The Uiwang City Corporation in Gyeonggi Province has conducted training to enhance employees' capabilities in protecting personal information in response to changes in the digital work environment. According to the corporation, it held a '2026 Privacy Protection Training' for all employees over two days from the 12th to the 13th. This training was designed to prevent potential personal data leaks and breaches that may occur during work processes and to improve employees' understanding of persona

Kim Min-seok elected as party leader; leadership tested after failing to secure majorityThe Democratic Party of Korea elected Kim Min-seok as its new leader on August 17. However, Kim failed to secure a majority in the first round of voting, and the election of the Supreme Council members saw the pro-Lee Jae-myung faction lose to the pro-Jung Cheong-rae faction, putting his leadership to the test. Soh Byung-hoon, chair of the party's central election commission, announced the results at the thir

In the Geoje region of South Gyeongsang Province, record rainfall has caused significant flooding and landslides, prompting emergency responses from authorities. The National Fire Agency has issued multiple mobilization orders to assist with rescue and recovery efforts. According to Yonhap News Agency, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters reported that from midnight on August 15 to 5 p.m. on August 17, the cumulative rainfall in Geoje reached 910.0 mm.The intense downpour

Im Min-keun, the mayor of Ansan, expressed his ambition on August 17 to incorporate European marine healing solutions into Daebudo. Mayor Im is accelerating plans for an 'Ansan marine healing model' by visiting advanced marine healing facilities in Germany and France to apply their practices to Daebudo. During a week-long trip, he explored marine healing institutions in Usedom, Germany, and Saint-Malo, France, examining their operational systems and programs while establishing a foundation

The European Union (EU) has claimed that Russia has suffered an economic blow exceeding €1 trillion (approximately 1,641 trillion won) due to extensive sanctions. The EU is set to impose significant additional sanctions this fall, intensifying pressure on Russia. On August 17, Kaya Kallas, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, stated in an interview with the German daily Die Welt, "Russia has paid a heavy price due to sanctions. So far, the cost to Russia's war ma

A memorial service for the late former President Kim Dae-jung will be held on August 18. Political leaders from both parties and key figures from the government are expected to attend to honor his noble spirit and reflect on the ideals of peace and unity. According to Yonhap News on August 17, the Kim Dae-jung Peace Center announced that the memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. at the National Cemetery in Seoul. The ceremony will begin with tributes from the memorial committee chair, Nati

Kim Min-seok, newly elected leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, immediately focused on livelihood issues following his election on August 17. He visited the flood-damaged areas in Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province.Park Sung-jun, the party's chief spokesperson, spoke to reporters after the third regular national party convention held at the Daejeon Convention Center, stating, "Due to the severe damage from the recent rains, Candidate Kim has departed for Geoje today."Park added, "He is headin

President Lee Jae-myung expressed condolences on August 17 for the loss of life caused by heavy rains in Geoje and other southern regions, urging government agencies to take proactive measures to prevent further damage.In a post on X (formerly Twitter), President Lee stated, "I am concerned about the damage from the heavy rains in Geoje and the southern regions. I pray for the souls of those who lost their lives due to the sudden downpour and extend my deepest sympathies to their families."He al

In the wake of severe flooding in the southern region, major banks in South Korea are stepping up to assist flood victims in their recovery.According to Yonhap News on August 17, the four largest banks—KB Kookmin, Shinhan, Hana, and Woori—announced emergency financial support and relief efforts for customers affected by the heavy rains.The banks will provide emergency living stabilization funds to individual loan customers impacted by the flooding. The loan limits vary by bank, with Hana Bank of