Glen Hansard of 'Once' Dies in Motorcycle Accident at Age 56 Irish singer-songwriter and actor Glen Hansard, known for the film 'Once,' has died at the age of 56. According to reports from BBC and other outlets, Hansard passed away on July 29 in a motorcycle accident in Dublin, Ireland. ATC Management, his music management company, announced, "It is with great sadness that we inform you of Glen Hansard's passing due to a traffic accident in Dublin early this morning." The statement continued, "His family is in shock and mourning, and they ask for privacy July 30, 2026

KBS YouTube Channel 'Donseontae' Deleted Amid 'Musubno' Controversy KBS's YouTube channel 'Donseontae' has reignited the controversy surrounding Lisenne member Woni's 'Musubno' remarks, leading to the channel's deletion. Following the decision to make a pre-released video private, the channel's disappearance has further fueled the debate.On July 29, a pre-released video featuring Woni aired at 6 PM, where host Kim Seontae directly addressed the past controversy over Woni's 'Musubno' comments.In the video, Kim Seontae stated, "As the saying goes, 'Good fortune br July 30, 2026

Shinhan Securities Raises LG Household & Health Care Target Price on North American Growth Shinhan Investment Corp. on July 30 raised its target price for LG Household & Health Care from 279,000 won to 335,000 won, citing continued growth in overseas sales, particularly in North America, and an improvement in performance. The firm also upgraded its investment recommendation to 'buy.'Park Hyun-jin, a researcher at Shinhan Investment, stated, "The growth rate of overseas sales, centered on North America, achieved an earnings surprise for the second consecutive quarter. We expect a clear July 30, 2026

Improved Business Sentiment Driven by Semiconductor Sector; Manufacturing Rises for Fourth Month Business sentiment has improved, buoyed by a favorable semiconductor market. However, while manufacturing sentiment has risen for the fourth consecutive month, non-manufacturing sentiment has slowed.According to the Bank of Korea's business survey released on July 30, the Composite Business Sentiment Index (CBSI) for all industries rose by 0.8 points from the previous month to 98.5, thanks to improvements in the manufacturing sector.The CBSI is a psychological indicator calculated based on key i July 30, 2026

Special Prosecutors Indict Kim Tae-hyo for Justifying Martial Law; Yoon and Shin to be Charged Former National Security Office First Deputy Director Kim Tae-hyo has been indicted while in custody for allegedly justifying the declaration of martial law to allied nations, including the United States, shortly after it was announced on December 3, 2024. The special prosecutors' office plans to charge former President Yoon Suk Yeol and former National Security Office Director Shin Won-sik in the future.On July 29, the second comprehensive special investigation team, led by Special Prosecutor K July 30, 2026

Microsoft Reports 18% Revenue Growth, Azure Sees 43% Increase Amid AI Investments Microsoft (MS) has exceeded market expectations with strong earnings driven by growth in its cloud business. The company significantly increased its investments in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, and the rapid growth of its core cloud service, Azure, has raised hopes that these large-scale AI investments are translating into actual revenue growth.On July 29, Microsoft announced that its revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 (April to June) rose 18% year-over-year to $90 July 30, 2026

Mother of Trot Singer Jang Yoon-jung Charged with Investment Fraud The mother of trot singer Jang Yoon-jung has been indicted while in custody on charges of fraud.On July 29, Yonhap News and the Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors' Office announced that Jang's mother, identified as Yook, has been charged with defrauding acquaintances of millions of won under the pretense of investment.Yook is accused of receiving several million won from a friend as an investment but failing to return any profits.Previously, police received a complaint from the victim and tracke July 30, 2026

Meta Reports 28% Revenue Growth but Profits Fall Short Amid AI Investments Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, reported second-quarter revenue growth but fell short of market expectations for profits and third-quarter forecasts. The company's significant investments in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure have led to a more than 90% decline in usable free cash flow.On July 29, Meta announced that its second-quarter revenue reached $60.8 billion, a 28% increase from the same period last year, surpassing market expectations of $60.17 billion.Howeve July 30, 2026

Gijang County Launches Task Force to Combat Corruption and Waste Gijang County in Busan has launched a dedicated organization to prevent corruption and budget waste, and is conducting joint inspections of coastal blind spots with the county council to enhance transparent and accountable governance.The initiative aims to ensure fairness in administrative procedures while increasing effectiveness through on-site communication.On July 29, Gijang County officially launched the 'Task Force for Comprehensive Investigation of Corruption and Wasteful Projects' to enh July 30, 2026

U.S. Stocks Plunge Despite Fed's Rate Hold; Dow Falls 2.19% U.S. stock indices fell sharply on July 29, 2026, as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, but concerns about potential rate hikes lingered due to dissent among some committee members. Investor sentiment was further dampened by rising oil prices and long-term Treasury yields amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 2.19% at 51,594.14. The S&P 500 dropped 1.52% to 7,316.15, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 1.74% to 24,442.94. July 30, 2026