced to 35 years in an appeals court.The Gwangju High Court's Criminal Division 2, presided over by Judge Hwang Jin-hee, overturned the original sentence on August 25, sentencing the woman, in her 30s, to 35 years in prison for child abuse murder under the Special Act on the Punishment of Child Abuse Crimes. Her husband, who was also charged for neglecting the abuse, receive
Korea Chamber of Commerce Appoints Kim Jung-il as New Executive Vice Chairman
The Korea Chamber of Commerce announced on August 25 that Kim Jung-il, former head of the New Trade Order Strategy Office at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, has been appointed as the new Executive Vice Chairman.The chamber plans to hold a special general meeting on September 8 to present the 'Appointment Agreement for the New Executive Vice Chairman.' If approved, Kim will be officially appointed to the position.Kim has accumulated extensive experience and expertise over more than 30
InnoBiz Conducts Training for East Timor Officials on Digital Transformation and Manufacturing Innovation
On August 23, the Small and Medium Business Technology Innovation Association (InnoBiz) announced the completion of a training program for East Timorese officials aimed at enhancing their capabilities in industrial policy.This training is part of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) global training project, which will be implemented over three years from 2026 to 2028.The inaugural session took place from August 9 to 22 at the KOICA training center in Seongnam, South Korea, with 17
KB Kookmin Card Introduces First 'Corporate Public MyData' Service for Business Card Issuance
KB Kookmin Card announced on August 25 that it will be the first card issuer to implement the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's 'Corporate Public MyData Service' for business card issuance.The Corporate Public MyData service provides corporate-related information held by administrative and public institutions to the necessary organizations upon request from businesses.With this new service, corporate clients can submit the required documents for business card issuance without needing to prov