NH Nonghyup Financial is consolidating the capabilities of its subsidiaries in banking, securities, and asset management to enhance its competitiveness in the retirement pension business. On August 17, Nonghyup Financial announced that it will strengthen its pension operations at the group level by integrating the retirement pension management and asset management capabilities of its affiliates. As of the end of June, NH Nonghyup Bank reported that the one-year return on non-guaranteed princi

Today’s House is celebrating its 12th anniversary by offering exclusive products and significant discounts.According to Today’s House, the 'Persistent Sale' will run until the 31st, featuring a diverse array of benefits. To mark the occasion, a collection of 120 exclusive items will be sold at special prices, with 60 items released weekly in limited quantities. Featured products include the Snowman12 Portable light bulb, E. Cira Maison rugs, Today’s House layer mattresses, and Minix kimchi refri

In early July, the government and ruling party announced a plan for the "institutionalization of sustainability disclosure." This final proposal followed consultations with financial institutions, investors, businesses, and economic organizations after an initial draft was released in February. The initial draft suggested that the regulation would apply to KOSPI-listed companies with consolidated assets exceeding 30 trillion won in the first year, but the scope was significantly expanded to incl

The Special Prosecutor's Office, led by Kwon Chang-young, is accelerating its final decisions with less than a week remaining before the investigation deadline. Indictments are expected this week for key figures, including Kim Geon-hee, the wife of President Yoon Suk-yeol, and Yoon Han-hong, a current lawmaker from the ruling People Power Party.According to legal sources on August 17, the Special Prosecutor is anticipated to indict around five individuals, including Kim Geon-hee, Yoon Han-hong,

Record rainfall has hit South Gyeongsang Province, particularly affecting the southern coastal areas of Geoje and Tongyeong, where over 500mm of rain has caused casualties, flooding, and road damage.According to the South Gyeongsang Province Disaster Safety Headquarters, as of 11:30 a.m. on August 17, one person has died and dozens have been displaced due to the heavy rain, with access to over 200 dangerous areas completely restricted.Since August 15, the cumulative average rainfall in the regio

This year's Chuseok train ticket booking will see changes as it marks the first booking since the integration of KTX and SRT services.According to Korail, ticket sales for the 2026 Chuseok holiday will begin on September 3. The tickets will be for trains operating from September 23 to 27.The first thing to check during this booking period is whether you need to transition to an integrated railway membership.Starting September 1, Korail will operate high-speed trains under a unified system. As a

Heavy rainfall in Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, reached a maximum of 64.2 mm per hour, leading to significant flooding in homes and on roads. The city has deployed personnel and equipment to assess damage and begin emergency recovery efforts. According to Mokpo city officials, the cumulative rainfall from midnight to 10 a.m. on August 16 totaled 160 mm. The intense downpour, peaking at 64.2 mm per hour, resulted in widespread flooding. So far, the city has received reports of 83 incidents of damage, in

KT is collaborating with Seoul National University Hospital to establish an artificial intelligence transformation (AX) platform that encompasses all areas of healthcare, including treatment, nursing, research, and operations. On August 17, KT announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Seoul National University Hospital at the KT Gwanghwamun West Building in Seoul. This partnership aims to combine KT's medical AX strategy with the clinical expertise and research capabilities

The Korean Aerospace Research Institute's 'Lunar Surface Radiation Detector (LVRAD)' is set to be launched to the Moon's south pole aboard a U.S. private lunar lander in 2030.On August 14, the institute announced that it signed an implementation agreement with NASA for the transportation of LVRAD on the lunar lander as part of the 'Commercial Lunar Payload Services' program.LVRAD is designed to measure cosmic radiation on the lunar south pole. It consists of a radiation dose and spectrometer to