Jung Cheong-rae Calls Performance in Chungcheong Region 'Remarkable'
Jung Cheong-rae, a candidate for the leadership of the Democratic Party of Korea, evaluated the results of the first week of the circuit primary on August 5, stating, "We performed remarkably." Although he narrowly lost in his home region of Chungcheong, he emphasized the lack of support from local lawmakers.During his appearance on YouTube's 'Kim Eo-jun's News Factory,' Jung remarked, "I was worried about a double-digit loss in Chungcheong," adding, "Kim Min-seok said he would win by a 7% margi
Expert on Subtropical Forests Publishes New Book After 25 Years of Research
Forest researcher and subtropical forest expert Hwang Ho-rim will release his sixth book, 'Understanding Subtropical Forests' (Book Tree Publishing), on August 12, compiling 25 years of field research.Hwang, an adjunct professor in the Department of Forest Resources at Chonnam National University and director of the Northeast Asia Forest Culture Center, is recognized both domestically and internationally as the world's only expert on Albizia macrophylla. He has consistently highlighted the ecolo
People Power Party Struggles to Fill Policy Chair Position for Two Months
The People Power Party has been unable to appoint a Policy Chair for two months. After concluding a boycott of the standing committee, the party is now facing challenges in finding a candidate for a position that plays a crucial role in gaining a policy advantage while continuing its legislative battles.According to political sources on August 5, the Policy Chair position has been vacant since Jeong Jeom-sik resigned on June 5 to run for the party's floor leader.The Policy Chair, along with the
7,000-Year-Old Evidence of Whale Hunting Found in Ulsan
7,000 years ago, off the coast of Ulsan, ancient hunters pursued a massive whale from a small boat, armed with sharp harpoons made from deer antlers. The harpoons were thrown into the waves, aimed at the whale.While the exact details of that struggle remain unknown, the discovery of whale bones thousands of years later reveals clear evidence of that moment.A harpoon tip made from deer antler was found embedded deep within the whale's bones.This artifact, unearthed at the Hwangseong-dong site, ha
Internal Conflicts in People Power Party Raise Concerns Over Ethics Committee Actions
국민의힘 중앙윤리위원회가 조경태·권영진·진종오 의원에 대한 징계 절차에 나선 가운데 내부 갈등이 심화하면서 역풍 가능성이 나오고 있다. 윤리위의 공정성과 절차적 정당성이 흔들리는 상황에서 징계가 이뤄질 경우 장동혁 지도부에 대한 책임론도 제기될 것으로 보인다. 같은 당인 박덕흠 국회부의장의 낙선 운동을 주도했다는 이유로 징계 대상에 오른 조경태 의원은 5일 윤민우 윤리위원장의 사퇴를 촉구하며 윤리위에 대한 당무 감사를 주장했다. 조 의원은 이날 기자회견을 열어 윤리위의 의결 정족수 부족 문제와 윤 위원장
Big Tech's Hidden Debt Fuels AI Boom
Despite a series of earnings surprises from major U.S. tech companies in the second quarter, Wall Street's concerns over AI investments are shifting towards warnings about 'hidden debt' not reflected on financial statements. The intertwining of special purpose vehicle (SPV) financing, credit guarantees among competitors, and cyclical investments in semiconductor firms is reigniting fears of an AI bubble. According to the IT industry on August 5, hyperscalers like Oracle and Meta are using SPV st
Trading Volume for Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs Falls Below 1 Trillion Won
단일종목 레버리지 ETF(상장지수펀드) 거래대금이 상장 이후 처음으로 1조원을 밑돌았다. 기본예탁금 상향 등 규제 강화가 시행된 지 4거래일 만이다. 5일 한국거래소 등에 따르면 단일종목 레버리지·인버스 ETF 16종의 거래대금은 총 9198억원으로 집계됐다. 지난 5월 27일 상장 이후 처음으로 거래대금이 1조원 아래로 내려갔다. 지난달 31일부터 기본예탁금을 기존 1000만원에서 3000만원으로 올리는 등 투자 규제가 강화된 영향이다.앞서 거래대금은 규제 시행 직전인 지난달 30일 12조4485억원에서 시행 첫날인 31일 3조1518
U.S. Big Tech Companies Report Average 140% Increase in Q2 Profits Amid Bubble Warnings
Four major U.S. tech companies—Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon—reported an average revenue growth rate exceeding 20% for the second quarter, achieving record earnings surprises. However, major financial institutions are raising alarms about a potential AI bubble.According to the IT industry on August 5, Alphabet (+24%), Meta (+28%), Amazon (+20%), and Microsoft (+18%) recorded an average revenue growth rate of 22.5% year-over-year for Q2. The average increase in net profit reached approxim
Weather Forecast: Heat Wave and Tropical Nights Persist with Feels-Like Temperatures Around 35 Degrees
On Thursday, August 6, much of the country will continue to experience heat and tropical nights.For the time being, the maximum feels-like temperature across various regions is expected to rise around 35 degrees, indicating a hot spell.In particular, the metropolitan area and parts of Jeolla Province, where a heat wave warning has been issued, are forecasted to see temperatures exceed 39 degrees (with feels-like temperatures above 38 degrees), necessitating health precautions.Jeju Island may exp
POSCO Labor Union Extends Negotiation Period for Collective Bargaining
The POSCO Labor Union has agreed to extend the negotiation period following a recommendation from the Central Labor Relations Commission, allowing for continued dialogue with management. However, this extension is intended to give the company time to present a responsible final proposal. If there is no progress in the final adjustment meeting, the union plans to initiate legal dispute procedures.On August 5, the Korea Metal Workers' Union, representing the POSCO Labor Union, announced that durin