Extreme Heat Over 104 Degrees F Causes Deaths of Farmers and Livestock
As extreme heat continues across the country, there are growing concerns about the impact on agriculture, with reports of fatalities among farmers and the deaths of hundreds of thousands of livestock. The government has raised its response level as prolonged heat and lack of rainfall are expected to persist.According to the Korea Meteorological Administration and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, heat advisories were issued for most regions on this day. The highest temperature
GM Korea Achieves 40,000 Vehicle Sales in July, Marking Sixth Time This Year
GM Korea continued its strong sales performance in July, achieving its sixth month of 40,000 vehicle sales this year, driven by robust exports of its flagship SUVs, the Chevrolet Trax crossover and Trailblazer.On August 3, GM Korea reported total sales of 42,119 vehicles in July, which includes 766 units sold domestically and 41,353 units exported. This represents a 30.6% increase compared to the same period last year.Exports were the primary driver of this performance, with 41,353 vehicles sold
Busan North Port Transfer Center Faces Construction Halt Due to Design Issues
The Busan Dong-gu Office has issued a pre-notice of a construction halt to PQ Construction, the builder of the North Port Transfer Center, due to a height discrepancy issue in the elevated pedestrian walkway.This action comes after the builder failed to complete the design change process for over six months.According to the Dong-gu Office, the pre-notice was sent on July 31. The problematic section connects the KTX Busan Station, the rooftop plaza of the transfer center, and a cultural park. The
Hyundai Motor Reports 320,000 Global Sales in July, Down 5.1% Year-on-Year
Hyundai Motor announced that its global sales in July totaled 318,454 units, a 5.1% decrease compared to the same month last year.Domestic sales fell 14.4% year-on-year to 48,113 units, while overseas sales decreased by 3.2% to 270,341 units.The best-selling vehicle type in the domestic market was sedans, with the Grandeur leading at 8,532 units, followed by the Sonata at 4,584 units and the Avante at 2,624 units, totaling 16,331 units.In the recreational vehicle (RV) category, a total of 16,767
Rising Tobacco and Alcohol Use Among Students Calls for Urgent Health Policies
A long-term study tracking the health behaviors of students from 6th grade to 12th grade has revealed a significant increase in smoking and drinking as students progress through school, alongside a notable decline in physical activity and healthy eating. Particularly concerning is the mental health and smartphone dependency among senior female students, which is more severe than their male counterparts. On August 3, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) announced the result
DeepSeek's V4-Flash Offers Lowest Operating Costs Among Major AI Models
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek's new model has recorded the lowest operating costs among major global AI models. The cost per benchmark test is over 100 times cheaper than Anthropic's 'Claude Payable 5.'According to Reuters on August 2, AI model evaluation firm Artificial Analysis reported that DeepSeek's 'V4-Flash' had the lowest cost for benchmark tests among major global models.Artificial Analysis estimated the average cost per test for V4-Flash at 3 cents (approximatel
Justice Ministry Denies Claims of Prosecutor Workforce Inefficiency
The Justice Ministry has refuted media reports suggesting a potential large-scale inefficiency in the prosecutor workforce ahead of the implementation of a revised criminal procedure law focused on the separation of investigation and prosecution.On August 3, the ministry stated in a briefing that the core prosecutorial functions, excluding direct investigations by prosecutors, will continue without disruption following the separation and the establishment of the prosecutorial office. It emphasiz
Ottogi Engages Gaming Fans at Gen.G Esports Home Stand
Ottogi expanded its engagement with gaming fans by operating an interactive booth at a Gen.G Esports fan event.From July 31 to August 1, Ottogi participated in the '2026 LCK Team Roadshow House of Gen.G' held at KINTEX Exhibition Center in Ilsan, showcasing its brand experience space 'Gen Kitchen.''House of Gen.G' is a large-scale esports event featuring Gen.G players, fans, and streamers. The event included regular season LCK matches, player meet-and-greets, the '2026 LoL Championship with Gen.
Kia Reports 298,037 Global Sales in July, Up 13.4% Year-on-Year
Kia continued its growth trend for the fifth consecutive month, driven by strong sales of electrified models.On August 3, Kia announced that it sold a total of 298,037 vehicles globally in July, including 54,604 units in South Korea, 242,556 units overseas, and 877 special vehicles. This marks a 13.4% increase compared to the same period last year, with domestic sales rising by 21.3% and overseas sales by 11.6%.By model, the Sportage led global sales with 52,714 units sold, followed by the Selto
MHS Unveils AI Semiconductor Cooling Solution at Computex 2026
As competition intensifies in the performance of artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors, heat management has emerged as a critical issue for next-generation AI infrastructure. High-performance semiconductors consume more power and generate more heat, making cooling technology a key factor in the performance, stability, and energy efficiency of servers and data centers.On August 2, semiconductor cooling solution company MHS participated in Computex 2026 in Taipei, Taiwan, showcasing its next