The data centers, crucial infrastructure for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, have emerged as new targets for Iranian attacks, increasing uncertainty around AI investments in the Middle East.According to CNN on August 3, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has identified data centers of major U.S. tech companies, including Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, as primary targets since the onset of hostilities.Reports indicate that an Amazon data center located in Bahr

Samyang Packaging's revenue and operating profit for the first half of 2026 increased, driven by growth in its container and aseptic (sterile filling) businesses.On August 4, Samyang Packaging announced that it recorded an operating profit of 17.5 billion won and revenue of 224.8 billion won for the first half of the year. Compared to the same period last year, operating profit rose by 40.9%, while revenue increased by 6.0%. Net profit for the period was 12.2 billion won, a 30.5% increase.The co

Muan County has swiftly responded to a large-scale power outage caused by a transformer fire at the Namak A apartment complex, prioritizing efforts to minimize resident inconvenience. According to Muan County, a fire broke out in a transformer within the Namak A apartment complex at approximately 6:30 PM on August 3, disrupting power supply and causing significant inconvenience for residents. In response to the outage, Muan County immediately activated its emergency response system and collabora

The government is finalizing the organization and personnel structure of the new Serious Crimes Investigation Agency (SCIA) ahead of its launch in October. The agency will have a total staff of 2,874, with prosecutors transferring to the SCIA appointed as investigators at levels 1 to 4 based on their positions and experience.The Ministry of the Interior and Safety's SCIA Establishment Preparation Team announced on August 4 that it has prepared draft regulations for the 'Serious Crimes Investigat

Seoul and the three special autonomous regions of Gangwon, Jeonbuk, and Jeju convened to explore super-regional collaboration projects based on a regional growth talent development system (ANCHOR) and to enhance exchanges and cooperation among universities, regions, and industries. On August 4, the Ministry of Education, the Local Era Committee, and six provinces (Seoul, Gyeonggi, Incheon, Gangwon, Jeonbuk, and Jeju) jointly hosted the '2026 Capital Area and Three Special Autonomous Regions Anch

금융당국이 올해 상반기 가계대출 총량을 충실히 관리한 은행에 잔금대출용 추가 한도를 부여하는 방안을 검토하고 있다. 지난해 6·27 대출 규제 이전 분양계약을 체결한 신축 아파트 입주 예정자의 자금난을 덜어주되, 은행별 총량 관리 실적에 따라 대출 공급 여력을 차등 배정하겠다는 취지다. 상반기 가계대출이 줄거나 증가 폭이 작았던 KB국민은행과 신한은행 등이 상대적으로 유리할 수 있다는 전망이 나온다. 4일 금융권에 따르면 금융당국은 6·27 대출 규제 이전 분양계약을 맺은 신축 아파트 실수요자의 잔금대출을 우선 공급

The advanced public interest activities and expertise of the Korean legal community have found new expression in Mongolia. The law firm Jipyung announced on August 4 that the Mongolian Bar Association, led by President Munkhbat Munkhdorjiin, held an opening ceremony for its 'Pro Bono Support Center' in Ulaanbaatar on July 31, marking the start of its operations.The support center was established with the assistance of three major Korean law firms: DL Law Group, Jipyung, and Taepyeongyang. This i

Subscription services are at a new turning point. While online video services (OTT) like Netflix once drove growth in the subscription market, artificial intelligence (AI) has recently emerged as a new growth engine. The focus is shifting from content consumption for enjoyment to productivity consumption aimed at improving work efficiency and personal development.A recent analysis of credit card payment data by Woori Card from 2024 to 2026 clearly illustrates this change. The subscription market

Lawmakers with legal backgrounds from both the ruling and opposition parties are expressing concerns over the recently passed amendments to the Criminal Procedure Law. The amendments, which include the complete abolition of prosecutorial investigation rights and an expansion of grounds for court dismissals, were approved by the National Assembly on July 31 and by the Cabinet on August 4. The new law is set to take effect in October.On the same day, the People Power Party held an emergency forum