Economy
- Extension of Real Estate Asset Management Service: CBRE Korea has extended its asset management service contract for the Gangnam Finance Center.
- Lucent Block: Lucent Block, operating the real estate token securities platform ‘Soyu’, has announced a new property, achieving the industry’s first double-digit public offering.
- Daishin Securities ESG Integrated Report: The integrated report addresses key issues related to sustainable management.
- Sajo Daerim Stock Surge: The K-food boom has significantly increased the stock prices of food companies, including Samyang Foods, known for its Buldak Bokkeummyeon.
- High Interest Rates and Reduced Consumption: The burden of loan repayments on small business owners has reached an all-time high.
- PulseAd Seed Investment: The retail media platform startup PulseAd has secured seed investment from global accelerator SparkLabs.
- Hana Securities’ Investment Opinion on Samsung SDS: The investment opinion remains ‘buy’, anticipating advancements in AI, with the target price maintained.
Politics
- People Power Party Leadership Election: Han Dong-hoon responded to criticisms by claiming some candidates are engaging in ‘fear marketing’.
- Former Representative Lee Jae-myung: He expressed distress over the incessant phone calls and text messages he has been receiving.
- National Assembly Steering Committee Inquiry: For the first time since the inauguration of the current National Assembly, an inquiry will be conducted targeting the Presidential Office.
- Democratic Party Semiconductor Industry Support Bill: A bill has been proposed to support semiconductor industrial complexes.
Society
- Child Neglect Case of a Young Mother: A mother who left her two young daughters alone for many hours has been fined.
- Seoul Subway Fire: A fire broke out at Daechi Station, causing a temporary suspension of operations before resuming.
Technology
- Opposition to AI Digital Textbook Implementation: Starting next year, AI digital textbooks will be introduced for elementary, middle, and high school students, causing some parents to worry about declining literacy.
Culture/Lifestyle
- CU ‘Fresh Lemon Highball’ Popularity: The top hit product of the first half, achieving the highest sales.
- Ourhome Customized Food Supply Agreement: Signed a contract with the salad and poke specialty restaurant Atokito.
- Dongsuh Foods Kanu Promotion: Conducting a consumer reward event ‘Kanu Paddle Points Promotion’.
Other
- Teen’s Rental Car Accident: A teenager without a driver’s license caused multiple vehicle collisions and fled the scene.
- Cancellation of Private Pre-Sale Apartment Project: The mixed-use complex project in Paju Unjeong District has been canceled.
- GM Korea Summer Promotion: Conducting a promotion for Chevrolet Spark owners.