POSCO, South Korea's leading steelmaker, has seen its 58-year history of no strikes come to an end. The company has secured its first legal right to strike amid unresolved differences in wage and collective bargaining negotiations.On August 18, the Central Labor Commission announced a decision to halt mediation between POSCO and its labor union. Earlier, the union had conducted a vote on collective bargaining actions, with 97.1% participation and 92.2% in favor, allowing them to legally strike.S

Shinsegae Centum City announced the opening of its first TEKET store in Busan on August 17, located in the Hyperground on the basement level 2 of the department store.This new store is TEKET's second offline location in South Korea, following its store in Hapjeong, Seoul, and marks the brand's debut in the Busan area.To celebrate the opening, the store is hosting an SNS event until August 29, offering up to 1 million won in rewards for customers who verify their visit. Participants can take a ph

On Wednesday, August 19, rain is expected primarily in the southern regions, with showers forecasted across the country starting in the afternoon. After the rain, temperatures are likely to rise again, leading to continued heat.According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, areas including southern Daejeon, southern Chungcheongnam-do, southern Chungcheongbuk-do, Jeollabuk-do, Gwangju, Jeollanam-do, western Gyeongsangbuk-do are expected to receive between 5 to 30 millimeters of rain.From t

Gwangju Mayor Park Kwan-yeol emphasized on August 18 that the establishment of a flood prediction system will transition the focus from reactive measures to a proactive disaster prevention framework based on scientific data. On this day, Mayor Park announced plans to implement a three-dimensional flood prediction system for 80 small rivers in the region, covering a total length of 116 kilometers. In response to localized heavy rainfall due to climate change, Gwangju will be the first in the coun

Seongnam City Medical Center's Department of Radiology has once again demonstrated its competitiveness as a local public healthcare institution by receiving objective recognition for the quality and safety of medical imaging provided to patients on August 18.According to the medical center, it has obtained the 'Model Hospital for Medical Imaging Quality Management' certification from the Korean Society of Radiology. The certification is valid for three years, from July 2026 to June 2029.Notably,

The People Power Party urged Lee Tae-han, the special prosecutor investigating allegations of voter rights violations during the June 3 local elections, to conduct a thorough investigation without yielding to any external pressure. Jang Dong-hyuk, the party's leader, emphasized on Facebook on August 18 that this special prosecutor is a historic 'People's Special Investigation' initiated by citizens, stating, "We must never forget the voices of the citizens at Olympic Park." He added, "The re

The Gwangju City Council has embarked on a communication initiative to closely examine local issues by visiting various districts. According to the council, from August 18 to 21, it will visit 16 districts in Gwangju to meet with local officials and hear residents' concerns. This initiative aims to encourage local officials who interact with residents at the grassroots level, while also directly identifying living inconveniences and key issues in each area to incorporate into legislative act

Kwon Young-se, a lawmaker representing Yongsan, met with Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on August 18 at Seoul City Hall to discuss the government's housing supply policy utilizing Yongsan Park.Before the meeting, Kwon told reporters, "Yongsan Park should become a landmark of South Korea," adding, "The idea of dismantling Yongsan Park to build apartments is something even a military government would not consider."Mayor Oh also stated, "As national income increases, green spaces and park areas must be sec

Jung Jeom-sik, the floor leader of the People Power Party, will visit former President Park Geun-hye on August 19. Jung is expected to express gratitude for Park's efforts in supporting the party during the June 3 local elections.The People Power Party's floor leader's office announced on August 18 that "Jung will visit former President Park at 11 a.m. on August 19" and noted that this is a courtesy visit following his election as floor leader.While the visit is primarily a courtesy, discussions