Korean pharmaceutical and biotech companies are increasingly focusing on Latin America as a new battleground. Moving beyond traditional export strategies centered on the U.S. and Europe, these companies are accelerating their efforts to penetrate local markets in Mexico and Brazil. Recently, Mexico recognized its food and drug safety agency as a reference regulatory body for pharmaceuticals, lowering the entry barriers for domestically approved drugs and boosting the prospects for K-pharma and

상처와 결별하기=도종환 지음, 한길사. This prose collection by poet Do Jong-hwan explores the relationship between nature and humanity. The author reflects on the many times he has been told, "You are finished now," but he views life as a long journey of starting anew at the end of each path. He asserts that recovery is not about returning to a state before the wound but about breaking free from it. In an era marked by deepening hatred and conflict, he emphasizes the need for courage to confront

As the demand for reading rises during the summer vacation season, the passing of renowned Japanese mystery novelist Higashino Keigo has drawn significant attention to fiction.According to the Kyobo Bookstore's bestseller list for the fourth week of July, Yoo Rae-hyuk's Aquarium has claimed the top spot. The book has seen steady sales since its release, particularly driven by recommendations from readers in their 20s on social media.The trend in fiction continues with new releases. Higashino Kei

On July 31, the Korea Racing Authority's Gyeongrin Headquarters held an opening ceremony for the 'Gyeongrin Park Sports Center' near the Gwangmyeong Speedom, marking the start of its operations.According to the Gyeongrin Headquarters on August 2, approximately 500 people attended the opening ceremony, including Gwangmyeong Mayor Park Seung-won, National Assembly members Lim O-kyung and Kim Nam-hee, and Gwangmyeong City Council Chairman Lee Hyung-deok.The Gyeongrin Park Sports Center was establis

Squid Game, BTS, Parasite, and K-pop have transformed South Korea into a cultural export powerhouse. Now, K-culture is preparing for another leap, driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Generative AI is changing not just the tools for content creation but also the planning, production, distribution, and consumption processes.The second leap of K-culture will begin with 'K-Content 2.0,' where creators and AI collaborate. Leading this change is Kim Kwang-jip, CEO of Studio Metak.K-culture must ev

President Lee Jae-myung met with Korean expatriates in Germany on August 2, promising to ensure that their voices lead to real policy and institutional changes.During a luncheon meeting at a hotel in Frankfurt, President Lee stated, "I will make sure that you can trust the government to listen to your stories and take action, no matter where you are in the world."According to a written briefing by Chief Spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong, about 150 members of the Korean community from the southern regio

Jung Cheong-rae narrowly defeats Kim Min-seok in Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam primary2일 진행된 더불어민주당 부산·울산·경남(부울경) 지역 순회 경선에서 정청래 후보가 2만5189표를 기록해 2만3675표를 획득한 김민석 후보에 신승했다. 전날 충청권 순회 경선에서 근소한 차이로 김 후보에 패배한 정 후보는 이날 승리로 반격에 성공했다.정 후보는 이날 울산에서 4054표를 얻어 4337표를 획득한 김 후보에 뒤졌지만 부산과 경남에서 각각 1만345표, 1만790표를 확보하며 9182표·1만156표를 기록한 김 후보를 앞섰다.전날 충청권(충남·충

President Lee Jae-myung promised on August 2 to ensure that the voices of Koreans abroad lead to real changes in policies and systems. Speaking at a luncheon with the Korean community in a hotel in Frankfurt, he stated, "I will make sure that you can trust the government to listen to your concerns and take action, no matter where you are in the world."After completing visits to San Francisco and three South American countries, President Lee, accompanied by First Lady Kim Hye-kyung, met with over

이재명 대통령이 미국·남미 순방을 마치고 귀국하는 대로 청와대로 출근해 부동산 정책과 주식시장 등 국내 현안을 점검한다. 강유정 청와대 수석대변인은 2일(현지시간) 언론 공지를 통해 “이 대통령은 3일 남미 순방을 마치고 귀국하는 대로 청와대로 출근해 부동산 정책, 주식시장을 비롯한 국내 현안과 관련해 비공개 회의를 가질 예정”이라고 밝혔다. 이 대통령은 이날 귀국한 직후 부동산과 주식시장의 동향 및 정부 대응 상황을 보고받고 관련 대책을 논의할 것으로 보인다. 청와대는 이어 오는 4일부터 이틀간