Kim Yo-jong, the Deputy Director of the Workers' Party of Korea, stated on August 20 that Seoul's reduced participation in the U.S.-South Korea joint exercise, 'Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS),' reflects its unfortunate position of being unable to engage in the war games it once enjoyed. She particularly directed harsh remarks at President Lee Jae-myung.In a statement released through the Korean Central News Agency, Kim said, "The fate of a puppet army that has entrusted its command authority to its

A seafood company based in Wando, Jeonnam, is expanding its market presence in Southeast Asia by exporting 12 tons of seaweed for gimbap to Thailand, valued at 450 million won. The Jeonnam Bio Promotion Agency's Marine Bio Division announced that the company, Bada Myungga, held a successful export shipment ceremony at its headquarters in Wando on the 14th. The products being exported are specifically seaweed for gimbap, totaling 12 tons with an export value of approximately 450 million won. This

Shinan County is enhancing its human rights protection framework by focusing on village leaders, such as the head of the village, who are closest to the residents. On August 19, Shinan County conducted a 'Mobile Human Rights Education for Village Safety Guardians' at the Imja-myeon office, targeting village heads and relevant stakeholders. The training aimed to raise the human rights awareness of village leaders, who regularly communicate with residents, and to enhance their ability to detect an

이재명 대통령은 20일 “불법촬영물 유통의 뿌리를 반드시 뽑겠다”며 불법촬영물과 성착취물의 유통·확산 구조를 근본적으로 차단하겠다고 밝혔다. 이 대통령은 이날 페이스북에 ‘불법촬영물 유통의 뿌리를 반드시 뽑겠습니다’라는 제목의 글을 올려 “성평등가족부와 방송미디어통신위원회, 경찰청이 함께 불법사이트를 심층 분석하고 이를 토대로 불법사이트 통합대응 방안을 마련했다”고 말했다. 이 대통령은 그동안 정부가 피해자의 요청에 따라 불법촬영물 삭제를 지원해 왔지만 기존

Genesis has unveiled its first ultra-large flagship electric SUV, the GV90, along with the GV90 Neolun. The world premiere took place on August 19 in San Francisco, where Genesis showcased both models. The GV90 is built on Hyundai Motor Group's next-generation electric vehicle platform, known as 'eM.'The GV90 stands out with its large body and bold front design, differentiating it from existing Genesis SUVs. While it retains the brand's signature dual-line lamp design language, the absence of th

The fashion brand Mango Manifleece (MMP), which has primarily operated online, has officially opened a store at Shinsegae Centum City.On August 20, Shinsegae Centum City announced the opening of the new Mango Manifleece store on the fourth floor of the department store's New Contemporary zone. This is not a temporary pop-up store but a permanent retail location.This store marks the first offline presence for Mango Manifleece in the Busan and Gyeongnam region, where it has not previously operated

이재명 대통령이 20일 청와대 춘추관장(보도지원비서관)에 김회승 전 한겨레신문 논설위원을 임명했다. 동아일보 출신이었던 김상호 전 춘추관장에 이어 언론인 출신을 재차 발탁했다. 청와대에 따르면 이 대통령은 김회승 신임 춘추관장 임명안을 최종 결재했다. 청와대 춘추관장은 언론 소통 업무를 총괄하며 출입기자단 취재 활동을 지원하는 역할을 맡는다. 김 관장은 한겨레신문에서 재정금융팀 차장, 정책금융팀장 등을 지냈다. 한겨레경제연구소 연구위원과 편집국 사회데스크를 거쳐 경제에디터, 편집국 총괄부국장으로 활동

With just 16 days until the opening of the 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo, Min Hyung-bae, the mayor of Gwangju Metropolitan City, visited the main venue in Dolsan, Yeosu, on August 20 to assess the final preparations.The site inspection focused on the actual movement pathways for visitors, examining exhibition and convenience facilities, transportation measures, and the operation of performances and events.During the visit, Mayor Min checked the installation and operational readiness of exhibition

Gimhae City announced on August 20 that it will hold the 'You and Me Green Consumption' event on August 22 in collaboration with the Gyeongnam Green Purchase Support Center to promote the purchase of green products in celebration of Energy Day.The event aims to provide citizens with information about green products and to spread an eco-friendly consumption culture.It will take place in two sessions at the lobby of the Hwapocheon Wetland Science Center, from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 4 p