A century ago, on the morning of August 4, 1926, soprano Yoon Shim-deok and playwright Kim Woo-jin jumped into the Tsushima Strait from a ferry traveling from Shimonoseki, Japan, to Busan.Since that day, the sea has held onto a long story.It is a tale of how far one can go when love ultimately cannot reach its destination.At that time, Korea was in a period of turmoil under colonial rule. The concepts of the new woman and free love were just beginning to emerge.Their relationship was not entirel

A recent poll revealed that President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating for his government performance has dropped to its lowest level since he took office. The survey, conducted by Realmeter at the request of Energy Economy News, assessed the opinions of 2,508 voters aged 18 and older from July 27 to 31. The results showed an approval rating of 45.9%, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points from the previous week, marking three consecutive weeks of decline and the lowest rating since his inauguration

The Beidaihe Meeting, an informal gathering of China's current and former leadership, is believed to have commenced. This year's meeting is expected to focus on the upcoming 5th Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee, scheduled for October.According to state-run Xinhua News Agency, Cai Qi, a member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Secretary of the Central Secretariat, met with experts on vacation in Beidaihe, Hebei province, on August 3 to encourage them.Xinhua reported that Cai Qi

Every time I examine the situation, I feel an unsettling sense of déjà vu. From jeonse fraud to advertising scams targeting small business owners, and even businesses built on mountains of debt using tenants' deposits, the variety of criminal activities is vast. However, the names of the perpetrators and the amounts lost by victims may differ, but the underlying blueprint remains the same.The first step for fraudsters is to 'borrow a name.' A shell company with a capital of 10 million won attrac

South Korean national team defender Lee Han-beom has left Denmark to join Club Brugge, a powerhouse in the Belgian Pro League.Club Brugge announced Lee's signing on August 3 through the club's official website. The contract runs until 2029, and he will wear the number 3 jersey.While the specific transfer fee has not been officially disclosed, local media, including Denmark's Tipsbladet, report that the total amount, including options, is around €10.5 million (approximately 17.4 billion won). The

Vietnam's national football team, under coach Kim Sang-sik, achieved a decisive 3-0 victory against Indonesia in the ASEAN Cup 2026, shaking up Group A standings. Following a draw against Singapore, the pressure on the team lifted, and Kim even joked about the 'white shirt' he had worn during the previous match.On August 3, at 8:30 PM local time (10:30 PM KST), Vietnam defeated Indonesia at the Pakansari Stadium, earning 7 points to lead Group A. Although tied on points and head-to-head record w

Toss Place, a subsidiary of Viva Republica (Toss) that provides payment terminal and POS solutions, is expanding its local currency payment services.On August 4, Toss Place announced it has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Bizplay to enhance local currency payment services and corporate expense management. Bizplay is a company that offers local currency operation solutions in cities such as Seoul, Iksan, and Jeju.The two companies plan to combine Bizplay's experience in

Consumer prices in South Korea have dropped to a 2% increase for the first time in three months, thanks to stable international oil prices. However, the burden of living costs remains high. Prices for petroleum products continue to rise at double-digit rates, and the cost of electronic devices has surged due to increased semiconductor prices.According to the National Data Agency's report on consumer price trends for July 2026, the consumer price index reached 119.77 (2020=100), marking a 2.8% in

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency announced on August 4 that the '2026 Korea-ASEAN K-Content Business Week,' held from July 28 to 30 in Jakarta, Indonesia, was a success.Thirty-two domestic content companies participated, conducting export consultations with 97 major buyers from four ASEAN countries—Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia—as well as Australia. A total of 706 consultations were held, resulting in $60 million in potential