Hwacheon County, Gangwon Education Office, and Education Support Office Collaborate on Education Innovation
In response to the declining school-age population and educational conditions in border areas, Hwacheon County, the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Education Office, and the Hwacheon Education Support Office are jointly addressing the call for education innovation leading areas. On August 14, Hwacheon County announced that the three institutions signed a memorandum of understanding at the Hwacheon County Office to establish a cooperative system for the designation of education innovation
Chugye University Holds KBO Group Viewing at Jamsil Baseball Stadium
Chugye University of Arts created a unique opportunity for students and staff to bond over sports. Breaking away from daily campus life, they united in enthusiastic cheers at the baseball stadium, enhancing their sense of community. On August 13, Chugye University announced that its University Innovation Support Project Team organized a group viewing of the KBO League as part of a cultural experience aimed at helping students settle into university life. Approximately 120 members of the Chugye c
LS Reports Record Q2 Operating Profit of 595.6 Billion Won, Up 153% Year-on-Year
LS has reported significant growth in its performance, driven by the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and the global increase in data centers, achieving an operating profit that surpasses last year's total in just the first half of this year.On August 14, LS announced that its Q2 revenue reached 11.236 trillion won, with an operating profit of 595.6 billion won. These figures represent increases of 40% and 153%, respectively, compared to the same period last year, marking the highest qu
Gwangmyeong Mayor Park Seung-won: 'We Will Remember Victims' Pain and Testimonies'
Park Seung-won, the mayor of Gwangmyeong, stated on August 14, "We will not forget the pain of the victims and their courageous testimonies, and we will carry their wishes forward through peace and human rights." He is taking the lead in advocating for the rights and honor of the victims of the Japanese military's comfort women.During the '2026 Comfort Women Victims Memorial Day' ceremony held in front of the Statue of Peace at Gwangmyeong Cave, Mayor Park commemorated the victims and reflected
LG and NVIDIA Accelerate AI Partnership, Set to Launch Humanoid Robot in Q1 2027
LG and NVIDIA are intensifying their strategic collaboration across future industries, including robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) factories, and mobility. LG plans to unveil a bipedal humanoid robot in the first quarter of 2027, leveraging NVIDIA's AI platform alongside its own capabilities in electronics, batteries, communications, and IT.On August 13, LG announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for strategic business cooperation with NVIDIA at NVIDIA's headquarters in
SK Networks Reports 2nd Quarter Operating Profit of 24.8 Billion Won, Down 42.4% Year-on-Year
SK Networks announced on August 14 that it recorded consolidated sales of 1.4445 trillion won and an operating profit of 24.8 billion won for the second quarter of this year. Compared to the same period last year, sales decreased by 4.7%, while operating profit fell by 42.4%.The decline in operating profit is attributed to strategic adjustments in marketing expenses for information and communication, anticipating intensified market competition following the abolition of the Mobile Device Distrib
Actor Ha-young's Great-Grandfather Linked to Queen Min's Assassination
Actor Ha-young's great-grandfather, Ahn Sang-ho, has been linked to the 1895 Eulmi Incident, during which he reportedly married a Japanese woman with the help of Gu Yeon-soo, a figure involved in the assassination of Queen Min. This revelation has led to online discussions suggesting it could lead to Ha-young's exit from the entertainment industry.On August 14, the Ilgan Sports reported that Gu Yeon-soo played a role in introducing Ahn Sang-ho to his Japanese wife, Kawaguchi Isoko. According to
Dangerous Chemicals Found in Counterfeit Perfumes, Risking Vision Loss
Counterfeit cosmetics, including luxury perfumes, have been found to contain harmful substances such as methanol and lead, prompting consumer warnings. Notably, methanol levels in some counterfeit perfumes were detected at up to 484 times higher than safe limits.On August 14, the Korea Consumer Agency reported that an investigation by the Chungnam Provincial Police uncovered safety violations in 34 counterfeit products from overseas brands, with 11 (32.4%) exceeding safety standards for harmful
Korea's Ministry of Land to Reveal 73,000 New Public Housing Sites by Late September
The South Korean government plans to gradually disclose the locations of 73,000 new public housing units in the metropolitan area, as announced in the 'August 13 Rapid Housing Supply Plan.' This information is expected to be released as early as the end of next month. The government is also considering utilizing public vacant land in urban areas, including parts of Yongsan Children's Park and greenbelt zones, for additional housing supply.On August 14, Kim I-tak, the Deputy Minister of Land, Inf
Ruling Party Condemns Lawmaker for Diminishing Gwangju Uprising
The Democratic Party of Korea has launched a fierce attack on Lee Jin-sook, a lawmaker from the People Power Party, for allegedly undermining the historical significance of the May 18 Gwangju Uprising. The party has submitted a resolution calling for her expulsion, intensifying pressure on the lawmaker.During a Supreme Council meeting held on the morning of August 14, the Democratic Party publicly criticized Lee for hosting a forum at the National Assembly Library on August 13 aimed at reexamini