Korean Air Provides Water Relief to Earthquake Victims in Kumamoto, Japan
Korean Air has initiated emergency relief efforts for victims of the earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan.The airline announced on August 3 that it has provided 1,000 boxes of Jeju Pure Water, totaling 12,000 bottles of 1.5 liters each, for the affected residents.The emergency supplies were transported on the KE557 cargo flight from Incheon to Kitakyushu on the afternoon of August 1. They will be delivered by road from Kitakyushu Airport to the earthquake-affected areas in Kumamoto for use as drinking
Christopher Nolan Visits Korea for 'Odyssey' Premiere
In an era where OTT and mobile viewing have become the norm, director Christopher Nolan has proven the enduring value of theaters with his new film, 'Odyssey.' Making his first visit to Korea, Nolan emphasized the universal themes that run through his work and the essence of cinema in connecting audiences through the screen. On the morning of August 3, a press conference for 'Odyssey' was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Gwanghwamun, Seoul. In attendance were director Christopher Nolan, produce
AMRO Raises Vietnam's 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 7.5%
The ASEAN Plus Three Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO), based in Singapore, has projected Vietnam's real GDP growth for 2026 at 7.5%, an increase from its previous estimate of 7.2% released in June. The inflation forecast for 2026 has been adjusted downwards from 4.4% to 4.3%.AMRO noted that the region, which includes ASEAN countries along with South Korea, Japan, and China (including Hong Kong), has maintained stable growth in the first half of 2026 (January to June) due to robust domestic d
JPMorgan: Limited Funds for U.S.-Japan Currency Intervention
Analysts from JPMorgan Chase have concluded that the funds immediately available for additional currency market intervention between the United States and Japan are limited.According to a report by Bloomberg on August 2, JPMorgan strategists, including Junya Danase, stated that the liquidity assets of the U.S. Treasury's Exchange Stabilization Fund (ESF) are insufficient to support Japan's large-scale yen-buying interventions.As of June, the ESF held approximately $13 billion in euro-denominated
Hyundai and Kia Achieve Record Sales in the U.S. in July, Eco-Friendly Vehicles Surpass 30%
Hyundai Motor and Kia recorded their highest-ever sales in the U.S. market for July, driven by a significant increase in hybrid vehicle sales.On August 3, Hyundai and Kia announced that their total sales in the U.S. reached 165,284 units in July, marking a 5% increase compared to the same period last year.Hyundai's sales, including Genesis, totaled 89,427 units in July, up 3.7% year-on-year, while Kia sold 75,857 units, a 6.7% increase. Genesis sales rose to 6,947 units, reflecting a 3.9% increa
Heat Wave Affects Medication Storage Guidelines
As a heat wave continues, careful temperature management for medications stored at home is essential. Indoor and vehicle temperatures can exceed recommended storage ranges, potentially affecting the quality and efficacy of medications.The Korean Pharmaceutical Association's Patient Safety Medication Management Center released a video last July on 'Summer Medication Storage Methods,' warning that medications can lose effectiveness or degrade in hot and humid conditions.According to the Korean Pha
AlbaMon Surpasses 20 Million Monthly Active Users, Maintaining Industry Lead
AlbaMon has surpassed 20 million monthly active users (MAU), maintaining its position as the industry leader for over four years. According to AlbaMon, a joint analysis with Mobile Index revealed that as of July this year, the platform's cumulative MAU exceeded 20 million. This figure is the highest among part-time job recruitment platforms and marks 54 consecutive months of industry leadership since 2022. In the first half of this year, AlbaMon secured over 23% more users than its main competit
Carrot's 'Neighborhood Walking' Service Reaches 2 Million Users in One Year
Carrot announced that its local living service, 'Neighborhood Walking,' has surpassed 2 million users just one year after its launch, with a total of 49.3 billion steps recorded. The company explained that this distance is equivalent to walking around the Earth approximately 10,000 times or making 513 round trips between the Earth and the Moon.Additionally, users of Neighborhood Walking have visited around 1.72 million local shops nearly 200 million times over the past year.Launched in mid-July
Kwon Eun-bi Captivates Fans at Jamsil Baseball Stadium
Kwon Eun-bi, known as the 'Water Bomb Goddess,' has taken the Jamsil Baseball Stadium by storm, captivating fans with her performance on the mound and the cheering platform.On August 2, various online communities shared videos of Kwon Eun-bi's first pitch and stage performance.The released footage shows Kwon Eun-bi showcasing her sexy charm on stage at the Doosan Bears' summer festival, 'Doo Flash.' In particular, she impressed fans with her energetic dance while being drenched by water on the c
Ruling Party Officials Challenge Jeong Cheong-rae's Claims on Voting and Merger
Officials from the ruling Democratic Party, Hwang Myung-sun and Kang Deuk-gu, pushed back against claims made by candidate Jeong Cheong-rae during a recent primary, asserting that some party leaders opposed the one-person, one-vote system and the merger with the Justice Party.After a Supreme Council meeting on August 3, Hwang told reporters, "Jeong's assertion that there were Supreme Council members who shook and opposed the one-person, one-vote system and the merger issue is not true. I demand