The Food and Drug Administration is set to conduct a focused collection and inspection of home medical devices ahead of the Chuseok holiday. This initiative aims to proactively check the quality of medical devices that are expected to see increased use during the holiday period, thereby enhancing safety management.On August 5, the agency announced that it will carry out the third quarter collection and inspection of medical devices in collaboration with six regional food and drug safety offices.

As record-breaking heat continues, many people are feeling unusually drowsy and lethargic. While heat itself does not directly induce sleep, the physical strain from regulating body temperature, dehydration, and sleep deprivation caused by tropical nights can significantly increase daytime fatigue and drowsiness.According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the maximum daytime temperatures across the country are expected to range from 31 to 39 degrees Celsius, with similar highs forecast

Korea Zinc achieved its highest half-year performance since its establishment this year. The company reported record sales and operating profit, driven by strong sales of key non-ferrous metals, including silver, and improved profitability.On August 5, Korea Zinc announced that its consolidated sales for the first half of the year reached 12.445 trillion won, with an operating profit of 1.333 trillion won. Compared to the same period last year, sales increased by 62.5%, and operating profit rose

Baemin is launching a campaign to promote delivery culture aimed at foreign tourists.Woowa Brothers, the operator of Baemin, announced on August 5 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Seoul Metropolitan Government to spread 'K-delivery' culture in light of the anticipated influx of 20 million tourists visiting South Korea.The agreement aims to create an environment where anyone can conveniently experience delivery services, regardless of language or payment methods. Th

Kakao Games reported disappointing results for the second quarter, following a weak first quarter. Co-CEOs Lee Si-woo and Kim Tae-hwan stated that launching new titles in the second half of the year is their priority to boost revenue in Q4 and achieve profitability in Q1 2027.On August 5, Kakao Games announced that its consolidated revenue for Q2 was 75 billion won, with an operating loss of 23 billion won. This represents a decrease of about 35% compared to the same period last year, continuing

SK Telecom (SKT) plans to secure funding for its expansion of artificial intelligence data centers (AIDC) through project financing and financial investors, minimizing its direct investment burden due to the scale of the project.On August 5, SKT Chief Financial Officer Park Jong-seok acknowledged during a second-quarter earnings conference call, "We fully understand the market's concerns regarding the 5-gigawatt (GW) AIDC project," adding, "We are considering various options in light of this."Pa

플랫폼 범람의 시대, 시청률 23%라는 수치는 단순한 기록 이상의 의미를 가진다. 최근 신드롬급 인기를 구가하며 막을 내린 SBS 드라마 '김부장'은 그 묵직한 성취를 이룬 작품이다. '별순검'을 시작으로 '특수사건 전담반 TEN', '보이스2', '트레이서' 등 굵직한 장르물을 연출해온 이승영 감독은 이번 작품에서도 자신의 특기를 십분 발휘해냈다. 짜릿한 액션의 쾌감과 긴장감을 밀도 있게 엮어낸 그는 또 한 번 대중들의 반응을 끌어냈다."후반 작업을 마무리할 때쯤 되면 으레 첫 방송 시청률 이야기를 하잖아요. 저는 일부러 낮게 이

Homeplus has secured 200 billion won (approximately $1.5 billion) in emergency funding and plans to gradually reopen starting August 7.The company announced on August 5 that the Seoul Bankruptcy Court approved a DIP loan of 200 billion won from Meritz Financial Group. Homeplus expects the funds to be available later today.Previously, on July 3, the Seoul Bankruptcy Court decided to terminate Homeplus's restructuring process due to insufficient operating funds. In response, Homeplus entered into

HMM is accelerating its relocation efforts to Busan by finalizing a lease for a temporary office. The transfer of headquarters functions, including the CEO's office, is expected to begin in October. However, the specific teams and personnel moving to Busan have yet to be determined, presenting challenges ahead.According to industry sources on August 5, HMM signed a lease agreement on July 31 for four floors of the DB Insurance building in Bujeon-dong, Busanjin-gu.Earlier, HMM approved the reloca