Hankook Tire & Technology announced on August 6 that it will supply three types of its electric vehicle tire brand, iON, as original equipment (OE) for BMW's new all-electric i7 model in the 7 Series.The BMW 7 Series is the brand's flagship sedan, showcasing the latest in design, driving, digital, and electrification technologies.The i7, a pure electric model, offers the quietness and powerful performance characteristic of electric vehicles. The supplied products include the iON Evo AS, iON Icep

NS Home Shopping is expanding offline opportunities for consumers to experience products from its small partner companies, which have primarily been sold online. The company announced on August 6 that it will operate a pop-up store featuring its partner product, 'Everfit Diet,' at the Beauty Play location in Hongdae, Seoul, until September 30. At the pop-up, visitors can sample the Everfit Diet products, which are designed for easy consumption by dissolving in water. The products are sold in pac

The United States is considering a ban on imports of Chinese optical modules, but China remains unfazed, believing the U.S. will not follow through. Following rare earths, optical modules have emerged as a new front in the U.S.-China tech rivalry.Optical modules are essential components that connect GPUs and servers at high speeds in AI data centers. Even with a large supply of AI semiconductors, a shortage of optical modules can hinder a data center's performance. In the AI industry, optical mo

전남 해남에 단일 부지 기준 국내 최대 규모인 400㎿급 태양광발전단지가 들어선다. 연간 13만 가구가 사용할 수 있는 전력을 생산하고 사업 기간 총 1500억원 규모의 발전수익을 지역사회에 환원할 계획이다. 기후에너지환경부는 오는 7일 오후 전남 해남군 태양광발전 예정부지에서 '해남 재생복합단지 태양광 발전사업' 착공식을 개최한다고 6일 밝혔다. 이번 사업은 염해간척지 등 유휴부지 약 479만㎡에 400㎿ 규모의 태양광발전단지를 조성하는 프로젝트다. 2028년 준공을 목표로 하며, 전체 설비 가운데 10㎿는 태양광 발전과

Typhoon 13, Dolphin, is maintaining strong intensity as it approaches Japan's Okinawa and Amami regions. After passing near Okinawa, the typhoon is expected to move westward across the East China Sea toward central China. According to the forecast released on the morning of August 6, the likelihood of direct impact on the Korean Peninsula appears low.As of 7:45 a.m. on August 6, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported that Typhoon 13 was located about 300 kilometers east of Minamidaito Island i

LG Uplus achieved an operating profit of 344.5 billion won in the second quarter of this year, marking its highest quarterly performance to date.The company reported consolidated revenue of 3.69 trillion won and service revenue of 3.08 trillion won for Q2, according to a disclosure on August 6. While total revenue decreased by 3.9% compared to the same period last year, service revenue, excluding device sales, increased by 2%. The operating profit rose by 13.1% year-on-year, setting a record for

Hyundai Motor's 'The All-New Avante' has garnered significant attention in the market since the first day of contract signing. On August 6, Hyundai announced that the number of contracts for The All-New Avante reached 11,094 on its first day, surpassing the previous record of 10,058 set by the 7th generation Avante in April 2020. This achievement underscores the competitive edge of the 8th generation Avante. The All-New Avante has elevated its overall product appeal in terms of space, safety, dr

Han Byeong-do, the acting leader of the Democratic Party and floor leader, urged the police on August 6 to take seriously the public's growing concerns regarding the Jang Yoon-ki case. He emphasized that with increased authority comes the responsibility to demonstrate fairness and transparency in investigations.During a policy coordination meeting held at the National Assembly, Han stated, "From the police leadership to frontline investigators, you must transform with the mindset that the organi

Korea Zinc is experiencing a strong early trading session following the announcement of its record half-year earnings and a large-scale shareholder return policy.As of 10:29 a.m. on the Korea Exchange, Korea Zinc shares rose by 128,000 won (11.69%) to 1,223,000 won compared to the previous trading day.This increase in stock price is attributed to the simultaneous announcement of strong earnings and an expanded dividend policy. The company reported a consolidated revenue of 12.445 trillion won an