Jokuk Calls for Accountability in Single-Stock Leverage ETF Crisis
Jokuk, head of the Innovation Policy Research Institute, stated on August 5 that "Kim Yong-beom, the head of the Presidential Policy Office, should be held accountable" for the single-stock leverage ETF crisis.In a Facebook post, Jokuk wrote, "The current situation is a result of the failure of government-led finance created by key policy makers, including Kim, at the Presidential Policy Office, the Office for Government Policy Coordination, the Financial Services Commission, and the Financial S
KIST Develops Chip to Simultaneously Measure Brain Cell Activity and Type
A new technology has been developed to enhance the precision of brain-computer interfaces (BCI), which can move robotic arms through thought or stimulate deep brain areas to treat conditions like dementia and Parkinson's disease. This semiconductor chip can simultaneously identify not only when neural cells are active but also the type of cells generating the signals.The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced that a research team led by Lee Chang-hyuk, a principal researcher
New Bacteriophage Discovered to Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
국립낙동강생물자원관이 항생제에 강한 내성을 가진 아시네토박터 세균을 제어할 수 있는 신종 박테리오파지를 국내 담수환경에서 발견했다. 연구진은 이 박테리오파지가 다제내성 아시네토박터 8종을 동시에 사멸시키는 능력을 확인해 항생제 내성 문제를 해결할 새로운 대안이 될 것으로 기대하고 있다. 기후에너지환경부 산하 국립낙동강생물자원관은 최근 국내 담수 시료에서 신종 박테리오파지 '에이3676피(A3676P)'를 발견했다고 5일 밝혔다. 아시네토박터는 하천과 호수 등 자연환경에 널리 분포하는 세균으로, 일부 종은 폐렴
Tourism as 'Service Exports': Bank of Korea Calls for Increased Stay and Spending
Experts suggest that the success of attracting foreign tourists should be evaluated from the perspective of 'service exports' rather than just the number of visitors. To enhance economic growth and value creation, it is essential to not only increase the number of tourists but also to extend their stay and spending.In a report titled 'Growth Effects and Policy Directions of the Tourism Industry from a Service Export Perspective' released on August 5, the Bank of Korea estimated that the contribu
Ministry of SMEs and Startups to Support Open Innovation Achievements
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups announced on August 5 that it is recruiting startups to participate in follow-up support for companies that have achieved results in its newly established open innovation program this year.Eligible candidates include startups that received excellent or outstanding evaluations in various open innovation projects, such as the Big Star Problem Solver Platform, public-private partnership open innovation, and global corporate collaboration programs. The application p
Inha University Professor Lee Jong-han Receives August Science and Technology Award
The Ministry of Science and ICT and the National Research Foundation of Korea announced that Professor Lee Jong-han of Inha University’s Department of Civil Infrastructure Engineering has been selected as the recipient of the August 'Korea Science and Technology Award.' This award recognizes outstanding researchers who have contributed to the advancement of science and technology, with one recipient chosen each month to receive the Vice Minister of Science and ICT Award and a cash prize of 10 mi
Pizza Franchise 'Cheongnyeon Pizza' Fined for Enforcing $0 Delivery Tip Policy
The franchise headquarters of 'Cheongnyeon Pizza' has been found to have enforced a '0 won' delivery tip policy on its franchisees while imposing excessive penalties. The Fair Trade Commission announced on August 5 that it has decided to impose a fine of 197 million won on BSB Food for violating franchise business laws, along with an order to remove the contract clause. BSB Food operates the restaurant franchises Cheongnyeon Pizza and Chicken Humanity, among others. Since March 2021, BSB Foo
Senior Population Surpasses 17 Million, 69% Plan to Continue Working
The senior population aged 55 to 79 has exceeded 17 million, accounting for 37% of the total population aged 15 and older. Seven out of ten seniors expressed a desire to continue working, with the average desired working age reported at 73.6 years.The National Data Agency released these findings on August 5 as part of its 'May 2026 Economic Activity Population Survey: Senior Supplementary Survey Results.'As of May this year, the senior population (ages 55 to 79) stands at 17,017,000, an increase
National Tax Service Informs 21,822 Individuals About Stock Transfer Tax Filing
The National Tax Service announced on August 5 that it will inform 21,822 individuals about their eligibility and methods for filing preliminary reports for capital gains tax on stock transfers for the first half of the year. This number represents an increase of 6,171 individuals, or 39.4%, from the 15,651 notified in February.Those required to file include major shareholders who transferred listed stocks from January to June, small shareholders who traded listed stocks over-the-counter, and sh
How to Reduce Mold and Odor in Air Conditioners with a Simple Button
As the heat wave continues, air conditioner usage has increased, drawing attention to a simple method to significantly reduce mold and odors by using the 'fan mode' before turning off the unit.The primary cause of musty odors from air conditioners is moisture left inside after cooling. When the air conditioner operates, droplets form on the internal heat exchanger, and turning off the unit in this state creates a humid environment conducive to mold and bacteria growth.The easiest way to prevent