Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, stated on August 13 that he hopes the Lee Jae-myung administration will clarify whether it is aligned with China or the people of South Korea.During a Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly, Jang remarked, "When I proposed the introduction of a nationality labeling system for online comments, the Democratic Party reacted strongly, accusing us of being 'anti-China.'"He emphasized, "This is not about targeting China specifically; it

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance reported solid results for the first half of the year, driven by a profitability-focused management strategy.The company announced on August 13 that its net profit for the first half reached 1.3739 trillion won, a 10.1% increase compared to the same period last year. The net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company rose by 10.2% to 1.3723 trillion won.Insurance profit increased by 10.9% to 1.1145 trillion won, while investment profit grew by 22.0%

As Liberation Day approaches, a fierce debate over 'historical awareness' and 'double standards' is sweeping through the entertainment and political sectors.On August 13, various online communities are revisiting the case of Yoon Mi-hyang, a former Democratic Party lawmaker who was convicted of embezzling funds intended to support victims of Japanese military sexual slavery, alongside allegations regarding the pro-Japanese actions of actress Ha-young's great-grandfather. The government's decisio

The Democratic Party on August 13 called for comprehensive support from the National Assembly for the real estate supply measures to be announced by the Lee Jae-myung government, while urging proactive cooperation from Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon and the People Power Party.Acting Party Leader Han Byeong-do stated during a policy coordination meeting at the National Assembly that the government’s real estate measures are set to be announced today, adding, "The Democratic Party will hold a general meet

Netflix has confirmed the production of the action historical drama film 'Dochabi' and revealed its cast lineup, which includes Kim Do-hoon, Jeon Jong-seo, Lee Joon-gi, Lee Sang-yi, and Bae In-hyuk.'Dochabi' tells the story of a former military officer named 'Tae-san,' who lives in hiding with a Jurchen woman named 'A-hai' in a border area inhabited by firewood gatherers. The film follows Tae-san as he battles against a mysterious figure known as 'Ido-gwan,' who hunts the firewood gatherers whil

Song Young-gil, a candidate for the leadership of the Democratic Party, has ramped up his criticism of fellow candidate Jung Cheong-rae, using harsh language such as "goldfish IQ" and "quack doctor."On CBS Radio's 'Park Seong-tae's News Show' on August 13, Song accused Jung of lying about the criteria for winning the June 3 local elections, stating, "Why are you telling such obvious lies? It's not like you have a goldfish IQ."During a debate on SBS TV the previous day, Song pointed out that Pres

The Democratic Party stated on August 13 that "the housing supply in Seoul during Oh Se-hoon's tenure as mayor is at 60% of the 10-year average." They specifically criticized Oh for focusing on his political brand, such as the New Town Plan, rather than concentrating on administrative tasks like establishing project plans after district designations.After a meeting on real estate policy response held by the Seoul City Party and its 'Seoul Policy Reform Promotion Team' (tentative name), lawmaker

The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) is initiating a large-scale survey to assess the transaction status between major online platforms and their partner businesses, including delivery services, open markets, and accommodations. On August 13, the FTC announced it will conduct a study titled 'Fact-finding Survey on Transaction Status and Unfair Trade Cases between Major Platforms and Partner Businesses.' This research will take place over three months, from today until November 12. The FTC's decision

The national budget deficit for the second quarter has dropped below 85 trillion won, marking the lowest figure for June since 2023. This improvement is attributed to increased securities transaction and corporate taxes, driven by a strong semiconductor market and a revitalized stock market.According to the 'Monthly Fiscal Trends for August' report released by the Ministry of Strategy and Finance on August 13, the management fiscal balance recorded a deficit of 84.4 trillion won as of the end of