Eugene Investment & Securities Raises Samsung C&T Target Price to 420,000 Won Eugene Investment & Securities announced on July 30 that it has raised its target price for Samsung C&T from 380,000 won to 420,000 won, citing strong performance across its construction, trading, and fashion sectors that exceeded market expectations. The firm maintained its 'buy' rating.Han Byeong-hwa, a researcher at Eugene Investment & Securities, stated in a report that while the stock price experienced a short-term drop due to concerns over semiconductor peaks, the expansion of the group's July 30, 2026

Kiwoom Heroes' Seo Geon-chang: 'It was tough, but I'm glad we won' Seo Geon-chang of the Kiwoom Heroes showcased a performance reminiscent of his prime on July 29, recording five hits in a game against the LG Twins at Jamsil Stadium. Batting as the leadoff designated hitter, Seo went 5-for-6 with two RBIs, three runs scored, and one stolen base, leading his team to an 18-11 victory. The game featured a total of 40 hits, with Kiwoom recording 23 and LG 17, and lasted 4 hours and 23 minutes, concluding just after 11 p.m. After the game, Seo told reporters, "Fortu July 30, 2026

Bitcoin Holds Steady Around $63,000 Following Fed's Hawkish Rate Decision The U.S. Federal Reserve has kept its benchmark interest rate steady but reaffirmed its hawkish stance, leading Bitcoin to trade in a narrow range around $63,000.As of 8 a.m. on July 30, Bitcoin was trading at $63,862, down 0.20% from the previous day, according to global cryptocurrency market site CoinMarketCap.Major altcoins showed mixed performance. At the same time, Ethereum fell 0.34% to $1,904.77, and Solana dropped 0.19% to $73.53. Conversely, Binance Coin rose 0.31% to $570.33, while Rip July 30, 2026

Is It Safe to Travel to Japan Amid Typhoon Dolphin and Kumamoto Earthquake? As the summer vacation season approaches, concerns are rising among tourists planning trips to Japan. This follows a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture and the impending arrival of Typhoon Dolphin.According to the Japan Meteorological Agency and local media, the earthquake struck at 4:27 p.m. on July 28 in the Kumamoto region. The quake had a depth of about 10 kilometers, with the highest intensity of 'shindo 7' recorded in Uki and Hikawa.The earthquake caused casualties and damage, July 30, 2026

Kim Jong-kook Addresses Wedding Controversy: 'I Couldn't Retrieve Gifts' Singer Kim Jong-kook revealed details about his wedding during an appearance on tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' on July 29.When host Yoo Jae-suk mentioned Kim's marriage, Kim responded, "It hasn't even been a year yet. There are still a couple of months to go."Yoo Jae-suk noted, "I attended the wedding to celebrate, but it was held very privately." In response, Kim clarified, "I informed everyone about the wedding venue and date, but it seems there was a misunderstanding that I didn't share that i July 30, 2026

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