Ministry of Science and ICT Launches AI Talent Development Initiative The Ministry of Science and ICT is strengthening collaboration between universities and companies to develop artificial intelligence (AI) talent.On July 29, the ministry announced the opening of the '2026 Korea AI Innovation Talent Connect' at The Plaz in COEX, Gangnam, Seoul. The event will run for three days until July 31.As of 2024, the number of AI professionals in South Korea is estimated to be around 57,000, but the demand from the industry far exceeds this figure. According to the Ministr July 29, 2026

Blue House Denies Reports of Considering Deployment of Patrol Ships to Hormuz The Blue House stated on July 29 that it has not heard of any plans to consider deploying patrol ships to the Hormuz Strait, amid speculation.A Blue House official said, "The government is closely monitoring the escalating tensions and is reviewing practical measures to contribute to the freedom of navigation in the Hormuz Strait, taking into account various factors such as readiness on the Korean Peninsula and domestic legal procedures."The official added, "These government efforts have been co July 29, 2026

Prosecutor Gu Ja-hyun Warns Against Abolishing Supplementary Investigation Rights Acting Prosecutor General Gu Ja-hyun expressed serious concerns on July 29 regarding the proposed abolition of supplementary investigation rights in the criminal procedure law, stating, "If the effective supplementary function of prosecutors disappears, the truth will be concealed, and South Korea's criminal justice system will collapse."In a statement, Gu said, "As the acting Prosecutor General, I cannot help but feel a heavy heart and deep concern about the ongoing discussions in the National July 29, 2026

18-Year Delay in Hyun-deok District Development Raises Concerns in Gyeonggi Province The development project for the Hyun-deok District in the Gyeonggi Free Economic Zone, which has been stalled for 18 years, faces renewed uncertainty following a feasibility review by the Local Public Enterprise Evaluation Institute that deemed its economic and financial viability insufficient. This has led to increased calls for Gyeonggi Province and Pyeongtaek City to formulate comprehensive measures to minimize resident impacts.Lee Eun-woo, chair of the Pyeongtaek Citizens Foundation, stated July 29, 2026

SK Biopharm Joins Presidential Economic Delegation to Target $600 Million Latin American Market Lee Dong-hoon, CEO of SK Biopharm, participated for the first time in the presidential economic delegation's visit to Brazil, aiming to accelerate the company's entry into the $600 million Latin American market.SK Biopharm announced on July 29 that it has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Brazilian pharmaceutical company Eurofarma in São Paulo, coinciding with the presidential economic delegation's visit, to intensify its efforts in the Latin American market.As the only m July 29, 2026

Incheon Education Chief Emphasizes Student Growth in AI Era Do Seong-hoon, the Superintendent of the Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education, emphasized that in an educational environment where artificial intelligence quickly generates answers, the essential skills students need are not merely accepting information but rather thinking independently, asking questions, and solving real-life problems. He stated that teachers must lead the transformation of future education by focusing on people and relationships.On July 28, the superintendent delivered a s July 29, 2026

BJ Cheolgu Admits to Illegal Gambling and Loan Practices, Sparks Controversy First-generation internet broadcaster BJ Cheolgu has confessed to engaging in overseas gambling and using illegal loans, announcing plans to surrender to the police. On July 27, Cheolgu revealed during a personal broadcast that he had been involved in overseas gambling since the year before last and had borrowed illegal loans from high-stakes gamblers. He also disclosed that he had borrowed large sums from fellow BJs, including Kay, Jjapgu, and Kim In-ho.Following this revelation, comments made July 29, 2026

Chungnam Governor Park Soo-hyun Prioritizes Local Interests in Attracting Public Institutions Chungnam Governor Park Soo-hyun announced plans to establish a long-term cooperation framework with Japan's Nara Prefecture, linking natural and cultural heritage to create a new model for local diplomacy. A comprehensive roadmap to support large-scale corporate investments in the Chungnam region, focusing on power, water, and workforce, will be unveiled by the end of this month. On July 29, Governor Park held a press conference at the Chungnam Provincial Office, where he discussed key policy July 29, 2026

Jung Il-woo Signs Exclusive Contract with Galaxy Corporation 배우 정일우가 갤럭시코퍼레이션과 전속계약을 체결했다.갤럭시코퍼레이션은 29일 정일우와 전속계약을 체결했다고 밝혔다. 정일우는 이번 계약을 통해 드라마와 영화 활동을 비롯해 AI 기반 콘텐츠, 글로벌 팬 플랫폼, 브랜드 협업 등 다양한 영역으로 활동을 넓힐 예정이다.정일우는 2006년 MBC 시트콤 ‘거침없이 하이킥’으로 데뷔했다. 이후 드라마 ‘해를 품은 달’, ‘야경꾼 일지’, ‘신데렐라와 네 명의 기사’ 등에 출연하며 활동을 이어왔다.정일우는 웨이보 팔로워 1450만명을 비롯 July 29, 2026

Gimpo Mayor Lee Gi-hyung Attends All 14 Residents' Meetings, Uncovers 56 Local Issues Gimpo Mayor Lee Gi-hyung visited all 14 residents' meetings held since June, where he listened to community members discuss locally identified issues and expressed his commitment to support the implementation of projects and budget allocations that address problems overlooked by the administration.According to the city on July 29, the 14 community councils in Gimpo held their '2026 Residents' Meetings' from June 13 to July 27. During these meetings, they shared results from last year's activitie July 29, 2026