LG Electronics is partnering with the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) to present a large-scale special exhibition utilizing advanced organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology.According to industry sources on July 30, LG Electronics will host the second exhibition of the 'MMCA X LG OLED Series' from July 31 to November 29 at the 'Seoul Box' in MMCA Seoul.The exhibition will showcase a large installation piece titled 'Stubborn Rock, Reckless Fights' by Korean-American ar

Hwachun County in Gangwon Province is seeing significant interest from residents as it approaches the first payment of its rural basic income program, with an application rate of 72.82%. Since being selected as a pilot area, the population has increased by 438 residents in just over 50 days, indicating the policy's positive impact.As of July 30, Hwachun County reported that 16,247 residents had applied for the rural basic income since applications opened on July 13.The population growth is notab

The Personal Information Protection Commission has imposed a fine of 53.979 billion won on KT for violating privacy laws. This action follows a data breach linked to inadequate management of femtocells, which resulted in the exposure of personal information and actual financial losses.On July 29, the commission held its 15th plenary meeting, where it decided to fine KT and issue corrective orders, recommendations for improvement, and a public announcement of the findings. The commission also pla

Samsung Electronics announced during its second-quarter earnings conference call that shipments of all memory products, including DRAM, NAND flash, and HBM, have increased due to the expansion of agent AI among hyperscale customers.The company reported a 10% increase in shipments compared to the previous quarter, driven by the full-scale supply of HBM4, and noted that DRAM sales achieved record highs with single-digit growth.Regarding its foundry business, Samsung stated that it is undergoing a

Coca-Cola announced the launch of its new product, 'Coca-Cola Zero Lemon Lime,' set to debut on August 1.Coca-Cola Zero Lemon Lime features the carbonation and taste of the original Coca-Cola Zero, enhanced with a lemon-lime flavor. It is a zero sugar and zero calorie product, marking the first introduction of a lemon-lime flavor in the Coca-Cola Zero lineup in South Korea. The packaging showcases a neon gradient design symbolizing lemon-lime.The product will be available in 190ml cans and 500ml

With the 20th Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and the 5th Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games set to begin in September, the South Korean government has initiated preparations to support its athletes.The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced the formation of a joint preparation team involving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Unification, Anti-Terrorism Center, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Korean Sports Council, and the Korea Paralympic Committee. The first meeting will

Jipyeong Law Firm announced the launch of its 'Southwest Center' on July 30 to support the sustainable growth and competitiveness of businesses and communities in the Gwangju, Jeonnam, and Jeonbuk regions.The government unveiled its 'Three Mega Projects for a Great Leap Forward in Korea' in June, focusing on semiconductors, physical AI, and AI data centers. As part of this initiative, plans are underway to invest a total of 800 trillion won to establish four semiconductor fabs and a supporting e

Han Byeong-do, acting leader of the Democratic Party, warned the People Power Party on July 30 against hindering legislative progress and prosecutorial reform as they prepare for a filibuster against the proposed amendments to the Criminal Procedure Act, which includes the abolition of supplementary investigative powers.During a policy coordination meeting at the National Assembly, Han stated, "Today, we are pushing for the passage of urgent livelihood bills, including the special prosecutor law

KG Mobility (KGM) has confirmed that it has successfully reached a labor agreement, following Korea GM's lead. As the domestic auto industry prepares for a summer vacation next week, companies that have not yet reached an agreement may face intensified labor disputes, including the possibility of a general strike immediately after the break.According to industry sources on July 30, KGM's labor union conducted a vote among its members on a tentative agreement for this year's labor negotiations, w