Jung Jeom-sik Accuses Special Prosecutor Kwon Chang-young of Political Targeting
국민의힘은 20일 권창영 2차 종합특검이 나경원·김기현·윤상현·권영진 의원을 불구속 기소한 것에 대해 "정치적 표적 기소"라며 법 왜곡죄로 고발하겠다고 밝혔다.정점식 원내대표는 이날 국회에서 열린 의원총회에서 "기소 폭거범 권창영 특검을 법 왜곡죄로 고발하겠다"며 이같이 말했다.정 원내대표는 "권창영 특검이 활동 종료를 앞두고 폐업 정리 기소 대방출에 나서고 있다"며 "특히 우리 당 의원 4명을 무더기로 기소했다. 기소의 기준도 증거도 없는 기소권 남용이고 기
China's AI Manufacturing Policies Raise Questions for South Korea
Recent discussions surrounding AI in China have focused on how the country's new models compare in performance to the latest models from the United States. However, performance comparisons alone do not fully capture the changes in China's AI policies. To understand Chinese AI, it is essential to examine not only the performance of the models but also the actual changes occurring in factories. A notable example is the 'Artificial Intelligence + Manufacturing' action plan released by Hebei Provinc
D Live TV Expands Local News Programming to Enhance Community Engagement
D Live TV is enhancing its community-focused content by expanding its local news and talk show programming.The network announced on August 20 that it has increased the scheduling of local news and talk shows addressing regional issues since August 17.While maintaining live broadcasts of news at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., the number of rebroadcasts has been increased from four to six. The morning news will be rebroadcast at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., while the evening news will air again at 7 p.m., 9 p.m., 11 p
Parties Delay Yongsan Park Special Law Proposal, Process Over 70 Bills in National Assembly
The ruling and opposition parties agreed on August 20 to process over 70 bills pending in the National Assembly. The 'Yongsan Park Special Law' was excluded from the agenda for the day.Cheon Jun-ho, the floor leader of the Democratic Party, told reporters at the National Assembly, "Today (August 20), we decided to present and process over 70 bills in the plenary session. The Speaker of the National Assembly expressed the intention to ensure that bills discussed in the first half of the year but
Home Stays in Seoul: Welcoming Pilgrims for the 2027 World Youth Day
The first impression for overseas pilgrims arriving for the 2027 Seoul World Youth Day may not be a grand stage, but rather the welcoming entrance of a home, a shared meal, and a morning greeting in broken language. This is why the organizing committee has centered the accommodation for pilgrims around parish communities and the homes of believers. The aim is to create an experience of 'hospitality' that shares faith and daily life, rather than simply providing temporary lodging in place of hote
Yujin Corporation Innovates Work Processes with Vibe Coding AI
Yujin Corporation, a subsidiary of Yujin Group, announced on August 20 that it is enhancing its employees' capabilities in utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) through its 'Vibe Coding' program, which allows staff to develop necessary work programs independently using generative AI.Since May, the IT Planning Team has conducted the 'AI Innovation Task Force Vibe Coding Program' for approximately two months. Thirteen teams of employees participated, completing a total of 21 projects.Vibe Coding
Japan to Build First Large Dock Since 2017, Reviving Shipbuilding Industry
Namura Shipbuilding will construct a large dock in Japan for the first time since 2017. The shipbuilding industry is one of 17 key investment areas identified by the Takaiichi administration's growth strategy. The Japanese government plans to invest a total of 1 trillion yen (approximately $9 billion) by 2035 to double domestic shipbuilding volume.According to the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei) on August 20, Namura Shipbuilding is set to build a large dock in Imari Bay, Saga Prefecture. Due to ri
SK Telecom Halts New 3G Service Sign-Ups as Transition to LTE and 5G Begins
3G mobile communication is entering its final phase after 23 years, as SK Telecom has officially stopped new sign-ups for the service. The actual end date will likely depend on the transition of Internet of Things (IoT) lines and approval from the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT).On August 20, SK Telecom announced it will cease new sign-ups for 3G services, aiming for a complete service shutdown by 2027. New sign-ups, number transfers, and device changes (including SIM card swaps) for 3G devic
Korean Minister Proposes 'Electric Nation' Strategy in Power Supply Plan
Korean Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment Kim Sung-hwan announced plans to incorporate a strategy for transitioning to an 'Electric Nation' in the 12th Power Supply Basic Plan. This strategy aims to address the surging electricity demand by prioritizing electricity as a national strategic asset while utilizing nuclear power alongside renewable energy sources.During the Fourth Public Policy Forum on the 12th Power Supply Basic Plan held on the morning of August 20 at the National Assembl
Four in Ten Workers Use Personal AI Despite Company Offerings
Nearly 40% of South Korean workers are using personal AI tools for work, despite their companies providing official AI solutions. The proportion of employees actually utilizing AI agents in their tasks is below 20%, highlighting a growing phenomenon of 'AI silos' where company and personal AI tools operate separately.A survey conducted by Samsung SDS, which included 1,750 employees from various domestic companies, revealed that 38% of respondents are using generative AI at their own expense with