Controversy Surrounds Ha-young's Ancestor's Alleged Pro-Japanese Activities
Speculation is growing that actor Ha-young's great-grandfather was modern physician Ahn Sang-ho, prompting a reexamination of his pro-Japanese activities.Ha-young has previously disclosed her medical family background in various broadcasts and interviews. In a January 2025 interview, she revealed that her father is a practicing doctor and her mother studied nursing, stating, "I heard that my great-grandfather was one of the first doctors to practice Western medicine in Hanyang. He reportedly tre
IBK Industrial Bank Partners with Seoul to Discover AX-Based Fintech Startups
IBK Industrial Bank is collaborating with the city of Seoul to discover and nurture fintech startups based on artificial intelligence transformation (AX). On August 10, the bank announced that it is recruiting participants for the '2026 Seoul Fintech Week Demo Day with IBK Industrial Bank,' which is being jointly organized with the Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Fintech Lab. The recruitment is open to fintech startups located in Seoul that have been established within the last seven yea
MegaMGC Coffee Concludes NCT WISH Fan Signing Event, F.M.W Campaign Wraps Up
About four months of engagement between NCT WISH and fans culminated in a meaningful journey as MegaMGC Coffee wrapped up its participatory campaign with a fan signing event.On August 8, MegaMGC Coffee held the 'FIND MY WISH: THE FINAL JOURNEY MegaMGC Coffee × NCT WISH Fan Signing Event,' which was announced on the 10th. Fifty fans selected through a frequency event held last month attended the event.The frequency event allowed fans to enter the fan signing by purchasing a total of 10 drinks, in
Sony and TSMC Invest $9 Billion in Kumamoto for Next-Gen Image Sensors
Sony Group and Taiwan's TSMC are set to invest approximately 1 trillion yen (about $9 billion) in the production of next-generation image sensor semiconductors in Kumamoto, Japan, where a magnitude 7.1 earthquake occurred last month.According to Nikkei Asia on August 10, Sony and TSMC plan to begin mass production of the next-generation image sensors in Kumamoto as early as 2029. The total investment is expected to be around 1 trillion yen.The production will be managed by a joint venture, with
Special Prosecutors Consider Charging Around 40 Individuals, Results to Be Announced on 24th
The second comprehensive special investigation team, led by Special Prosecutor Kwon Chang-young, is preparing to indict around 40 additional individuals as the investigation nears its conclusion. This week, the team will begin selecting those to be charged, including key figures such as former National Intelligence Service Deputy Director Hong Jang-won and former Commander of the Capital Defense Command Jo Sung-hyun.According to legal sources on August 10, the special investigation team is consi
SK Shieldus EQST Ranks 5th Globally in DEF CON 34 AI CTF Competition
SK Shieldus' white-hat hacker group EQST achieved a global fifth place in the artificial intelligence (AI) hacking competition at the world’s largest hacking and security conference, DEF CON 34. The team was the only domestic participant to make the top five, demonstrating its security capabilities.On August 10, SK Shieldus announced that EQST secured fifth place among over 200 teams in the Capture the Flag (CTF) event held at the AI Village during DEF CON 34 in Las Vegas, USA.DEF CON is the lar
Debate Erupts Over Wearing Swimwear in Public Spaces in Haeundae
As summer vacation season approaches, an increase in visitors to Haeundae, Busan, has sparked a debate online about the appropriateness of wearing swimwear in public spaces such as supermarkets and cafes, away from the beach. Reports of individuals traveling in bikinis and swimsuits to large supermarkets and residential areas have led to divided opinions, with some arguing that it is a natural sight in a resort area, while others insist on the need for appropriate attire.On July 29, a post on so
New Book Explores Why We Seek Out Lost Loved Ones
슬픔의 발견=바버라 블래츨리 지음, 제효영 옮김, 디플롯The reality of losing a loved one and the fact that they cannot be met again is understood, yet why do we struggle to accept this? Neuroscientist Barbara Blatchley, who lost her husband Christopher after 36 years together in 2018, wandered aimlessly through her dark home. She walked incessantly, seeing her husband's face in the faces of strangers.In her anguish, Blatchley questioned why we continue to seek out those who have departed. Why does
Second Baby Boomers Face Job Insecurity After Leaving Main Employment
2nd baby boomers (born between 1964 and 1974) are experiencing increased job insecurity as they transition from their primary employment. The proportion of temporary workers rose from 7.5% in their main jobs to 16.7% in subsequent positions, more than doubling. As they approach retirement age, there are calls to not only increase reemployment opportunities but also to improve job quality. According to a report published on August 10 by the Korea Employment Information Service, the labor force
Lotte Global Logistics Expands LG Energy Solution's BESS Transportation in the U.S.
Lotte Global Logistics is expanding its inland transportation of battery energy storage systems (BESS) for LG Energy Solution in the United States. On August 10, Lotte Global Logistics announced that it will increase its operations to transport BESS produced by LG Energy Solution at its U.S. facilities to various regional demand points. BESS refers to a system that stores excess electricity generated from batteries for later use. Since the first half of this year, the company has been responsibl