Korean Lawmakers Face Disciplinary Action Over Controversial Remarks
국민의힘 중앙윤리위원회는 7일 '부산 돌려차기' 사건 피해자 앞에서 부적절한 발언으로 논란을 일으킨 서범수·진종오 의원에 대해 징계 절차를 개시했다. 윤리위는 이날 오전 비공개 회의를 연 뒤 보도자료를 통해 이같이 밝혔다. 앞서 서 의원은 지난 4일 '부산 돌려차기 사건' 피해자가 참석한 토론회에서 토론 시작 전 진 의원에게 "돌려차기 한번 하지"라고 말했다. 진 의원은 "저는 발보다 손을 잘 쓴다"고 답했다. 이후 논란이 커지자 서 의원과 진 의원은 피해자와 국민에 사과의 뜻을 밝혔다. 이후 국민의힘 원외당협위원장
CJ ENM Reports First Quarterly Profit for Tving, Accelerates Growth in IP and Platform
CJ ENM is set to embark on a significant recovery, leveraging its content intellectual property (IP) and platform competitiveness. Tving has achieved its first quarterly profit since its launch, marking a turning point for its advertising business and the diversification of its content and music IP, which could lead to improved long-term profitability.On August 7, CJ ENM announced its second-quarter results, reporting sales of 1.2033 trillion won and an operating profit of 33.4 billion won. The
Go Sang-baek Appointed as New Head of Korea Health Industry Development Institute
Go Sang-baek, a professor at Yonsei University’s Wonju College of Medicine, has been appointed as the new head of the Korea Health Industry Development Institute. Recognized as a policy expert in digital healthcare and medical science, Go will oversee the institute's efforts in health technology innovation and the development of the biohealth industry for the next three years. The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced on August 7 that Go will officially take office on August 10 as the 11th pr
President Lee Calls for Military Trust Restoration After Coup
President Lee Jae-myung awarded promotions to newly appointed generals on August 7 at the Blue House, receiving their reports and presenting them with the Three Swords insignia.During the ceremony, President Lee congratulated Army General Lee Sang-ryeol (Commander of Ground Operations), Air Force Lieutenant General Park Heung-jae (Head of the Air Force Academy), Army Lieutenant General Yoon Han-il (Chief of Staff of Ground Operations Command), and Navy Lieutenant General Jo Chung-ho (Deputy Chie
U.S. and Russia Face Missile Shortages Amid Military Challenges
Both the United States and Russia, boasting the world's top military powers, are grappling with a common issue: a shortage of missiles. Despite showcasing overwhelming military strength since the Cold War, these two superpowers are now concerned about their ability to conduct warfare due to insufficient missile supplies, highlighting the critical importance of industrial production capacity in modern conflicts.On August 6, U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized that while the country's weapon st
Labor Minister Emphasizes Role of Mid-Sized Companies in Job Creation
Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon met with representatives from mid-sized companies on August 7, stating, "Mid-sized companies are the backbone of our economy and play a crucial role in regional economies and quality job creation." He added, "We will closely examine the various challenges faced by these companies and strive to provide practical solutions."During a policy meeting at the Korea Mid-sized Enterprises Association in Mapo, Seoul, Kim noted, "Mid-sized companies drive the growth of small b
National Education Commission Launches Special Committee on Learning Rights
The National Education Commission, under the President, has officially begun efforts to establish a framework that guarantees the 'learning rights' of all citizens, ensuring access to necessary education at every stage of life. The initiative aims to address gaps in lifelong learning beyond traditional school education and to develop practical institutional improvements. On August 7, the National Education Commission announced the inauguration ceremony and first meeting of the 'Special Committee
Jeonbuk Bank Holds Second Half Management Strategy Meeting
Jeonbuk Bank announced that it held its '2026 Second Half Management Strategy Meeting' at the JB Financial Group Aurum Campus on August 7, attended by CEO Park Chun-won, executives, branch managers, and department heads.During the meeting, participants reviewed the management performance from the first half of the year and shared goals and key initiatives for the second half. They also discussed sustainable growth strategies and action plans to respond to changes in the financial environment.CEO
China's Exports Surge 24% in July
China's export growth in July exceeded market expectations.The General Administration of Customs announced on August 7 that July exports reached $397.8 billion, marking a 23.9% increase compared to the same month last year. While this is slightly below June's export growth rate of 27%, it surpasses the market forecast of 22.2% compiled by Reuters.China's imports in July also rose, totaling $285.3 billion, a 27.5% increase year-on-year. This figure is lower than June's import growth rate of 36% a
Korean Bar Association and Communications Commission Block 31 Phishing Sites Impersonating Lawyers
Authorities have blocked access to numerous phishing sites that misused the names and profile photos of registered lawyers to deceive legal consumers.On August 7, the Korean Bar Association (KBA), led by President Kim Jung-wook, announced that it had successfully collaborated with the Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCSC) to block access to 31 impersonation sites. This action aims to eradicate the rising trend of lawyer impersonation scams and prevent public harm.Recently, multiple re