The National Education Commission's eighth meeting was marred by discord among members regarding the reform of the college entrance exam system. The proposed expansion of written and essay evaluations sparked backlash, with many members criticizing the rushed public consultation process that bypassed prior discussions within the main committee. In contrast, Chairman Cha Jeong-in argued that the current multiple-choice format cannot adequately prepare future talent, asserting the necessity for ch

The Blue House stated on August 13 that President Lee Jae-myung's approval ratings have fallen to their lowest level since he took office. In response to a question about the decline in ratings, a Blue House official said, "We are naturally monitoring the approval ratings closely."The official acknowledged that one of the factors contributing to the drop is the real estate issue, saying, "We are well aware of the public's anxiety and concerns regarding housing stability and the real estate marke

Following Hyundai Motor, signs of a potential strike are emerging at Kia and Hyundai Mobis, key subsidiaries of the Hyundai Group. The Metal Workers' Union has announced plans for partial strikes in the auto sector, including Hyundai Group affiliates, on August 20-21, raising concerns about production disruptions across the group.According to industry sources on August 13, the Central Countermeasure Committee of the National Metal Workers' Union issued a 'Strike Guideline No. 2' the previous day

President Yoon Suk-yeol emphasized the importance of maintaining trust and fairness in journalism during a speech on August 13. He pledged government support to ensure that journalists can report freely and fairly.Speaking at the 62nd anniversary celebration of the Korean Journalists Association (KJA) held at the Korea Press Center in Seoul, Yoon, through a written message read by his Chief of Public Relations, Sung Ki-hong, stated, "Thanks to the courage, dedication, and passion of journalists,

Opposition is growing among farmers and unions regarding the potential relocation of the NH Agricultural Cooperative's headquarters. The Korean Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives recently issued a statement opposing the discussions on moving the headquarters, which they argue exclude the voices of farmers. While they acknowledge the need for balanced national development, they contend that not all institutions should be uniformly targeted for relocation. The NH Agricultural Cooperative i

Genesis is set to launch its first hybrid (HEV) system-equipped GV80, marking a significant shift after approximately two years of pivoting from a fully electric strategy due to a temporary slowdown in electric vehicle demand. The brand anticipates synergy in the rapidly growing hybrid market in the United States.On August 13, Genesis unveiled its next-generation hybrid system, designed to maximize the electric driving experience, which will debut in the GV80 hybrid scheduled for release in Sept

Major business leaders from South Korea and the U.S. are increasingly engaging in 'shuttle business,' directly coordinating business matters across both countries. After Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, visited Korea, South Korean executives including Lee Jae-yong of Samsung Electronics and Chey Tae-won of SK Group met with him again in the U.S. Bill Gates, founder of TerraPower, is also returning to Korea after a year.According to industry sources on August 13, Koo Kwang-mo, chairman of LG Group, i

Coway's overseas sales have surpassed 40% for the first time. The company has successfully implemented localized strategies tailored to the cultural preferences of each country, such as 'K-Rental' in Malaysia and Thailand, and a combination of direct sales and retail channels in the United States.According to Coway, overseas sales for the first half of this year amounted to 1.1245 trillion won, accounting for approximately 40.6% of total consolidated sales of 2.7719 trillion won. This marks the

The South Korean government is moving to purchase uncontracted private housing in regulated areas of the metropolitan region, commonly referred to as 'lotto subscriptions,' and convert them into public rental units. The initiative aims to increase the availability of high-quality public rental housing for the middle class in desirable locations.On August 13, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced the establishment of a new type of 'universal public rental housing' that will