Gold prices reached an all-time high earlier this year. On January 29, international gold futures peaked at $5,594.82 per ounce, rising nearly 28% in just one month. However, by the end of July, the price had plummeted to $4,100 per ounce. Recently, gold prices have begun to rise again, showing a clear upward trend since August. The likelihood of the U.S. raising interest rates has diminished, and the Bank of Korea has entered the gold investment market for the first time in 13 years, reignitin

Western nations are expressing concerns over South Korea's planned trial run of the Arctic shipping route, which necessitates cooperation with Russia. This raises the potential for diplomatic friction regarding sanctions against Russia.Reuters reported that South Korea will begin a trial run of a container ship through the Arctic to Europe from Busan on August 22. This operation aims to test the commercial viability of the Arctic route, which has become more accessible due to melting ice, while

The KOSPI index rebounded over 5% to recover the 6800 mark, driven by a buying spree from foreign investors following a more than 5% drop the previous day. A large-scale shareholder return policy from SK Hynix, involving a 40 trillion won stock buyback and cancellation, revitalized investor sentiment in semiconductor stocks, leading to gains in major companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. The KOSDAQ also rose nearly 2% in response.According to the Korea Exchange, the KOSPI closed at 68

Global fashion ODM company Hansae Yes24 Holdings announced on August 20 that its employees participated in and completed the donation marathon "2026 815 Run," organized by Habitat for Humanity Korea, to commemorate the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation.The "815 Run" has been held annually since 2020 to reflect on the significance of Liberation Day and to support improvements in the living conditions of descendants of independence activists. Following last year's participation, Hansae Yes24

The development of high-immunogenic vaccines targeting the elderly is accelerating as society ages. With the immune function declining in older adults, existing vaccines may not provide sufficient preventive effects, increasing the need for vaccines with higher antigen content or adjuvants.According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the hospitalization rate for adults aged 65 and older during the 2022-2023 flu season was 187 per 100,000, the highest among all age grou

Samsung Electronics is set to implement a record shareholder return plan exceeding 100 trillion won. This strategy aims to expand both large-scale investments and shareholder returns amid a booming semiconductor market.According to industry sources, Samsung will hold a board meeting at the end of this month to finalize its shareholder return plan, which is expected to include special dividends. The total return amount is anticipated to surpass 100 trillion won.The funding is likely to come from

The Ministry of Health and Welfare has overhauled the certification criteria for innovative pharmaceutical companies for the first time in 14 years, accepting new applications since August 18. The evaluation system has been revised, changing from relative to absolute assessments and reducing the number of evaluation criteria from 25 to 17. Key metrics such as research and development (R&D) investment, clinical trial counts, and export volumes have been converted into quantitative indicators to c

Shin Kyeyong, the mayor of Gwacheon, stated on August 20 that the resolution of a 40-year conflict without physical confrontation was the result of ongoing communication and consultation with merchants. He emphasized that the street vendor conflict at Guldari Market was resolved through 'communication and systems.'On this day, Mayor Shin announced that the Guldari Market street vendor conflict was recognized as an exemplary case, earning the '2026 Excellence in Public Conflict Management' award

The U.S. has introduced new certification requirements for advanced robots manufactured overseas, creating unexpected challenges for Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics in the robot vacuum market. While the focus is on China, the criteria emphasize 'where it is made' rather than 'which company it is,' putting domestic firms that have leveraged China's manufacturing base for cost and speed at risk. The strategy of engaging with China to counter it has paradoxically become a burden in front of