Jeong Dong-young, the Minister of Unification, expressed a cautious stance regarding the use of the term 'Joseon' to refer to North Korea, stating, "This is not something the Ministry of Unification should lead; public debate must come first." During his opening remarks at a discussion with members of the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council held at the Government Seoul Complex on August 7, Jeong noted, "In the work report on August 5, due to time constraints, the statement about pursuing this

Rumors regarding the critical condition of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei are spreading within the Iranian leadership, according to a report by the opposition media IranWire, citing two sources on August 6.The report indicates that there are growing concerns about Khamenei's health, with speculation that he could pass away at any moment. One source noted that no members of the Iranian cabinet have met with Khamenei recently, stating, "We would not be surprised to hear ne

Han Dae-hee, the mayor of Gunpo, conducted focused safety inspections at major construction sites on August 7 to protect workers from the ongoing heatwave. He emphasized a "safety first" approach to ensure the well-being of construction workers. During the inspections, Mayor Han stated, "Heat-related illnesses can be effectively prevented through thorough preparation and adherence to safety guidelines." He urged that the five basic heat safety rules be implemented without fail and that any de

Com2us has unveiled its new multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) 'Zeus: God of Pride.' While drawing on the familiar theme of Greek and Roman mythology, the game aims to reduce competitive fatigue often associated with existing MMORPGs and allows players to engage in competition in various ways.On August 7, Com2us held a showcase at the Marriott Dongdaemun Square in Seoul, where they revealed the development direction, key content, and service plans for 'Zeus: God of Pride,' which is se

Shin Yong-ha, the former Director of the Ministry of Justice's Corrections Bureau, has been indicted for allegedly securing detention facilities to hold violators of the martial law proclamation under the direction of former Minister Park Sung-jae during the emergency martial law declared on December 3.The Special Prosecutors' Office determined that Shin directed correctional facilities nationwide, including the Seoul Detention Center, to prepare for detaining violators and even considered emerg

Marriott Bonvoy is expanding its hotel portfolio in Shanghai, introducing new hotels with long-stay residences and large rooms to cater to both business and leisure travelers.The new openings include the Marriott Executive Apartments Shanghai Zhangjiang in Pudong Zhangjiang and the Sheraton Shanghai North Bund near the Huangpu River. Marriott Bonvoy is strengthening its presence in Shanghai by adding new brands to its lineup, following the recent launches of Renaissance, Marriott, and Courtyard

◆아주경제 주요뉴스▷모두가 불만인 '주가누르기' 세제개편안 외The government’s proposed tax reforms aimed at preventing stock price manipulation are facing increasing criticism. Members of the ruling party argue that the scope of the proposal has been significantly narrowed compared to the original draft, rendering it ineffective. Listed companies have expressed concerns that the regulations do not take into account industry characteristics and individual company circumstances.The ruling party's pr

The Army announced plans to automate its entire logistics process using robots and other technologies. The management of weapon storage, previously reliant on keys and manual records, will also shift to a digital authentication system.On August 7, at the Army Logistics Policy Briefing held at the Army Comprehensive Supply Center in Sejong, Major General Ha Heon-cheol, head of the Army Logistics Command, introduced these logistics policies.Currently, weapon storage is secured with different locks

Hanwha Life, Heungkuk Life, and Korea Investment Holdings participated in the final bidding for KDB Life Insurance. Samsung Life and Kyobo Life, which had registered for the preliminary bidding, did not submit final acquisition proposals.According to the financial sector on August 7, three companies—Hanwha Life, Heungkuk Life, and Korea Investment Holdings—submitted final acquisition proposals in the main bidding for KDB Life, conducted by the Korea Development Bank and the lead underwriter, Sam