Economy and Business
- Devsisters: OvenGames’ new game reaches 1 million downloads within a day, ranks #1 on Apple App Store.
- Kakao Games: Officially launches ‘ArcheAge War’ in 9 global regions.
- Naver Webtoon: Stock surges 14.3% from IPO price, successfully debuts on NASDAQ.
- KB Securities: Downgrades investment rating for Hanwha Solutions but maintains target price.
Society and Lifestyle
- KT Skylife: Hosts movie viewing and cultural experience outing for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Our Home: Han Sik Sodamgil at Incheon Airport Terminal 1 receives ‘Excellent’ rating in hygiene assessment.
- National Health Insurance Service Embezzlement Case: 40-year-old man who embezzled 4.6 billion KRW and fled to the Philippines faces 25 years in prison.
- Starbucks: Holds the 10th inauguration ceremony for its Green Umbrella Child Fund’s youth talent program.
Technology and Industry
- CharacterAI: Launches voice call service with AI characters.
- Renault Korea: Introduces the new Renault Grand Koleos to partner companies.
- ZIEN: Shares insights on IoT product security at a seminar hosted by the Korea Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute.
- Hyundai Motor Eco-friendly Products: Gains attention for eco-friendly products using semiconductors instead of refrigerants for cooling.
- Hyundai Motor Group: Ranks first overall in the U.S. new car quality survey.
Culture and Arts
- Twosome Place: Releases desserts and beverages featuring summer fruit peaches.
- NewJeans: Attracts 90,000 fans at Tokyo Dome in Japan.
International
- Israel and Hezbollah: U.S. prepares to deliver weapons to Israel.
- Bolivian Soldiers: Attempt to storm the presidential palace, prompting a withdrawal order from the president.
- Russian Official Statement: Calls for South Korea to reconsider its confrontational stance.
- Atlanta, U.S. Debate: Major issues like illegal immigration and abortion debated, marking the first significant discussion.
- Illinois Sinkhole: Sinkhole appears on a soccer field, no casualties reported.