People Power Party Files Constitutional Appeal Against Abolition of Supplementary Investigation Rights
The People Power Party filed a constitutional appeal with the Constitutional Court on August 13 against the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act that abolishes the supplementary investigation rights of prosecutors.Kim Tae-kyu, the party's legal advisory committee chair, spoke to reporters outside the Constitutional Court in Jongno, Seoul, stating, "The abolition of supplementary investigation rights will lead to the collapse of the entire framework of the Criminal Procedure Act, so it is nece
Goyang City Mayor Calls for Government Accountability on Housing Trust
Jang Dong-hyuk, the leader of the People Power Party, emphasized on August 13 that "the change of government should not result in innocent citizens suffering."The party's Real Estate Policy Normalization Special Committee visited the construction site of the Changneung New Town in Goyang City to hear from local stakeholders and held a meeting with applicants for the 'New Home' pre-application program. The public housing initiative has faced controversy as promised loan support, including prefere
G-STAR 2026 Fills Gaps with AI and Non-Gaming Content Amid Major Absences
G-STAR 2026 will fill the absence of major domestic game companies with artificial intelligence (AI) and other non-gaming content such as films and comics. With Nexon, NC, Netmarble, and Krafton missing from the current participant list, the G-STAR organizing committee is seeking a way forward through diverse content.However, the absence of these leading domestic game companies has raised concerns about the status of G-STAR, the country's largest gaming exhibition.On August 13, the G-STAR organi
Uiwang Fire Department Urges Residents to Check Fire Safety Equipment
The Uiwang Fire Department is urging residents to actively participate in self-inspections of fire safety equipment in their homes, following a series of fatalities from recent apartment fires. According to the fire department, it is crucial for residents to regularly check and maintain the functionality of fire safety equipment in their units, as apartments are particularly vulnerable to serious injuries during fires. With the rise of dual-income households, extended absences, and privacy conce
Democratic Party Expels Member Over Proxy Voting Allegations
The Democratic Party's Central Election Management Committee announced on August 13 that it has decided to expel Jung Dal-sung, the head of the Jung Cheong-rae Support Group, over allegations of proxy voting in the Jeonnam Gwangju region while supporting party leader Jung Cheong-rae.On this day, the committee stated that Jung's actions constituted election fraud under Article 34, Section 13 of the party's regulations, which includes proxy voting and the use of placards. The committee made this a
LG Energy Solution Reports 52.8% Production Rate in First Half of 2026, Record R&D Investment
LG Energy Solution's average production rate at its domestic and international facilities rebounded in the first half of 2026.According to the semi-annual report released on August 13, the company's production capacity reached 27.954 trillion won, with an average utilization rate of 52.8%. This marks a 5.2 percentage point increase from last year's annual average of 47.6%.Over the past four years, LG Energy Solution's production rates have declined, recording 73.6% in 2022, 69.3% in 2023, 57.8%
Im Jin-taek: Reviving K-Culture's Roots with New Traditional Arts Troupe
“The elements that fuel K-Culture are actually declining. We need to revive the roots,” said Im Jin-taek, the director of the Korea Arts and Culture Education Agency, during an interview on August 12.Im made these remarks at the ‘Dream Festival Miryang,’ the first joint camp of the ‘Dream Troupe,’ held at the Hotel Arena in Miryang, South Gyeongsang Province.He consistently emphasized the importance of traditional arts education during the interview. “Many BTS fans overseas sing Arirang, but the
SK hynix Launches Unified Labor Union with 2,400 Members
SK hynix has officially launched the 'Hynix Unified Labor Union,' which encompasses both production and technical office workers. The establishment comes amid ongoing challenges in this year's wage and collective bargaining negotiations, particularly regarding the performance bonus payment system, and the emergence of an independent union is expected to shift labor-management discussions.According to industry sources, the SK hynix Unified Labor Union received official certification from authorit
Busan to Invest $38 Million in Smart Port Development for Arctic Route
The Busan New Port logistics terminal is set to transform into a fully autonomous smart port.The city of Busan announced that it has been selected for the 'Development of Autonomous Driving-Based Smart Port Mobility Platform Technology' project under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy's 2026 automotive industry technology development initiative.From 2026 to 2029, a total of 45.46 billion won (approximately $38 million) will be invested to convert the loading and transportation equipment
Steven Oh, Creator of Drone Technology for 'Mission Impossible,' Collaborates with Na Hong-jin on 'Hope'
A breathtaking scene of Tom Cruise's fall, lasting just over 20 seconds on screen, required seven cameras on set. This moment is part of the latest film by director Na Hong-jin, titled 'Hope.'The special effects for the action sequences in this film were overseen by Steven Oh, a veteran in Hollywood's special effects industry. Oh was responsible for six of the seven cameras used in the cliff diving scene featuring Tom Cruise in 'Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One.' During his visit to B