Kwon Chang-jun, the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Employment and Labor, encouraged trainees at Samsung's K-New Deal Academy to build the job skills needed in the industry and grow in their careers.On July 30, during the opening ceremony of the Samsung K-New Deal Academy's 'Youth Hope Learning Center' held at Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance's training center in Daejeon, Kwon stated, "The K-New Deal Academy is a policy where companies meet future talent, youth enhance their capabilities, and

A new initiative combining agriculture and solar power has officially launched in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs held a groundbreaking ceremony on July 30 at Songjuk Village in Hyunmae-ri, Anseong, for the 'Seoul Metropolitan Area Agricultural Solar Power Pilot Project.' The event was attended by Kim Jeong-wook, Director of the Agricultural Industry Innovation Policy Office at the Ministry, along with local officials from Gyeonggi Province and A

Following government lending regulations, apartment prices in Seoul have continued to rise, but the strong price growth in the Dongtan area, part of the Southern Gyeonggi semiconductor belt, has begun to slow, highlighting a divergence in the market.According to the Korea Real Estate Agency's report on nationwide apartment price trends for the fourth week of July (as of July 27), the average sale price of apartments in Seoul increased by 0.25% compared to the previous week. Although this marks a

The Japanese government has confirmed that 28 people have died as a result of the earthquake that struck Kumamoto on July 28, including those whose deaths are under investigation for a possible connection to the quake.According to the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei) on July 30, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stated at a press conference that as of 6:30 a.m., the death toll from the Kumamoto earthquake stands at 28, including individuals whose deaths are being examined for their relation to

Gyeongsangnam-do is set to hold a large-scale international tourism investment conference to develop the South Coast into a 'global tourism investment hub.' However, concerns have been raised about the lack of clear incentives that would differentiate it from other regions.As competition intensifies with established tourism cities like Jeju, Busan, and Jeonnam, experts emphasize the urgent need for Gyeongnam to present unique incentives and key content.According to Gyeongsangnam-do, the '2026 Gy

Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province will enhance citizens' right to know and promote an 'open administration' by live streaming executive meetings that address key provincial issues.The province announced on July 29 that it will conduct a pilot live stream of executive meetings starting with the session on August 3 at 9 a.m. in the Comprehensive Situation Room, with a total of three live streams scheduled from August to October.After assessing the system's stability, the province plans to fu

Samsung SDI announced on July 30 that it recorded sales of 3.7688 trillion won and an operating profit of 203.8 billion won for the second quarter of this year.Sales increased by 18.5% compared to the same period last year and rose by 5.4% from the previous quarter. Notably, the company returned to profitability for the first time in seven quarters since the third quarter of 2024. This resulted in a cumulative operating profit of 48.2 billion won for the first half of the year, successfully achi

Jo Ji-hoon, the mayor of Jeonju in North Jeolla Province, pledged to establish a communication-based administration grounded in citizen sovereignty to overcome crises and fulfill his responsibilities during his term in office.On July 30, Mayor Jo held a press conference marking his 30th day in office, where he announced the achievements of his administration and the future direction of governance under the slogan, 'A City Where We Become Special, Jeonju!'Mayor Jo highlighted various areas of pro

CJ CGV shares surged more than 10% on July 30, driven by expectations that its subsidiary, CJ 4DPLEX, could secure significant investment from the National Growth Fund. The anticipation of a successful summer box office season also contributed to the stock's rise.As of 1:43 PM KST, CJ CGV shares were trading at 5,270 won, up 500 won (10.48%) from the previous trading day. The stock opened at 4,900 won and peaked at 5,550 won early in the session before pulling back slightly but maintaining stren