A Mortician Asks About a Good Death=Written by Gil Hae-yong, My Life. Since 2012, the author has worked as a mortician, inferring the life trajectories of those who passed away alone through the traces they left behind. The book features 16 stories that do not force sympathy but instead recount the realities of loneliness and death through the lens of those encountered at solitary death scenes. Among the stories are a 30-year-old woman found dead in a winter studio apartment, a 19-year-old who p

The Defense Acquisition Agency announced on August 24 that it has established the 'NATO Standards Provision and Management Guidelines,' which outline the procedures and security management criteria for domestic companies, research institutions, and government agencies to request and receive NATO standards for the first time. NATO standards are essential for domestic companies to ensure interoperability with weapon systems of NATO member countries and to conduct necessary certifications and tests

Seoul City has strongly opposed the proposal to transfer the authority for designating maintenance areas for redevelopment and reconstruction projects involving fewer than 500 units, calling it an ineffective measure.Kim Dong-gu, acting director of the Seoul City Architecture Planning Division, held a briefing on the transfer of authority for projects under 500 units at Seoul City Hall on August 24. He stated, "Transferring authority to local districts will not significantly increase housing sup

The government has begun discussions to revise parts of its real estate tax plan just three weeks after its announcement. Concerns have been raised that the tax burden on non-resident homeowners could increase excessively, prompting the possibility of policy adjustments. While the intention is to alleviate unreasonable burdens on actual residents, there are warnings that frequent changes to the real estate tax system could undermine its predictability.According to sources from relevant ministrie

The police have concluded that the statute of limitations for prostitution-related charges in the Korea Football Association's past foreign referee scandal has expired.According to Yonhap News, a police official stated during a regular press briefing on the 19th that regarding the possibility of investigating the prostitution allegations against the football association, "It appears that the statute of limitations for prostitution-related charges has passed, but we will look into whether we can

The 'Rental Trust Program' aims to enhance the security of rental deposits and convert monthly rent into jeonse (long-term lease) agreements. However, there are concerns about how effectively it can attract landlord participation, despite the promise of annual returns around 4%. In non-apartment buildings, where the conversion rate from monthly rent to jeonse is high, the program may not be as appealing compared to existing rental income. Additionally, landlords of current jeonse properties may

Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are accelerating their AI home business by focusing on modular housing. This shift moves beyond selling individual appliances like refrigerators and washing machines to integrating appliances, artificial intelligence (AI), heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), and energy management into living spaces. Analysts suggest that the competitive landscape in the home appliance industry is expanding from products to homes.According to industry sources,

The Gwangju City Council is set to incorporate citizen proposals during its upcoming administrative audit, drawing attention from the public.With numerous local issues at stake, including the reorganization of the integrated special city administration, the establishment of a national medical university in Jeonnam, and the relocation of an airport related to semiconductor cluster construction, a variety of citizen suggestions are anticipated.Particularly, dissatisfaction among employees at the G

Rijuran Cosmetic, a premium derma-cosmetic brand from PharmaResearch, is set to expand its presence in the Southeast Asian market by launching in Sephora Singapore.Starting September 2, Rijuran Cosmetic will be featured as a participating brand in the 'Olive Young K-Beauty Edit,' which selects competitive K-beauty brands for dedicated displays in Sephora stores.The brand is recognized for its product competitiveness and global growth potential, based on PharmaResearch's patented ingredient, 'DOT