Jung Jeom-sik Urges President Lee to Veto Bill Abolishing Prosecutors' Investigative Powers
정점식 국민의힘 원내대표는 31일 국회 본회의에서 검사의 보완수사권 폐지를 골자로 한 형사소송법 개정안이 여당 주도로 통과되자 이재명 대통령을 향해 "'이재명 탈옥법'이라는 오명을 받기 싫다면 재의요구권(거부권)을 행사하라"고 촉구했다. 정 원내대표는 이날 국회에서 기자들과 만나 "법안이 본회의를 통과하고 정부로 이송되면 대통령은 15일 이내에 재의요구권을 행사할지 여부를 결정해야 한다"며 "이제 공은 이 대통령에게 넘어갔다"고 말했다. 정 원내대표는 "현재 법안에는
NCSOFT Partners with Shengqu Games for Aion's Expansion in China
NCSOFT is teaming up with Shengqu Games to expand the Aion intellectual property (IP) business in China. The company is pushing for local publishing of the upcoming title Aion 2 while also showcasing two Aion IP games at ChinaJoy 2026. Notably, NCSOFT's strategy is becoming clearer as it collaborates with Tencent Games for Lineage and Shengqu Games for Aion.According to the gaming industry on July 31, NCSOFT CEO Kim Taek-jin attended a strategic cooperation signing ceremony with Shengqu Games in
Domestic Fund Assets Reach 1,735 Trillion Won in First Half of 2026
In the first half of 2026, the total net assets of domestic public and private funds reached 1,734.5 trillion won, marking a 26% increase over six months. Public funds, driven by the growth of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), have now surpassed private funds in net asset size.According to the Financial Investment Association's report on '2026 First Half Fund Market Trends' released on July 31, the total net assets of all funds (public and private) stood at 1,734.5 trillion won as of the end of June
Musinsa Dominates Fashion App Market Among Young Men
Musinsa has effectively captured the male consumer market from teenagers to those in their 30s, solidifying its dominance in the domestic fashion platform sector. The conversion rate from product browsing to actual purchases is the highest among major fashion apps, indicating that repeat purchases have become a key competitive advantage. According to a report titled '2026 MZ Generation Fashion App Trend Report' released on July 30 by Open Survey, 45.7% of respondents aged 15 to 39 reported ma
National Assembly Passes Bill to Abolish Prosecutorial Supplementary Investigation Rights
검찰의 보완수사권 폐지를 골자로 한 형사소송법 개정안이 31일 여당 주도로 국회 본회의를 통과했다. 국민의힘은 전날 해당 법안 처리를 막기 위해 무제한 토론(필리버스터)에 나선 데 이어 곧바로 상정된 국회법 개정안에 대해서도 필리버스터를 진행했다. 국회는 이날 본회의를 열어 형사소송법 개정안을 재석 178인 중 찬성 175인, 반대 2인, 기권 1인으로 가결했다. 국민의힘은 표결에 불참했다. 전날 법안 상정 직후 시작된 필리버스터는 더불어민주당 등 범여권 의원들의 종결 동의에 따라 24시간 만에 종료됐다. 개정안은 올
Trading Volume Drops for Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs on First Day of Increased Deposit Requirement
On the first day of the increased basic deposit requirement, trading volume for single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) plummeted. The basic deposit was raised from 10 million won to 30 million won, which is believed to have reduced accessibility for investors. According to the Korea Exchange, the total trading volume for 14 single-stock leveraged ETFs, including those for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, was recorded at 244.01 million shares. This marks a 73.8% decrease compared to
KOSPI Surges Over 1,000 Points, Setting Record for Largest Daily Gain
Concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) and the semiconductor industry were alleviated as foreign and institutional investors flocked to the market, leading the KOSPI to achieve both the largest daily gain and percentage increase in history. This surge quickly reversed the steep declines seen over the past three days.On July 31, the KOSPI index closed at 6,595.45, up 1,001.89 points (17.91%) from the previous trading day. This marks the first time the index has risen by over 1,000 points in a
First Management Improvement Order After TMON and WEMAKEPRICE Crisis; Financial Authority Demands Capital Increases from 10 Firms Including Travel Wallet
The management improvement system for electronic financial service providers was activated for the first time following the large-scale settlement crisis involving TMON and WEMAKEPRICE. The financial authorities have demanded capital increases from 10 companies, including Travel Wallet, and warned that failure to comply by the deadline could result in operational suspension. The Financial Services Commission announced on July 31 during its regular meeting that it has decided to require capital
HD Hyundai Reports 262.2% Increase in Q2 Operating Profit
HD Hyundai announced on July 31 that it recorded consolidated sales of 22.4094 trillion won and an operating profit of 4.1246 trillion won for the second quarter. This represents a 30.2% increase in sales and a 262.2% increase in operating profit compared to the same period last year. The strong results were driven by solid performances across its key sectors, including shipbuilding, construction machinery, refining, and power equipment. For the first half of the year, the company achieved cumul
Ulsan City Allocates 7 Billion Won for Outdoor and Internet Advertising
Ulsan Metropolitan City has conducted a comprehensive analysis of 1,963 government advertising expenditures from January 2024 to May 2026. The first part of this report examined the distribution of advertising costs across various media outlets, including television and newspapers. The second part focuses on the structure of outdoor and internet advertising, which accounts for 40.8% of the total advertising budget.The total budget allocated for outdoor and internet advertising during this period