Ruling Party Criticizes Oh Se-hoon's Housing Policy as Politically Motivated
The Democratic Party criticized Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on August 6, stating that he is using his housing supply policy solely for his political agenda. The party highlighted that while Oh claims to supply 90,000 housing units, this would result in the loss of over 220,000 existing homes, urging for alternative solutions.Democratic lawmakers from Seoul held a meeting with the Seoul City Council to evaluate Oh's housing supply policy. After the meeting, Representative Kim Young-bae told reporters,
People Power Party Calls for Disciplinary Action Against Lawmakers Over Controversial Remarks
국민의힘은 6일 서범수·진종오 의원의 '돌려차기 실언' 논란과 관련해 당 중앙윤리위원회의 엄중한 조치가 있어야 한다고 밝혔다. 최보윤 수석대변인은 이날 비공개 최고위원회 직후 기자들과 만나 "최고위에서 언행의 심각성에 대해 모두가 공감했고, 상응하는 윤리위의 엄중한 조치가 있어야 한다는 것으로 의견이 모아졌다"며 이같이 말했다. 최 수석대변인은 "탈당을 권유하는 최고위 의견을 모을지 아니면 바로 윤리위 절차를 개시할지 논의가 있었고, 탈당 권유보다는 윤리위 절차로 엄중한 조치가 있어야 된다는 것에 의견이 모
Law Firm YK Signs MOU with Correctional Committee for Inmate Rehabilitation and Legal Support
Law Firm YK announced on August 6 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Correctional Committee of the Ministry of Justice to support inmate rehabilitation and social reintegration. The firm plans to provide legal consultations and mentoring for inmates and their families as part of this agreement.The signing ceremony took place the previous day at YK's main office in Gangnam, Seoul, and was attended by YK's representative attorney, Kang Kyung-hoon, advisory committee me
Misto Holdings Expands FILA Stores in Malaysia, Plans to Enter Thailand and Indonesia
Misto Holdings' Malaysian subsidiary is accelerating its expansion in the Southeast Asian market by increasing the number of FILA stores in key commercial areas.On August 6, Misto Holdings announced that its Malaysian branch opened four new stores in major markets, including Kuala Lumpur and Penang, during the first half of this year. This brings the total number of FILA stores in Malaysia to 14.The new openings are part of a retail expansion strategy that considers regional consumer characteris
Korean Minister: Coupang Data Breach Won't Undermine US-South Korea Alliance
Kim Jung-kwan, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, stated on August 6 that the recent data breach incident involving Coupang will not jeopardize the US-South Korea alliance. He emphasized that the alliance is not fragile enough to be shaken by such issues.Speaking at the Kwanhun Forum held at the Korea Press Center in Seoul, Minister Kim responded to perceptions that the South Korean government's actions towards Coupang could be seen as discrimination against American companies. He quest
Police Raid Korean Football Association Amid Hong Myung-bo Appointment Investigation
Police have launched a raid on the Korean Football Association (KFA) as part of an investigation into the appointment process of former national team coach Hong Myung-bo.The Financial Crimes Investigation Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police began the raid at 9 a.m. on August 6, sending investigators to multiple locations, including the KFA's headquarters in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, and the football association building in Jongno, Seoul, to secure relevant documents.The search warra
Court Approves Seizure of $8.5 Million in Shares from Hanmi Science Vice Chairman Im Joo-hyun
Tensions are rising within the Hanmi Pharmaceutical Group's management structure. A court has approved a seizure of shares worth 10 billion won (approximately $8.5 million) held by Im Joo-hyun, vice chairman of Hanmi Science, in response to a claim of violation of a 'four-party agreement' raised by Shin Dong-guk, chairman of Hanyang Precision.According to legal sources on August 6, the court recently ruled in favor of the seizure of shares owned by Vice Chairman Im.Im, along with Chairman Shin,
Seragem Launches Renewed IoT App with AI Recommendation Feature
Seragem announced the launch of its renewed IoT application on August 6, enhancing its customer-oriented health management services with a new AI recommendation feature.The Seragem IoT app is designed to allow users to conveniently control and manage Seragem's healthcare products through their smartphones. It offers features such as product registration, management, control, and smart remote functions via Bluetooth. The app has recorded a cumulative download count of 96,967, supporting customers
Special Prosecutors Summon Han Dong-hoon for Testimony on Emergency Martial Law Meeting
The second special prosecutor team, led by Kwon Chang-young, has summoned independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon, who attended the ruling party-government-presidential office meeting and an evening gathering the day after the emergency martial law was declared on December 3, 2024.On the morning of August 6, the special prosecutors announced, "We will summon lawmaker Han, who attended the party-government meeting and the evening gathering as the party leader, as a witness on August 12."The special p
Won Hee-ryong Appears Again for Investigation into Yangpyeong Expressway Allegations
Former Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Won Hee-ryong appeared again before the special investigation team led by Kwon Chang-young to face inquiries regarding allegations of preferential treatment and the cancellation of the Seoul-Yangpyeong Expressway project.The special investigation team summoned Won at 10 a.m. on August 6 at their office in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, where he is being investigated as a suspect for abuse of authority and obstruction of the exercise of rights.