President Yoon Calls for Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility
President Yoon Suk Yeol on August 25 urged for a prompt legislative change to lower the age of criminal responsibility by one or two years, specifically for serious and repeat offenders. During a Cabinet meeting held at the Blue House, President Yoon expressed concern that the issue has been delayed for too long, stating, "I hope we can reach a swift conclusion on the matter of lowering the age of criminal responsibility." He provided specific guidance on the scope and application of the age red
Hengsheng Group Hits Upper Limit After MOU with Chinese State-Owned Enterprise
Hengsheng Group's stock surged to its upper limit following the announcement of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a Chinese state-owned enterprise to expand its cultural and artistic intellectual property (IP) business.According to the Korea Exchange, as of 1:24 PM, Hengsheng Group's shares were trading at 2,730 won, up 630 won (30.00%) from the previous trading day. This marked the first trading day after the lifting of a trading suspension due to a stock consolidation.The company announ
52-Year-Old Kim Sang-soo Identified in Revenge Murder of Ex-Partner
Kim Sang-soo, 52, has been identified as the suspect in the revenge murder of his former partner, a woman in her 60s, following a stalking complaint against him.On August 25, the Gyeonggi Southern Provincial Police Agency announced that they would disclose Kim's name, age, and photograph due to the charges of revenge murder he faces.Previously, on August 18, the police held a committee meeting to decide on the disclosure of his personal information. However, Kim filed an objection, leading to a
Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin Plans 'Seongnam-style Home End-of-Life Care'
Shin Sang-jin, the mayor of Seongnam, is working on concrete plans for a 'Seongnam-style home end-of-life care' system by visiting advanced home healthcare and care facilities in Japan. On August 24, Mayor Shin and his delegation visited Aikoen and Kawana Hospital, which operate community-based care and patient-centered end-of-life care in Japan. This visit aimed to observe how Japan, which has experienced an ultra-aging society earlier than South Korea, implements home healthcare and communit
Government Emphasizes Support for Major Projects and AI in Next Year's Budget
The government has emphasized the active role of next year's budget in supporting three major projects, artificial intelligence (AI), and expanding future growth engines. Plans include establishing a special account for semiconductors and supplying 10,000 central processing units (CPUs) to elevate the nation as a leader in AI and semiconductors.After a budget meeting on August 25, Jeong Tae-ho, a Democratic Party lawmaker and the ruling party's representative on the National Assembly's Budget an
KakaoTalk to Implement Changes Amid User Complaints
Kakao is drawing attention as it announces plans to improve its KakaoTalk messaging service in response to user complaints and requests for enhancements.On August 25, Kakao shared feedback from KakaoTalk users on its 'Kakao is Now' page, highlighting comments received over the past year. The company modified some expressions for privacy reasons before making the feedback public.Notably, many users expressed dissatisfaction with the app's interface. Comments included, "There are too many tabs and
Han Ga-in Celebrates 14 Years with Samsung Refrigerator, Now Eyeing AI Features
Actress Han Ga-in has been using a Samsung refrigerator for 14 years, continuing to rely on the same product even after her advertising contract with the company ended. She cited the timeless design and reliable performance as reasons for her loyalty.Han served as a Samsung advertising model from 2005 to 2012. Her long-term experience with the brand has influenced her choices in home appliances, and she currently uses mostly Samsung products.Performance is the most important factor for her when
KOSPI Recovers Above 6600 After Initial Drop; KOSDAQ Turns Positive
The KOSPI index, which initially dropped more than 4%, managed to recover above the 6600 mark. Meanwhile, the KOSDAQ index, after starting lower, successfully turned positive during the trading session.As of 1:11 p.m. on the 25th, the KOSPI was trading at 6648.32, down 48.64 points (0.73%) from the previous trading day. The index opened at 6535.93, down 161.03 points (2.40%), and at one point extended its losses to 4.30%.In the securities market, individual and institutional investors were net b
Samsung Electronics to Begin Domestic Production of EHS Heat Pump Boilers in September
Samsung Electronics will start domestic production of its EHS heat pump boilers, which were previously manufactured overseas. This move aims to establish a production base to respond to the domestic heating electrification market while accelerating the deployment of heat pumps in real residential environments.The company announced on August 24 that it has set up a production line covering 2,132 square meters at its second campus in Gwangju and began trial production on August 19. After verifying
China Replaces Shenzhen Mayor Ahead of APEC Summit
In a significant leadership change ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in November, Shenzhen has appointed a new mayor. The recent reshuffling of local government leaders in major Chinese cities has drawn attention as the country prepares for the 21st National Congress of the Communist Party next year.On August 24, the Standing Committee of the Shenzhen People's Congress announced the appointment of Li Yun, 53, as the city's deputy mayor and acting mayor. He replaces Che