Bodyfriend announced on August 10 that it is entering the health supplement market with the launch of its brand, 'Bodyfriend Healthcare.'The company explained that this move marks its first step in expanding its business beyond massage care centered on healthcare robots to include daily inner care, positioning itself as a 'total care company for health span.'Bodyfriend Healthcare has identified six key areas based on accumulated data and health interests from its customer base of over 1.6 millio

Sangsangin Securities has seen its stock price more than double over eight consecutive trading days, fueled by news of Shinhyup Bank's interest in acquiring the firm. However, the specifics of the acquisition and transaction terms have yet to be finalized.As of 9:56 a.m. on the Korea Exchange, Sangsangin Securities shares were trading at 1,227 won, up 24 won (2.00%) from the previous day. Since July 30, the stock has surged nearly 110% over the eight-day rally.On August 6, news broke that Shinhy

Modu Tour announced on August 10 that it will hold a large-scale promotional event, the 'Modu Tour Travel Festa,' aimed at capturing travel demand for the fall season, including the Chuseok holiday.The event will take place from August 10 to September 11, lasting 33 days. It will feature special benefits on travel products, free raffles, mileage rewards, and perks from partner brands.A total of 55 leading brands from five sectors—travel and accommodation, shopping and duty-free, food and beverag

"We will create an 'AI Native Campus' that fundamentally transforms education, research, and administration centered around artificial intelligence (AI)."Bae Chung-sik was inaugurated as the 18th president of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) on the 10th at the university's main auditorium in Daejeon. Having begun his term on July 1, Bae outlined his vision in his inaugural address, presenting 'continuity and innovation' as the core philosophy for university operatio

Han Byeong-do, the acting leader of the Democratic Party, criticized the People Power Party for politicizing real estate issues.During a policy meeting held on August 10 at the National Assembly, Han stated, "The People Power Party, which was the ruling party during the Yoon Suk Yeol administration, has wasted three years yet shamelessly blames others."He added, "Due to the People Power Party's obstruction, the follow-up legislation for housing supply announced by the government last September i

Eugene Group's Eugene ENT announced on August 10 that it will hold the second EUCON competition, aimed at supporting video content production and distribution while discovering new creators.The competition will focus on two themes that have garnered significant interest both domestically and internationally: 'K-Culture from an industrial and economic perspective' and 'K-Industry.'The K-Culture category invites video content that explores the expansion of Korean culture—encompassing music, drama,

Korea Zinc is showing strong gains in early trading as it emerges as a beneficiary of the U.S. government's policy to strengthen the critical minerals supply chain.As of 10:05 a.m. on the Korea Exchange, Korea Zinc's stock price has risen by 148,000 won (13.20%) to 1,252,000 won compared to the previous trading day.This increase is attributed to President Donald Trump's announcement of a $3 billion mining project aimed at expanding domestic critical mineral production.On August 7, President Trum

The won-dollar exchange rate is fluctuating in the 1410 won range.As of 9:15 a.m. in the Seoul foreign exchange market, the exchange rate stands at 1,411.6 won against the U.S. dollar. Earlier, at 6 a.m., the rate was trading at 1,407.9 won, down 8.3 won from the previous day's weekly closing price.This decline is attributed to disappointing U.S. employment figures, which have reduced expectations for interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. However, uncertainty surrounding the opening of the

Discrepancies between on-site voter counts and final tallies in the June 3 local elections have raised suspicions of statistical manipulation even after the polls closed.According to analysis data submitted by the National Election Commission to the office of Jeong Chun-seng, a member of the Justice Innovation Party, more than half of the 3,558 administrative districts across the country—1,971 in total—showed significant discrepancies.Among these, 29 districts reported differences of over 100 vo