◆Aju Economy Major News▷'+17.91→-5.12→+3.76→-4.8%'... KOSPI Continues to Experience Volatility Despite 'Danjongle' Regulations- According to the financial investment industry and the Capital Market Research Institute, the KOSPI's daily return volatility for the first half of this year reached 3.6%, nearly double last year's annual average of 1.4%. This is among the highest levels among 36 countries analyzed by the Capital Market Research Institute.- In response to the extreme volatility, the gov

Raffles Hotel Singapore's fine dining restaurant '1887 by André' has been awarded two Michelin stars in the 'Michelin Guide Singapore 2026.' The restaurant was also named 'Opening of the Year.' This achievement comes just four months after its opening in March.'1887 by André' features a menu centered on à la carte selections, allowing customers to choose their dishes rather than following a traditional multi-course format. This approach enables diners to determine the composition and pace of the

A fire broke out at a waterproof sheet manufacturing company in Samsong-myeon, Eumseong County, Chungbuk.According to Yonhap News, the fire started at around 11:01 p.m. on August 6. The fire department issued a Level 1 response and deployed 33 pieces of equipment and over 100 personnel to combat the blaze, which has been ongoing for more than seven hours. However, the presence of a large amount of stored materials inside the facility has complicated firefighting efforts.The fire has completely d

The three major U.S. stock indices closed lower as rising international oil prices dampened investor sentiment. This decline followed reports that Iran is considering restrictions on the passage of vessels from 'hostile nations' such as the U.S. and Israel through the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, disappointing earnings and forecasts from some tech companies added to the market's woes.On August 6, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 464.02 points, or 0.85%, to close at 53,885.10. The S&am

President Donald Trump has predicted that the Iran War will soon come to an end, countering concerns about dwindling U.S. military weapon stockpiles due to the prolonged conflict.On August 6, local time, Trump stated at the White House, "When the war ends, oil prices will go down again. I believe the war will end soon. It cannot last long."He added, "I am involved in negotiations, and we are doing very well. A ceasefire could happen soon."However, he did not provide specific details regarding ce

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at preventing children born in the U.S. to foreign nationals from receiving citizenship.On August 6, local time, Trump signed two executive orders at the White House to restrict birthright citizenship and crack down on birth tourism, according to reports from the Associated Press and Axios.The orders stipulate that children born to women who enter the U.S. under false pretenses for the purpose of giving birth will not be granted citizens

Two explosions were reported at the entrance of the Hormuz Strait in southern Iran. Iranian officials stated that the blasts occurred during an operation targeting hostile forces in the area.According to the semi-official Tasnim News Agency, the explosions were heard on the night of August 6 near Qeshm Island in the Hormuz Strait.Local sources indicated that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was conducting an operation to neutralize targets deemed hostile at the entrance of the strait

The Iran-aligned Houthi rebels launched a missile attack on government military bases in Yemen, resulting in the deaths of at least 38 soldiers. This marks the largest casualty toll from fighting between the two sides since a ceasefire was established in 2022.On August 6, local time, the Houthis targeted government military bases in the central Marib province and the eastern Hadramawt province, according to reports from AP and AFP.Local medical sources reported that at least 38 government soldie

Recently, I heard an interesting anecdote from the head of a research institute. They decided not to allow family members to accompany foreign researchers invited to a seminar in Korea. This decision was made due to the increasing interest in Korea, particularly the rising popularity of K-pop and K-food, which has led many attendees to want to visit Korea with their families.Organizers likely had to consider the rising costs of accommodation. Nevertheless, many participants still brought their f