Politics/Society
- Kim Kun-hee Special Prosecutor Law Passed: A special prosecutor law to investigate President Yoon Suk-yeol’s wife, Kim Kun-hee, has passed the National Assembly’s Judiciary Committee with the opposition party’s approval.
- Syphilis Cases Surge: Following the inclusion of syphilis as a monitored infectious disease, nearly 2,000 cases have been reported this year, prompting emergency measures from health authorities.
- Car Sudden Acceleration Controversy: After the Seoul City Hall reverse accident, allegations of sudden car acceleration have resurfaced as a hot topic, sparking ongoing debate over its legitimacy.
Economy
- Hyundai and Kia Credit Rating Upgrade: Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors have received a AAA credit rating from Korea Ratings, strengthening their global position in the automotive market.
- Domestic Financial Stocks Weaken: Domestic financial stocks have continued to decline, impacted by the sharp fall in U.S. financial stocks, negatively affecting the local financial market.
- Naver Strengthens AI Cooperation with Saudi Arabia: Naver has announced plans to enhance its AI technology cooperation with Saudi Arabia, contributing to the country’s AI development.
Technology/IT
- AI Education Service Launched: Pubb and Wanted Lab have collaborated to launch a new AI education service for enterprises, accelerating AI transformation with business solutions.
- AI Semiconductor Startups Sign MOU: South Korean AI semiconductor startups, Rebellion and Furiosa, signed an MOU at the Saudi Global AI Summit to expand global market entry through technology cooperation.
- LG CNS Expands IT Business in Indonesia: LG CNS has established a joint venture in Indonesia to expand its IT business, aiming to enhance competitiveness in the information technology sector.
- PS5 Pro Performance Revealed: Sony revealed the performance of the PS5 Pro, boasting a 67% increase in GPU performance and 45% faster rendering speeds with advanced technology upgrades.
International
- Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris: Global pop star Taylor Swift officially endorsed U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, using her platform to express political support.
- Harris vs. Trump First TV Debate: The first presidential TV debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump was marked by fierce exchanges, seen as a critical moment in shaping the election outcome.
- New Mexico Sues Snapchat: New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against Snapchat, linked to a case where police used AI-generated images to catch child predators.
- Korean Empire Legation Designated U.S. National Historic Site: The Korean Empire Legation in Washington, D.C., has been designated a U.S. National Historic Site, the first Korean-related building to receive this honor.
Gaming
- Com2uS Opens Summoners War Regional Cup: Com2uS has kicked off the regional cup season for ‘Summoners War World Arena Championship 2024,’ with players worldwide competing for supremacy.
- Hearthstone Expansion ‘Wandering Travel Agency’ Released: Blizzard has released the ‘Wandering Travel Agency’ mini-set as part of Hearthstone’s ‘Ultimate Paradise’ expansion, introducing new cards and strategies.
- Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival Details Revealed: Final Fantasy XIV has revealed various events and on-site programs for the 2024 Fan Festival in Seoul, exciting fans for the upcoming event.
- Blizzard’s World of Warcraft Update: Blizzard has launched the ‘Nerub’ar Palace’ dungeon in its latest ‘World of Warcraft: Internal War’ update, attracting strong interest from players.