Ruling Party Advances Criminal Procedure Law Amid Opposition Boycott The People Power Party expressed dissatisfaction during the Legislative Judiciary Committee's agenda coordination meeting on the criminal procedure law, which was held to discuss the abolition of prosecutors' supplementary investigation rights. The Democratic Party countered that the opposition only made repetitive, baseless claims regarding the necessity of retaining these rights.Park Hyung-soo, a member of the People Power Party, and Kim Tae-kyu spoke to reporters on July 29 during the meeting July 29, 2026

Vietnamese Households Face Dual Pressure Despite Rising Incomes In Vietnam, while income indicators have improved, many households report little change in their perceived standard of living. Despite increases in wages and business income, rising costs for food, utilities, education, and loan repayments have limited households' financial comfort.On July 29, local media outlet VnExpress reported, citing the General Statistics Office of Vietnam, that the average monthly income for Vietnamese people last year was 6 million dong (approximately $250), a 10.9% incr July 29, 2026

Police Refer Yoon Suk Yeol for Allegedly Denying Stock Manipulation Involvement Former President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to face a prosecutor's investigation for allegedly denying involvement in stock manipulation related to his spouse, Kim Geon-hee, during the presidential election. The police decided to refer the case despite prosecutors' opposition, concluding that the charge of false information publication was valid.According to legal sources on July 29, the Special Investigation Unit of the National Police Agency referred Yoon to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' O July 29, 2026

Will August Bring Relief to the Stock Market? KOSPI Plummets for Two Consecutive Days The KOSPI index has dropped sharply for two consecutive days, prompting investors to focus on the stock market outlook for August.On July 29, the KOSPI closed at 5,663.24, down 360.42 points (5.98%) from the previous day. The KOSDAQ index also fell by 43.17 points (6.12%) to close at 662.68, following a significant drop of 7.72% the day before.During trading, the index experienced a decline of more than 8% for a minute, triggering a circuit breaker. This marked the first time that circuit breake July 29, 2026

Anyang Youth Foundation Expands Support for Youth with New Spaces and Digital Entrepreneurship The Anyang Youth Foundation in Gyeonggi Province is expanding its support initiatives to create an environment where young people can actively participate and grow. On July 29, the foundation announced that the Hogye Youth Cultural Center has recently opened a dedicated youth space called 'Kkirikkiri.' This space was established with a budget of 20 million won, secured through the foundation's 2025 innovation proposal project, and reflects the opinions of approximately 100 young people. It is July 29, 2026

SK Hynix Reports Record 76% Operating Profit Margin, Outpacing TSMC SK Hynix achieved a record operating profit margin of 76%, surpassing the global foundry leader TSMC. However, the growing competition from China poses a significant threat to its high-profit structure.On July 29, SK Hynix announced an operating profit of 60.54 trillion won for the second quarter, marking a substantial increase from 41% during the same period last year. This figure demonstrates the company's robust profitability, establishing a high-value structure that generates significant pro July 29, 2026

Government Takes Steps to Stabilize Mackerel Prices Amid Rising Costs The government has announced efforts to stabilize prices of imported frozen mackerel subject to tariff quotas, ensuring consumers can feel the effects of price stabilization.On July 29, the Ministry of Finance's inter-agency Livelihood Stability Support Team visited the Busan Gamcheon Port Cooperative's logistics center to inspect the storage, processing, and distribution of imported frozen mackerel under tariff quotas. They also held discussions with industry stakeholders.This inspection follow July 29, 2026

SK Hynix Reports Record Q2 Operating Profit of 60 Trillion Won SK Hynix has set a new record for quarterly performance, driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors and rising prices for high-performance memory. For the first half of the year, the company’s cumulative revenue exceeded 100 trillion won for the first time.On July 29, SK Hynix announced that its consolidated operating profit for the second quarter reached 60.54 trillion won, a 557% increase compared to the same period last year. Revenue was reported at 79.32 trillio July 29, 2026

SK Hynix Reports Record Q2 Earnings, Aims to Maintain HBM Market Leadership SK Hynix confirmed its dominance in the high-bandwidth memory (HBM) market by announcing record earnings for the second quarter on July 29. The company plans to expand the supply of its sixth-generation HBM, HBM4, in the second half of the year while accelerating the development of next-generation HBM technologies. Despite fierce competition from Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix is determined to maintain its lead in the HBM sector.In its earnings announcement, SK Hynix stated, "The competitiveness July 29, 2026

Hyundai Launches All-New Elantra with Advanced Safety Features Hyundai Motor Company is set to target the market with its eighth-generation Elantra, which incorporates advanced technology. The new model, released after six years, aims to redefine the standards for global compact sedans. Hyundai is drawing attention with the introduction of several cutting-edge technologies. On July 29, Hyundai held a "Tech Day" at the Arc Studio in Seocho-gu, Seoul, where it announced key technologies and the development background of the new Elantra. The "All-New Elantra," July 29, 2026