Traditional liquor produced in Gwangju, South Korea, is expanding its market presence beyond domestic competitions, with plans to enter the Incheon International Airport duty-free shop and international markets.The Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on August 10 that Gwangyang's 'Spring of the Seomjin River,' a company supported by its traditional food competitiveness enhancement project, is set to enter the Incheon International Airport duty-free shop this month and is also pursuing entry into

Amid a continuing heat wave, volunteers in Muan have launched a major initiative to improve the living conditions of vulnerable residents facing poor housing environments.The Muan Comprehensive Social Welfare Center announced on August 10 that on August 6, 20 volunteers who completed a home organization training program participated in the 'Warm Village Magnifying Glass' activity aimed at enhancing the living conditions of low-income families.The 'Warm Village Magnifying Glass' initiative, which

Medytox announced that its consolidated revenue for the second quarter reached 68.7 billion won, with an operating profit of 4.8 billion won. Revenue increased by 11% compared to the same period last year, while operating profit fell by 25%.According to the company, sales of botulinum toxin products maintained a strong performance in both domestic and international markets, driving revenue growth. Despite intensified competition in the domestic toxin market, the premium toxin 'Coretox' has solid

Yeongam County will incorporate feedback from local youth into the youth living and startup space set to open in October. The initiative aims to enhance usability by involving young people in the design phase rather than just having them participate in programs after the facilities are built. On August 7, county officials, along with Park Kyung-won, representative of the 4th Yeongam Youth Council, and 20 other members, visited the construction site of Gyodong Jeombang and the Youth Startup Suppo

As of August 13, the first step toward delisting penny stocks is set to begin, with 26 companies having dramatically escaped the threat of delisting. To avoid being designated as management items, a stock must close above 1000 won for just one day during a 30-trading-day period starting July 1. While these companies still face challenges such as falling short of market capitalization requirements, they have managed to grasp a lifeline to evade delisting.According to the Financial Supervisory Ser

The Korea Professional Football Association is conducting urgent safety inspections at all K League stadiums following a recent incident at Pohang Steel Yard.During a match on August 8 between Pohang Steelers and Ulsan Hyundai in the Hana Bank K League 1, a piece of concrete fell from the ceiling of the away seating area, causing a frightening situation.Although a spectator seated in the affected area was not directly hit, they sustained a minor abrasion on their hand. Fortunately, the injury di

Lynn Martin, president of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), emphasized that "when the securities market is transparent, stable, and trusted, capital flows to the most productive places." He noted that despite numerous challenges faced by global capital markets in recent years, the NYSE has maintained investor confidence by combining technology with human judgment to enhance market stability.Martin made these remarks on August 10 during a seminar titled 'Advancing South Korea's Capital Markets

As concerns over drought grow amid ongoing heat waves, Myung Hyun-kwan, the mayor of Haenam County, is intensifying on-site responses to prevent damage. Following weekend inspections, he continued to visit affected areas on August 10.With some reservoirs reporting water levels below 30%, Mayor Myung emphasized the need for proactive measures to secure and supply agricultural water to prevent crop damage.On August 10, the mayor visited rice farms in Sanim, the Heuksan Reservoir in Hwangsan, and a

A store in the United States has ignited a heated debate online with its 'No Influencers' sign.On August 10, Vogue highlighted the controversy surrounding the 'No Influencers' sign displayed at the Four Winds Craft Guild in Nantucket, Massachusetts, which has raised questions about content creators' rights in public and commercial spaces and privacy protection.The controversy began at the end of last month when store owner John Silvia hung a wooden sign reading 'No Influencers' in the shop. A ph