Park Soo-min Supports Direct Election of Party Committee Chairs
박수민 국민의힘 의원은 25일 장동혁 대표가 꺼내든 '당협위원장 당원 직선제'에 대해 "찬성한다"고 밝혔다. 다만 당협위원장 선출 방식을 결정할 수 있는 최고위원들은 당협위원장 불출마를 선언하라고 요구했다. 박 의원은 이날 오전 자신의 페이스북에 "당원들의 당협위원장 선출에 찬성한다"며 "당원들의 참여를 높이는 당원 중심주의의 좋은 시작이 될 수 있다"고 밝혔다. 박 의원은 "기왕에 한다면 깔끔하게 제대로 해야 한다"며 △당원들에 투명한 정보 제공 △최고위원의 당협
Daol Investment Securities Raises Samsung SDI Target Price by 6.5% Amid Growth Prospects
Daol Investment Securities announced on August 25 that it has raised its target price for Samsung SDI from 770,000 won to 820,000 won, an increase of 6.5%, citing expectations for growth through the sale of its stake in Samsung Display (SDC) and the expansion of its energy storage system (ESS) production capacity. The firm maintained its 'buy' rating.Research analyst Yoo Ji-woong stated, "Considering the improvement in financial structure from the SDC stake sale and the acquisition of shares in
Female Franchise Owners of No Brand Burger Increase by 52% in a Year
Shinsegae Food reported that the number of female franchise owners of No Brand Burger has increased by over 50% in the past year. The rise is attributed to the low initial investment required for compact stores and a system that allows for operation with minimal staff, making it an attractive option for aspiring female entrepreneurs.As of July, Shinsegae Food announced that the number of female franchise owners of No Brand Burger had risen by 52% compared to the same period last year. Women now
Despite the End of the Heat Period, Seoul Faces Continued High Temperatures
The traditional end of summer heat, known as Chuseok, has passed, but the sweltering weather continues. On the morning of August 25, temperatures in Seoul exceeded 26 degrees Celsius, making for a muggy commute.According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the temperature in Seoul reached 26.5 degrees Celsius at 5 a.m. Incheon recorded 26.7 degrees, Gangneung 26.5 degrees, Daegu 26.5 degrees, Busan 27.6 degrees, and Jeju 26.9 degrees, with temperatures across the country remaining above
Missing Woman Found Dead Near Palm Farm; Boyfriend Questions Police Findings
Jang Mi-ran, 37, who went missing in Jeju, was found dead 101 days after her disappearance, with police stating they found no evidence of foul play. However, Jang's boyfriend has disputed this, claiming there was nothing so difficult that she would take her own life.According to the Jeju Police Agency, a body believed to be Jang's was discovered around 10:46 a.m. on August 24 in a palm forest in Hallim-eup, Jeju City. This marked 101 days since her initial disappearance report on May 15.The body
KakaoBank CEO Yoon Ho-young Joins 'Finance that Saves Lives' Campaign
윤호영 카카오뱅크 대표가 불법사금융 피해 예방과 금융 취약계층 보호를 위한 캠페인에 참여했다. 카카오뱅크는 윤 대표가 서민금융진흥원이 추진하는 ‘사람 살리는 금융’ 릴레이 캠페인에 참여했다고 25일 밝혔다. 이번 캠페인은 불법사금융의 위험성을 알리고 금융 취약계층 보호에 대한 사회적 관심을 높이기 위해 마련됐다. 금융권 인사 등이 릴레이 방식으로 캠페인에 참여해 불법사금융 근절 메시지를 전한다. 불법사금융은 미등록 대부업이나 법정 최고금리를 넘어선 대출, 불법 추심 등 금융소비자의 권익을 침
Korea to Launch Next-Generation Cheollian Satellite 6 by 2033
초미세먼지와 산불, 적조 등 대기·해양환경 변화를 실시간으로 관측할 차세대 정지궤도위성 개발이 본격화한다. 정부는 7694억원을 투입해 기존 천리안위성 2B호보다 관측 성능을 높인 천리안위성 6호를 2033년 발사할 계획이다.기후에너지환경부와 해양수산부, 우주항공청은 공동으로 기획한 '정지궤도 환경·해양위성(천리안위성 6호) 개발 사업'이 국가연구개발사업 예비타당성조사를 통과했다고 25일 밝혔다.천리안위성 6호는 2030년 임무가 끝나는 천리안위성 2B호의 환경·해양 관측 임무를 이어받는 후
Labor Department to Expand Community-Led Labor Education Nationwide Next Year
To address workplace issues such as the exploitation of part-time workers and the harmful culture of 'burnout' among nurses, community-led labor education will be implemented.The Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Korea Employment and Labor Education Institute announced on August 25 that they will establish 'local labor education councils' in collaboration with regional governments. The government plans to pilot nine councils this year in Jeonnam Gwangju, Chungnam, Gyeonggi, Gangwon, Jeju,
S1 Expands School Security to Include Safety and Facility Management
The South Korean Ministry of Education is expanding the use of school facilities, such as gymnasiums, for community sports, which is shifting the role of school security from merely controlling access to ensuring user safety and managing building systems. As schools transition from spaces exclusively for students to community infrastructure, the need for an automated management system that can operate facilities safely during times when staff are not present is becoming increasingly important.On
Badminton World Rankings Shift: An Se-young Retains Top Spot, Baek Hana and Lee So-hee Rise
Following the conclusion of the World Badminton Championships, the world rankings have seen notable changes.According to the Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings released on August 25, An Se-young remains at the top of the women's singles category. Prior to the championships, on August 18, she held 117,787 points, leading Akane Yamaguchi of Japan, who had 104,576 points, and Wang Zhi of China, who had 102,689 points.On August 23, An Se-young defeated Yamaguchi 2-0 (21-17, 21-14) in the fina