월요일인 24일은 전국 대부분 지역에서 무더위가 이어지는 가운데 남부지방을 중심으로 돌풍과 천둥·번개를 동반한 소나기가 내리겠다. 일부 지역에서는 낮 최고기온이 36도까지 오를 전망이다.23일 기상청에 따르면 24일 오후 충남 남동 내륙과 충북 남부, 제주도에 소나기가 내리겠다. 오후부터 저녁 사이에는 경기 북동부와 강원 중·북부 내륙, 전북 내륙, 광주·전남, 대구·경북 남부 내륙, 경남 서부 내륙에도 소나기가 예상된다.예상 강수량은 △경기 북동부·강원 중·북부 내륙 5~20㎜ △충남 남동 내륙·충북 남부 5~40㎜ △광주·전남·

국민의힘이 비당권파 현역 의원 4명에 대한 중징계와 당협위원장 재선출 방안을 둘러싸고 내홍을 겪고 있다. 장동혁 대표가 취임 1주년을 앞두고 당권 강화에 나섰지만 당내 반발이 거세지면서 역풍이 불 수 있다는 지적이 나온다. 23일 국민의힘에 따르면 당협위원장 재선출 방안이 오는 24일 최고위원회의에서 결론날 것으로 보인다. 최보윤 수석대변인은 이날 국회에서 기자들과 만나 "내일 있을 최고위에서 논의되고 결론이 나지 않을까 싶다"며 "절차를 거치는 과정에서 충분한 논의가 있었고, (발표를) 계속 미룰 사안은 아니다"

국세청이 고가 법인주택을 전수 점검한 결과 5채 중 2채꼴로 사주 일가가 거주하거나 사적으로 사용하는 것으로 나타났다. 국세청은 법인주택을 사적으로 사용하고 탈세한 혐의가 확인된 법인을 상대로 세무조사에 나설 방침이다. 임광현 국세청장은 23일 자신의 엑스(X·옛 트위터)에 '비정상의 정상화, 황제사택 관행 바로잡겠습니다'라는 제목의 글을 올려 점검 결과와 향후 조사 방침을 공개했다. 국세청은 국민주택 규모 이상이면서 공시가격 9억원을 초과해 종합부동산세가 부과되는 법인주택 2639채를 전수 점검

The Korea Furniture Industry Cooperative Federation announced on August 23 that the '2026 Korea International Furniture and Interior Industry Fair (KOFURN)' will be held from the 27th to the 30th at KINTEX Hall 2 in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province.KOFURN is an international furniture exhibition showcasing the latest trends in furniture and interior design. This year's event, marking its 37th edition, will feature 350 furniture companies from 15 countries.The exhibition will cover a wide range of items

Banks that have exceeded household loan limits are now turning their attention to group loans. While they are reducing the limits on mortgage loans, competition is intensifying for balance loans based on apartment collateral.According to the financial sector on the 23rd, Hana Bank has suspended the acceptance of new mortgage and jeonse loans through loan solicitors for the November execution period.Other banks are also continuing to reduce household loans. KB Kookmin Bank lowered the limit for m

Seo Kyo-rim clinched her fourth victory of the season on the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour after defeating her rival Kim Min-sol in a playoff.On August 23, at the Garden Palace Course of Pocheon Hills Country Club in Gyeonggi Province, Seo shot a 2-over par 74, with two birdies and four bogeys, during the final round of the 48th KLPGA Championship, which has a total prize pool of 1.5 billion won.With a total score of 8-under par 280, Seo tied with Kim Min-sol and secure

Owners of major domestic petrochemical companies in South Korea have seen their compensation decrease in the first half of this year compared to last year, as the prolonged slump in the petrochemical sector has prompted restructuring and cost-cutting measures.According to an analysis of semi-annual reports released on August 23, Shin Dong-bin, chairman of Lotte Group, received 1.087 billion won from Lotte Chemical in the first half of this year, down 138 million won, or 11.3%, from 1.225 billion

The Ministry of Veterans Affairs has decided to continue its scholarship program for the descendants of independence activists in collaboration with Starbucks, despite reviewing the program's status following the 'Tank Day' marketing controversy in May.According to Yonhap News on the 23rd, the ministry has confirmed plans to proceed with the scholarship initiative in the second half of this year. Although the recent marketing controversy involving Starbucks caused some delays, the decision to co

The People Power Party criticized the ruling Democratic Party and the government on August 23 for announcing plans to grant local government heads the authority to approve redevelopment and reconstruction projects for housing with fewer than 500 units in Seoul. They stated, "This is effectively transferring the Seoul mayor's approval authority to district heads."Choi Bo-yun, the party's chief spokesperson, issued a statement saying, "Instead of reflecting on their actions, the government has res