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NH Investment & Securities Hosts NYSE Chairman Lin Martin to Discuss Global Cooperation NH Investment & Securities Hosts NYSE Chairman Lin Martin to Discuss Global Cooperation

NH Investment & Securities invited Lin Martin, Chairman of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Group, to discuss global capital market cooperation.On August 11, NH Investment & Securities held a meeting at its headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, attended by Lin Martin and CEO Bae Kwang-soo.Participants from NH Investment & Securities included CEO Bae, Kang Min-ho, head of the Digital Business Division, and Kim Ji-hoon, head of the Retail Advisory Division. From the NYSE Group, Lin Martin was joined b

Blue House to Dismiss Kim Sang-ho, Chief of the Press Center, Amid Controversy Blue House to Dismiss Kim Sang-ho, Chief of the Press Center, Amid Controversy

청와대가 자신이 소유한 서울 강남구 다세대주택의 미등록 원룸 임대 논란이 불거진 김상호 춘추관장을 면직 처리하기로 했다. 김 관장이 관련 보도가 나오기 전 이미 사직서를 제출한 상태였던 만큼, 기존 사의에 따른 면직 절차와 건축물 논란에 대한 책임 문제는 구분해 들여다보겠다는 방침이다. 청와대 관계자는 11일 김 관장의 거취와 관련해 “면직 처리된다”고 밝혔다. 청와대는 단순 면직과 별도로 징계 절차를 밟는 방안도 검토하고 있는 것으로 전해졌다. 다만 구체적인 징계 수위와 처리 형식은 아직 확정되지 않

Yoon Duk-kun: Accelerating Construction of New Towns to Boost Housing Supply Yoon Duk-kun: Accelerating Construction of New Towns to Boost Housing Supply

Yoon Duk-kun, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, announced plans to accelerate the construction timelines for major housing districts, including new towns, and to expand housing supply in urban areas. This initiative comes as housing prices and rental rates continue to rise in Seoul and the surrounding metropolitan area, with the government prioritizing supply expansion as a key task for the second half of the year.During a report to the National Assembly's Land, Infrastructure

Heavy Rainfall Expected in Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin Approaches Heavy Rainfall Expected in Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin Approaches

Beijing is bracing for heavy rainfall starting the evening of August 11 due to the influence of Typhoon Dolphin, which is expected to bring significant downpours.The Beijing Meteorological Bureau forecasts strong rain across the city from the evening of August 11 until the afternoon of August 13. The typhoon, moving northward, is bringing warm, humid air that will collide with cold air from northern China, resulting in heavy rainfall.Accumulated rainfall is expected to exceed 100mm over six hour

South Korea Delays Decision on 52-Hour Workweek Exemption for Mega Projects South Korea Delays Decision on 52-Hour Workweek Exemption for Mega Projects

The South Korean government has postponed its decision on whether to apply exemptions to the 52-hour workweek for research and development personnel in mega project zones. Amid differing views between the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Ministry of Employment and Labor regarding industrial competitiveness and labor rights, the Blue House stated that the success of mega projects is not directly linked to the relaxation of the 52-hour workweek, emphasizing the need for discussions a

South Korea Establishes Dedicated Organization for Nuclear Submarine Program South Korea Establishes Dedicated Organization for Nuclear Submarine Program

정부가 핵추진잠수함 사업을 체계적으로 추진하기 위해 국방부와 방위사업청에 전담조직을 설치하고 관련 인력 38명을 증원한다. 배우자 유산·사산휴가와 단기 육아휴직 시행에 필요한 세부 절차를 마련하고 가상자산사업자의 대주주 신고 의무도 구체화한다. 정부는 11일 정부세종청사에서 이재명 대통령 주재로 열린 제35회 국무회의에서 이 같은 내용이 담긴 대통령령안 19건과 일반안건 3건을 심의·의결했다. 국방부와 그 소속기관 직제 개정안은 국방부에 '핵추진잠수함정책기획단'을 한시 조직으로 설치하는 내용을 담았다.

President Lee Calls for New Industrial Map Focused on Regional Development President Lee Calls for New Industrial Map Focused on Regional Development

이재명 대통령은 4일 “대한민국 성장의 축이 수도권에서 지방으로 넓혀질 수 있도록 초격차 산업지도를 지방 중심으로 새롭게 그려내야 한다”고 밝혔다.이 대통령은 이날 오후 청와대 영빈관에서 열린 ‘국민과 함께하는 두 번째 업무보고’ 모두발언에서 “모든 지방이 저마다의 산업적 강점을 살리면서 서로 연결돼 함께 성장할 수 있도록 권역별 성장 엔진을 능동적으로 발굴해야 한다”며 이같이 말했다.이날 업무보고에는 산업통상부와 기후에너지환경부, 지식재산처, 원자력안전위원회, 기상청이

President Yoon to Lead Mega Project Meeting with Government, Military, and Corporations President Yoon to Lead Mega Project Meeting with Government, Military, and Corporations

President Yoon Suk Yeol will hold the second public-private joint review meeting for mega projects on August 10, assessing the progress and impact of large-scale investment initiatives.The meeting will focus on ensuring that the benefits of these investments extend beyond specific companies and regions to the entire national industrial ecosystem.According to the Blue House, President Yoon will preside over the meeting at 2 p.m. at the Blue House, bringing together government officials, military

Shinsegae Reports 122% Increase in Q2 Operating Profit Driven by Department Store Growth Shinsegae Reports 122% Increase in Q2 Operating Profit Driven by Department Store Growth

Shinsegae has achieved its highest-ever operating profit for the first half of the year, driven by robust growth in its department stores and improved profitability across its subsidiaries. The department store sales, particularly in luxury goods, saw double-digit growth, while the duty-free shops, Shinsegae International, and Shinsegae Casa also returned to profitability, contributing to the overall performance improvement.On August 11, Shinsegae reported that its consolidated total sales for t

Rent for Studio Apartments Near Seoul Universities Rises by 44,000 Won in a Year Rent for Studio Apartments Near Seoul Universities Rises by 44,000 Won in a Year

Rent and management fees for studio apartments near major universities in Seoul have both increased over the past year, adding to the financial burden for students. On August 11, Dabang released an analysis of average rent and management fees for studio apartments registered in July near ten major universities in Seoul, ahead of the start of the second semester. Based on a survey of studio apartments with a deposit of 10 million won and a floor area of less than 33 square meters, the average ren