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KOTRA and Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources Collaborate to Secure Key Minerals KOTRA and Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources Collaborate to Secure Key Minerals

한무역투자진흥공사(코트라)는 한국지질자원연구원(지자연)과 핵심광물 확보 및 공급선 다변화 협력에 나섰다고 11일 밝혔다. 양 측은 지난 10일 서울 코트라 본사에서 '핵심광물 분야 협력 강화를 위한 업무협약'을 체결했다.코트라가 운영 중인 해외 조직망 네트워크와 지자연의 자원개발 전문성을 결합해 해외에서의 핵심광물 확보 효과를 높이고, 국가 공급망 안보 확보에 기여한다는 방침이다. 협력 분야는 △핵심광물의 생산·수출·투자 및 해외 공급망 동향 정보 공유 △해외 자원개발 프로젝트 및 투자 정보 공유 △세미나·포럼·공동

Gwangju Mayor Welcomes President Yoons Directive on Military Airport Site Utilization Gwangju Mayor Welcomes President Yoon's Directive on Military Airport Site Utilization

Gwangju Mayor Min Hyung-bae expressed his support on August 10 for President Yoon Suk Yeol's directive to temporarily utilize the Gwangju military airport by 2028.During the second joint inspection meeting for the mega project, Mayor Min stated, "A specific timeline for the early utilization of the Gwangju military airport site was presented today," adding, "The city of Gwangju welcomes this initiative along with its 3.2 million special citizens." He further noted, "The President urged that even

Kim Min-seok Leads Democratic Party Leadership Poll with 46.8% Kim Min-seok Leads Democratic Party Leadership Poll with 46.8%

A recent preference survey conducted ahead of the Democratic Party's leadership convention shows candidate Kim Min-seok leading Jeong Cheong-rae by a significant margin. Notably, Kim is also ahead in the party's traditional stronghold of Honam by 29.5 percentage points.According to a Realmeter poll conducted from August 9 to 10 among 2,003 adults aged 18 and older who support the Democratic Party or are undecided, Kim received 46.8% support, placing him in first place. Jeong followed with 35.2%,

Ecovacs Enhances Data Security System, Empowering User Control Ecovacs Enhances Data Security System, Empowering User Control

Ecovacs Robotics has officially announced its "2026 Data Security Innovation Plan," aimed at enhancing user control over data and improving customer service capabilities.According to Ecovacs on the 10th, the new security initiative significantly expands privacy protection features, allowing users to verify and control their data directly. The plan strengthens local network-based data communication, increasing the proportion of data processed within homes while minimizing cloud transmission.The s

Colombia Earthquake Kills 111 Despite Depth of 100 km Colombia Earthquake Kills 111 Despite Depth of 100 km

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia has resulted in over 100 fatalities, raising questions about the significant damage caused despite the quake originating from a depth exceeding 100 kilometers.According to reports from the Associated Press and Reuters, the earthquake occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time on August 10 near San José del Palmar in Chocó province. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported the epicenter was at a depth of 107 kilometers, marking it as the strongest e

LG Uplus Unveils Integrated Security Portfolio at ISEC 2026 LG Uplus Unveils Integrated Security Portfolio at ISEC 2026

LG Uplus is enhancing its competitive edge in the security business by introducing an integrated security portfolio for corporate clients. The company announced on August 11 that it will participate in the 'ISEC 2026,' a leading information security conference in South Korea. 'ISEC 2026' marks its 20th anniversary this year and is the largest security conference in the country, taking place at COEX in Seoul until August 12, with the theme 'The Future of Autonomous Security Realized by AI.' Last

No casualties reported among Colombians after 7.4 magnitude earthquake No casualties reported among Colombians after 7.4 magnitude earthquake

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, but no casualties among the Colombian community have been reported so far.According to Yonhap News on August 10, a representative from the Colombian embassy stated, "As of now, we have confirmed that there are no casualties among our citizens."The embassy issued an urgent notice, indicating that strong tremors were felt in the Bogotá area, but no significant structural damage has been reported.They added, "We are closely monitoring the situatio

Samsung Electronics Plans Major Shareholder Return Policy Samsung Electronics Plans Major Shareholder Return Policy

Claims are circulating online that Samsung Electronics is set to announce a large-scale shareholder return policy.On August 11, a post titled 'Shareholder Return Rumor from Samsung Electronics Finance Team' appeared on the anonymous workplace community 'Blind.'The author, identified as 'A,' who claims to be affiliated with Hyundai Motor's finance department, stated, 'I will share a story from a drinking session with former colleagues who work in Samsung's finance team last weekend.'According to

Chabot Expands Vehicle Management Services with New 3M Tinting Offering Chabot Expands Vehicle Management Services with New 3M Tinting Offering

Chabot Mobility is partnering with global materials company 3M to enter the automotive tinting market.On August 11, Chabot Mobility announced the launch of its automotive tinting service, the 'Chabot Package 3M Tinting,' following a strategic alliance with 3M.This service marks the first instance of Chabot's 'Zero Risk Commerce' strategy extending into vehicle management after purchase. It features a package that combines 3M's officially certified film, installation, and aftercare services, aime

Samsung Launches Foldable Heritage Exhibit Showcasing Galaxy Foldable Innovations Samsung Launches 'Foldable Heritage' Exhibit Showcasing Galaxy Foldable Innovations

Samsung Electronics announced on August 10 that it will operate a permanent exhibition space called 'Foldable Heritage,' showcasing seven years of innovation in Galaxy foldable technology.Starting today, the exhibition will be available at Samsung Store Gangnam on the third floor, as well as at stores in Hongdae and Cheongdam. The exhibit is divided into three sections: the 'Galaxy Fold & Flip' story, the design story, and the tech story.Visitors can explore the timeline of the lineup, starting