The Ministry of Education announced on August 11 that registration for the 2027 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) will begin on August 24 at 85 education support offices and high schools nationwide.To enhance convenience for test-takers, an online pre-input system will be available. However, candidates must visit the registration site in person for identity verification to complete their registration, requiring careful attention from applicants. Registration for the CSAT will be conducted t

NHN's shares surged over 14% during trading after the company reported second-quarter results that exceeded market expectations.As of 12:41 PM on August 11, NHN's stock was trading at 47,900 won, up 6,150 won (14.73%) from the previous trading day. The stock opened at 51,400 won and reached a high of 51,500 won during the session, before giving back some gains but still maintaining a strong performance.The stock's rise is attributed to an 'earnings surprise' announced before the market opened. N

The KIA Tigers, who have not played for the past 10 days due to extreme heat, will resume their ranking battle starting August 11.They will kick off a three-game series against the Samsung Lions at Gwangju Champions Field.This will be followed by another three-game series against the Doosan Bears from August 14.Currently, KIA holds a record of 52 wins, 2 ties, and 46 losses (winning percentage of .531), placing them 5th in the standings. The Samsung Lions are in 2nd place, 1.5 games behind the K

Naju City in Gwangju has achieved an 'A' grade in the public evaluation of the '2027 Renewable Energy Support Project,' placing it in the top 10% nationwide.The city's project plan, based on its experience in renewable energy distribution and citizen-focused energy policies, received high marks in a national assessment.The evaluation was conducted by the Ministry of Climate and Energy and the Korea Energy Agency.According to Naju City, these agencies assessed the feasibility of project plans, im

The South Korean government is establishing nationwide distance regulations for solar and wind energy installations, which have varied significantly by region. Solar installations must now be set back a maximum of 200 meters from residential areas, while wind turbines cannot exceed a distance of 1.5 kilometers. Local governments currently enforcing stricter regulations will need to amend their ordinances.The Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment announced on August 11 that a partial amend

Hanwha is actively pursuing the acquisition of Austal's U.S. division, Austal USA, a move aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of its MASGA project. Austal announced on August 11 that it received a non-binding conditional proposal from Hanwha Defense USA to acquire the business and operational organization of Austal USA. The proposed acquisition amount is reported to be between $1.05 billion and $1.2 billion, reflecting the valuation of Austal USA without cash or debt.The scope of the acquisit

The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) of South Korea has begun sanction procedures against seven companies involved in bid rigging for specimen testing services over the past 12 years.On August 11, the FTC announced that it had sent a report detailing the findings of its investigation into the bid rigging case to the seven companies involved in the specimen testing services. This report, akin to an indictment, marks the start of the review process.Specimen testing is a critical medical procedure that

Among the new hires at South Korea's top 500 listed companies, the most commonly held national technical qualifications are the Computer Proficiency Certifications (CPC), indicating the continued importance of data-driven work skills in the corporate environment.A survey conducted by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) based on data from the Korea Employment Information Service revealed that out of 23,055 young job seekers with national technical qualifications, 9,780 (42.4%) obtai

LF Networks, which operates the LF Square shopping mall, has been penalized by the Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) for improperly shifting promotion costs to suppliers and demanding sales data from competitors. On August 11, the KFTC announced that it imposed a corrective order and a fine of 418 million won on LF Networks for transferring promotion costs without a valid written agreement and requesting sensitive business information from suppliers regarding sales at competing stores. LF Networks op