The Korea Securities Depository (KSD) is sponsoring the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) with 50 million won to support its successful hosting and to boost the local culture and tourism industry. This marks the fourth consecutive year of sponsorship since 2023.On the 25th, KSD announced that it signed an official sponsorship agreement with the Busan International Film Festival at its headquarters in Busan. KSD has been supporting the festival since 2023 and will provide 50 million won fo

If you are planning to travel abroad, the timing of your flight ticket purchase can significantly affect the burden of fuel surcharges. Korean Air's international fuel surcharges for September are set to rise sharply compared to August.According to Korean Air, the one-way fuel surcharge for flights from Incheon to Tokyo and Osaka will increase from 49,600 won in August to 66,000 won in September, a rise of 16,400 won. For destinations like Bangkok, Singapore, and Guam, the surcharge will jump fr

President Lee Jae-myung's approval ratings are now under threat, dipping below 40%. A survey released by Realmeter on August 24 showed a positive rating of 40.2%, marking a six-week decline, while negative evaluations surged to 56.9%. A separate poll by Gallup Korea also indicated a 'dead cross,' where negative ratings surpassed positive ones. Although the exact figures vary by polling agency, it is clear that a warning signal from the public has been activated. Discontent that had been obscur

The Korean Sports Association announced on August 25 that it has been selected as the recipient of the 8th OCA Asia Sports Science Award, presented by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). This marks the first time in 27 years that a Korean organization has received this honor since the late Dr. Ha Kwon-ik was the inaugural awardee in 1999.The OCA, established in 1982 in New Delhi, India, comprises National Olympic Committees (NOCs) from 45 Asian countries. The Korean Sports Association Medical Cen

In June, before the peak of summer heat, a young man in his early thirties filled a quiet bar in Dapsimni-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, with his voice. He spoke with the pride typical of young professionals discussing their jobs.His story was intriguing. He boasted about catching an 'insurance fraudster' and receiving a reward from his company. Although his account was exaggerated, he confidently displayed photos to prove he was a valuable member of society.Curious about a civilian catching an insurance

Lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Party's pro-Lee faction sharply criticized author Yoo Si-min on August 25 for his comments describing the party's situation as a 'monarchy' and claiming it has lost half its members, which they deemed a 'curse' and urged him to reflect on himself.Park Sun-won, who was elected to the Supreme Council during the August 17 party convention, questioned Yoo's affiliation with the party on Facebook, asking, 'Is he really a Democratic Party member?' He pointed out th

The Trump administration has initiated a so-called 'isolation strategy' by imposing secondary sanctions on third countries that engage in trade with Iran. The sanctions target five sectors: digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, and shipping. New sanctions have also been imposed on over 60 individuals, companies, and vessels that support Iran's nuclear and missile programs and oil revenues. The aim is to cut off Iran's economic lifeline in pursuit of ending the conflict.The belief that sanc

장동혁 국민의힘 대표는 25일 이재명 대통령이 연이은 경찰의 기강 해이 문제를 비판하며 '경찰 개혁 기구' 구성을 지시하자 "경찰 문제를 잘 알면서 검찰 해체를 밀어붙인 것이냐"며 검찰의 보완수사권을 되살려야 한다고 주장했다. 장 대표는 이날 자신의 페이스북에 "당장 검찰 해체가 한 달 남짓 남았다. 한 달 사이에 경찰이 개과천선하느냐"고 지적했다. 그는 "결국 국민들만 엄청난 피해를 당하게 될 것"이라며 "지금이라도 검찰 보완수사권을 되살려야 한다. 단 한 사람의 국민

YouTuber Park Wi, who has shared his life experiences despite being paralyzed, is facing backlash after releasing CCTV footage of a fall from his wheelchair while exiting a KTX train. Park stated that his intention was to raise awareness about safety issues for wheelchair users, but the manner in which he shared the video, which included footage of a social service worker assisting him, has sparked controversy.On August 21, Park shared the CCTV footage on his YouTube channel, showing the moment