Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's appeal to South Korea is becoming increasingly urgent. He warned that up to 50,000 North Korean troops could be deployed to Russian territory and expressed concerns that North Korea is supplying ballistic missiles to Russia, which are being advanced through real combat experience. He reiterated his call for South Korea to support its air defense systems, stating that this trend poses a growing security risk to regional countries, including South Korea and

Samsung Electronics has begun testing a heat pump system that provides cooling, heating, and hot water from a single unit in residential homes in Jeju. This initiative aligns with the government's goal to promote 'electrification of heating' this year, aiming to expand the product range suitable for both single-family homes and apartments.On August 11, Samsung announced that it established a 'Heat Pump Field Test Lab' in a single-family home in Jeju City’s Donam-dong in June to verify the coolin

Shinhan Bank has entered into a foreign exchange derivative transaction with the Green Climate Fund (GCF). This marks the first time the GCF has engaged in foreign exchange derivatives since its official launch in 2013.On August 6, Shinhan Bank announced that it had completed a foreign exchange derivative transaction worth approximately $200 million with the GCF.Foreign exchange derivatives are used to mitigate the risk of losses due to fluctuations in exchange rates. The GCF receives contributi

Hanil Cement announced on August 11 that it has launched an 'Automatic Heat Illness Warning System' at its Yeongwol plant to prevent heat-related illnesses among workers, starting operations on the 10th.This system significantly reduces the burden on safety personnel, who previously had to manually measure the perceived temperature. The central system calculates the perceived temperature in real-time using data collected from thermometers and hygrometers, and automatically broadcasts alerts when

SinoPex's shares rose by over 13% during trading after the company announced it received approval from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for its domestically developed artificial kidney.As of 2:20 PM on August 11, SinoPex's stock was trading at 4,660 won, up 555 won (13.52%) from the previous trading day, according to the Korea Exchange.The company confirmed it had obtained formal product approval (No. 26-478) for its artificial kidney (HD), marking a significant milestone as the first of its

Gunpo Mayor Han Dae-hee emphasized on August 11 that the extension of the Shinbundang Line from Suwon to Uiwang, Gunpo, and Ansan is a key route that will connect the east-west axis of the southwest metropolitan area, enhance the urban value of the new cities in Uiwang, Gunpo, and Ansan, and provide significant transportation convenience for residents.On this day, Mayor Han held a signing ceremony for a joint request for the 'Shinbundang Line Extension from Suwon to Uiwang, Gunpo, and Ansan' at

Medipost is teaming up with Woongjin Free Life to expand its cell storage services.On August 11, Medipost announced that it will offer a new cell storage conversion service to existing customers of Woongjin Free Life.This collaboration aims to broaden customer options in the healthcare sector, moving beyond traditional funeral services as interest in health management grows. Customers of Woongjin Free Life will be able to utilize Medipost's cell storage services through the product conversion se

Shin Gye-yong, the mayor of Gwacheon in Gyeonggi Province, emphasized on August 11 that he aims to firmly establish an integrated care system in the region to ensure that seniors and individuals with disabilities can enjoy a safe and comfortable life in their beloved homes. To achieve this, Mayor Shin has established basic welfare teams in all districts and assigned dedicated nursing staff for integrated care. On this day, he announced the completion of the establishment of basic customized

The 11th Ulsan Ulju World Mountain Film Festival will take place from September 18 to 22 at the Yeongnam Alps Complex Welcome Center in Ulju County.This year, 114 films from 35 countries will be screened. The festival will feature 11 screening venues, including a drive-in theater, tent theater, deck theater, and a forest theater utilizing augmented reality (AR) glasses, all concentrated in the Yeongnam Alps area.On August 11, festival organizers held a press conference at Ulsan City Hall to unve