The police have begun a formal investigation into allegations that Ador, the agency representing the girl group NewJeans, leaked visa information of member Hani, an Australian of Vietnamese descent. On August 10, Kim Seong-soo, a cultural critic who filed the complaint against Ador and its employees for violating personal data protection laws, was represented by attorney Park Kang-hoon from the law firm Kangseong, who appeared at the Yongsan Police Station in Seoul.Kim previously claimed that Ad

Hanssem announced that its operating profit for the second quarter of this year reached 11.3 billion won, a fivefold increase compared to the same period last year, marking 13 consecutive quarters of profitability.The company attributed its success to enhanced competitiveness in B2C products and the strengthening of its unique brand value, which allowed it to expand its market dominance. As a result, even during the traditionally slow second quarter for the home interior industry, operating prof

As the Lee Jae-myung administration prepares housing supply measures for the metropolitan area, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon reiterated that accelerating ongoing redevelopment and reconstruction projects is a realistic solution to the city's housing issues.In an interview on KBS's 'Sasa Geon Geon' on August 10, Mayor Oh stated that there has been "almost no concrete practical discussions" regarding potential housing supply sites in Seoul that the government is reviewing. He recently met with Kim Yong-

Gyeongnam Province is moving forward with the 'Jisimdo Sanmaru Cultural Playground Project,' aimed at transforming Jisimdo Island into a stay-type tourist destination that combines its historical significance from the Japanese colonial period with its ecological resources, particularly the camellia forest.On August 10, Gyeongnam Province announced plans to conduct an architectural design competition in the second half of this year related to the project. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Touri

Hanwha Group has secured a 15.89% stake in Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), signaling its ambition to become a comprehensive defense company across land, sea, and air. As the second-largest shareholder, Hanwha plans to expand business collaboration with KAI and enhance its competitiveness in the aerospace sector. With its stake exceeding 15%, Hanwha is expected to apply for a merger review with the Fair Trade Commission (FTC).According to the Financial Supervisory Service's electronic disclosur

Monami announced the launch of the 'BP153 Liberation 81st Anniversary Edition' on August 10, with all proceeds from sales to be donated to support descendants of independence activists.This product is based on Monami's signature BP153 ballpoint pen. The hexagonal body features engraved phrases and icons symbolizing independence activists, enhancing its collectible value.The set includes five pens: four representing the spirits of poet Yun Dong-ju, independence activist Ahn Jung-geun, poet Lee Yu

Hampyeong County Mayor Lee Nam-o conducted a safety inspection at Nabit Park, an ecological education and experiential play space for children, ahead of its opening. Given that the park is primarily for children, he thoroughly examined not only the play and experience facilities but also the electrical and fire safety systems, visitor pathways, and emergency response protocols, urging prompt corrections of any deficiencies before the opening. The county announced that a pre-opening safety inspec

The National Assembly's special committee investigating the voting paper shortage during the June 3 local elections faced a deadlock on August 10 while discussing the schedule for a recount at the Olympic Park ballot counting center.The committee convened a full meeting in the National Assembly to agree on a specific timeline for the recount, but disagreements between the Democratic Party and the People Power Party prevented any consensus.The Democratic Party argued that since both parties had t

Busan Port Authority (BPA) announced on August 10 that it has received re-certification as a 'Career Experience Institution' from the Ministry of Education. This re-certification allows BPA to maintain its status as a certified institution for three years, from June 24, 2026, to June 23, 2029.The Career Experience Institution certification program evaluates local organizations that provide high-quality, free career experience programs and grants them certification.A key career experience activit