President Lee Discusses Development of 'Seven SEEDs' Including SMR and Space Technology
President Lee Jae-myung is initiating discussions between the public and private sectors to foster small modular reactors (SMR), nuclear fusion, quantum technology, and aerospace as key growth drivers for the future economy and security.The Blue House announced that President Lee will chair a meeting titled "Future Growth Engine, 7 SEED Report" on the afternoon of August 12, under the slogan "The Future Opened by Advanced Technology."The seven SEEDs represent areas identified as seeds of innovat
JD.com Establishes Purchasing Corporation in South Korea to Directly Buy K-Products
중국 최대 전자상거래 플랫폼인 징둥닷컴이 한국에 전문 구매법인을 설립하고 K뷰티와 식품 등 한국 상품의 직매입을 본격화한다. 국내 기업이 현지 대리상을 거치지 않고 징둥에 직접 상품을 공급할 수 있게 되면서 중국 내수시장 진출이 한층 수월해질 전망이다. 산업통상부와 대한무역투자진흥공사(KOTRA)는 12일 서울 서초구 KOTRA 본사에서 징둥그룹과 공동으로 '징둥닷컴 직매입 입점 설명회 및 상담회'를 개최했다고 밝혔다. 징둥닷컴은 '중국판 아마존'으로 불리는 기업·소비자 간 거래(B2C) 플랫폼이
Three College Students Killed in Collision with Dump Truck After Film Shoot
Three college students were killed in a tragic accident while returning home after filming a movie.According to Yonhap News and the Anseong Police Station, the collision occurred at 4:50 a.m. on August 11 on National Route 38, across from Dong-Ah Broadcasting Arts University in Samjuk-myeon, Anseong.The accident happened when a 20-year-old student, identified as A, was driving an Orlando vehicle and, for unknown reasons, crossed the center line, colliding head-on with an oncoming dump truck.In t
Youth Employment Declines Despite Record High Employment Rate
In July, the employment rate reached a record high of 70.3%, but the overall increase in employment was driven by those aged 60 and older. Meanwhile, the number of employed youth has decreased for 45 consecutive months, with the youth unemployment rate reaching its highest level in 5 years and 6 months.According to the national data agency's employment trends report released on August 12, the number of employed individuals in July was 29.136 million, an increase of 108,000 compared to the same m
Yongin City Moves Forward with Expansion of National Route 45 for Semiconductor Cluster
Yongin City, led by Mayor Lee Sang-il, announced that the expansion project for National Route 45 has recently been put out to bid in a turnkey format by the Seoul Regional Land Management Office.National Route 45 is a key infrastructure that runs through the 'Yongin Advanced System Semiconductor Cluster National Industrial Complex' in the areas of I-dong and Namsa-eup. The city expects that the turnkey bidding will accelerate the progress of the project.The project involves the construction of
KOSPI Opens Strong with 1% Gain; KOSDAQ Retreats Below 840
The KOSPI index is showing a strong gain of over 1% in early trading, driven by rising shares of major semiconductor companies such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. In contrast, the KOSDAQ is experiencing a decline due to profit-taking following the previous day's gains.As of 9:10 a.m. on August 12, the KOSPI is trading at 6,430.68, up 85.15 points (1.34%) from the previous trading day. The index opened at 6,438.50, up 92.97 points (1.47%).Individual and foreign investors are net buyers, pur
Kolon Industries Targets Low-Carbon Engineering Plastics Market for Medical Use
Kolon Industries is intensifying its efforts to enter the low-carbon engineering plastics market for medical applications.On August 12, Kolon Industries announced its plan to commercialize KOCETAL® ECO-E, an eco-friendly POM (polyacetal) product. This marks the world's first commercialization of low-carbon POM aimed at the medical market.POM is an engineering plastic used in various advanced industries, including automotive, electronics, and medical, due to its low friction coefficient, exce
Hyundai Motor Group Supports National Fire Hospital with Ambulances and Rehabilitation Robots
Hyundai Motor Group continues its support for the treatment and rehabilitation of firefighters who ensure public safety at disaster sites.On August 11, Hyundai Motor Group announced that it donated vehicles and rehabilitation equipment for firefighters during the opening ceremony of the National Fire Hospital in Eumseong, North Chungcheong Province.The donated items include two Hyundai ST1-based ambulances, three rehabilitation robots including the medical wearable robot 'X-ble MEX,' one cardiop
Kumho Resort Hosts '2026 Summer Festa' at Water Parks Nationwide for Liberation Day
Kumho Resort is set to host the '2026 Summer Festa' at three water parks across the country—Asan Spavis, Hwasun Aquana, and Jeju Aquana—during the Liberation Day holiday.First introduced last year, the Summer Festa has become Kumho Resort's signature summer festival. In fact, during its inaugural year in August, visitors to Asan Spavis and Hwasun and Jeju Aquana increased by 9% compared to the previous year.This year's event, themed 'Last Summer,' targets late summer vacationers and features exp
Shinhan Bank Launches 'SOL Cluster Busan' to Support Regional Maritime Industry
Shinhan Bank has established a corporate finance hub in Busan to enhance financial support for regional strategic industries, including shipbuilding, defense, ports, and logistics.On August 11, Shinhan Bank held the opening ceremony for the 'Shinhan SOL Cluster Busan' at the Busan Seomyeon Financial Center, as announced on August 12.The Shinhan SOL Cluster Busan serves as a regional financial platform that supports the discovery of local strategic industry companies, loan execution, and connecti