The won-dollar exchange rate has remained above 1410 won for the fifth consecutive day.As of 9:37 a.m. on August 13, the exchange rate in the Seoul foreign exchange market was 1411.9 won per U.S. dollar. The rate was trading at 1418.5 won, up 2.8 won from the previous day's closing price as of 6 a.m.The slight increase is attributed to the strength of the dollar due to rising international oil prices and regional demand. The dollar index, which measures the value of the dollar against six major

NH Bank will provide 1.5 trillion won in financial support to reduce the financial burden on local businesses, including village enterprises.On August 13, NH Bank announced it will make a special contribution of 10 billion won to regional credit guarantee foundations across the country, which will serve as the basis for the 1.5 trillion won financial support initiative.This support aims to alleviate the funding challenges faced by local businesses and to stimulate the regional economy. NH Bank p

A new destination for culinary travelers has opened in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.Ken Hotel & Resort Holdings recently announced the opening of 'Sanrakutei,' a destination restaurant that emphasizes food culture experiences in the Kanazawa area, on August 8.Recently, the travel industry has seen a trend toward 'culinary tourism,' which goes beyond visiting famous tourist spots to deeply experience local food culture and ingredients. Sanrakutei aims to provide a rich culinary experience

이재명 대통령은 13일 정부의 가업상속공제 개편으로 공제 대상에서 제외된 일부 업종 사업자들의 반발과 관련해 “부당감면 축소는 조세 정상화의 길”이라고 밝혔다. 이 대통령은 엑스(X·옛 트위터)에 올린 글에서 “이런 업종에 수백억원씩 상속세 감면을 계속하는 게 공정할까요”라며 이같이 적었다. 이 대통령은 택시·버스 운송업과 마트·병원·약국 등이 가업상속공제 대상에서 추가로 제외되면서 해당 업종 사업자들이 반발하고 있다는 내용의 기사를 함께 공유했다. 가업상

Hyundai Motor Group announced the release of the music track 'Temper' (정련) on August 13, created in collaboration with renowned South Korean electronic musician KIRARA.'Temper' musically illustrates the transformation of iron through numerous refinements into a car, featuring a mystical introduction that hints at the raw material's infinite potential, gradually building beats that shape the vehicle's form, and concluding with a clear finish as the completed car emerges.To accurately convey the

SGA Solutions, a specialized IT security company, announced that its Zero Trust-based integrated account authentication and privilege management solution, 'SGA ZTA ICAM,' has become the first ICAM solution in South Korea to receive GS certification.The GS certification is a national software quality certification that comprehensively evaluates the functionality, reliability, and usability of software.SGA ZTA ICAM is a Zero Trust solution that integrates authentication, privilege management, and

“I always had to be the last one.” This is a reflection from the protagonist, Zeze, in the Brazilian novel ‘My Sweet Orange Tree.’ While the context differs, the feeling of waiting to be last is not unfamiliar in Brazil. Traffic jams are common, and long lines at hospitals and banks are the norm. However, just because people are accustomed to waiting doesn’t mean they want to. The moment alternatives arise, consumers choose cost over waiting.Traditionally, our compa

A fire in an apartment in the Gayang-dong area of Gangseo District has resulted in the deaths of a mother and her son. The fire reportedly began in a storage room, and a neighbor was the first to call emergency services.According to Yonhap News, at around 4:55 p.m. on August 11, a resident from the adjacent unit heard the fire alarm and noticed gray smoke in the hallway, prompting them to report the fire to 119.Firefighters arrived on the scene within five minutes, forced open the door, and ente

Mirae Asset Securities is experiencing strong performance after becoming the first in the securities industry to surpass 1 trillion won in net profit for two consecutive quarters.As of 9:20 a.m. on August 13, the Korea Exchange reported that Mirae Asset Securities shares rose by 3,050 won (8.36%) to 39,550 won compared to the previous trading day.The surge in investor sentiment is attributed to the company's announcement of record Q2 earnings, driven by balanced growth across its global operatio