Applications for land transaction permits for apartments in Seoul have decreased for three consecutive months, dropping to half of the peak recorded in April. This decline is accompanied by a slowdown in price increases in the Gangnam area, while the upward trend is spreading to the Gangbuk area and some regions in Gyeonggi Province.On August 14, the Seoul city government reported that the number of new applications for land transaction permits for apartments in July totaled 4,681. This figure m

LECOS, a leader in international standard digital badges, is celebrating its fifth anniversary. Over the past five years, CEO Nowon Seok has pioneered the domestic digital badge market, which was nearly non-existent, and is now signaling a major shift towards becoming a data infrastructure company that connects education, competency, and employment data. Currently serving as a representative member of the government’s digital badge council, deputy head of the AI Future Education Committee, and p

On August 15, which marks both Korea's Liberation Day and Japan's Defeat Day, Takaichi Sanae, Japan's Prime Minister, did not visit Yasukuni Shrine but instead made a monetary offering in her capacity as president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).According to Yonhap News and local media reports, Takaichi donated funds known as 'tamagushi' to Yasukuni Shrine out of her own pocket. This offering was made as LDP president rather than as Prime Minister.While she had regularly visited the shrine

Baek In-cheon, a legendary figure in Korean professional baseball and a player known for his remarkable batting average, passed away on August 15 at 6:41 a.m. at Dankook University Hospital in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, due to a cerebral hemorrhage. He was 83 years old.According to Yonhap News Agency, Baek was found in cardiac arrest at his home in Cheonan around 6 a.m. the previous day. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he received CPR and regained his blood pressure and

Consumers are rapidly increasing their searches for perfumes, makeup, and skincare on the trend trading platform KREAM. The demand for high-end niche perfumes at relatively lower prices has led to a broader expansion of purchases across cosmetics, establishing beauty as a new growth pillar for KREAM.According to KREAM, beauty transaction volume in the first half of this year rose by approximately 90% compared to the same period last year. During the same timeframe, transaction volume increased b

examines the crumbling public education system, declining school-age population, and the shifting college entrance exam system, addressing pressing educational issues and challenges with a sharp focus. It also seeks sustainable alternatives while occasionally offering a cold yet warm perspective on our society.We are in an era where generative artificial intelligence (AI) can derive optimal answers in just seconds. The ability to quickly find answers has alrea

Samsung Life has announced the launch of its digital-only product, 'Samsung One-Time Premium Pension Insurance,' designed for individuals looking to prepare for retirement by making a single lump-sum payment. The product requires a one-time premium payment upon enrollment, which must be maintained for a minimum of five years before receiving pension benefits. As of August 2026, the initial five years will feature a guaranteed annual interest rate of 4.13% (before tax and after deducting business

은행권이 광복절을 앞두고 다양한 마케팅을 선보이고 있다. 15일 금융권에 따르면 KB금융그룹은 독립유공자 후손 소상공인을 지원하는 ‘명품가게’ 2차년도 사업 참여자를 모집한다. 이번 2차 사업에서는 기존 환경개선 지원에 경영 컨설팅을 더해, 소상공인의 경영 역량을 높이고 안정적인 자립 기반을 마련할 수 있도록 지원을 강화한다. KB금융은 'KB 소상공인 컨설팅센터'와 연계해 선정 점주의 경영 현황과 금융 수요를 진단하고, 자금관리와 사업 운영 등 현장에서 실질적으로 필요한 맞춤형 컨설팅을 제공

The mermaid you create on your smartphone swims along the waters of Cheonggyecheon in Seoul. A unique summer night scene unfolds as visitors can design their own characters and participate in the media art experience. On August 15, the Seoul Tourism Foundation announced the launch of new content titled 'Mermaid Swimming Night' as part of the media art exhibition 'Cheonggye Soul Ocean' on the night of August 14. The highlight of this content is the direct involvement of visitors in the crea