Cause of 'Everyone's Startup' Data Breach Identified as Exposed API Key
The 'Everyone's Startup' project, a key government initiative, experienced a data breach due to the exposure of an API key necessary for data decryption. Despite the data being encrypted, the key was accessible through external collection methods, compromising sensitive information of 5,000 successful applicants.On July 31, Noh Yong-seok, the acting Minister of SMEs and Startups, held a briefing at the Government Seoul Complex, announcing the findings of an investigation conducted in collaborati
Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin Pledges to Enhance Yuldong Park for Residents
Shin Sang-jin, the mayor of Seongnam, reaffirmed on July 31 his commitment to creating a Yuldong Park that is easily accessible for residents. On this day, Mayor Shin held an opening ceremony for the newly established 'Yuldong Park C parking lot' in Bundang-gu, announcing the expansion of infrastructure to alleviate inconveniences for park visitors and stimulate the local economy. Mayor Shin is accelerating the development of infrastructure closely tied to residents' daily lives. The newly op
Yuhan-Kimberly Plants 13 Million Trees in Mongolia Over 23 Years
Yuhan-Kimberly will showcase its reforestation achievements in Mongolia, where it has planted 13 million trees over the past 23 years, to the international community.The company announced on July 31 that it will participate in the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17), taking place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from August 17 to 28, to share its reforestation results in the Tujinar region.UNCCD COP17 is a global conference aimed at di
Ruling Party Election Commission Issues Warning to Jeong Cheong-rae and Supporters
The Democratic Party's Election Commission has reportedly issued a warning and corrective order to Jeong Cheong-rae, a candidate for party leader, and candidates from his faction participating in the August 17 convention, citing election misconduct.According to the party on July 31, the commission reported its findings to the Supreme Council, determining that Jeong and Supreme Council candidates Lee Sung-yoon, Choi Min-hee, and Han Min-soo violated party regulations by attending unauthorized mee
Kakao Bank Union Strikes for the First Time, Over 700 Members Participate
Kakao Bank's labor union has gone on strike for the first time since its establishment after negotiations with management over performance bonuses and wage increases broke down.According to the financial sector on July 31, more than 700 of the approximately 1,000 corporate union members at Kakao Bank participated in the strike.The strike is being conducted by union members taking annual leave to withdraw from work.The Kakao Bank union is demanding that employee wages and performance bonuses be i
Hanmi Pharmaceutical's Pyeongtaek Bio Plant Achieves Top Safety Rating for Second Consecutive Time
Hanmi Pharmaceutical's Pyeongtaek manufacturing center, a global biopharmaceutical production base, has received the highest rating in the Process Safety Management (PSM) evaluation conducted by the Ministry of Employment and Labor. The Pyeongtaek facility is a key site for producing the obesity treatment drug 'efegleneratide,' which is set to launch in the second half of this year, and has once again been recognized by the government for its safety management system and capabilities.On July 31,
Trump Administration Pressures China on Rare Earth Supply Ahead of Xi's Visit
The Trump administration is pressuring China to fulfill its commitments on rare earth and critical mineral supplies ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the United States in September.The U.S. is demanding that China increase its rare earth supply while also working to prevent critical minerals from used batteries and electronic waste from being exported overseas. This move aims to reduce the U.S. reliance on China for critical mineral procurement.On July 30, U.S. Treasury Secretary
Choi Yoon-bum of Korea Zinc: South Korea and Chile as Key Mineral and Clean Energy Partners
Choi Yoon-bum, chairman of Korea Zinc, emphasized the need for cooperation between South Korea and Chile in the key mineral supply chain and clean energy sectors during the 'Korea-Chile Business Roundtable' held in conjunction with President Lee Jae-myung's visit to Chile.On July 31, Korea Zinc reported that Choi stated, "If South Korea and Chile join forces, we can create the most exemplary cooperation model that leads the carbon-neutral era beyond a stable key mineral supply chain."He added, "
Controversy Erupts Over Apartment's Delivery Protocols in Busan
A Busan apartment complex has sparked controversy online after requiring delivery drivers to remove their helmets and provide personal information. Delivery drivers have criticized some apartments for imposing excessive entry procedures, coining the term 'Cheonryongin Apartment' to describe them.The issue began when a delivery driver, identified as A, posted a video on his YouTube channel on July 21, showing the delivery process at the apartment. The two-minute video features A explaining the en
HMM Completes Sale of Mombasa to Panstar, Launching Arctic Route Trials
The final piece of the government's Arctic route trial has fallen into place. HMM has sold its container ship, the Mombasa, to Panstar, paving the way for the Arctic route trials to commence. However, it is reported that HMM faced significant challenges balancing profitability and operational needs during the sale process.According to a report by Aju Economy on July 31, Panstar Group and HMM finalized the sales contract for the 2,758 TEU container ship Mombasa and completed the necessary procedu