Korea Investment & Securities Raises SK Hynix Target Price to 4.7 Million Won Korea Investment & Securities on July 30 projected that the prices of high bandwidth memory (HBM) and DRAM will rise significantly in the second half of the year, raising its target price for SK Hynix from 3.8 million won to 4.7 million won, an increase of 23.7%. The firm maintained its 'buy' rating.Analyst Chae Min-sook noted, "Although the second quarter operating profit fell short of market expectations, this was due to the timing of shipments for high-value products being pushed to the secon July 30, 2026

KOSPI Faces Uncertainty Amid U.S. Market Declines and Geopolitical Risks As the domestic stock market grapples with significant declines, attention turns to whether it can find a path to recovery on July 30. This follows a tumultuous period marked by a drop in U.S. markets, soaring long-term Treasury yields, and geopolitical risks in the Middle East.On July 29, all three major U.S. stock indices fell sharply. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2.19%, marking its largest decline in 15 months since April 2022. The S&P 500 index fell by 1.52%, while the tech-h July 30, 2026

Tourism Belt to be Established Around Regional Airports as Ministry Launches 'Five Tourism Zones' The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is set to create a 'tourism zone' that connects nearby tourist cities centered around regional international airports. The initiative aims to expand the movement of foreign tourists, currently concentrated in the metropolitan area, to local regions, thereby increasing their length of stay and spending.On July 30, the ministry announced it will conduct a demand survey targeting metropolitan local governments until August 14 to select sites for the touri July 30, 2026

Criticism Grows as Controversy Surrounds Kim Seon-tae's Comments KBS's YouTube channel 'Don Seon-tae' has reignited criticism over past comments made by Lisenne member Won-i regarding the term 'Musseobno.' As a result, public sentiment is increasingly directed at Kim Seon-tae.On various online communities, discussions have emerged suggesting ways for Kim Seon-tae to regain public trust, referred to as 'revival strategies.'One user proposed utilizing popular celebrities and politicians in content, stating, 'Let me tell you how to resurrect. Call Karina to ment July 30, 2026

SUV Fire in Anyang Underpass Leaves No Injuries A fire broke out at the Bisan Underpass in Bisan-dong, Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, around 7:39 a.m. on July 30.According to Yonhap News, firefighters were dispatched to the scene after witnesses reported heavy smoke coming from an SUV. A total of 30 personnel and 10 fire trucks were deployed, and the fire was extinguished within 17 minutes.Fortunately, there were no reported injuries.The police and fire authorities are investigating the exact cause of the fire.* This article has been translated b July 30, 2026

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