Han Byeong-do Urges Police to Address Public Concerns Over Jang Yoon-ki Case
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 Shares Surge 11% Following Record Half-Year Earnings
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
28 Endangered Foxes Released in Sobaeksan National Park for Tracking
Twenty-eight endangered foxes, classified as a Level 1 endangered species, are being released into Sobaeksan National Park. Each fox will be fitted with a GPS tracking device to monitor their movements and adaptation to the wild for approximately two years.The National Park Service, under the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, announced on the morning of August 6 that the release is part of efforts to restore the Baekdudaegan ecological corridor.The release includes 14 male and 14 fema
June Current Account Surplus Reaches Record $49.7 Billion, Second Highest in OECD
In June, South Korea recorded a current account surplus of nearly $50 billion, marking the second consecutive month of record highs. Strong exports, particularly in semiconductors, drove the increase in surplus.The Bank of Korea announced on August 6 that the current account surplus for June was $49.73 billion, surpassing the previous record of $38.61 billion set in May.Park Seong-gon, head of the Bank of Korea's International Balance of Payments Team, stated, "It is still difficult to compare t
Unichem Shares Surge Following Acquisition of U.S. Flexible Electronics Firm
Unichem is experiencing a surge in its stock price following the announcement of its acquisition of U.S. flexible electronics company Lumia Technologies.According to the Korea Exchange, as of 10:13 a.m. on August 6, Unichem's shares rose by 1,050 won (30.00%) to 4,550 won compared to the previous trading day.Unichem disclosed that it has decided to acquire 100% of Lumia, a deep-tech company based in Brooklyn, New York, for 8.574 billion won, which represents 6.48% of its equity capital. The acqu
New Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries Headquarters to be Built in Busan by 2030
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries will establish its new headquarters in the first phase of the redevelopment area at Busan's North Port. The ministry plans to finalize the facility's size by the end of this year and complete construction by 2030.On August 6, the ministry announced that it has selected the North Port redevelopment site proposed by the Dong-gu District Office in Busan as the final location for the new headquarters.The planned site is located at 1270 Choryang-dong, Dong-gu, Bus
Government to Provide Free AI Chatbots, But GPU Resources Fall Short
The South Korean government plans to support the 'Cybersecurity Specialized AI Foundation Model Project' and the 'Everyone's AI Project' with approximately 256 graphics processing units (GPUs) each. This is significantly lower than the minimum of 1,000 GPUs provided to elite teams in last year's independent AI foundation model project, raising concerns about the feasibility of building a free AI chatbot for the entire population.According to the IT industry on August 6, the Ministry of Science a
Woman Arrested for Abandoning Dog in Extreme Heat
A woman in her 30s has been charged with abandoning her dog in a park playground amid extreme heat reaching approximately 36 degrees Celsius.According to the Cheongju Sangdang Police Station, the woman, identified as A, is under investigation for violating the Animal Protection Act after allegedly leaving her dog tied to a post in a public park on August 1 at around 1:30 p.m.A left a note attached to the playground equipment stating, 'Abandoning. Looking for a new owner.'On that day, a heat warn
Hana Bank's Children's Economic Musical Reaches 200,000 Audience Milestone
Hana Bank's children's economic musical has achieved a milestone of 200,000 cumulative viewers after 19 years of performances.On August 5, Hana Bank held a special performance of the children's economic musical 'Jack's Magic Wallet' at the cultural space H-Pulse in Mapo-gu, Seoul, to celebrate the summer vacation.'Jack's Magic Wallet' is an economic musical designed by Hana Bank to provide financial education for future generations. Since its debut in 2007, it has been performed over 670 times,
U.S. Discusses Increased Tactical Nuclear Role in Defense Against China, Russia
The U.S. Department of Defense is reportedly discussing a new nuclear strategy that emphasizes the use of short-range tactical nuclear weapons to defend allies in regional conflicts against China and Russia.According to NBC News on August 5, a draft of the new strategy, overseen by Elbridge Colby, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, focuses more on short-range tactical nuclear weapons rather than relying on long-range strategic nuclear capabilities.Sources familiar with the matter indicat