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Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin Updates Insurance for Bicycles and PM Devices to Prioritize Citizen Safety Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin Updates Insurance for Bicycles and PM Devices to Prioritize Citizen Safety

Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin announced on August 20 that he is renewing insurance for all citizens to support safe use of bicycles and personal mobility devices (PM), emphasizing that citizen safety is the top priority.Mayor Shin stated, "We have signed contracts for the 'Seongnam Citizen Bicycle and PM Insurance' with five insurance companies, including DB Insurance Co., Ltd."The insurance coverage period extends until August 19, 2027, and all Seongnam citizens will automatically be insured wit

NS Home Shopping Expands Wellness Brand Nwelth with New Products and Hong Kong Entry NS Home Shopping Expands Wellness Brand Nwelth with New Products and Hong Kong Entry

NS Home Shopping has launched six new health supplement products under its wellness brand Nwelth and is expanding its sales channels both online and offline, as well as into international markets.On August 20, NS Home Shopping announced the introduction of the new Nwelth products as part of its "National Health Project" series in collaboration with Dr. Yoon Bang-bu, a specialist in family medicine, who contributed to the formulation of the products.The new offerings include the flagship product

NS Home Shopping Expands Wellness Brand Nwelth with New Products and Hong Kong Entry NS Home Shopping Expands Wellness Brand Nwelth with New Products and Hong Kong Entry

NS Home Shopping has launched six new health supplement products under its wellness brand Nwelth and is expanding its sales channels both online and offline, as well as into international markets.On August 20, NS Home Shopping announced the introduction of the new Nwelth products as part of its "National Health Project" series in collaboration with Dr. Yoon Bang-bu, a specialist in family medicine, who contributed to the formulation of the products.The new offerings include the flagship product

Wang Yi Refers to North and South Korea as Two Countries During Seoul Meeting Wang Yi Refers to North and South Korea as 'Two Countries' During Seoul Meeting

"I welcome the peaceful coexistence of South Korea and North Korea as two countries." This statement was made by Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party and Foreign Minister, during the Korea-China foreign ministers' meeting held in Seoul on August 19. This remark was also included in a statement released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.Notably, this is the first time a Chinese foreign minister has referred to South and North Korea as 'two countries.' Previously,

Hyundais Kim Kyung-bo Becomes First Sales Master in Jeju Region Hyundai's Kim Kyung-bo Becomes First Sales Master in Jeju Region

A new sales master has emerged in the Jeju region for Hyundai Motor Company.On August 20, Hyundai announced that Kim Kyung-bo, a sales manager at the Jeju Byeongyeong-ro branch, has become the first in the region to achieve 5,000 cumulative sales.Since joining the company in 1993, Kim has sold an average of 147 vehicles per year over approximately 34 years. He previously reached 3,000 cumulative sales in 2013 and 4,000 in 2018.Additionally, he has been recognized as a 'National Sales King' three

Korean Won Stabilizes in the 1380s Against the Dollar Amid Dollar Weakness Korean Won Stabilizes in the 1380s Against the Dollar Amid Dollar Weakness

The won-dollar exchange rate has fallen into the 1380s, supported by a weaker dollar and increased dollar selling from exporters.As of 9:05 a.m. in the Seoul foreign exchange market, the exchange rate is trading at 1388.0 won against the U.S. dollar.The rate opened at 1389.1 won, down 8.6 won from the previous trading day as of 6 a.m.The previous day, the exchange rate dropped below the 1300 won mark during trading for the first time in about 10 and a half months, and it has continued to decline

Moms Touch Opens First Store in Singapore, Achieves Double Initial Sales Target Mom's Touch Opens First Store in Singapore, Achieves Double Initial Sales Target

South Korean burger and chicken brand Mom's Touch has opened its first local store in Singapore's central business district, marking a significant step in its Southeast Asian market strategy. The store has received a warm reception from local consumers, evidenced by long lines on opening day.On August 14, Mom's Touch officially launched 'MOM'S TOUCH 18 CROSS' on South Bridge Road in Singapore's CBD. This store is the first result of a master franchise agreement with FairPrice Group, Singapore's

SK Telecom Halts New 3G Subscriptions as Service Shutdown Approaches SK Telecom Halts New 3G Subscriptions as Service Shutdown Approaches

SK Telecom (SKT) has begun the process to terminate its 3G service. The company announced that it will stop new subscriptions for 3G service starting today. As a result, new sign-ups, number transfers, and device changes (including SIM card changes) for 3G devices and LTE devices that do not support HD Voice will be halted.SKT explained, "The number of 3G subscribers and traffic has been steadily declining, and the 3G devices and equipment are aging. Additionally, the communication environment i

Credit Guarantee Foundation Launches Re-Entrepreneurship Training for Small Businesses in Jeju Credit Guarantee Foundation Launches Re-Entrepreneurship Training for Small Businesses in Jeju

The Credit Guarantee Foundation announced on August 20 that it will conduct the third round of the Hope Return Package re-entrepreneurship training for small business owners in the Jeju region.The training will be held at the Jeju YWCA over six sessions, targeting small business owners preparing for re-entrepreneurship or industry transition after business closure or debt repayment.Each session will provide practical training necessary for re-entrepreneurship, covering finance, marketing, legal

Korea Electric Power Corporation Conducts Emergency Recovery Training for Power Facilities Korea Electric Power Corporation Conducts Emergency Recovery Training for Power Facilities

Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) conducted emergency recovery training for power facilities at the Sinyeong Substation, which connects power generation from the East Coast to the main power grid. The training simulated a complex threat scenario involving simultaneous drone attacks and cyberterrorism, assessing the entire process from facility protection to rescue operations and power restoration.On August 19, KEPCO announced that it held the '2026 Eulji Exercise Emergency Recovery Traini