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

Competition for the Democratic Party's Legacy Intensifies Ahead of Convention The Democratic Party's convention is evolving into a competition over its legacy. Candidate Song Young-gil received an endorsement from the Roh Moo-hyun Spirit Legacy Association, while Jung Cheong-rae, a member of the 'Noh Sa-mo' (People Who Love Roh Moo-hyun) group, has brought in Kim Jeong-ok, the wife of the late former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan, as the head of his support committee. Kim Min-seok has apologized for his role in the 'candidate unification crisis' during the 16th presidential July 29, 2026

Controversy Follows Speaker's Comments on Presidential Term Limits Controversy continues over comments made by National Assembly Speaker Cho Jung-sik regarding the issue of presidential re-election, which he described as a matter for the public to decide. Cho stated that constitutional amendments require consensus among political actors and public choice, but the fallout from his remarks persists.Han Byeong-do, the acting leader of the Democratic Party and floor leader, urged during a Supreme Council meeting that the People Power Party is attempting to normaliz July 29, 2026

Jang Dong-hyuk Calls for President Yoon to Declare 'No Re-election' Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, urged President Yoon Suk Yeol on July 29 to clearly declare that there will be "no re-election" following remarks made by National Assembly Speaker Jung Jin-suk, who stated that the issue of re-election for the sitting president is a matter for the public to decide.During a press conference at the National Assembly, Jang questioned, "Why can't you say the five words 'there will be no re-election'?" He asserted that Jung's comments were not merely July 29, 2026

Sokcho City Enhances Safety Measures at Beaches Amid Rising Concerns As safety incidents involving beachgoers have increased along the East Coast, Sokcho City is intensifying its administrative efforts to create a safe summer destination by enhancing preventive safety management and a rapid rescue and emergency transport system at its beaches.Before the beach openings, Sokcho conducted systematic risk assessments to analyze potential hazards. Based on these evaluations, the city has readjusted swimming areas and strategically deployed safety personnel and rescue July 29, 2026

SK Hynix Achieves 76% Operating Profit Margin in Q2, Surpassing TSMC SK Hynix has set a new record for quarterly performance, driven by a surge in demand for artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors and rising prices for high-performance memory. The company's cumulative sales for the first half of the year surpassed 100 trillion won for the first time, with an impressive operating profit margin of 76%.On July 29, SK Hynix reported that its operating profit for the second quarter reached 60.54 trillion won, a 557% increase compared to the same period last year. July 29, 2026

Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture Hit by Earthquakes; South Korea Reviews Disaster Response The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced on July 29 that it held a meeting of experts regarding the recent earthquakes in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, which registered magnitudes of 7.1 and 6.1.Led by the director of the Natural Disaster Response Bureau, the meeting included experts from the Korea Meteorological Administration, the National Disaster Safety Research Institute, the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources, and Pusan National University.Participants analyzed the July 29, 2026

SK Hynix's 3 Million Won Scenario Revisited Amid Stock Decline SK Hynix's stock has recently experienced a sharp decline, bringing renewed attention to the previously discussed '3 million won scenario.'Images titled 'Possibilities for SK Hynix Reaching 3 Million Won' have been circulating across various online communities.The images outline a hypothetical scenario in which SK Hynix's stock price would need to reach 3 million won, contingent on all major global semiconductor companies exceeding market expectations in their earnings reports.Notably, the image July 29, 2026

Gangneung's 'Moonlight Art Show' Set to Transform Night Tourism Gangneung is preparing for the opening of the 'Moonlight Art Show,' a key project in its tourism hub development initiative, marking a new era in night tourism. This project combines the country's largest LED moon sculpture with AI-based experiential content, aiming to extend daytime tourism activities into the evening and enhance Gangneung's competitiveness as a tourist destination.On July 29, Gangneung City announced it will hold a final report meeting for the 'Moonlight Art Show Content Produ July 29, 2026

All-Star Game Appearance Leads to Relationship Announcement for Lee Kwan-hee and Yoo Si-eun Lee Kwan-hee and Yoo Si-eun, who appeared on the reality show 'Solo Hell 3', have announced that they are in a relationship.On July 29, the couple shared the news via social media, stating, "We wanted to personally share some happy news about the two of us today. We have quietly taken the time to get to know each other with the warm interest of many, and now we would like to convey our sincere feelings to you all."They added, "We plan to cherish and support each other as we nurture our beautiful July 29, 2026