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Samsung Medical Center Earns Top Rating as Worlds Greenest Hospital Samsung Medical Center Earns Top Rating as 'World's Greenest Hospital'

Samsung Medical Center has received the highest rating of '5 Leaves' in the 'World's Greenest Hospitals 2026' evaluation conducted by Newsweek. Out of over 6,000 hospitals worldwide assessed in this evaluation, only 36 hospitals achieved the top rating.On August 7, Samsung Medical Center announced that it ranked in the top 0.6% of all hospitals evaluated, according to the results released on August 6 (local time). This year marks the first time Newsweek has conducted a global evaluation of eco-f

NH Nonghyup Bank Sells Out 10,000 NH Travel Savings Accounts in Just Eight Days NH Nonghyup Bank Sells Out 10,000 'NH Travel Savings' Accounts in Just Eight Days

NH Nonghyup Bank announced on August 7 that its travel-focused product, 'NH Travel Savings,' developed in collaboration with Modoo Tour, has sold out its limited offering of 10,000 accounts just eight days after its launch.Launched on July 31, the NH Travel Savings is a flexible savings product with a three-month maturity that offers an annual interest rate of up to 7.3%. All customers who sign up receive 30,000 miles from Modoo Tour, and an additional event is providing NH points to the first 5

Eastar Jet Launches Incheon to Hohhot Route Eastar Jet Launches Incheon to Hohhot Route

Eastar Jet announced on August 7 that it has launched its Incheon to Hohhot route as of August 6. The inaugural flight was fully booked.The Incheon to Hohhot route is exclusively operated by Eastar Jet, with flights scheduled twice a week starting from August 6.Outbound flights depart Incheon International Airport at 10:40 PM every Thursday and Sunday, arriving at Hohhot Baita International Airport at 12:15 AM the following day (local time). Return flights leave Hohhot at 1:20 AM on Fridays and

Three Candidates for Democratic Party Leadership Focus on Ho-nam Region Three Candidates for Democratic Party Leadership Focus on Ho-nam Region

Three candidates for the leadership of the Democratic Party of Korea headed to the Ho-nam region on August 7. While voting is ongoing in Daegu and Gyeongbuk during the second week of the party convention, they appear to be concentrating on the third week, known as 'Golden Week,' where the election outcome is expected to be determined. All three candidates are hopeful for significant support in Ho-nam.Candidate Kim Min-seok is touring the Jeonnam-Gwangju area, including Mokpo and Haenam. Jeonnam-

Extreme Heat Drives Surge in Indoor Shopping and Dining Extreme Heat Drives Surge in Indoor Shopping and Dining

On August 6, at the I-Park Mall in Yongsan, Seoul, Kim, a 42-year-old office worker, visited the mall with his wife and two children. After spending time at a kids' experience facility, they explored various restaurants and dessert cafes. Kim stated, "I couldn't even think about visiting outdoor tourist spots in this heat. I came to the mall because I could shop and enjoy experiences all in one cool indoor space."As temperatures soar close to 104 degrees Fahrenheit, department stores and complex

Seonggeumwon Provides 161.2 Billion Won in Microfinance in First Half of 2026 Seonggeumwon Provides 161.2 Billion Won in Microfinance in First Half of 2026

The Seonggeumwon (Korea Inclusive Finance Agency) reported that it supplied over 161.2 billion won in microfinance to small business owners, youth, and financially vulnerable groups in the first half of 2026.According to the agency, the total amount of microfinance provided in the first half of the year reached 161.24 billion won, an increase of 13.4 billion won (9.1%) from 147.85 billion won during the same period last year.Microfinance is a policy financial product aimed at small business owne

BMW Korea Launches Three Online Limited Editions in August BMW Korea Launches Three Online Limited Editions in August

BMW Korea announced on August 7 that it will release three online limited editions on August 11 at 3 p.m. through its online shop.This month's online limited editions feature a special selection that includes BMW's luxury sedans, flagship SAVs, and high-performance touring models, showcasing a variety of appealing designs.Each model is equipped with unique specifications tailored to its characteristics, such as BMW Individual colors, exclusive design elements, or M Performance parts, enhancing t

HD Hydrogen Establishes Production System for Korean Solid Oxide Fuel Cells HD Hydrogen Establishes Production System for Korean Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

HD Hydrogen, a subsidiary of HD Hyundai specializing in fuel cells and electrolysis, has established a production system for Korean solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) and is set to aggressively target the market.On August 7, HD Hydrogen announced that it has completed the pre-use inspection of its SOFC power generation systems, 'HD250' and 'HD300', as well as its manufacturing facilities, with the Korea Electrical Safety Corporation (KESCO).The HD250 and HD300 are small to medium-sized SOFC products

Naver to Launch Exclusive Return Center for Membership Users in October Naver to Launch Exclusive Return Center for Membership Users in October

Naver will introduce an exclusive return center and early morning delivery service for its membership subscribers starting in October. The company aims to enhance its delivery competitiveness while simultaneously expanding its membership base and boosting commerce transactions.During a conference call on August 7, CEO Choi Soo-yeon stated, "The most notable achievement in commerce this quarter is that strengthening delivery competitiveness is directly leading to increased purchases by users and

Hanon Systems to Receive $10 Million from Canadian Government to Boost Electric Compressor Production Hanon Systems to Receive $10 Million from Canadian Government to Boost Electric Compressor Production

Hanon Systems has secured significant support from the Canadian government for its local operations. On August 7, Hanon Systems announced that the Canadian government will provide 10 million Canadian dollars (approximately 10 billion won) to support its electric compressor production facility and research and development center located in Ontario. This funding will enable Hanon Systems to expand its North American production capabilities, focusing on steam-injection electric compressors for elec