The Korean Music Copyright Association (KMCA) will allow the registration of AI-generated music works that involve substantial human creative input.The KMCA announced that it has established criteria for the reporting and registration of AI music works where humans have played a significant and leading role in the creative process, effective from August 3.As a result, works where the creator has actively participated in the songwriting, composition, or arrangement process, even if AI was used as

In the future, individuals receiving welfare consultations at administrative welfare centers across the country will be able to access professional legal support from the Legal Aid Agency with just a click if they are identified as struggling with excessive debt.By integrating welfare consultations and legal aid into a single system, the social safety net for debt-stricken individuals is expected to become more robust. The Justice Ministry and the Korea Legal Aid Corporation announced on August

South Korea has become one of the world's top 10 economies. It leads globally in advanced manufacturing sectors such as semiconductors, shipbuilding, automobiles, and batteries, while its cultural and content industries are creating a new national brand that transcends borders. In terms of economic power, no one refers to South Korea as a developing country anymore. However, many point out that the quality of life and social systems felt by citizens have not kept pace with the speed of economic

Woori Bank is utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to support private bankers (PB) in managing client relationships and wealth management consultations. The bank announced on August 4 that it has implemented an AI-based customer management system called 'WM V.I.P. (Value Insight for PB)'. WM V.I.P. analyzes clients' asset status, transaction history, and past investment experiences to automatically recommend which clients should be prioritized for management on a given day. It provides neces

President Lee Jae-myung stated on August 4 that the proposed amendment to the Criminal Procedure Law, which includes the abolition of prosecutors' supplementary investigation rights, does not present a situation serious enough to deny the legislative authority of the National Assembly.This statement is interpreted as an indication that he will not exercise his right to request reconsideration of the bill.During a cabinet meeting, President Lee emphasized, "The exercise of the veto power is not m

Cheorwon County in Gangwon Province has initiated the operation of a local tax delinquency management team to reduce local tax and non-tax revenue delinquencies and establish a fair tax order. The team will respond strongly to high and habitual delinquents while providing tailored administrative support to those facing financial difficulties.According to Cheorwon County on August 4, the county held a launch ceremony for the 2026 Local Tax Delinquency Management Team on August 3 at the county's t

Samsung Electronics announced on August 4 that its seven-day pre-sale of the 'Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, and Flip8' achieved a record 1.44 million units sold, surpassing the previous record of 1.38 million units set by the Galaxy Note10 in 2019.The sales volume translates to approximately 140 units sold per minute over the week. This figure represents a 38% increase compared to the previous record for the Galaxy Z series, which was 1.04 million units for the Fold7 and Flip7 in 2025. It also ex

Compose Coffee announced on August 4 that it successfully completed the pre-opening event for its first store in the Philippines.The pre-opening, aimed at testing operational systems and gauging local consumer reactions, took place over two days from July 31 to August 1. On the first day, lines began forming at 5 a.m., two hours before opening, reflecting strong local interest.Among the menu items, the signature drinks such as Dalgona Latte, Dolce Latte, Einspänner, and Americano saw high sales.

Consumer prices rose 2.8% in July, marking a return to the 2% range for the first time in three months. The government estimates that the reduction in the maximum fuel price has lowered the inflation rate by approximately 0.3 percentage points.On August 4, the Ministry of Economy and Finance held the 72nd meeting of vice ministers on price issues, chaired by First Vice Minister Lee Hyung-il, to discuss July's consumer price trends, potential inflation risks, and strategies for addressing process