Woojung Free Life Ranked First in Korean Consumer Satisfaction Index for 14th Consecutive Year
Woojung Free Life announced on August 24 that it has been ranked first in the funeral service category of the Korean Consumer Satisfaction Index for 14 consecutive years.The company was recognized as the top firm in the funeral service category at the '2026 Korean Consumer Satisfaction Awards' held on August 19.Recently, Woojung Free Life has expanded its business scope beyond funeral services to become a total life care platform that encompasses all aspects of customers' lives. In addition to f
Support Small Businesses with Gifts from the Companion Growth Mall
The Korea Small Business and Startups Agency announced that the Companion Growth Mall will host a 'Chuseok Special Exhibition' from August 24 to October 18.This exhibition will feature 216 products from outstanding small and medium enterprises, suitable for gifts during the Chuseok holiday, which is the largest traditional holiday in Korea.Key products include gift sets of Korean pork and beef, fruit sets for ancestral rites such as apples and pears, and seafood sets including anchovies and seaw
HL D&I Halla's AI Low-Noise Range Hood Wins Finalist Award at IDEA 2026
HL D&I Halla's AI low-noise range hood has been recognized as a finalist at the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA 2026). On August 24, HL D&I Halla announced that its AI low-noise range hood received a finalist award from the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) at the IDEA 2026. IDEA is an international design competition that evaluates products based on design, innovation, user experience, and social and environmental value. It is considered one of the top three design awa
Financial Supervisory Service to Host Briefing on Pharmaceutical and Bio Industry Disclosure Improvements
금감원은 제약·바이오 기업의 공시 체계를 손질한 데 이어 새 기준의 현장 안착을 위한 설명회에 나선다. 임상시험과 기술이전 등 핵심 정보가 전문적이고 불확실성이 커 투자자가 내용을 정확히 이해하기 어렵다는 판단에 따른 후속 조치다. 금감원은 다음 달 1일부터 21일까지 코스닥 상장사와 주관사, 상장 준비기업, 유가증권시장 상장사를 대상으로 총 4차례에 걸쳐 ‘제약·바이오 공시 종합 개선방안’ 설명회를 개최한다고 24일 밝혔다. 이번 설명회는 개선된 기준을 실제 공시 업무에 적용할 수 있도록
South Korea to Implement National Designation System for Emergency Medical Technician Training Colleges in 2029
Starting in the 2029 academic year, South Korea will fully implement a national designation system for colleges training emergency medical technicians (EMTs). This initiative aims to prevent a decline in educational quality as the number of emergency medical programs has increased significantly. Only graduates from colleges designated by the government will be eligible to take the national EMT certification exam.On August 24, the Ministry of Health and Welfare announced that it has begun the pro
EV Trend Korea to Showcase Electric Vehicles and Green Technologies
전기차와 친환경 이륜차, 배터리·충전시설 등 친환경 이동수단의 최신 기술을 한자리에서 살펴볼 수 있는 행사가 열린다. 사전 신청자는 최신 전기차를 직접 시승할 수 있다. 기후에너지환경부는 오는 25일부터 27일까지 서울 강남구 코엑스에서 '이브이 트렌드 코리아(EV TREND KOREA) 2026'을 개최한다고 24일 밝혔다. 행사장에는 전기차를 비롯해 친환경 이륜차와 건설기계 등 다양한 친환경 이동수단이 전시된다. 충전시설과 배터리, 전장부품 등 전기차 전환과 관련된 기술과 제품도 만나볼 수 있다. 행사 기간 친환경 이
Samsung Expands Semiconductor Operations in Vietnam as Google Moves Pixel Production
Google and Samsung are elevating Vietnam's manufacturing status. Google is moving its Pixel product line production out of China, while Samsung is expanding its operations in Vietnam from smartphone manufacturing to semiconductor backend processing and research and development. Vietnam is transitioning from a simple assembly hub to a key player in the global tech supply chain.According to recent reports from Nikkei Asia and other outlets, Google has informed suppliers of its plan to relocate all
DL E&C Wins Contract for 500MW Combined Heat and Power Plant in Asan Worth 244.1 Billion Won
DL E&C has secured a contract for the construction of a 500MW combined heat and power plant in Asan, valued at 244.1 billion won.On August 21, DL E&C announced that it signed a contract with the Korea Western Power Consortium for the Asan combined heat and power plant project. The contract amount is 244.1 billion won, which represents 3.30% of DL E&C's projected consolidated revenue of 7.4 trillion won for 2025.The project involves constructing the plant at 2133 Jangjae-ri, Baebang-eup, Asan, in
Climate and Energy Job Fair to Connect Youth with Employers
기후에너지 분야 취업을 희망하는 청년들이 주요 기업과 공공기관의 채용 계획을 확인하고 현장 면접까지 받을 수 있는 자리가 마련된다. 행사에서는 기업별 채용 상담과 이력서 진단, 모의 면접 등도 진행된다. 기후에너지환경부는 25일 서울 서초구 엘타워에서 '2026 기후에너지 일자리 박람회'를 개최한다고 24일 밝혔다. 행사에는 기후에너지 분야 취업을 희망하는 청년과 기업 관계자 등 1000여명이 참석할 예정이다. 박람회 채용상담관에는 SK이노베이션 등 대기업 11곳과 신성이엔지 등 중소·중견·스타트업 22곳, 한국전력 등
First Quarter Job Growth Reaches 292,000, Youth and Construction Sectors Struggle
In the first quarter of this year, the total number of wage employment jobs increased by nearly 300,000, yet jobs for those in their 20s have continued to decline for 14 consecutive quarters.The National Data Agency reported on August 24 that the total number of wage employment jobs reached 20,828,000 in the first quarter, an increase of 292,000 compared to the same period last year.Of the total jobs, 74.0% (15,416,000) were sustained jobs held by the same workers as the previous year, while new