Eom Jung-hwa's 'Okay Madam 2' Released Today with Global Premiere
The film 'Okay Madam 2' has confirmed its international release schedule alongside its domestic debut.'Okay Madam 2' premiered in South Korean theaters on August 12. According to the distributor, the film ranked first in ticket reservations for Korean films as of the morning of its release.The movie is a comedic action film about Mi-young, a former legendary agent, and her family who embark on a luxurious cruise to escape the summer heat and the stresses of daily life, only to become embroiled i
BC Card Completes Stablecoin Payment and Won Settlement Pilot with Coinbase and WaveBridge
BC Card has completed a technology verification that allows stablecoins stored in overseas digital asset wallets to be used for payments at domestic merchants.On August 12, BC Card announced that it has finished a proof of concept (PoC) project in collaboration with global digital asset company Coinbase and digital asset infrastructure technology firm WaveBridge. The project focused on connecting overseas digital asset wallets to domestic card payment infrastructure.The pilot program was conduct
Rideflux Surpasses 100 Patents as It Accelerates Autonomous Driving IPO
Rideflux has surpassed 100 registered patents focused on core autonomous driving technologies, accelerating its efforts toward commercialization of Level 4 autonomous driving ahead of its initial public offering (IPO).On August 12, Rideflux announced that it has developed key technologies for autonomous driving software, including perception and positioning, decision-making and control, high-definition mapping, and remote operation.The company is expanding its patent portfolio primarily in the f
Song Young-gil Criticizes Jeong Cheong-rae's Diagnosis of Lee Jae-myung's Declining Support
Song Young-gil, a candidate for the leadership of the Democratic Party of Korea, criticized fellow candidate Jeong Cheong-rae for claiming he could recover core support and raise President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating by more than 10 percentage points. He referred to Jeong as a "quack doctor."During an appearance on KBS Radio's "Current Affairs Shock," Song stated, "The current decline in support is due to real estate issues." He added, "The drop in stock prices and leveraged ETFs have also c
Lee Jong-hyun Announces End of Social Media Activity, Embraces Ordinary Life
Lee Jong-hyun, a former member of CNBLUE, has announced that he will cease his social media activities.On August 11, Lee shared on his social media, "I want to convey a story that I have kept in my heart for a long time," stating, "It has been eight years since I left the team due to my inappropriate behavior and immaturity, distancing myself from the world." He continued, "Even while living as an ordinary person, I have always carried the burden of misunderstandings and criticisms directed at t
S2W Collaborates with Interpol on Africa Cyber Threat Report, Sharing AI-Based Cybercrime Insights
Big data analysis and artificial intelligence (AI) company S2W recently announced its participation as a private sector partner in the creation of the '2026 Africa Cyber Threat Assessment Report' released by Interpol. The report provides data and intelligence for analyzing cybercrime trends in Africa.This report was published as part of the 'Africa Joint Cybercrime Operation' (AFJOC), supported by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). It was developed using a multi-source ana
Samsung Securities Raises NC's Target Price to 340,000 Won Amid Strong Sales Momentum
Samsung Securities announced on August 12 that it has raised its target price for NC from 290,000 won to 340,000 won, citing sustained sales from Lineage Classic and the upcoming global launch of Aion 2 in the second half of the year as key drivers for expected profit growth. The firm maintained its 'buy' rating.Oh Dong-hwan, a researcher at Samsung Securities, stated, "Sales in the second quarter increased by 38% compared to the previous quarter, exceeding consensus estimates by 13%, driven by
Typhoon Chan-hom Makes Landfall in Ibaraki, Japan, for the First Time
Typhoon Chan-hom made landfall in Ibaraki Prefecture on the night of August 11, crossing central Honshu from east to west, including the Tokyo metropolitan area. This marks the first time a typhoon has made landfall in Ibaraki since records began in 1951. The typhoon is expected to weaken into a tropical depression as it moves into the Sea of Japan on the morning of August 12.According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, Chan-hom made landfall in southern Ibaraki around 8 p.m. on August 11. Afte
Market Preview: Investors Await U.S. CPI; Will Semiconductor Stocks Provide Support?
As investors await the release of the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for July, global markets are exhibiting a cautious stance. Domestic markets are expected to be influenced by rising international oil prices and weakness in major U.S. tech stocks. However, the increase in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index and ongoing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure may limit downward pressure on the domestic market, which is also experiencing reduced volatility.On August 11, U.S. sto
Allegations of Pro-Japanese Collaboration Surround Actor Ha Young's Ancestor
Amid growing allegations of pro-Japanese collaboration surrounding actor Ha Young's great-grandfather, Ahn Sang-ho, a post from 2013 has resurfaced online. The post claims that Ahn was a physician suspected of poisoning Emperor Gojong.On August 12, a post from May 2013 was shared on an online community. The author, identified as A, stated, "Our great-grandfather was a physician suspected of poisoning Emperor Gojong. I first learned about this four years ago. His name was briefly mentioned on TV.