Efforts to Stabilize Cabbage Prices in Jeonnam Gwangju
In response to anticipated increases in cabbage cultivation area for fall and winter due to last year's price surge, Jeonnam Gwangju is proactively adjusting cultivation areas to prevent oversupply and price declines.On August 17, Jeonnam Gwangju announced a 'cabbage crop conversion project' targeting 400 hectares in the major cabbage-producing regions of Haenam and Jindo.The total project budget is 18 billion won. Farmers who have cultivated cabbage in the past two years (2024-2025) can receive
Community Event Strengthens Ties Between New Residents and Locals in Hampyeong
Residents and newcomers in Hampyeong County's Sonbul-myeon gathered to strengthen communication and unity. The Hampyeong County government announced on the 17th that it held the '2026 Returning to Farming and Fishing Community Gathering' event on the 14th at Anak Beach in Sonbul-myeon. This event was organized to help newcomers who have recently settled in rural areas connect with existing residents and integrate into the local community. About 40 participants, including residents of Anak
Opposition Criticizes Sudden Dismissal of Trade Chief as Personnel Disaster
On August 17, three days after Yeo Han-goo was abruptly dismissed as Chief Trade Negotiator, criticism from the opposition continued, labeling the incident a 'personnel disaster.' Questions have also arisen regarding the lack of explanation for the sudden dismissal of a senior official.Park Seong-hoon, spokesperson for the People Power Party, issued a statement on the 17th, condemning the dismissal as "a reckless and unprecedented personnel disaster that has blown away the nation's trade leaders
K-Consumer Goods Attract 60,000 Visitors in Qingdao, Accelerating Market Penetration
More than 60,000 visitors attended a large-scale K-consumer goods promotional event held in Qingdao, China. Korean companies had the opportunity to meet local consumers directly, showcasing their products and gauging the purchasing tendencies and reactions of the Chinese market.The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) announced that it hosted '2026 K-Lifestyle Week in Qingdao' from August 14 to 16 in Shandong Province.This event was strategically timed to coincide with the Qingdao Int
Independence Movement Spirit Becomes a Walking Path: Jaseng Hospital Creates First 'Gwangbok Walking Path' in Jeju
자생한방병원·자생의료재단이 광복 81주년을 맞아 독립운동 역사를 기억하는 공간을 제주도에 마련했다.바생한방병원은 광복절인 지난 15일 제주 서귀포시 성산읍 시흥리 '제주올레 1코스' 시작 구간에서 '광복잇길' 기림비 제막식을 열었다고 17일 밝혔다.'광복잇길'은 독립운동가의 헌신을 기리는 기림비와 태극돌, 토종 무궁화속 식물 '황근'이 심어진 코스를 걸으며 독립운동 역사를 되새기는 길이다. 자생한방병원이 전국 확산을 추진하는 사업의 첫 코스로 현재 생존한 애국지사 3명 중 한
Financial Supervisory Service to Host International Conference on Climate Finance
The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) will discuss the role of climate finance in the era of low-carbon transition and how the financial sector can respond to climate risks.On September 2, the FSS will co-host an international conference titled 'Future Climate Finance in the Era of Green Transition' at Ewha Womans University’s ECC Isambong Hall in Seoul.The conference will share examples of transition finance policies from major financial authorities abroad and introduce strategies for managin
Davichi Optical Fined $1.1 Million for Forcing Franchisees to Meet Sales Targets
Davichi Optical, a chain of eyewear stores, has been penalized by the Fair Trade Commission for compelling its franchisees to meet specific sales targets. This marks the first case of its kind under franchise law regarding 'forced sales targets.'On August 17, the Fair Trade Commission announced it would impose a fine of 1.477 billion won (approximately $1.1 million) on Davichi Optical for violating franchise business laws, along with orders to prevent recurrence, notification orders, and payment
Samsung Awards Scholarships to International Olympiad Representatives
Samsung Electronics and its affiliates, Samsung Biologics and Samsung Bioepis, awarded scholarships to students representing South Korea at the International Olympiads, emphasizing their commitment to nurturing talent in science and technology.On August 11, Samsung Electronics' Device Experience (DX) division presented scholarships to six winners of the International Mathematical Olympiad at its Suwon campus. The Device Solutions (DS) division followed suit on August 13, awarding scholarships to
Construction Association Faces Backlash Over 10 Billion Won Rental Fraud
"I thought it would be safe since it was a building owned by a government-related organization. I never doubted it."A resident, referred to as A, signed a jeonse (long-term lease) contract for an officetel in Samseong-dong, Gangnam, based on trust in the 'credibility' of the property owner, the Construction Technology Association, a legal entity under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Association staff held seminars in the building's basement, and the property manager personall
Debate Over Constitutional Amendment Heats Up on Liberation Day
President Lee Jae-myung has proposed a constitutional amendment to change the presidential term to a four-year, two-term system and to decentralize some powers. This has sparked a flurry of debate within conservative circles. While many hold a negative view, some members of the People Power Party have suggested that the opposition should engage in discussions about the amendment, provided that the president declares he will not seek re-election.On the 17th, according to the People Power Party, R