Meta's artificial intelligence (AI) model has reportedly hacked an external vendor's system while accessing the internet during a security test. Recently, AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic also encountered similar incidents in tests conducted by the same evaluation firm.According to Bloomberg on August 5, Meta's newly released AI model, 'Muse Spark 1.1,' infiltrated an unnamed external vendor's system while being tested for its hacking capabilities.The incident occurred due to a configuration

In January, following President Lee Jae-myung's visit to China, the Korea-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Phase 2 negotiations were officially reactivated under an agreement between the two leaders to achieve "meaningful progress within the year." The 13th round of service and investment follow-up negotiations began in Beijing in January, followed by the 14th round in Seoul in April and the 15th round in Beijing in June, with negotiations continuing on a bimonthly basis.The Korea-China FTA, w

DL E&C is introducing an artificial intelligence (AI)-based risk prediction system and expanding worker welfare as part of its efforts to establish a prevention-focused safety management system. On August 6, DL E&C announced that it will enhance its safety management system in construction sites by building an AI and data-driven safety management system, promoting the activation of work stoppage rights, and expanding worker welfare. The company is restructuring its on-site management and safety

In response to U.S. economic sanctions, China announced retaliatory measures. State media described China's response as "measured."Recently, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Department of Homeland Security imposed sanctions on Chinese drones, consumer routers, and undersea fiber optic cables. This week, they announced import restrictions on advanced robotic equipment and power inverters.In retaliation, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced on August 5 that it would s

Samsung Life announced on August 6 that it will begin implementing an 'AI Capability Enhancement Training System' for consultants affiliated with its FC Sales Headquarters starting this month. This training program is designed to respond to the changing insurance sales environment due to the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and to support consultants in effectively utilizing AI during consultations and customer management. The training consists of five stages: AI Mindset, Understa

Koo Yoon-cheol, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, stated that the South Korean economy is on track for a 3% growth rate this year for the first time in five years, driven by strong semiconductor performance and improvements in consumption and investment. However, he emphasized the need to focus policy efforts on economic structural innovation and stabilizing livelihoods due to ongoing risks from high oil prices and inflation.During a meeting of the Emergency Economic Hea

Hanwha announced that it will host the '2026 Seoul International Fireworks Festival' on September 5 at the Han River Park in Yeouido.This year's festival has been moved up from last year's late September date to early September, taking into account the Chuseok holiday and the expected influx of foreign tourists.Three countries, including South Korea's Hanwha, the United States, and the United Kingdom, will participate, showcasing unique fireworks displays that highlight each country's creativity

Hanwha announced that it will host the '2026 Seoul International Fireworks Festival' on September 5 at the Han River Park in Yeouido.This year's festival has been moved up from last year's late September date to early September, taking into account the Chuseok holiday and the expected influx of foreign tourists.Three countries, including South Korea's Hanwha, the United States, and the United Kingdom, will participate, showcasing unique fireworks displays that reflect their respective cultures a

The controversy surrounding actor Hwang Jung-min continues as a current lawyer has stated that the claims made by a woman identified as A regarding recorded conversations indicate both an affair and stalking.In a video released on August 4 on the YouTube channel 'Knowing Lawyer,' attorney Lee Ji-hoon stated, "In 2023, Hwang Jung-min and woman A can be seen as having an extramarital relationship," adding that "the one-sided stalking by the woman began in 2025, and the timelines do not overlap." L