Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, stated that the stock market has become a "gambling table" following the unprecedented activation of circuit breakers on both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ for two consecutive days. He called for a national investigation and a special prosecutor to address the situation.During a Supreme Council meeting at the National Assembly, Jang remarked, "This has gone beyond mere mismanagement; it has approached criminal behavior that requires investigation through

Cosmetics manufacturer Cosmax is targeting the summer makeup market with innovative jelly formulations that enhance hydration and cooling effects while minimizing transfer in lip products. On July 30, Cosmax announced that it has applied jelly formulations to lip balms, blushers, hydrogel patches, mists, and cleansers, in line with the growing 'jelly core' trend in the fashion and beauty industry. The company plans to expand this technology to include sun care products, such as sun sticks. Jelly

The financial investment industry is promoting the distribution of rebalancing trades. The focus is on spreading out rebalancing transactions, which have traditionally concentrated around market close, to both during trading hours and after the market closes. This strategy aims to minimize the impact of rebalancing volumes on underlying assets.To ensure market stability and protect investors, the industry has developed a self-regulatory response plan. Additionally, there is a commitment to conti

The son of Lee Dae-jun, a public official killed by North Korean forces in the West Sea during the Moon Jae-in administration, has recently withdrawn his damages lawsuit against former Korea Coast Guard Commissioner Kim Hong-hee and others. This decision comes nearly five years after the lawsuit was filed and follows the acquittal of all involved parties in related criminal trials.According to legal sources on July 30, the son submitted a withdrawal request to the Seoul Central District Court on

The military is set to conduct an inspection of border operations across all corps following the controversy surrounding the 1st Corps' decision to change its live ammunition guidelines. According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff on July 30, the Army's Ground Operations Command will begin inspections starting with the 1st Corps and extending to all subordinate corps. The inspections will examine whether there have been similar cases where corps commanders altered border operation guidelines at their

The controversy surrounding actor Hwang Jung-min's private life and allegations of stalking has reignited interest in the stalking incidents faced by other stars.Recently, a woman identified as A claimed on social media that she had a personal relationship with Hwang Jung-min, sharing messages and recordings. In response, Hwang's agency, Sam Company, stated on July 29 that A is a suspect in a stalking crime who has continuously harassed Hwang.According to the agency, Hwang has filed a criminal c

The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) is set to inspect wedding venues and planning companies to ensure compliance with pricing information and cancellation fee disclosure requirements. This initiative aims to prevent unexpected additional costs for couples during the wedding planning process, including expenses related to venues, catering, dress rentals, and makeup services. On July 30, the FTC announced that it will conduct a focused inspection starting August 1 to verify adherence to important in

The government is accelerating the electrification of the public sector, starting with the transition of police vehicles to electric and hydrogen models. By 2035, all new police vehicles, excluding special vehicles, will be converted to electric and hydrogen.On July 30, the Ministry of Climate Energy and Environment announced a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Interior and Safety and the National Police Agency at the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul, marking the launch of a projec

SK hynix is overhauling its recruitment process to select candidates with fundamental thinking skills and practical problem-solving abilities necessary for the age of artificial intelligence (AI). The company is shifting from a qualifications-based approach to a competency-based one by eliminating educational restrictions, discontinuing self-introductions, and introducing half-day in-depth interviews.The company announced on July 30 that it will accept applications for new graduate recruitment