What if Chunhyang, instead of waiting in prison for Mong-ryong, escapes to find him? Gangjin County announced that it will host a free screening of the romantic comedy opera 'Chunhyang's Escape' on the 19th at 5:30 PM at Gangjin Cinema. This screening is part of the 'SAC on Screen' project, which involves filming performances from the Seoul Arts Center for nationwide distribution. The initiative aims to provide access to performing arts for residents who cannot visit the venue in person. G

Jindo County provided local youth with various cultural and artistic experiences during the summer vacation. The county announced that from July 28 to August 13, it hosted the '2026 Summer Vacation Program' at the Youth Cultural Center for 50 local youth and their parents. This program was designed to allow youth to engage in diverse cultural and artistic activities, fostering creativity and promoting healthy leisure time during the break. The activities were centered around hands-on exper

Samsung Life Insurance achieved strong results in the first half of the year, despite a decline in insurance service profits due to one-time costs, thanks to an increase in investment income.The company announced on August 13 that its net profit for the first half of the year reached 1.9676 trillion won, a 33.8% increase compared to the same period last year. The consolidated net profit attributable to shareholders rose by 35.8% to 1.8935 trillion won.Insurance service profits fell by 35.9% year

Mokpo City is actively seeking national funding for key local projects as it prepares for the 2027 government budget. Mayor Kang Seong-hwi visited the National Assembly on August 12 to meet with Seo Sam-seok, chair of the National Assembly's Agriculture, Food, Rural Affairs, and Ocean Affairs Committee, to discuss major local issues and request funding for the 2027 budget, the city announced on August 13. The projects proposed by Mokpo include the establishment of a Sewol Ferry cultural spac

As the upward trend in Seoul's apartment prices continues, the growth in key areas like Gangnam and Seocho has slowed, while the rise has spread to Gangbuk and some regions in Gyeonggi Province.The Korea Real Estate Agency reported on August 13 that the national apartment sales price index increased by 0.08% compared to the previous week. The metropolitan area saw a 0.14% rise, while Seoul's prices increased by 0.21%. However, this marks a decrease from the previous week's increase of 0.26%.In S

Emart achieved both revenue growth and improved profitability in the second quarter of this year, thanks to strengthened core business competitiveness.On August 13, Emart announced that its separate operating profit for the second quarter reached 25.6 billion won, a 64% increase compared to the same period last year. Total sales rose by 3.5% to 4.4428 trillion won.For the first half of the year, cumulative separate total sales amounted to 9.1581 trillion won, up 2.7% year-on-year, while operatin

The Gwangju and Jeonnam chapter of the Korean Association of Mechanical Equipment Construction has been supporting local students' dreams and futures through educational donations for over a decade.On August 13, the Jeonnam Education Dream Realization Foundation announced that the association donated 10 million won to support the development of future talent.The Gwangju and Jeonnam chapter's educational contributions began in 2012. Since then, they have consistently provided support to enhance l

Discussions on establishing a national medical graduate school, which will serve as a key hub for training essential public health personnel, are gaining momentum. The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced plans to accelerate the establishment process by creating specialized committees under the preparatory committee, aiming for a 2029 opening. On the morning of August 13, the Ministry held the second meeting of the 'Preparatory Committee for the Establishment of the National Medical Graduate

As Liberation Day approaches, a wave of Taegeukgi flags filled the streets of Jangheung. On the morning of August 13, Jangheung County reported that over 200 local residents, social welfare organizations, and children participated in a 'Liberation Day Taegeukgi Campaign' in the Jangheung-eup area. The campaign aimed to reflect on the meaning of liberation and honor the noble intentions of those who dedicated their lives for the country, while also encouraging residents to voluntarily display