Iran to Acquire Up to 400 Chinese Portable Air Defense Missiles Iran is set to receive its first batch of up to 400 Chinese-made portable air defense missiles, according to reports.On July 28, Reuters cited multiple sources stating that Iran has signed a contract to purchase between 300 and 400 portable air defense systems (MANPADS), including the Chinese QW-12 and FN-16 missiles.The QW-12 and FN-16 are infrared-guided, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles designed to intercept low-altitude aircraft, helicopters, and drones.The contract is estimated to be July 29, 2026

Bank Salad Launches Interest Support Program to Alleviate Loan Burdens 뱅크샐러드가 대출 고객의 이자 부담을 덜어주는 '이자지원금' 서비스를 선보이며 대출 사후 관리 서비스를 강화한다. 뱅크샐러드는 신용대출, 전세담보대출, 주택담보대출 보유 고객 대상으로 이자지원금 서비스를 출시했다고 29일 밝혔다. 이번 서비스는 뱅크샐러드를 통해 실행한 대출뿐 아니라 기존에 보유 중인 대출에도 적용되는 것이 특징이다. 고객은 매달 대출 이자를 납부한 뒤 뱅크샐러드 앱에서 이자지원금을 '받기'를 신청하면 해당 월의 지원금을 받을 수 있다. 여러 건의 대출을 보유한 경우에는 대출별로 각각 지원금 July 29, 2026

Jeonnam Bio Institute Expands Localized Bio Talent Development with Summer Training The Jeonnam Bio Institute's Bio Pharmaceutical Division is accelerating the training of specialized personnel to enhance the competitiveness of the local bio industry. The program has expanded its educational offerings to include middle and high school students, university students, and current workers, with a focus on strengthening practical training tailored to the region.The Bio Pharmaceutical Division is currently running a summer training program under its localized talent development initi July 29, 2026

Kim Hye-kyung Attends Brazilian Korean Film Festival, Promises Cultural Exchange Kim Hye-kyung attended the Brazilian Korean Film Festival on July 28, alongside Brazil's First Lady Janja Lula da Silva, where they pledged to enhance film and cultural exchanges between the two countries. The Korean Film Academy and the University of São Paulo signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to facilitate educational and creative collaboration.During the special session of the 15th Brazilian Korean Film Festival held at the São Paulo Municipal Cultural Center, Kim and Janja participa July 29, 2026

POSCO DX Transitions to AI-Native Company Focused on Workforce Enhancement POSCO DX is advancing its transformation into an 'AI Native Company' by focusing on 'Physical AI' in manufacturing and 'AI Agents' in administrative and management areas. The company aims to enhance existing employees' roles through active use of AI rather than replacing them.On July 29, POSCO DX held a media briefing at the Lotte Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul, where it unveiled specific developments regarding Physical AI and AI workforce initiatives.Choi Tae-hwan, head of the Management Planning Offi July 29, 2026

Loconomy Marketing Expands in Food Industry, Highlighting Regional Flavors Loconomy, which combines local and economic elements, is emerging as a new competitive advantage in the food industry. This concept has evolved beyond merely incorporating local ingredients into products to actively promoting regional tourism and collaborating with local governments to stimulate the local economy.According to industry reports, food and restaurant companies are expanding their loconomy marketing through various methods, including developing products using local specialties, reint July 29, 2026

Yoo Hae-ran Aims for Historic Third Major Win at AIG Women's Open Yoo Hae-ran is set to challenge for a historic record at the final major tournament of the LPGA Tour season.The AIG Women's Open, the fifth major of the LPGA Tour this year, will take place from July 30 to August 2 at the Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Links in Lancashire, England, with a total prize purse of $10 million.The main focus of the tournament will be whether Yoo can achieve three consecutive major wins in a single season. After securing her first major title at the KPMG Women's PGA Cham July 29, 2026

Government Enhances AI Employment Impact Dashboard to Address Job Changes The government is enhancing the 'Korean-style Canary Dashboard' to monitor real-time employment changes across industries and job roles due to the spread of artificial intelligence (AI). This initiative aims to minimize the shock of job displacement while strengthening workforce training and employment safety nets.On July 29, the Ministry of Employment and Labor held an 'Employment Trend Review Meeting' at the Government Sejong Center, chaired by Minister Kim Young-hoon. The meeting included exp July 29, 2026

Egg Price Collusion Leads to Cancellation of Korean Association's Nonprofit Status The government has revoked the nonprofit status of the Korean Egg Producers Association for arbitrarily setting and notifying egg farm prices. This action was taken after determining that the association violated permit conditions by restricting fair price competition through its price notifications. On July 29, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced the cancellation of the association's nonprofit status. This decision follows the ministry's conclusion that the associat July 29, 2026

US Bans Imports of New Chinese Robots Amid AI Technology Rivalry The United States has expanded its restrictions on imports to include humanoid robots and power equipment for data centers, following previous bans on Chinese AI semiconductors and telecommunications equipment. This move marks a shift in the ongoing US-China technology competition, now extending into the realm of 'physical AI' that operates in real-world industrial settings.On July 28, the Trump administration announced a ban on the import of new Chinese humanoid and quadrupedal robots, as well July 29, 2026