Police have completed an 11-hour search of the Korean Football Association (KFA) as part of an investigation into allegations surrounding the appointment of former national team coach Hong Myung-bo.The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Financial Crimes Investigation Unit concluded the search around 8:20 p.m. on August 6 at the KFA's office in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, and at the Football Center in Jongno, Seoul. The search began at approximately 9 a.m. and lasted over 11 hours.This m

"I want to show my growth on stage."Jeon Min-cheol, first soloist of the Mariinsky Ballet, will perform as Prince Siegfried in Swan Lake on the domestic stage. The production, a collaboration between the Seoul Arts Center and the Universal Ballet Company, returns for its second season after a successful debut last summer. Jeon plans to showcase the growth he has achieved during his time at the Mariinsky.At a press conference held on August 6 at the Seoul Arts Center in Seocho-gu, Jeon stated, "I

Koo Kwang-mo, chairman of LG Group, is set to visit Nvidia's headquarters in Silicon Valley next week to meet with CEO Jensen Huang. This meeting comes two months after their encounter in Seoul on June 8.According to industry sources on August 6, Koo's visit to Silicon Valley marks his first trip to the area in four months since April.The two executives previously met on June 5 at LG Group's headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, where they held a private discussion for about an hour. They expressed th

The KF-21, a 4.5-generation fighter jet equipped with an integrated electronic warfare system, showcases the remarkable advancements in South Korea's defense technology. According to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) on August 6, the development of the KF-21 Boramae, South Korea's first domestically produced fighter jet, was completed on July 29. The KF-21 project began in August 2001, following a declaration by then-President Kim Dae-jung to develop a domestic advanced fight

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on August 6 that it held a meeting with relevant agencies to discuss preventive measures in response to the rising tensions and increased piracy activities in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.During the joint situation assessment meeting, chaired by Overseas Safety Planning Director Cho Joo-sung, officials shared updates on the regional situation and piracy trends. They also reviewed safety measures for South Korean ships and crew.This meeting was the second

The National Security Office of South Korea convened an emergency security meeting on August 6 after North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile into the East Sea from the Wonsan area. The meeting included officials from the Ministry of National Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.During the meeting, the National Security Office directed military and relevant agencies to maintain an immediate readiness posture. They analyzed and assessed the impact of North Korea's launch on national

On August 6, political parties in South Korea united in condemning North Korea's ballistic missile launch. However, the ruling party emphasized peace on the Korean Peninsula and a firm response, while the main opposition party criticized the security posture of the Lee Jae-myung administration.Kim Jun-hyun, the chief spokesperson for the Democratic Party, stated in a written briefing, "No justification can legitimize military provocations," adding that the recent act, carried out during a period

"After dreaming of traveling to Seoul by train, I felt compelled to buy a lottery ticket at a nearby store."As interest grows in the winning numbers for the 327th Pension Lottery 720+ on August 6, the story of a winner from the 264th round, who won the 1st prize (1 ticket) and 2nd prize (4 tickets), is gaining attention.In a post on the Donghae Lottery winners' board from June 10 last year, the winner shared, "I occasionally buy lottery tickets. After dreaming of traveling to Seoul by train, I d

POSCO Future M announced on August 6 that it has reached a significant long-term supply agreement for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode materials with a major domestic battery manufacturer, marking a major step in its LFP business.This agreement was made in anticipation of the surging demand for energy storage systems (ESS) in North America. POSCO Future M will supply over 190,000 tons of LFP cathode materials to the battery company from next year through 2032. The two companies plan to final