People
Former racing model Lee Ha-eun passes away
- Former racing model Lee Ha-eun, who was active on YouTube under the pseudonym ‘Han Sun-wol,’ has passed away at the age of 32.
Actress Hwang Jung-eum sues husband amidst divorce proceedings
- Hwang Jung-eum is suing her husband for the return of 900 million KRW she lent him.
Veteran theater director Kim Dong-soo passes away
- Veteran actor, voice actor, and director Kim Dong-soo has passed away at the age of 76.
Actor Kim Yong-gun reveals first grandchild’s photo
- Kim Yong-gun reveals a photo of his first grandchild, showcasing his doting grandfather side.
Kang Hyung-wook accused of unauthorized access to employees’ messages
- Dog trainer Kang Hyung-wook is accused of unauthorized access to former employees’ messages, stating he will cooperate fully with the investigation.
Economy
Major construction companies transform into cultural activity spaces
- Companies like Samsung C&T, Hyundai E&C, and Daewoo E&C are transforming their projects into cultural activity spaces.
KT announces organizational restructuring and executive appointments
- KT plans to enhance its AI and media-related businesses through organizational restructuring and executive appointments.
National Tax Service launches tax investigation into BBQ
- Genesis BBQ Group is under investigation by the National Tax Service for tax evasion.
Samsung Pharmaceutical signs supply contract with Jeil Health Science
- Samsung Pharmaceutical signs a supply contract for over-the-counter drugs and medical supplies with Jeil Health Science.
SGC Solutions holds discount event on Naver Brand Day
- SGC Solutions is holding a discount event for products like the new ‘Glasslock Leafgen’ on Naver Brand Day.
Gangnam officetel auctioned for 21.9 billion KRW
- A Gangnam officetel auctioned for 21.9 billion KRW, a first for real estate being auctioned at an art auction.
Hurem constructs R&D and logistics center in Osong Biovalley
- Hurem constructs an R&D and logistics center to enhance production capacity and reduce costs for health functional foods.
Gosung Engineering plans KOSDAQ IPO
- Gosung Engineering selects an underwriter for its IPO, aiming to enter the KOSDAQ market by 2026.
Transportation sector expected to see performance improvement in H2
- The transportation sector is expected to see performance improvement in the second half due to rising freight rates.
Seoul apartment subscription competition more than three times fiercer
- The competition for apartment subscriptions in Seoul is more than three times fiercer than last year.
Society
Civil servant receives suspended sentence for illegal filming
- A civil servant who illegally filmed a woman he knew while having sex has received a suspended sentence.
Gangnam officetel auctioned for 21.9 billion KRW
- A Gangnam officetel auctioned for 21.9 billion KRW, a first for real estate being auctioned at an art auction.
Unique B2B import expo held in Korea
- A unique B2B import expo, including Aliexpress, is held to develop distribution channels.
20-year-old man arrested for indecent exposure in Incheon apartment complex
- A 20-year-old man arrested for committing indecent exposure in front of elementary school girls.
Woman dies after falling from gym treadmill in Indonesia
- A woman fell to her death from a treadmill through an open window at a gym in Indonesia.
North Korean missile launch presumed to have failed
- North Korea’s attempted missile launch into the East Sea is presumed to have failed.
31% increase in foreign worker accidents over 5 years
- Lack of proper safety training has led to increased fatalities among foreign workers in hazardous environments.
Culture
Sonokong and FTK English hold interactive class for children
- ‘Bluey English Experience Class’ held by Sonokong and FTK English.
Gangnam officetel auctioned for 21.9 billion KRW
- A Gangnam officetel auctioned for 21.9 billion KRW, a first for real estate being auctioned at an art auction.
Actor Son Sang-kyu shows versatility in ‘Cherry Orchard’
- Actor Son Sang-kyu demonstrates versatility in his role in the play ‘Cherry Orchard.’
NewJeans Hae-rin attends Dior event
- NewJeans member Hae-rin attends a Dior media event.
International
Nepalese man convicted of child molestation
- A Nepalese man claiming to be the reincarnation of Buddha is convicted of child molestation.
US Defense Department monitors North Korea-Russia relations
- The US Defense Department is monitoring the potential for North Korea to send troops to Ukraine on behalf of Russia.
S&P 500 and NASDAQ indices rise
- The New York stock market rises due to a rebound in tech stocks.
Chinese Premier warns against decoupling and protectionism
- Chinese Premier Li Qiang warns that decoupling and protectionism can worsen regional tensions and disputes.
Miscellaneous
Caring to hire social workers
- Caring plans to hire a significant number of social workers to support sustainable growth in long-term care services.
Son Heung-min’s father sued for child abuse
- Son Heung-min’s father and coaching staff are accused of verbal and physical abuse towards youth players.
Former agency denies divorce rumors between T-ara’s Jiyeon and baseball player Hwang Jae-gyun
- Rumors of divorce between Jiyeon and Hwang Jae-gyun are denied by their former agency.