그룹 몬스타엑스가 튀르키예 관객들과 만났다. 몬스타엑스(MONSTA X)는 지난 15일 현지시간 튀르키예 이스탄불 페스티벌 파크 예니카프에서 열린 ‘이스탄불 페스티벌(Istanbul Festival)’ 무대에 올랐다. 올해로 5회째를 맞은 ‘이스탄불 페스티벌’은 튀르키예의 대형 음악 축제 중 하나다. 이날 현장에는 약 6만명의 관객이 모인 것으로 전해졌다. 몬스타엑스는 ‘드라마라마(DRAMARAMA)’로 공연을 시작했다. 객석에서는 한국어 가사를 따라 부르는 떼창이 이어졌고, 한국어로 적힌 플래카드도 곳

President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has dropped for five consecutive weeks, reaching a record low in the low 40s, according to a recent poll. Realmeter, commissioned by Energy Economy News, conducted a survey from August 10 to 14 among 2,511 adults aged 18 and older. The results showed that the positive evaluation of President Lee's governance fell by 0.3 percentage points to 43.0% compared to the previous week. The negative evaluation rose to 54.1%, an increase of 1.1 percentage points, m

An Na-rin tied for fifth place at the LPGA Tour's Standard Portland Classic, which has a total prize purse of $2 million, marking her first top-10 finish of the season.On August 17, in the final round held at the Columbia Edgewater Country Club in Portland, Oregon, An Na-rin shot a 3-under 69, with four birdies and one bogey.With a total score of 16-under 272, An Na-rin finished tied for fifth with Celine Boutier of France and Pajari Anannarukarn of Thailand.Since debuting on the LPGA Tour in 20

The National Agricultural Products Quality Management Service reported on August 17 that it has identified a total of 163 cases of false and exaggerated advertising, as well as violations of labeling regulations, during a special inspection of major online platforms such as Naver, Coupang, and YouTube. The inspections, conducted from April to July, focused on companies selling fertilizers through major e-commerce platforms and YouTube. The agency scrutinized whether advertisements misled consume

The government is taking steps to support the construction of barns and ease regulations in anticipation of expanded minimum space requirements for egg-laying hens set to take effect in 2027. This initiative aims to prevent egg supply shortages and stabilize prices. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on August 17 that it will recruit preliminary project participants to support the costs of building and expanding facilities for egg-laying hens, facilitating the transit

About 18.9% of normal-weight women in South Korea perceive themselves as obese, according to the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity. This perception is concerning as obesity treatment drugs, often referred to as "weight loss injections," are being prescribed to individuals who do not need to lose weight, prompting experts to warn about potential misuse and side effects.On August 17, the society reported that among adults aged 20 and older who participated in the 2022-2024 National Health an

The rental market for apartments in Seoul is showing a clear trend of decreasing jeonse (long-term lease) and increasing monthly rent. Over the past seven years, the number of jeonse units has decreased by more than 30,000, while the number of monthly rent units, including half-jeonse, has increased by over 50,000.According to an analysis of microdata from the 2024 housing survey by the National Statistical Portal (KOSIS) released on August 17, jeonse accounted for 371,972 units, or 61.9% of the

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is rapidly changing the landscape of oil imports for South Korea. As supply concerns surrounding the Strait of Hormuz grow, the country's reliance on Middle Eastern crude oil has decreased, while the share of U.S. crude oil imports has surpassed 20% for the first time in the first half of this year.According to the Korea Petroleum Association and the Korea National Oil Corporation, South Korea's crude oil imports in the first half of the year totaled 467.1

Lee Jae-hyun, Chairman of CJ Group, stated that the company must become a global leader in K-lifestyle, filling the daily lives of people worldwide with content, food, and beauty. CJ aims to increase its North American sales from over 8 trillion won last year to 12 trillion won by 2028, connecting the fandom created by K-content to everyday consumption of K-food and K-beauty. On August 15, CJ held a presentation in Glendale, Los Angeles, to unveil its mid-to-long-term strategy for the North Amer