Old-Age Pension Eligibility Age and Application Conditions: A Complete Guide to Navigating the Retirement Gap

The old-age pension is the most critical national guarantee system for creating a stable cash flow after retirement and maintaining a dignified life. Many people feel overwhelmed by the gap between the mandatory retirement age of 60 and the actual age at which they begin receiving their pension. This concern is particularly deep for those … Read more

A Complete Guide to Employment Insurance Unemployment Benefits and the Surge in Foreign Enrollees

The employment insurance unemployment benefits system is a core component of the social safety net, helping workers who have lost their jobs maintain a stable life while preparing for re-employment. In recent years, as the structure of the domestic labor market has shifted dramatically, the number of foreign enrollees and the amount of unemployment benefits … Read more

Dukseung Women’s University Hosts Army General Campus Recruiting Event for Reserve Officers

Dukseung Women’s University successfully held the “2026-2nd Semester Army General Campus Recruiting for Reserve Officers” event on September 8 and 9, at the Main Lecture Hall Building and the Student Union Building. The event attracted significant interest, with broad participation from current students facing job placement, graduating students, unemployed graduates, and local youth. It was … Read more

Mice Transplanted with Human Mini-Brains Show Restored Walking and Memory Abilities

A remarkable medical breakthrough has been announced: mice with missing cerebral cortex tissue showed significant improvements in motor and memory functions after being transplanted with organoids that mimic the human cerebral cortex. A research team led by Professor Sergiu Pâșca of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine successfully … Read more

Kiwoom Cuts Fees on Its 1.8 Trillion Won 200TR Fund: Who Will Win the ETF Expense Ratio War?

Kiwoom Investment Management has abruptly lowered the total expense ratio of its flagship index-tracking product, which holds a massive amount of assets, putting the entire asset management industry on high alert. This move is interpreted as a necessary choice to retain customer funds and attract new investments among products managed based on the same underlying … Read more

The Ultimate Guide to IRP Retirement Pension Accounts: From Account Opening to Tax Benefits

The Individual Retirement Pension (IRP) account is an essential financial product that offers both retirement preparation and tax benefits to both employees and self-employed individuals. Last year, Mr. Kim, an office worker, nearly faced a massive tax bill when reviewing his year-end tax settlement documents. However, thanks to the account he hastily opened, he was … Read more

Over 1,200 Autism Genes, Yet Brain Changes Converge into Two Distinct Paths

Did you know that there are over 1,200 genes associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? Given the sheer variety of causes, it was previously thought that finding a common treatment would be nearly impossible. However, a recent breakthrough by a domestic research team has revealed a surprising twist: despite the multitude of genetic variations, they … Read more

[Breaking] New York Stock Exchange: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Close in Unison Amid Stabilizing Treasury Yields and Oil Prices

On September 17, 2026, major indices on the New York Stock Exchange closed in unison with gains, driven by the downward stabilization of Treasury yields and crude oil prices. On this day, the market witnessed a strong inflow of buying pressure as macroeconomic uncertainties that had previously weighed on investor sentiment eased somewhat. In particular, … Read more