The Yanggu National Center for Astronomy in Gangwon Province will host a public viewing event for the Perseid meteor shower on the night of August 12, coinciding with its peak activity.According to Yanggu County officials, the observatory will open its observation area to the public from 10 PM on August 12 until 4 AM on August 13, allowing visitors to freely enjoy the Perseid meteor shower.This event is open to everyone without prior registration or admission fees. Attendees are encouraged to br

Bae In-kyu, 36, the leader of the anti-feminist group New Men's Solidarity and a far-right YouTuber, was found dead, prompting mixed reactions in male-dominated online communities.On August 6, posts related to Bae's death circulated widely in these communities. While some expressed condolences, others criticized his actions during his life.Internet users highlighted Bae's controversial past, including his performance in front of the Sewol ferry disaster site, derogatory comments towards particip

The number of registered rental cars in South Korea has surpassed 1.2 million for the first time. This growth is attributed to an increasing number of consumers opting for long-term rentals and subscription services instead of purchasing vehicles, coupled with a surge in short-term rental demand during the summer vacation season.According to the Korea Rental Car Business Association, the total number of registered rental cars reached 1,211,645 in the second quarter of this year, an increase of 4

NH Investment & Securities announced on August 6 that it is maintaining a "buy" rating and a target price of 109,000 won for SM Entertainment, citing the company's second-quarter performance meeting market expectations and strong sales of albums and merchandise across its artists.Lee Hwa-jung, a researcher at NH Investment & Securities, stated, "All generations of intellectual property are contributing to revenue, from lower-tier to legacy IP. aespa, RIIZE, and NCT Dream are generating stable in

LS Electric has commenced the production of its next-generation energy storage system (ESS) power conversion system (PCS) 'G2,' accelerating its strategy to capture the global market. With a surge in demand for ESS driven by the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and renewable energy, the company aims to enhance its technological and quality competitiveness, particularly targeting the U.S. megacycle market.On August 5, LS Electric held a ceremony for the initial shipment of t

비트코인이 저가 매수세와 미국 가상자산 규제 체계 정비 기대에 힘입어 반등했다. 6일 글로벌 가상자산 시황 사이트 코인마켓캡에 따르면 비트코인은 이날 오전 8시 기준 전일 대비 0.74% 상승한 6만4546달러에 거래됐다.비트코인은 최근 6만달러 초반까지 밀리며 약세를 보였지만 이날 소폭 반등했다. 시장에서는 최근 하락 과정에서 단기 차익 실현과 레버리지 투자자의 매도 물량이 상당 부분 소화되면서 저가 매수세가 유입된 것으로 보고 있다.또 미국 클래리티 법안이 통과될 것이라는 기대감도 작용한 것으로 보인다. 클래리티 법

A record heat wave has gripped the Korean Peninsula, prompting urgent measures in professional sports. With temperatures feeling like 104 degrees Fahrenheit, major outdoor sports such as baseball, soccer, and golf are implementing strict safety protocols to protect players and fans.The KBO League has been hit hardest by the summer heat. The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) held an emergency meeting on the morning of August 5 and canceled all KBO and Futures League games scheduled for August 5 a

In June, South Korea's current account surplus approached $50 billion, setting a record for the second consecutive month.According to preliminary statistics released by the Bank of Korea on August 6, the current account surplus for June was recorded at $49.73 billion, significantly surpassing the previous record of $38.61 billion set in May.From January to June this year, the cumulative current account surplus reached $191.01 billion, four times higher than the $47.87 billion recorded during the

President Donald Trump stated that he prefers reaching an agreement with Iran through negotiations rather than pursuing additional military action. However, he reaffirmed his stance that Iran's possession of nuclear weapons is unacceptable.On August 5, local time, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Trump said, "It is better to reach an agreement with Iran because I do not want to kill people."He claimed that the U.S. was prepared for "the largest attack since World War II" against Iran, but did not proceed w