Gwangju Education Office Signs Agreement to Promote Inter-Korean Youth Sports Exchange The Gwangju Education Office is laying the groundwork for inter-Korean youth exchanges through sports. On July 29, the Gwangju Education Office (Superintendent Kim Dae-jung) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Inter-Korean Sports Exchange Association (Chairman Kim Kyung-sung) at the Gwangju provincial office's business room. This agreement is part of a collaborative effort to integrate the values of peace and coexistence into physical education since the establishment of the Gwangju Ed July 29, 2026

Kim Yong-beom: Domestic Stock Market Volatility Not Solely Due to Leverage ETFs Kim Yong-beom, head of the Presidential Policy Office, stated that the high volatility in the domestic stock market is not solely due to leverage exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and announced plans to review the overall structure of the financial authorities and capital markets.Accompanying President Lee Jae-myung on his state visit to Brazil, Kim made these remarks on July 28 during a briefing on the outcomes of a Korea-Brazil business roundtable held in São Paulo, in response to questions about g July 29, 2026

KOSPI and KOSDAQ Plunge, Marking First-Ever Consecutive Circuit Breakers The KOSPI index has dropped to the 5,300 range as the domestic stock market experienced a dramatic decline for two consecutive days, triggering circuit breakers in both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets for the first time in history.According to the Korea Exchange, as of 1:20 PM on July 29, the KOSPI was down 672.52 points (11.16%) at 5,351.14. The index started the day with a rise of 65.45 points (1.09%) at 6,089.11 but quickly reversed course and expanded its losses.As the decline continued, a circ July 29, 2026

Jeonju Hanok Village Parking Facility Enhanced for Safety and Convenience The Hanok Village parking facility in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, has been upgraded to provide a more convenient and safer parking experience.On July 29, the Jeonju Facilities Corporation announced that the Hanok Village parking facility has completed renovations reflecting citizen feedback and on-site input.The upgrades go beyond simple maintenance, aiming to create tangible improvements for users.New traditional lanterns have been added to the facility's exterior, which features a tradition July 29, 2026

Accountant and Journalists Charged for Insider Trading Scheme A group of individuals, including the head of an investment advisory firm and six journalists, has been indicted for allegedly exploiting feature articles in the stock market to gain unjust profits amounting to billions of won.On July 29, the Southern District Prosecutors' Office in Seoul announced that it has charged a total of eight individuals, including one accountant and six journalists, with violations of the Capital Markets Act, breach of trust, and violations of the Anti-Corruption Act. July 29, 2026

Special Prosecutor Drops Appeal in Park Sung-jae Case Linked to Kim Geon-hee The special prosecutor's team investigating the insurrection case has withdrawn its appeal regarding the dismissal of charges against former Minister of Justice Park Sung-jae, who was accused of accepting a request from Kim Geon-hee to suppress an investigation. This decision was made to prevent delays in the trial, especially if the dismissal is overturned, which could lead to a retrial on the insurrection charges for which he was found guilty.On July 29, the special prosecutor's office announc July 29, 2026

Alpensia Resort Hosts Free Performing Arts Festival in Pyeongchang Pyeongchang's Alpensia Resort is set to host the inaugural Pyeongchang Performing Arts Festival, which aims to highlight the value of human movement and sensation in an era where artificial intelligence and advanced technology are rapidly permeating daily life and creative fields. The festival will expand the tourism experience, traditionally focused on lodging and leisure, into the realm of cultural arts.According to Alpensia Resort, the '1st Pyeongchang Performing Arts Festival Re;Manity' will July 29, 2026

Yangyang County's Wood Culture Experience Center to Reopen as Family-Friendly Space in 2027 The Yangyang County Wood Culture Experience Center, which was completely destroyed by a fire in 2022, is set to reopen with a new look. The facility is transforming from a wood exhibition and experience center into a family-oriented cultural space where parents and children can relax, engage in activities, and play together, aiming to become a new hub for forest culture in the region.In June, Yangyang County completed construction and installation of exhibition facilities for the Wood Culture Ex July 29, 2026

POSCO DX Transitions to AI Native Company with Dual Focus on Physical and Agentic AI POSCO DX has announced its transition to an 'AI Native Company.' The company aims to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across all layers of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) through a dual focus on Physical AI and AI agent platforms.On July 29, POSCO DX held a media briefing at Lotte Hotel Seoul, where it unveiled its strategic plan to become an AI Native Company, emphasizing Physical AI for industrial settings and Agentic AI for office tasks.The company stated tha July 29, 2026

POSCO DX Transitions to AI Native Company with Dual Focus on Physical and Agentic AI POSCO DX has announced its transition to an 'AI Native Company.' The company aims to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across all layers of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) through a dual focus on Physical AI and AI agent platforms.On July 29, POSCO DX held a media briefing at Lotte Hotel Seoul, where it unveiled its strategy to become an AI Native Company, emphasizing Physical AI for industrial settings and Agentic AI for office tasks.The company stated that it i July 29, 2026