The Samsung Welfare Foundation is expanding its 'Mental Strength' training program to prevent mental health issues such as depression and anxiety among youth in schools. Instead of creating a separate curriculum, the program will be integrated into daily school routines, utilizing short, repetitive sessions during morning assemblies to enhance practical application.On August 11-12, the foundation conducted training for approximately 700 middle and high school teachers and administrators at Yonse

신한투자증권이 메리츠금융지주가 2분기 견조한 실적을 거둔 가운데 자사주 매입·소각만으로는 주가 멀티플 상승을 이끌기 어렵다는 분석이 나왔다. 향후 지속 가능한 배당 정책이 주가 재평가의 핵심 변수가 될 전망이다. 13일 신한투자증권에 따르면 메리츠금융지주의 2분기 지배주주순이익은 7751억원으로 전년 동기 대비 6.9% 증가했다. 화재 부문 별도 영업이익은 7699억원으로 8.9% 늘었고 순이익은 5583억원으로 6.4% 증가하며 역대 최대 분기 실적을 기록했다. 월평균 보장성 인보험은 120억원으로 21% 증가했고 신계약 C

The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for July met market expectations, easing inflation and interest rate pressures, while the domestic stock market is expected to rebound, driven by the semiconductor sector. Strong performances from AI infrastructure companies like CoreWeave and Supermicro have alleviated concerns over AI demand, and the strength of U.S. semiconductor stocks is likely to foster a positive investment sentiment in the domestic market. However, with recent focus on semiconductor su

Samsung SDS is expanding the implementation of its AI collaboration solution, 'Briteworks,' to nine central government ministries, enhancing its presence in the government AI administrative innovation market.On August 13, Samsung SDS announced that it has confirmed the introduction of the Briteworks AI collaboration solution to nine ministries. Following the earlier confirmation in April with the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of Planning and Budget, the new additions include t

The National Museum of Korea has withdrawn an exhibit that was believed to be the work of independence activist Park Won-geun (1912–1950) after concerns were raised that it may actually belong to pro-Japanese collaborator Park Jung-yang (1874–1959). The museum issued an apology on August 12.In a statement on its official website, museum director Yoo Hong-jun expressed regret, saying, "We apologize to the public for the insufficient verification of the exhibit from the 'Our Dining Table' display.

Nexon subsidiary Mintrocket will release the mobile version of the ocean adventure game 'Dave the Diver' next month.Nexon announced on the 13th that the mobile version of 'Dave the Diver' will officially launch on September 17.'Dave the Diver' is a hybrid adventure game that combines ocean exploration with sushi restaurant management. Players explore the 'Blue Hole' during the day to collect marine life and run a sushi restaurant at night. The game features elements of exploration, collection, a

KB Securities announced on August 13 that it has raised its target price for Pumtech Korea from 55,000 won to 74,000 won, an increase of 34.5%, citing the resolution of uncertainties related to the expansion of its fourth factory and ongoing demand growth driven by the global spread of K-Beauty. The investment recommendation remains a 'buy.'Seong Hyun-dong, a researcher at KB Securities, stated, "The issues surrounding the expansion and operation of the fourth factory that had been weighing on t

Caroline Levitt, the White House Press Secretary, will step down at the end of this month to spend more time with her two children. After her departure, she will continue to serve as an external advisor to President Donald Trump and support the Republican midterm elections.Trump announced Levitt's resignation on social media platform Truth Social on August 12.“She will now have more time to spend with her family,” Trump said, adding, “I fully understand and respect this decision.” He also noted

Lionel Messi shared a heartfelt message following the passing of his father, Jorge Messi.On August 11, Messi posted on his social media, saying, "I still can't believe that Dad is gone. It's hard to imagine that I can no longer see or talk to him. There was still so much left for us to enjoy together, and he left too soon."He added, "Dad asked me to make sure to play in the last World Cup," but noted that "his condition worsened just days before the tournament began."Messi recalled telling his f