Gyeonggi Province is experiencing its 14th consecutive day of heat warnings, with more than 60 cases of heat-related illness reported daily, pushing the total number of cases above 500.According to Gyeonggi Province and Yonhap News Agency, from May 15, when statistics on heat-related illnesses began, until August 4, there have been a total of 537 cases, including two fatalities.On August 4 alone, 67 individuals sought emergency treatment for heat-related illnesses, marking the highest daily tota

The three major U.S. stock indices closed with mixed results. While the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a record high amid easing tensions in the Middle East, the Nasdaq Composite fell for the first time in five days due to sharp declines in SpaceX and AMD following their earnings reports.On August 5, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 263.18 points (0.49%) to close at 54,349.06. The S&P 500 index fell by 13.00 points (0.17%) to finish at 7,723.52, while the Nasdaq Composite dropp

YouTubers Yasaengma and Gogi Namja are mourning the death of Bae In-kyu, the head of the New Male Alliance.On August 5, Yasaengma expressed his condolences on social media, stating, "In-kyu was someone who comforted me during tough times and shared joy during happy moments. We met four times this month alone, and just a few days ago, he visited the store to chat with me while smiling."He added, "He was a younger brother I cared for without any conditions, and I was truly surprised and saddened b

The Perseid meteor shower, which lights up the summer night sky each year, will reach its peak on August 13. This year, with minimal moonlight interference, conditions for observing shooting stars are expected to be relatively favorable, provided the weather is clear.According to the International Meteor Organization (IMO)'s 2026 meteor shower calendar, the Perseid meteor shower has been active since July 17 and will continue until July 24, with the peak expected between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. UT

U.S. NAND flash manufacturer SanDisk reported results that significantly exceeded market expectations, driven by increased demand for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and rising memory prices. However, the company's revenue forecast for the next quarter fell short of investors' heightened expectations, leading to a decline in its stock price during after-hours trading. On August 5, SanDisk announced that its revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 reached $8.965 billion, a 37

Russia has launched a concentrated missile and drone attack on logistics facilities in Kyiv, resulting in at least 17 deaths. The Ukrainian military reported that it failed to intercept any of the 28 missiles fired by Russia, prompting calls for increased air defense support from allies.According to Reuters and AP, overnight on August 5, Russia fired 24 ballistic missiles, four hypersonic Zircon missiles, and 115 drones at Kyiv and surrounding areas.The attack left at least 17 people dead and mo

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that communication with the current Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, is challenging. During a televised interview on August 5, marking his second anniversary in office, Pezeshkian said, "It is currently very difficult to communicate with the new Supreme Leader." However, he did not provide specific reasons for this difficulty.He also referenced the death of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who passed away during U.S. and I

Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on new shipping route coordinates for vessels passing through the Hormuz Strait. However, details regarding Iran's control over the vessels remain unresolved, meaning a full opening of the strait has not been confirmed.On August 5, Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, stated, "We have agreed on the geographical coordinates of the proposed route," adding that a joint statement outlining key considerations and agreements between the

"Legislative dictatorship has begun in earnest.""Isn't the outcome already predetermined?"These are common sentiments heard while covering the 22nd National Assembly. The majority is a pillar of democracy, reflecting the will of the people as much as possible in a reality where not everyone can be satisfied. However, looking at the current National Assembly, the majority has become a source of power. It appears that lawmakers intoxicated by that power are falling into the trap of the majority.In