Kim Min-seok Appoints Jeon Yong-ki and Kwon Mi-kyung as Top Committee Members
Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party, announced on August 20 that he has appointed Jeon Yong-ki and Kwon Mi-kyung, chair of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions' National Public Solidarity Union, as designated top committee members. Jeon will represent youth interests, while Kwon will represent the labor sector.During a party meeting held at the National Assembly, Kim stated, "We concluded that it is not feasible to elect a youth committee member due to potential overlap with the you
Han Yuwon Announces Recruitment for Small Business Live Commerce Support Program
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups and its affiliate, the Korea Small Business Distribution Center, announced on the 20th that they are recruiting small businesses to participate in the 2026 'Live Commerce Production and Operation Support Project' until the 30th. This initiative is part of a program to support small businesses in expanding their online sales channels, collaborating with major domestic home shopping online malls to assist small businesses in live commerce broadcasting sales. Selec
Incruit Reports 7 Out of 10 Major Companies Plan Hiring in Second Half of Year
Incruit announced that seven out of ten major companies in South Korea plan to hire new employees in the second half of the year. A survey conducted by Incruit from July 1 to August 3, covering 600 companies including 74 large firms, 119 mid-sized companies, and 407 small businesses, revealed that 74.3% of large companies have hiring plans for the second half of the year. This marks a 14.6 percentage point increase compared to the same period last year. The hiring intentions among mid-sized
Special Prosecutor Lee Tae-han Discusses Investigation Cooperation with Justice Ministry
6.3 local elections special prosecutor Lee Tae-han, appointed to investigate allegations including a shortage of ballots, is visiting various investigative agencies to discuss personnel dispatch and other matters related to the investigation. According to legal sources on the 20th, the special prosecutor plans to meet with Justice Ministry Vice Minister Lee Jin-soo and Prosecutor General Lee Eung-cheol at the Government Complex in Gwacheon at 5 PM today. Additionally, on the 21st, he will vis
Government Raises 2040 Power Demand Forecast by 20% Due to Mega Projects
The government has increased its forecast for peak power demand in 2040 by approximately 20% to account for large-scale new investments in semiconductor clusters and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. This increase is equivalent to the capacity of 19 large nuclear power plants, each with a capacity of 1.4 GW. ◆ Peak Power Demand Projected at 165 GW, Consumption at 885.1 TWh The Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment and the 12th Basic Power Supply Plan (Electricity Basic Plan) C
Predictions for South Korea's National Fortune in the Second Half of 2026
2026's second half predictions regarding South Korea's national fortune are gaining attention online.On August 16, various social media platforms saw discussions about 'South Korea's national fortune in the second half of 2026.'In a released video, a fortune teller, referred to as A, mentioned the possibility of provocations from North Korea, suggesting that the Gangwon Province area could be involved.A stated, "I think we might see provocations from North Korea around autumn to winter. I can't
AI Streamlines Job Centers, Boosts Counseling Time Fourfold in Major Overhaul
Nationwide, 102 employment centers are transforming from administrative-focused institutions into 'lifetime job total care' organizations that support job seekers in employment and career development. Routine tasks such as salary payments and document reviews will be handled by artificial intelligence (AI), allowing counseling staff to focus on in-depth consultations for those in need.The Ministry of Employment and Labor announced this plan on August 20 during a meeting of the Employment Policy
Seoul Archdiocese Expands Sign Language Masses to Local Parishes
The Seoul Archdiocese is expanding its sign language Masses to make it easier for deaf parishioners to attend services at local churches. This initiative aims to reduce the inconvenience of long travel for deaf individuals and foster a community where both disabled and able-bodied members can practice their faith together.Starting August 23, the archdiocese will provide sign language interpretation during the Sunday Mass at Eungchon 1-dong Church in Gangseo District at 11 a.m. Each week, two vol
Ansan City Council to Discuss Key Issues from Citizen Support to Health City
The Ansan City Council will hold its 305th extraordinary session from August 24 to September 10, during which council members will review proposed ordinances and resolutions. According to the council on August 20, a total of 47 items have been submitted for this session, including three ordinances and one resolution proposed by council members. The "Partial Amendment to the Ansan City Saemaul Undong Organization Support Ordinance," led by Council Member Kim Jae-guk, aims to support the activitie
Performance Gap Widens Between Kakao Pay Securities and Toss Securities
The performance gap between fintech brokerages Toss Securities and Kakao Pay Securities has widened in the first half of this year. While Kakao Pay Securities is experiencing rapid growth, Toss Securities is outpacing it with its focus on brokerage and foreign exchange.According to data from the Financial Supervisory Service's electronic disclosure system on August 20, Toss Securities reported operating revenue of 891.6 billion won and operating profit of 362 billion won in the first half of thi