Economy and Industry
- Hazardous Materials Detected: Products sold on AliExpress, Temu, and Shein have been found to contain hazardous materials exceeding domestic safety standards, prompting consumer warnings.
- Real Estate and Finance: Daishin Securities has downgraded its target price for JYP Entertainment, while mortgage rates at major banks are expected to continue rising.
- CJ CheilJedang and Coupang Partnership: CJ CheilJedang has resumed its partnership with Coupang, planning to sell popular products through Coupang’s Rocket Delivery service.
Society
- Healthcare and Welfare: Employees of the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service have been accused of abuse of authority for requesting photos of female patients’ genitalia, leading to criminal charges.
- Rental Fraud: A real estate agent is under police investigation for fraudulently obtaining jeonse deposits by creating a bank account in the landlord’s name.
Entertainment and Culture
- Drama Review: The drama “Good Partner,” starring Jang Na-ra and Nam Ji-hyun, resonates with viewers due to its realistic episodes. However, the drama’s momentum may be negatively affected by extended delays due to Olympic broadcasts.
International
- European Cycling Route Opens: The “Trans Dinarica” cycling route, connecting eight European countries, has officially opened.
- Ukraine: Ukraine claims to have taken control of 74 villages in the Kursk region of southwestern Russia.
Sports
- Paris Olympic Shooting Athlete: Kim Yeji, who won a silver medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics, has garnered attention after it was revealed that she nearly gave up her athletic career six years ago.
- Seoul Olympic Bid: Seoul is preparing a bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics, emphasizing the importance of public consensus.
Politics and Law
- Democratic Party Debate: Candidates for the Democratic Party’s leadership debated the issue of the repeated exercise of the presidential veto power during a televised debate.
- Government Pardon: The Yoon administration’s Liberation Day special pardon will grant clemency to those facing administrative penalties related to driver’s licenses and those convicted of livelihood-related crimes.