President Donald Trump has warned that if Iran does not promptly reopen the Strait of Hormuz, it will face a strong military response.In an interview with Fox News during his visit to California on August 4, Trump stated, "The strait will be opened very soon. If not, Iran will face a very strong attack, and ultimately, the strait will be opened."Trump also emphasized that negotiations with Iran are ongoing. He claimed, "We are having very good discussions," suggesting that Iran wants to reach an

SSG.com announced on August 5 that it will conduct pre-orders for Chuseok gift sets until September 15.This year's Chuseok holiday will span from September 24 to 26, including the following Sunday (27), creating a four-day break. Due to the relatively short holiday period, SSG.com anticipates an increase in online gift purchases and has increased the quantity of holiday gift sets by about 10% compared to last year.The product lineup has been enhanced to include both premium and budget-friendly o

As the demand for quality dining experiences grows, Naju City in Gwangju has designated six new restaurants as part of its 'Naju Table' initiative, aimed at promoting healthy and reliable dining options.This year, the city concluded its selection process for the 'Naju Table' program, which seeks to foster a healthy food culture and boost food tourism. The six newly designated establishments join a total of 49 restaurants recognized under this initiative.The 'Naju Table' brand emphasizes health,

The ongoing decline in the school-age population has led to a projected reduction in the recruitment of new teachers for public kindergartens and elementary and secondary schools across the country. The Education Ministry announced that the number of new public teachers for the 2027 academic year is expected to be 9,889, a decrease of 343 (3.3%) from this year. The most significant cut is in secondary school teacher recruitment, which has dropped nearly 40% compared to the previous year, prompti

"The familiar taste is more frightening."As most OTT content leans towards genre pieces, the demand for traditional romantic comedies has grown. Netflix's new series 'This Awful Love' aims to quench the thirst of K-drama fans by showcasing the essence of Korean romantic comedy.On August 5, a production presentation for 'This Awful Love' was held at the Hotel Naru Seoul MGallery in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The event featured director Kim Jang-han and actors Jung Hae-in, Ha Young, and Heo Sung-tae.'This Aw

Park Kwan-yeol, the mayor of Gwangju, emphasized on August 5 that "administration must find answers not at the desk but in the field," highlighting the importance of direct governance. Mayor Park is operating a 'Direct Mayor's Office' by visiting disability welfare sites to communicate directly with citizens, continuing his focus on field-centered public administration. On this day, he opened a 'Direct Mayor's Office' at the Welfare Administration Town, where he listened to the concerns of

The second special prosecutor team, led by Kwon Chang-young, has reportedly secured testimony and evidence indicating that an office space for Kim Geon-hee existed within the Yongsan Presidential Office. In response, Kim's defense team expressed regret over what they described as distortions of the facts. 5th, according to legal sources, the special prosecutor team obtained statements from officials of the Presidential Security Service during their investigation into allegations surrounding t

The government has decided to establish a dedicated organization, the 'National AI Service Innovation Promotion Team,' to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) across administrative tasks and develop and operate government-wide AI services. This initiative, modeled after the UK's Government Digital Service (GDS), will be under the Ministry of Science and ICT and aims to transform the public sector and implement 'smart administration' in the age of AI.With the president's active direction, the g

Song Mi-ryung, the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, stated on August 5 that the government will expand the supply of organic produce packages for pregnant women and ensure strict quality and hygiene management.During her visit to the Organic Culture Experience Center in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, Song participated in a baby food-making experience with pregnant women and gathered various opinions to promote the consumption of organic produce.This visit aimed to assess the public