An Jung-geun's Calligraphy Returns from Japan
'International law is not as powerful as cannons.' An Jung-geun expressed his skepticism about the reality where the logic of power prevails over international law in these eight characters after being sentenced to death in Lushun Prison, China, in February 1910.On August 13, two days before Liberation Day, the Cultural Heritage Administration and the Foundation for Cultural Heritage Abroad unveiled An Jung-geun's calligraphy, 'International law is not as powerful as cannons,' for the first time
Government Discovers 23 Private Vehicle Inspection Stations Engaging in Illegal Practices
The government has identified 23 private vehicle inspection stations across the country that engaged in illegal practices, including failing to record inspection scenes. While the number of violating stations remained the same compared to the previous quarter, the number of serious violations has decreased.The Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and local governments, conducted a special joint inspection of 201 private vehicle inspect
DeepSeek V4 Pro Matches Performance of Claude Phable 5 at a Fraction of the Cost
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek has officially launched the V4 Pro, significantly enhancing its agent capabilities.On August 13, DeepSeek updated the V4 Pro to its API (Application Programming Interface), as reported by the China Business Journal. In benchmarks for agent functionality, the V4 Pro demonstrated performance comparable to or even surpassing that of Anthropic's latest AI model, Claude Phable 5, in some evaluations.The most notable aspect of its performance is in
KOSPI Approaches 6900 Amid Strong Foreign and Institutional Buying; KOSDAQ Rises Over 1%
The KOSPI index rose nearly 4% to surpass the 6800 mark, driven by strong buying from foreign and institutional investors. Major semiconductor stocks, including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, showed robust performance, with Samsung Electro-Mechanics surging over 13% to lead the index's gains.As of 12:40 p.m. on August 13, the KOSPI was trading at 6840.20, up 261.16 points (3.97%) from the previous trading day. The index opened at 6773.92, up 194.88 points (2.96%), and briefly reached 6895.63,
National Tax Service Launches Special Tax Investigation at KB Kookmin Bank
The National Tax Service (NTS) has initiated an irregular special tax investigation into KB Kookmin Bank. Approximately 30 investigators from the Seoul Regional Tax Office's Investigation Division 4 have been deployed for this inquiry.According to the finance sector on the 13th, the Investigation Division 4 began securing necessary materials for the tax investigation at KB Kookmin Bank's new building in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, earlier today. The investigation is expected to continue until the end o
South Korea Confirms 73,000 New Public Housing Units After Local Government Talks
The South Korean government has confirmed that it has completed discussions with local authorities regarding the location of 73,000 new public housing units that have not yet been disclosed. The government plans to reveal the locations once the necessary administrative procedures are finalized.During a briefing on rapid housing supply measures on August 13, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Yoon-deok stated, "We have already finished discussions with local governments" regarding
Korean Minister Predicts Rental Trust Will Curb Gap Investment
Kim Yoon-deok, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, expressed optimism that the government’s proposed ‘rental trust’ system will effectively curb gap investment using security deposits.During a briefing on August 13 regarding measures to stabilize the rental and sales markets, Kim responded to a question about whether the rental trust was designed to suppress gap investment, stating, “We believe it can indirectly have a significant effect in preventing gap investment.”The rental t
New System Allows Public to Report Illegal Activities in Rivers and Valleys
The South Korean government is launching a new system that allows citizens to officially verify river and valley zones and report illegal activities directly from their smartphones. The 'Clean Summer' system will be operational starting August 14, according to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety on August 13.The name of the system will be finalized in September after gathering feedback from users during the trial period. The government has been actively monitoring illegal activities in river
Government Unveils Financial Support Measures to Boost Housing Supply
The government is set to address funding bottlenecks in the housing supply and occupancy process by expanding public guarantees for real estate project financing (PF) and easing regulations on balance and relocation loans. The initiative aims to support funding for construction sites and alleviate loan bottlenecks during redevelopment and occupancy phases, thereby facilitating cash flow in the real estate market.On August 13, the Financial Services Commission announced a comprehensive financial
Final Checks for Small Satellite Cluster 2-6 Ahead of Nuri Rocket Launch
The development of South Korea's first cluster of small satellites, designated Small Satellite Cluster 2-6, has been completed, and preparations for the fifth launch of the Nuri rocket are underway. Once a total of 10 satellites are established by 2027, they will be able to capture images of the Korean Peninsula more than three times a day.The Korea Space Agency (Korea Space Agency) announced that it has completed the development of Small Satellite Cluster 2-6 in collaboration with the Korea Adv