Mayor Lee Min-keun Aims to Develop Competitive Marine Healing Model for Ansan
Mayor Lee Min-keun stated on August 12 that he aims to create a competitive marine healing model tailored to the conditions of Ansan.During a visit to the marine healing center in Saint-Malo, France, he presented a concrete blueprint for Ansan's marine healing model.On this day, Mayor Lee and his delegation visited the Les Thermes Marins de Saint-Malo to explore healing programs utilizing marine resources and examples of health management services. They sought ways to connect citizen health, tou
OpenAI and NVIDIA Host First Joint Meetup for Korean Developers
OpenAI and NVIDIA held their first joint meetup for local developers, sharing expertise on AI agent development.On August 12, OpenAI announced that it co-hosted the 'Korea Developer Meetup' at its Seoul office with NVIDIA, marking the first such event aimed at the Korean developer community.Approximately 100 attendees, including local engineers, AI practitioners, solution architects, tech leaders, and startup founders, participated in the event. Participants explored how to build production-leve
Rising Population of Children with Developmental Disabilities Amid Declining Birth Rates
저출생으로 전체 학령인구가 급감하는 상황에서도 지적 장애와 자폐성 장애 등 발달장애 아동 인구는 늘어나고 있다. 이러한 역설적 장면이 펼쳐지는 것은 국가적 차원의 대비책 마련이 시급하다는 방증이다. 최근 한국장애인개발원이 발표한 통계에 따르면, 지난 10년간 전체 아동 인구(18세 미만)는 약 227만 명 감소했으나 등록 장애 아동 중 지적·자폐성 장애 아동은 오히려 2만 명 이상 증가한 것으로 집계됐다. 전체 아동 인구의 절벽 현상 속에서 발달장애 아동의 절대 수치와 비중이 동시에 증가하는 이른바 ‘통계
EdTech Innovations Focus on Personalized Math Learning at 2026 EduPlus Week
As the digital transformation in education accelerates in both public and private sectors, a platform has been established to showcase trends in future education and advanced EdTech technologies. The '2026 EduPlus Week Future Education Expo' is taking place from August 12 to 14 at COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul. This expo aims to explore how advanced ICT technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and AR/VR are being applied in real educational settings and to seek directions for
DB Insurance Reports Q2 Net Profit of 711.1 Billion Won, Up 54.6% Year-on-Year
DB Insurance reported a significant increase in net profit for the second quarter of this year, driven by improvements in long-term insurance profitability. The company announced on August 13 that its net profit for Q2 reached 711.1 billion won, a 54.6% increase compared to the same period last year. During the same timeframe, operating profit rose by 57.4% to 963.9 billion won, while revenue decreased by 3.7% to 5.3134 trillion won. Insurance profit surged to 561.8 billion won, marking a 10
People and Technology Builds Smart Hospital Platform at Saegang Hospital for Real-Time Patient Monitoring
Saegang Hospital, located in Pyeonghwa-dong, Jeonju, has established a real-time patient monitoring system based on digital infrastructure for smart hospital operations. The hospital aims to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency from the initial design phase centered around the platform. On August 13, Saegang Hospital announced the completion of this system in collaboration with People and Technology, a company specializing in smart hospital solutions. The implementation was carried
President Lee Calls Real Estate a 'Ticking Time Bomb' Threatening National Future
President Lee Jae-myung on August 13 described the real estate issue as a "ticking time bomb" threatening the lives of citizens and the future of the nation, urging for a bold and rapid increase in housing supply.He instructed officials to expedite permitting processes and, if existing regulations hinder supply, to secure land by amending laws and systems.During a meeting with senior aides at the Blue House, President Lee stated, "The excessive concentration of social resources in real estate ov
Court Acquits Noh Young-min and Kim Hyun-mi in Job Solicitation Case
Noh Young-min, former chief of staff to the president, and Kim Hyun-mi, former Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, were acquitted in a first-instance ruling on charges of exerting pressure on a private company to solicit employment for Lee Jung-geun, a former deputy secretary-general of the Democratic Party.On August 13, Judge Lim Hye-won of the Seoul Central District Court found both Noh and Kim not guilty of obstruction of business. Two other defendants, former presidential secreta
KyoWon Life Expands Life Care Services to Address Inheritance and Gift Tax Issues
KyoWon Life is expanding its life care services to assist customers with tax issues related to inheritance and gifts following funerals.On August 13, KyoWon Life announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Centric Tax Corporation to collaborate on tax consultation services after funerals.The agreement aims to provide professional consultation services for complex tax procedures related to inheritance and gifts, establishing a one-stop support system for customers.The two com
Korea Exchange Begins Delisting of Low-Value Stocks, Aiming for KOSDAQ Normalization
The Korea Exchange designated 36 stocks as managed stocks on August 12. These companies either failed to maintain a stock price above 1,000 won or did not meet the market capitalization requirements for listing. This marks the first large-scale action under the revised listing regulations that took effect last month. Observers predict that the number of managed stocks could rise to around 100.For a long time, the Korean stock market, particularly KOSDAQ, has operated under a structure characteri