Woowa Brothers, the operator of Baedal Minjok, announced on the 9th that it is recruiting participants for the 'On-Site Baemin Academy' in Busan. The application period runs from the 10th to the 26th.The On-Site Baemin Academy provides free, tailored business know-how and practical training directly to small business owners and those in the restaurant industry.The Busan edition, conducted in collaboration with the Busan Economic Promotion Agency and the Busan branch of the Korea Restaurant Assoc

This week, both domestic and international stock markets are focused on U.S. inflation indicators. Following unexpectedly weak U.S. employment data, concerns about interest rate hikes have diminished. If inflation shows signs of slowing, it could create a favorable environment for the stock market. Conversely, if inflation pressures are stronger than anticipated, concerns about interest rates may resurface.According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for

Texas Roadhouse, a steakhouse operated by Hyundai Green Food, has surpassed 55,000 visitors in its first 100 days since opening in Jamsil.According to Hyundai Green Food on August 9, this location, which opened in April, has recorded the highest sales among the company's seven nationwide stores each month, breaking away from the traditional department store and outlet model by establishing itself outside of retail facilities.The restaurant's success is attributed to the demand for office gatheri

The government’s ‘Five Extremes and Three Specials’ initiative is a new growth strategy aimed at connecting regions into cohesive living zones, ensuring that opportunities are accessible regardless of where one lives. Daily life has already begun to transcend administrative boundaries, with commuting, school, hospital visits, job searches, and cultural activities becoming routine across multiple cities.While living zones have evolved, transportation has not kept pace with these changes. Despite

A mobile shelter utilizing a 1-ton truck is drawing attention for providing farmers with a place to rest close to their work sites during the heatwave. According to the Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City Seed Management Office, a mobile shelter measuring approximately 5 pyeong has been created this year to prevent heat-related illnesses among agricultural workers. The idea for this shelter originated from the practical staff at the Seed Management Office, who are familiar with the condition

The Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City will host the 'Namdo K-Garden Festival' in conjunction with the 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo, transforming downtown Yeosu into a large-scale garden. According to the Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City on August 9, the festival will take place from September 11 to October 31, covering approximately 15,000 square meters from Yeosu's Yeosodong cultural street to the scenic plaza. Under the slogan 'Yeosu Night Garden Embracing Islands,' the event ai

"I will transform the Korea Expressway Corporation into a company that integrates AI mobility infrastructure and service platforms," said Yoo Jeong-hoon, the newly appointed president of the Korea Expressway Corporation. For Yoo, highways are no longer just roads for cars.The plan is to connect power and data across the national highway network while integrating autonomous driving and future mobility. The goal is to redefine the highways, once the main arteries of South Korea's industrial era, i

South Korean lawmaker Seo Sam-seok, chair of the National Assembly's Agriculture, Food, Rural Affairs, Oceans and Fisheries Committee, visited agricultural sites in Yeongam struggling with water supply due to drought. On August 7, Seo, accompanied by Yeongam Mayor Woo Seung-hee, inspected the Bangadeul Reservoir in Samho-eup to evaluate the water supply conditions for nearby farmland. Local residents and officials were present to discuss the ongoing heatwave and lack of rainfall affecting agricu

Pulmuone Foundation announced on August 9 that two outstanding works from its '4th Children's Science Theater Festival' won gold and silver awards in the video category at the 'International Science Theater Festival 2026 (ISDC)'.Now in its 11th year, the International Science Theater Festival is an annual event sponsored by the Asia-Pacific Network of Science Centers (ASPAC). This year, the festival selected winners in two video categories—short films and short clips—and two live performance cat