The second comprehensive special prosecutor team, led by Kwon Chang-young, has concluded its 180-day investigation into remaining allegations from the three major special prosecutor teams (military coup, Kim Geon-hee, and Chae Sang-byeong). Despite being the longest and largest investigation in terms of personnel, the special prosecutor has indicted over 50 individuals, but some allegations remain unresolved and will be referred back to the police. According to legal sources on the 23rd, the

The Bank of Korea's Monetary Policy Committee will decide on the base interest rate on the 27th. Attention is focused on whether the bank will implement a 'back-to-back hike' for the second consecutive month. Last month, the bank raised the base rate from 2.50% to 2.75%, marking the first increase in three and a half years. The market's question has shifted from whether rates will rise to how quickly and to what extent they will increase.Experts' forecasts for the August meeting are divided. Giv

Major South Korean pharmaceutical companies are ramping up their research and development (R&D) investments in the first half of this year, aiming to accelerate new drug development and secure future growth drivers.According to the semi-annual reports released on the 23rd, the top five domestic pharmaceutical firms—Yuhan Corporation, Chong Kun Dang, Hanmi Pharmaceutical, GC Green Cross, and Daewoong Pharmaceutical—invested around 100 billion won in R&D during the first half of the year. Some com

Due to a decline in international oil prices, producer prices in South Korea fell for the first time in 11 months last month. While agricultural prices rose due to a heat wave and poor harvests, significant drops in petroleum products and electricity rates contributed to the overall decrease in prices.According to the Bank of Korea's preliminary Producer Price Index for July, the index stood at 129.39, a 0.4% decrease from the previous month. This marks the first decline in producer prices since

Hwacheon County in Gangwon Province received 66 million won in hometown love donations in a single day. As donations from residents in Chuncheon and Seoul continued to pour in, the Hwacheon County Council also promoted the hometown love donation program at an event in the metropolitan area. According to Hwacheon County on August 23, Kim Ho-je (65), a resident of Chuncheon, visited Hwacheon County Mayor Kim Se-hun on August 21 and donated 10 million won. On the same day, Choi Sang-woo (60), also

As the Hollywood film 'Odyssey' gains popularity in China, state media has highlighted the strong demand for large screens, urging a shift in the Chinese film industry from 'quantitative expansion' to 'qualitative improvement.'In a column published on August 23, the Economic Daily noted that the success of films like 'Odyssey' has renewed focus on the competitiveness of large screens, stating, "The film industry must move beyond simply increasing the number of theaters and also enhance content a

TaylorMade has introduced its new total women's golf brand, 'Glory27.'The company held a launch event on August 20 in Seoul's Seongsu-dong at Kosaity, unveiling the new brand aimed at female golfers.Glory27 offers optimized performance and premium style for women golfers, featuring a full lineup that includes drivers, fairway woods, rescue clubs, irons, bags, and accessories.The event was themed 'THE HOUSE OF GLORY 27,' featuring presentations introducing the brand and products, along with a pro

The films 'Odyssey' and 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' are leading the summer box office. As of 1:01 PM on August 23, the integrated ticketing system reported that 'Odyssey' has surpassed 7 million viewers. This milestone was reached on the 19th day since its release, adding 1 million viewers just two days after crossing the 6 million mark on August 21. The speed at which 'Odyssey' reached 7 million matches that of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' which achieved the same milestone in the shortest time

Volunteers at the World Youth Day (WYD) need more than just a friendly smile. In an international event with hundreds of thousands of participants, a single incorrect direction can disrupt the flow of attendees and lead to crowding or safety incidents. The first principle of effective volunteering is to avoid pretending to know what you do not. If you are uncertain about schedules or routes, do not provide random answers; instead, verify with official materials or designated personnel. The secon