North Korea's hacking group Kimsuky is expanding its use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) from simple phishing material creation to the analysis of stolen information and automation of attacks. Evidence has emerged that they have established a local large language model (LLM) environment that does not rely on external services.On August 10, cybersecurity firm Genians released an analysis of Kimsuky's latest attack activities, revealing the use of local LLM execution and management tool

President Donald Trump is shifting his focus back to economic pressure as he struggles to find a clear solution to end the war with Iran. After his plans to conclude the conflict through the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz were thwarted by Iran's hardline demands, he is now prioritizing sanctions and maritime blockades to tighten Iran's financial resources.Economic Pressure Instead of Airstrikes... Trump Says, 'Iran Has No Money'On August 9, Axios reported that President Trump stated regarding

'Chaebol X Detective 2' showcases Ryu Abel's unique charm.SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Chaebol X Detective 2' (written by Kim Bada, directed by Kim Jae-hong) follows the story of Jin Isu (played by Ahn Bo-hyun) and new team leader Joo Hye-ra (played by Jung Eun-chae) as they conduct joint investigations, often turning the tide with their wealth when investigations stall. Ryu Abel plays Kang Jae-eun, a director of a filming team closely covering the crime scenes.Kang Jae-eun is characterized

Daewoo Engineering will collaborate with global engineering firm ARUP to secure the Mokdong 8 Complex redevelopment project.On August 10, Daewoo Engineering announced its strategic partnership with ARUP, a leading structural design and engineering company, to enhance the structural safety and design competitiveness of the Mokdong 8 Complex redevelopment.Headquartered in London, ARUP operates in over 100 countries worldwide and has been responsible for the structural design and engineering of maj

Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, criticized on August 10, "Instead of telling young people to live in abandoned buses, I hope the Democratic Party moves its headquarters and lawmakers' offices to those buses first."During a Supreme Council meeting at the National Assembly, Jang remarked, "The Democratic Party even talks about creating youth housing from abandoned buses. They want us to see it as a joke, but is it something to joke about for young people who have to give up their

Kim Sang-ho, the Chief of the Presidential Press Corps, has confirmed that he recently submitted his resignation.According to a presidential office official on August 10, Kim submitted his resignation letter on August 4, shortly after returning from a trip to the United States and South America.Kim has reportedly expressed his intention to resign since June, marking the second year of the Lee Jae-myung administration.A former journalist with the Dong-A Ilbo, Kim joined Lee's campaign during the

The Democratic Party announced on August 10 that it plans to hold a session on August 13, as over 110 bills are pending. The party urged the People Power Party to cooperate in processing related legislation, including those concerning housing supply.Lee Joo-hee, the party's floor spokesperson, spoke to reporters after a meeting, stating, "The People Power Party is hindering government operations by criticizing the Democratic Party and the government regarding housing supply." She emphasized the

Typhoon 'Dolphin,' the 13th typhoon of the season, made landfall on the eastern coast of China, bringing record rainfall and strong winds to Zhejiang Province, Fujian Province, and the Shanghai area.According to reports from The Guardian and others, Dolphin made landfall at the coast of Taizhou in Zhejiang Province at around 5:30 PM on August 9, before making a second landfall at the coast of Lucheng about 30 minutes later. At its peak, the typhoon's maximum wind speed near its center reached 42

The Chinese People's Liberation Army conducted tactical training using portable surface-to-air missiles to intercept stealth fighters. State-run media CCTV released footage of the training, which demonstrated the combination of vehicle-mounted air defense missiles and portable infrared-guided surface-to-air missiles to target stealth aircraft that are difficult to detect by radar. The training involved the HQ-16 air defense missile and portable surface-to-air missiles (MANPADS). The HQ-16 is a m