Kolon Group announced on July 29 that it is conducting a summer blood donation campaign titled 'Donate Blood and Enjoy Your Vacation' to address the seasonal blood supply shortage.The summer season typically sees a significant drop in blood donations due to vacations and school breaks, making it a critical time for blood supply. Blood cannot be stored for long periods, so maintaining an adequate supply through continuous donations is essential. Since 2013, Kolon has been actively participating i

The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) has officially partnered with SK Hynix to enhance the assessment of radiation effects on semiconductors, marking the first collaboration between a domestic nuclear research institution and SK Hynix.On July 28, KAERI announced that it signed a mutual cooperation agreement with SK Hynix at the Proton Science Research Center in Gyeongju.In high-altitude environments, such as outer space or during flight, the atmosphere and magnetic fields provide l

Following comments made by National Assembly Speaker Cho Jung-sik on July 28 regarding the potential for an incumbent president to seek re-election, candidates for the leadership of the Democratic Party expressed their unease.Candidate Kim Min-seok stated on Facebook on July 29 that "amending the constitution to allow for the re-election of an incumbent president is unrealistic," adding that it is "constitutionally impossible and has been confirmed multiple times by President Lee Jae-myung. This

As uncertainty in domestic and international financial markets grows, demand for stable investment options is increasing. With financial assets like stocks showing significant volatility depending on market conditions, there is a noticeable shift towards preserving asset value through real estate.In the real estate market, apartments with strong location and brand competitiveness are being viewed as relatively stable assets amid economic fluctuations. Their tangible nature, along with factors su

China has successfully localized the development of immersion DUV (deep ultraviolet) lithography equipment, with the manufacturer identified as Ai Sheng Na, established in Shanghai.According to Reuters, citing anonymous sources, the state-owned Ai Sheng Na Electronic Technology Group is recruiting experts in lithography to produce immersion DUV systems.Founded in August 2023, Ai Sheng Na has a capital of 7 billion yuan (approximately $1.5 billion). Shanghai Micro Electronics Equipment (SMEE) and

Samsung Card has introduced a premium partnership card aimed at Porsche customers, enhancing its outreach to high-end clients.On July 29, Samsung Card announced the launch of the 'Porsche Samsung Card.' The card offers a 100,000 won discount gift that can be used twice a year at Porsche official service centers, department stores, airlines, hotels and resorts, and golf facilities.Customers using Porsche official service centers can earn 4% in Samsung Card points on payments for repairs, warranti

Woori Bank is enhancing its employees' consulting capabilities regarding tax-saving products such as Individual Savings Accounts (ISA) and Individual Retirement Pensions (IRP).On July 29, Woori Bank announced that it will conduct practical training on tax-saving products for all employees over the course of about a month, visiting 26 regional headquarters nationwide.The training will be led by asset management (WM) experts from the headquarters, who will visit sales sites directly. They will sha

More than one in five immigrants living in the United States is from Mexico, which accounts for 40% of unauthorized immigrants. According to a report by the Mexican daily La Jornada, citing an analysis from the Migration Policy Institute (MPI), there were approximately 11.1 million Mexican-born immigrants residing in the U.S. as of 2024.This figure represents 22% of the total 50.2 million immigrants in the country, making it the largest group by country of origin.The number of Mexican immigrants

Global battery materials company ELN&F announced on July 29 that it has signed a long-term supply agreement for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathodes with U.S. battery technology firm CoreShell Technology.This agreement comes amid a market environment where the origin, supply chain, and regulatory requirements for battery materials are increasingly stringent in the United States.ELN&F successfully secured this contract based on its capability to supply LFP cathodes that comply with U.S. supply c