Major aesthetic companies in South Korea are moving away from a single-product focus to expand their portfolios. As growth limitations become evident with reliance on a single flagship item, these companies are adopting strategies to broaden both their product lines and business sectors.According to market research firm Data Bridge Market Research, botulinum toxin is widely used for wrinkle improvement, facial contouring, and sweat gland treatments, accounting for 44.3% of the domestic beauty ma

Russia launched two drone attacks on a shopping mall in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, resulting in at least 16 deaths and 130 injuries. Controversy has arisen as Ukrainian officials claim the second attack targeted rescuers who arrived on the scene after the first strike caused a fire.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on August 21 that there would be "definite retaliation" for the attacks. He asserted that the first strike ignited a fire, and approximately 30 minutes late

"While on a date with my boyfriend, we passed a lottery store. He bought a lotto ticket, and I purchased 5,000 won worth of pension lottery tickets."On August 22, interest is growing in the winning numbers for the 1238th Donghaeng Lottery, while the story of a winner from the 234th Pension Lottery 720+ has captured attention.In a post on the Donghaeng Lottery winners' bulletin board, the winner of the 1st prize (1 ticket) and 2nd prizes (4 tickets) shared, "I usually buy 5,000 won worth of pensi

The domestic stock market next week is poised for significant fluctuations due to several major factors. Anticipation surrounding shareholder returns from semiconductor giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, the Bank of Korea's interest rate decision, NVIDIA's earnings report, and the Jackson Hole economic policy symposium are all on the agenda.Particularly noteworthy is SK Hynix's recent announcement of a large-scale stock buyback and cancellation, which could continue to bolster semiconducto

Myung-jin has passed away. Myung-jin, who served as the head monk of Bongeunsa Temple and advocated for reform within the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, died in the waters off Jeju Island on August 22, 2026. He was 76 years old and had been a monk for 52 years. It is presumed that he suffered an accident while enjoying free diving, as he entered the water after taking a deep breath, never to return to the surface. This is truly a tragic and heartbreaking event. Upon hearing the news of Myung-ji

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called on citizens to participate in the upcoming Kurultai election during a national address on August 21, the last day of the official campaign period. Tokayev described the election as a truly historic event and a starting point for reforms under the new constitution that took effect on July 1. "With the enactment of the people's constitution, this election will mark the beginning of new reforms," he said, adding that it would open a new chapter in t

Ansan Mayor Im Min-keun emphasized on August 21 that "the issues of isolation and loneliness are not just individual misfortunes but challenges that the community must tackle together." The mayor introduced a new welfare model aimed at preventing social isolation and loneliness by identifying at-risk households and supporting the restoration of social relationships within the community. On that day, he opened the 'Our Neighborhood Daon Convenience Store,' which serves as a community hub to preve

Despite the seasonal change known as 'Chuseo' on the 23rd, daytime temperatures are expected to reach 35 degrees Celsius, continuing the heat wave. Scattered showers are forecasted in parts of southern Gyeonggi and Chungnam.On the 22nd, a strong rain cloud system developed over the West Sea, bringing heavy rain to the capital region and Gangwon. In Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province, 52mm of rain fell in just one hour, prompting a heavy rain warning, while a rain advisory was issued for Chuncheon, Gang

Kang Kyung-sook, a proportional representative member of the Justice Innovation Party, has been elected as the chair of the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Party.According to Yonhap News on the 22nd, the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Party held a party member meeting at its office that day, where Kang was elected as the chair after running unopposed.Voting by Jeonbuk party members and national delegates took place over three days starting on the 20th. Kang received 93.1% of the votes in favor, w