An oil company managed by associates of President Donald Trump has reportedly brought drilling equipment to Greenland without the necessary approval from local authorities. The Greenland government has issued a stern warning to the company.According to reports from Yonhap News and The Guardian on August 9, Greenland Energy, established in Texas, recently unloaded about 12 containers of drilling equipment in Jameson Land, eastern Greenland.The Greenland government pointed out that the equipment w

The Iran-aligned Houthi rebels claimed on August 9 that they conducted an airstrike against Saudi forces stationed in the southwestern Yemeni port city of Mocha.According to reports, Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree stated in a statement that they executed a large-scale precision strike targeting the gathering sites and armories of Saudi troops in the Mocha area.The attack reportedly involved multiple ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Saree claimed, "We extensively destroyed Sa

Morgan Stanley has identified an attractive re-entry point for memory semiconductor stocks, which have recently experienced a sharp decline.According to reports from Yonhap News and others on August 9, Morgan Stanley stated in its Asia technology report titled 'Memory - Small Fluctuations,' published on August 6, that 'the steepest adjustment seen in the memory industry has ended' and that 'valuations present an appealing re-entry opportunity.'The firm noted that this adjustment is a natural 'sm

A worker in his 50s died and another was injured in an accident at the Maeil Dairy factory in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province.According to the Pyeongtaek Police Station and Yonhap News, the two workers were found collapsed around 2:58 PM at the Maeil Dairy factory located in Jinwi-myeon, Pyeongtaek.A factory employee discovered them and transported them to a hospital, but the deceased, identified as A, did not survive. The other worker sustained minor injuries. Both individuals reportedly had no v

In response to ongoing controversy surrounding the 2026 tax reform plan announced last week, the government has begun reviewing proposals for the Individual Savings Account (ISA) and the stock price manipulation prevention law.According to Yonhap News on the 9th, the Ministry of Finance has initiated a review of certain legislative proposals based on feedback received since the announcement of the tax reform plan, as well as comments from President Lee Jae-myung and political circles.The previou

MBC's investigative program 'Straight' focuses on the challenges remaining after the abolition of prosecutorial investigation rights and the evolving nature of scam crimes that have shifted their bases overseas.On August 9, 'Straight' will examine the end of the direct investigation era for prosecutors, which has lasted 72 years.The National Assembly has passed a revision to the Criminal Procedure Act that completely abolishes the prosecutors' investigation rights. This marks the end of a system

During the Liberation Day holiday, the Korea Racing Authority will offer various sports and cultural education opportunities through racing events and a broadcast career experience program for citizens. According to the Korea Racing Authority on August 9, racing will take place from August 14 to 17 at the Gwangmyeong Speed Dome and other racing venues nationwide. This racing event will be extended to four days in celebration of the Liberation Day holiday, featuring a variety of races for custome

Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, is expected to announce a reform plan aimed at transitioning the party to a 'member-centered' approach as early as this week. The party's Special Committee on Organizational Strengthening (Jokang Special Committee) will also be reactivated to reorganize local party committees, as Jang seeks to strengthen his leadership ahead of the one-year anniversary of his tenure at the end of this month.However, there are concerns that recent movements among

Kim Min-seok, a candidate for the leadership of the Democratic Party, secured victories in Gangwon and Gyeongbuk during the party's regional primary held on August 9. This win means Kim has triumphed over Jeong Cheong-rae in all regions except for Busan, Ulsan, Gyeongnam, and Daegu, including Chungcheong, Jeju, and Incheon.In the primary held at the Grand Ballroom of the Inter-Burgo EXCO Hotel in Daegu, Kim emerged victorious against Jeong. Kim garnered 9,568 votes in Gangwon and 4,948 votes in