The Ministry of Science and ICT has officially launched the planning process for 2027 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) research and development to support three major mega-projects that will drive the nation’s future growth. This initiative is expected to be a pivotal turning point, aiming to fundamentally enhance national competitiveness beyond mere technology development. It … Read more
100,000 KRW is a sum of money that can feel either large or small in daily life, but it is a magical unit that can significantly change your quality of life depending on how you use it. Looking around, you will often see the figure of 100,000 KRW appear in social issues, such as compensation … Read more
Hana Securities is moving swiftly to secure a leading position in the tokenized securities market, which is set to open fully next year, by partnering with Upbit Global. On the 11th, the two companies signed a memorandum of understanding at Hana Securities’ headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, agreeing to combine their asset management and technological capabilities … Read more
Singer Ku Chang-mo, born in 1954, turns 72 years old in 2026. He is a legendary musician who led the rock band Songolmae during its peak and achieved immense success as a solo artist. Making his debut in the music industry through the 1978 Beach Song Festival, he left behind numerous masterpieces by mastering both … Read more
Woori Financial Group extended a warm hand to 7,000 grandparent-grandchild households across the country facing economic hardships ahead of Chuseok, a traditional Korean holiday. Chairman Lim Jong-ryong and employees personally participated in this meaningful sharing event, carefully packing boxes with essential daily necessities and food. Households where grandparents and grandchildren live together often require not … Read more
As geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East drag on, liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices have skyrocketed to astronomical levels, dealing a direct blow to South Korea’s power generation structure. The ambitious 2040 decarbonization roadmap initially announced by the government is not being upheld in practice; instead, a bizarre phenomenon is unfolding where the plan is … Read more
Regardless of income level or age, some local governments are providing a 500,000 won livelihood support fund per resident to mark this year’s Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving). This can be seen as an extraordinary measure to ease the financial burden on local residents, as recent price surges have significantly increased the cost of holiday preparations. Residents … Read more
In the recruitment process for new hires at banks, artificial intelligence technology is rapidly evolving from a simple auxiliary tool into a core evaluation instrument that discerns candidates’ actual job suitability. This shift is driven by the increasing number of applicants using generative AI to draft their applications, which has made it difficult to identify … Read more
The Seoul Metropolitan Government is launching a large-scale public recruitment for key open positions, including the Director of the Livelihood Judicial Police Bureau, the Director of Eunpyeong Hospital, the Director of the Seoul History Museum, and the Director of the Seoul History Compilation Institute, to attract top-tier talent with exceptional expertise. A valuable opportunity to … Read more
The price gap between SK Hynix’s American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and its domestic shares is widening, drawing intense attention from domestic investors. As the Korean stock market experiences extreme volatility daily, a clear trend of capital flowing toward the relatively stable US market has emerged. In fact, the US market premium, which began to build … Read more