Economy/Industry
- KG Mobility (KGM): The Actyon SUV recorded 55,000 pre-orders, with a mass production commemorative event held.
- Hyundai Motor: Introduced electronic paper (E-paper) access badges, a first in South Korea.
- Wu-Am Construction: Demonstrated notable growth, climbing in the construction capability rankings compared to the previous year.
- Korea Investment & Securities: Lowered the target price for Cosmax while raising the target price for Krafton.
Sports
- An Se-young: Won the gold medal in women’s badminton singles at the 2024 Paris Olympics, sparking controversy with her outspoken comments.
- Lydia Ko: Won the gold medal in women’s golf at the 2024 Paris Olympics, leading to a rise in her world ranking.
- Lee Eun-chul: Vice Chairman of the Korean Shooting Federation led a revival in Korean shooting, achieving strong results at the Paris Olympics.
Society
- Increase in Heat-Related Illnesses: Nearly 2,300 cases of heat-related illnesses have been reported nationwide, with significant damage to livestock and fish farms.
- Increase in Unemployment Benefits Recipients: The number of recipients has risen, particularly in the construction industry, due to the ongoing economic downturn.
- Sungkyunkwan: Introduced as the cradle of ideology that supported a 500-year dynasty.
International
- Hong Kong Disneyland: Set to open a new Marvel-themed attraction.
- Former President Trump: Resumed activity on his Twitter account, now rebranded as “X,” after nearly a year.
- Amsterdam: Struggling with litter left by tourists, causing significant issues for the city.
Weather/Environment
- Heatwave and Showers: A heatwave warning is in effect nationwide on the 13th, with thunderstorms and showers expected in some areas.