SK hynix Introduces Half-Day Interviews Focused on Critical Thinking Skills
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
People Power Party Warns of Impeachment if Lee Fails to Deny Re-election
국민의힘은 30일 조정식 국회의장이 이재명 대통령의 연임 개헌 가능성을 언급한 것에 대해 "국민들 앞에 '연임은 없다'는 다섯 글자를 말하지 못하면 '이재명 탄핵'이라는 새로운 다섯 글자로 넘어갈 것"이라고 연일 공세를 펼쳤다.장동혁 대표는 이날 국회에서 최고위원회의를 열어 "개헌에 대한 모든 논란을 종식시키자. 음모론이라고 주장하지 말고 대통령 입에서 연임은 없다고 얘기하면 끝날 일"이라며 이같이 말했다.장 대표는 "현직 대통령을 포함한 연임 개헌을 조 의장이 운을 뗐다&q
Hankook Semiconductor Chairman Kwak Dong-shin Acquires Additional $4.2 Million in Company Shares
Hankook Semiconductor Chairman Kwak Dong-shin announced on July 30 that he has acquired an additional 5 billion won (approximately $4.2 million) in company shares. This purchase fulfills a stock buyback plan disclosed on July 2.The acquisition price was set at 170,565 won per share, totaling 5 billion won. Following this transaction, Kwak's ownership stake has increased to 33.62%, or 32,048,145 shares. This marks the third stock buyback this year, following purchases of 3 billion won in April an
How to Create a Golden Holiday with Just 4 Days of Leave for Liberation Day
As Liberation Day approaches in August, office workers are increasingly interested in planning a 'golden holiday' using their annual leave.This year, Liberation Day falls on a Saturday, with the following Monday, August 17, designated as a substitute holiday, providing a basic three-day weekend. Depending on how annual leave is utilized, it is possible to extend this break to a maximum of ten days.The most efficient strategy involves scheduling annual leave around the Liberation Day holiday. Wit
Jung Cheong-rae Leads in First-Choice Votes Ahead of Democratic Party Convention
As the Democratic Party prepares for its convention on August 17, candidate Jung Cheong-rae has emerged with a significant lead in first-choice votes, according to a recent poll. However, analysts caution that the outcome remains uncertain due to the preference voting system that will be used if no candidate secures a majority in the first round.On July 30, Media Tomato released results from a survey conducted from July 27 to 28, which included responses from 1,033 individuals aged 18 and older
China Will Not Implement Major Stimulus or Rate Cuts This Year, GDP Target Achievable
China's GDP growth rate for the second quarter was 4.3%, falling short of expectations. However, analysts predict that the country will not announce any major stimulus measures or interest rate cuts.Xiong Yuan, chief economist at Guosheng Securities, stated, "It is unlikely that strong economic stimulus measures will be introduced at the Politburo meeting at the end of this month," according to a report by the Jiemian newspaper on July 30.Xiong noted that while the second quarter growth rate of
LG Household & Health Care Shares Surge Over 18% on Strong Q2 Results and Upgraded Price Targets
LG Household & Health Care shares surged more than 18% in early trading following strong second-quarter results and upgraded price targets from analysts.As of 9:41 a.m. on July 30, the company’s stock was trading at 311,000 won, up 48,000 won (18.25%) from the previous trading day, according to the Korea Exchange.On July 29, LG Household & Health Care reported consolidated sales of 1.656 trillion won and an operating profit of 102.8 billion won for the second quarter of 2026. Compared to the sam
U.S. Resumes Airstrikes on Iran in Response to Attacks
The U.S. military conducted airstrikes on Iran in response to attacks on U.S. forces stationed in the Middle East.U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on X (formerly Twitter) that airstrikes against Iran began at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on July 29.CENTCOM described the airstrikes as a strong response to Iran's attempted attack on U.S. forces the previous day, but did not disclose specific locations or targets of the strikes.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched several ballistic
Zuckerberg: Personal AI Agents Will Become a Revenue Source, Used by Billions in 5 Years
Meta anticipates that billions of people will use personal artificial intelligence (AI) agents within the next five years, aiming to establish this technology as a foundation for next-generation products and revenue streams.On July 29, during a quarterly earnings conference call, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, stated, "Looking five years ahead, it is highly unlikely that billions of people will not have personal agents that understand their goals and work 24/7 to help them achieve those goals." Z
Hyundai Home Shopping Expands K-Beauty Market with Pop-Up Store in Jeju
Hyundai Home Shopping is launching a pop-up store for the beauty brand 'Cohasis' in Jeju's Udo Island to expand the market for small K-beauty brands. The pop-up store will operate from August 1 through the end of the month at the café 'Hundertwassertwins' within the cultural and artistic complex 'Hundertwasser Park' in Udo, Jeju, the company announced on July 30. Hundertwasser Park is a major tourist destination in Jeju, featuring accommodations, an art museum, cafés, and walking paths, attracti