People Power Party: Demands for Supreme Court Justice Recommendations Are Unconstitutional
The People Power Party criticized the Blue House and the ruling party on August 24, stating that any demands or pressures for the Chief Justice to recommend Supreme Court justices would be unconstitutional.Jang Dong-hyuk, the party leader, made this statement during a Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly, asserting, "The constitutional provisions are clear. There is no reason to consult or coordinate with the president in advance."Jang argued that the National Assembly can exerc
Anti-Corruption Training for Sports Officials Expands to Football Association
The Anti-Corruption Commission is launching anti-corruption and integrity training for sports organizations, including the Korean Sports Council and the Football Association. The National Integrity Education Center, part of the commission, announced on August 24 that it will conduct anti-corruption and integrity training for senior officials and managers of the Korean Sports Council at the Olympic Parktel in Songpa, Seoul. The commission explained, "As public interest in democratic governance of
Gunpo Mayor Han Dae-hee Advocates for Barrier-Free Public Services
Gunpo Mayor Han Dae-hee stated on August 24 that the introduction of barrier-free kiosks is a measure to create an environment where everyone can access public services without discrimination.On this day, Mayor Han announced that Gunpo has become the first local government in the country to implement 'barrier-free (BF) kiosks' verified by the Korea Intelligent Information Society Agency (NIA) to lower the barriers for public service access for digitally vulnerable groups, including the disabled
Kim Ho-cheol Promises No Punishment for Hardworking Public Officials
김호철 감사원장은 24일 “열심히 일한 공무원이 처벌받는 일이 없게 하겠다”고 약속했다. 김 원장은 이날 각 부처 차관들과의 조찬 간담회에서 “감사원은 정책 결정의 당부에 대한 감사 폐지, 적극 행정 면책 범위 확대, 사전컨설팅 담당 부서 확충 등 공직사회 전반에 적극 행정이 확대되도록 많은 노력을 기울이고 있다”며 이같이 말했다. 특히 김 원장은 감사원이 사후 책임을 묻는 기관이 아니라 함께 문제를 해결하는 ‘협력자’로 인식하고 적극적으로 소통해 달라고 당부했다. 감사원이 적발과 문책 중심의 감사에서 사전 예
FromBio Shares Rise Over 6% Following Supply Agreement with SiliconTwo
FromBio is experiencing a strong early trading session after announcing a supply agreement with global distribution platform SiliconTwo for health supplements. This news has sparked optimism among investors regarding the company's expansion into international markets using SiliconTwo's distribution network.As of 9:13 a.m. on the Korea Exchange, FromBio's shares were trading at 3,155 won, up 190 won (6.41%) from the previous trading day. The stock opened at 3,065 won and surged to 3,545 won in ea
Korean Won Trades in the 1380s as U.S. Treasury Yields Rise
The won-dollar exchange rate is trading in the 1380s.As of 9:26 a.m. in the Seoul foreign exchange market, the exchange rate for the Korean won against the U.S. dollar is 1,383.4 won. Earlier, at 6 a.m., the rate was 1,386.0 won, down 0.5 won from the previous session.At the same time, the dollar index (DXY), which reflects the value of the dollar against six major currencies, recorded a slight decrease of 0.01 to 98.79.In the domestic stock market, foreign investors are showing a selling trend,
Shinpoong Pharmaceutical Shares Surge 20% Amid COVID-19 Resurgence
Domestic stocks related to COVID-19 are experiencing a surge as the detection rate and hospitalizations rise, following reports of hundreds of thousands of new cases in China over the past month. Shinpoong Pharmaceutical saw its shares jump more than 20% in early trading due to its history of developing COVID-19 treatments. As of 9:30 a.m. on the Korea Exchange, Shinpoong Pharmaceutical's stock was trading at 9,820 won, up 1,700 won (20.94%) from the previous trading day. The trading volume exc
Im Sung-jae Fails to Qualify for PGA Tour Championship; Kim Si-woo and Kim Joo-hyung Advance
Im Sung-jae has failed to qualify for the PGA Tour Championship for the eighth consecutive year.On August 24, in the final round of the BMW Championship held at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri, Im shot a 1-over par 71, with one eagle, one birdie, and four bogeys.Finishing with a total score of 8-under par 272, Im placed tied for 10th. As a result, his FedEx Cup ranking remained at 37, missing out on the top 30 who qualify for the Tour Championship.Im had participated in the Tour Ch
Woori Financial Group Expands Breakfast Support for 175 Elementary Students in Gangwon
Woori Financial Group's Woori Financial Future Foundation is expanding its social contribution initiative to provide meals for elementary students at risk of skipping breakfast in the Gangwon region.On August 24, the foundation announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Office of Education and World Vision for the 'Our Children's Healthy Breakfast' program.The program aims to provide balanced meals to students who go to school with
Nexen Tire Expands Renewable Energy Use at Domestic Plants to Boost European Competitiveness
Nexen Tire is increasing the share of renewable energy at its domestic production facilities. This move comes in response to the rising importance of carbon emissions during the production phase in the competition for supplying original equipment (OE) tires.On August 24, Nexen Tire announced the introduction of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for renewable energy at its Yangsan plant and plans to expand solar power generation at its Changnyeong and Yangsan facilities.Previously, Nexen Tire sign