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Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin Pledges to Implement Tangible Changes for Citizens Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin Pledges to Implement Tangible Changes for Citizens

Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin stated on August 24 that he will focus on implementing policies that create "tangible changes" for citizens, particularly in relation to property tax relief.On this day, Mayor Shin announced the launch of the "temporary property tax relief for one-household, one-homeowners" as the first ordinance amendment project of his administration, aimed at easing the tax burden on citizens.With rising fuel prices, high exchange rates, and inflation, coupled with increasing hous

GC Green Cross Secures Approval for Hunter Syndrome Drug in India and Taiwan GC Green Cross Secures Approval for Hunter Syndrome Drug in India and Taiwan

GC Green Cross has expanded its reach in the Asian market by obtaining regulatory approval for its Hunter Syndrome treatment, Hunterraze IV, in India and Taiwan.The company announced that Hunterraze IV received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) in India and the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA). Additionally, the intraventricular formulation, Hunterraze ICV, has also been approved by the TFDA in Taiwan.With this approval, Hunterraze IV is now authoriz

Daewoo Engineerings CEO Lee Kang-seok Emphasizes Safety on First Site Visit Daewoo Engineering's CEO Lee Kang-seok Emphasizes Safety on First Site Visit

Lee Kang-seok, the new CEO of Daewoo Engineering, visited a construction site for the first time since his appointment, emphasizing the need to strengthen safety management. He has made 'safety first' a central message as he initiates a management approach focused on site operations.On August 24, Daewoo Engineering announced that CEO Lee inspected the safety management status at a construction site as part of his first official schedule since taking office.During the visit, Lee stressed to site

EcoPro HN to Supply $15 Million Greenhouse Gas Reduction Equipment to U.S. EcoPro HN to Supply $15 Million Greenhouse Gas Reduction Equipment to U.S.

EcoPro HN will supply large-scale greenhouse gas reduction equipment to a semiconductor production facility in Idaho, USA.With the booming AI industry driving increased semiconductor investments, EcoPro HN plans to expand its greenhouse gas reduction solutions to overseas semiconductor operations.On August 24, EcoPro HN announced it has signed a contract with Hoffman Construction, a comprehensive construction and engineering firm in the U.S., for the supply of large-scale greenhouse gas reductio

Kakao Pay Insurance Sees Doubling of Long-Term Overseas Insurance Subscribers Kakao Pay Insurance Sees Doubling of Long-Term Overseas Insurance Subscribers

Kakao Pay Insurance has reported that the number of subscribers for its long-term overseas insurance has more than doubled in the past year. The increase is attributed to a broader demographic, now including not only those in their 20s and 30s preparing for study or working holidays but also individuals in their 40s who require coverage for family stays and overseas work.The company announced on August 24 that from January to July of this year, the number of long-term overseas insurance subscrib

Demand Survey for Regional Branches of National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Demand Survey for Regional Branches of National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

Administrative Order Disrupted by Inflated Expectations The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has conducted a demand survey for local governments interested in establishing branches of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA). To facilitate this, the ministry commissioned a feasibility study for the construction of regional art museums and invited applications from local governments. As a result, cities in various regions, including Goyang and Incheon in the metropolitan a

Korean Chamber of Commerce to Host 3rd Social Value Festa Next Month Korean Chamber of Commerce to Host 3rd Social Value Festa Next Month

The Korean Chamber of Commerce announced that the 3rd Social Value Festa will take place from September 21 to 22, allowing attendees to directly experience solutions to social issues.The event will be held at COEX Hall A in Seoul, with pre-registration for attendees starting today. This year's theme is "From Thought to Action, From Problems to Solutions." The number of participating companies and organizations has significantly increased to over 400, with an expected attendance of more than 15,0

Jeju Air Sees 51% Increase in Parental Leave Usage, 69% Among Men Jeju Air Sees 51% Increase in Parental Leave Usage, 69% Among Men

Jeju Air employees are increasingly utilizing parental leave each year. With the expansion of support systems for work-life balance, the number of male employees taking parental leave has notably risen.On August 24, Jeju Air reported that the number of employees using parental leave reached 186 last year, a 51.2% increase from 123 the previous year.The number of parental leave users has shown a sharp upward trend, rising from 114 in 2023 to 123 in 2024, and then to 186 last year.By gender, the n

KB Financial Group Launches Campaign Video on the History of the Ukishima Maru KB Financial Group Launches Campaign Video on the History of the Ukishima Maru

KB Financial Group released a second campaign video on August 24, coinciding with the anniversary of the Ukishima Maru sinking, featuring local voices from Maizuru, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.On this day, KB Financial announced the launch of the video titled 'The History Remembered by Maizuru,' created in collaboration with Professor Seo Kyung-duk of Sungshin Women's University. This follows the release of 'Ukishima Maru, the Story We Remember' in June.The Ukishima Maru incident occurred on August

Election Commission Special Prosecutor Opens Temporary Office to Begin Investigations Election Commission Special Prosecutor Opens Temporary Office to Begin Investigations

The special prosecutor investigating allegations of ballot shortages in the June 3 local elections opened a temporary office on August 24. The Election Commission Special Prosecutor announced that it has established its temporary office in the The Base Seocho building in Seocho-gu, Seoul, and plans to begin operations in the afternoon with the special prosecutor and special investigators. The office will occupy nine floors from the 7th to the 15th of the 15-story building. Appointed on Au