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KOSME and Hyundai Engineering Launch Collaboration for Long-Term Employment of Skilled Workers KOSME and Hyundai Engineering Launch Collaboration for Long-Term Employment of Skilled Workers

The Korea Small and Medium Enterprises and Startups Agency (KOSME) and Hyundai Engineering are collaborating to enhance safety management capabilities at construction sites in line with government industrial safety policies.KOSME announced on August 6 that it is promoting a 'collaborative safety and quality support fund' aimed at supporting the long-term employment of skilled workers at Hyundai Engineering's construction partners. The recruitment of participating companies will continue until th

AI Takes Center Stage in Content Creation Across Industries AI Takes Center Stage in Content Creation Across Industries

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming prominent in the content industry. Previously serving as an 'invisible tool' for tasks like translation, concept image creation, and programming, AI is now being showcased in games, videos, and advertisements that consumers directly engage with. The trend is shifting towards openly acknowledging AI's role in content creation.According to industry reports, the number of games on the global gaming platform Steam that disclosed the us

Neowiz Releases Ps Lie for Nintendo Switch 2 Neowiz Releases 'P's Lie' for Nintendo Switch 2

Neowiz announced the official release of 'P's Lie: Complete Edition' for the Nintendo Switch 2 on August 6. This version combines the main game 'P's Lie' with the downloadable content (DLC) 'P's Lie: Prelude.' It has been optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 environment and includes updates for improved convenience, as well as new difficulty levels and challenge modes that were added after the initial release.With this launch, Neowiz aims to expand the reach of 'P's Lie' to the Nintendo platform

SK D&D Hits Upper Limit Following Financial Supervisory Services Request for Correction SK D&D Hits Upper Limit Following Financial Supervisory Service's Request for Correction

SK D&D reached its upper limit after the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) requested a correction regarding its capital increase. This surge is interpreted as a reflection of reduced concerns over shareholder value dilution due to the large issuance of new shares.According to the Korea Exchange, as of 3:10 PM, SK D&D was trading at 5,940 won, up 1,365 won (29.84%) from the previous trading day.On the previous day, the FSS demanded that SK D&D submit a corrected report regarding its securities

BGF Retail Reports 22% Increase in Q2 Operating Profit to 84.9 Billion Won BGF Retail Reports 22% Increase in Q2 Operating Profit to 84.9 Billion Won

BGF Retail reported strong second-quarter results, driven by robust sales of summer products amid rising temperatures and the impact of fuel cost support funds. The company announced on August 6 that its consolidated operating profit for the second quarter reached 84.9 billion won, a 22.3% increase compared to the same period last year. Sales rose to 2.4268 trillion won, up 6% from the previous year. Net profit increased by 7.6% to 56.8 billion won. For the first half of the year, cumulative ope

IBK Industrial Bank Launches Non-Face-to-Face Sunshine Loan for Vulnerable Groups IBK Industrial Bank Launches 'Non-Face-to-Face Sunshine Loan' for Vulnerable Groups

IBK Industrial Bank is introducing a non-face-to-face financial product to enhance access for low-income and low-credit individuals. The bank announced on August 6 that it will launch the 'i-ONE Sunshine Loan Special Guarantee,' a loan product exclusively for online applications, on August 7. This follows the introduction of the 'IBK Sunshine Loan Special Guarantee' available at bank branches in January, expanding support for vulnerable groups through non-face-to-face channels. Eligible borrow

Insurance Companies Prepare for Implementation of 8-Week Rule for Auto Insurance Claims Insurance Companies Prepare for Implementation of 8-Week Rule for Auto Insurance Claims

As the implementation of the so-called '8-week rule' for auto insurance claims approaches next month, the property and casualty insurance industry is ramping up preparations. Insurers are developing a review system and refining compensation procedures, while the Korea Automobile Injury Compensation System (KAIC) has begun establishing a medical review committee to assess the necessity of continued treatment.According to the insurance industry on August 6, insurers are creating a computerized sys

Kakao to Develop AI Agent Marketplace with Government Support Kakao to Develop AI Agent Marketplace with Government Support

Kakao announced on August 6 that it has been selected as the executing contractor for the 'AI Agent Marketplace Development Support Project,' overseen by the Ministry of Science and ICT and managed by the National Information Society Agency (NIA).The AI Agent Marketplace will serve as a platform where users can search for and utilize AI agent services and tools in one location.Kakao, in partnership with Kakao Enterprise, aims to establish a privately-led open ecosystem by December 2027. The proj

Russian Black Widow Marriage Scam Targets War Compensation Russian 'Black Widow' Marriage Scam Targets War Compensation

As the Russia-Ukraine war drags on, a new social issue has emerged in Russia: the so-called 'black widow' scam, which targets death compensation payments for fallen soldiers.Cases of soldiers marrying shortly before deployment and their spouses then claiming survivor benefits after their deaths have prompted calls for action from the Russian parliament.On August 6, CNN reported that as marriage scams aimed at death benefits proliferate, families of the deceased are increasingly losing both their

Baemins Baemin Lunchbox Campaign Video Surpasses 5 Million Views Baemin's 'Baemin Lunchbox' Campaign Video Surpasses 5 Million Views

Baemin's operator, Woowa Brothers, announced on August 6 that its flagship social contribution initiative, the 'Baemin Lunchbox' campaign video, has garnered millions of views, receiving widespread acclaim.The Baemin Summer Lunchbox program addresses the care gap and food insecurity for children during school breaks by delivering lunchboxes and meal vouchers through school teachers while checking in on the children. Since its inception during the pandemic in 2020, the program has supported appro