Ju Haknyeon Seen at The Boyz Concert After Leaving Group Amid Private-Life Controversy Ju Haknyeon, who left the group The Boyz after controversy over a meeting with an adult video actress, has been spotted at a The Boyz concert venue. On the 26th, Ju posted photos on his social media account without comment. The images appeared to be taken from the audience and showed the stage from The Boyz concert “Interjection,” held over three days from the 24th to the 26th at KSPO Dome in Seoul’s Songpa district. Posts on social media and online communities also described sightings April 27, 2026

Freewillin Launches Uganda Education Support Project With Schoolflat Math Workbooks AI-based education solutions company Freewillin has launched a global education support project by providing math textbooks to primary schools in northern Uganda. Freewillin, led by CEO Kwon Gi-seong, said it delivered 497 Schoolflat math textbooks it produced to two schools in the Gulu area: Awach Central Primary School and Omoti Hill Primary School. The project will serve 477 fourth- and fifth-grade students. The materials include Schoolflat student workbooks and teachers’ guides. Freewillin April 27, 2026

NH NongHyup Bank launches KOSPI 200-linked ELD deposit with rates up to 10% NH NongHyup Bank said April 27 it will launch “Equity-Linked Deposit (ELD) 26-2,” a principal-protected product designed to offer additional returns.  The one-year deposit uses the KOSPI 200 index as its underlying asset and comes in three types: Stable I, Return I and Return II.  At maturity, principal and interest are guaranteed. Early termination carries fees and could result in a loss of principal. The deposit can be used as collateral for a loan and is covered by deposit i April 27, 2026

Actress Ji Ye-eun Says She Dated Dancer Bada After 2 1/2 Months of ‘Talking’ Actress Ji Ye-eun has shared details about her relationship with dancer Bada, including the nickname they use for each other. On the April 26 episode of SBS’ “Running Man,” the cast visited Yeosu. During the show, Yang Se-chan asked how long she and Bada had been in the “talking” stage. Ji said it lasted “about two and a half months.” She added that even after they started dating, they did not hold hands for three weeks. “He asked first, ‘Can I hold your hand?’” she said April 27, 2026

OneSavers Expands Into Energy Solutions With SAVUS Power-Saving Device, Four Patents OneSavers is stepping up its push into industrial energy-solution markets at home and abroad with its power-saving device, SAVUS. The company, which focuses on improving energy efficiency, said SAVUS is designed to reduce power losses and boost efficiency in industrial settings. It applies power-optimization technology tailored to load characteristics and can be installed in series without replacing existing equipment. The company said the setup improves power quality, including power fac April 27, 2026

Kensington Hotels & Resorts Launches 'Gangwon Flex' Multi-Property Stay Package E-Land Park’s Kensington Hotels & Resorts is rolling out an integrated package that links three of its major hotel and resort properties in Gangwon Province, aiming to capture growing demand for longer, stay-focused travel by sharing benefits across mountain and coastal locations. ◆ Targeting longer stays beyond single-property limits Kensington Hotels & Resorts said Sunday it is selling an upgraded “Gangwon Flex” package, connecting three Gangwon-area properties — Kensington Hote April 27, 2026

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe Breaks 2-Hour Marathon Barrier in London, Sets World Record Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe crossed the line at the London Marathon in 1:59:30, becoming the first runner to officially break two hours for the full marathon distance in a sanctioned race. The 2026 London Marathon was held on the 26th (local time) in London. Sawe maintained an average pace of 2:50 per kilometer over the two hours and finished in 1:59:50. The time shattered the previous world record of 2:00:35 set by Kelvin Kiptum by more than a minute. Eliud Kipchoge previously ran under two April 27, 2026

South Korea revises rules for top procurement products to curb supply concentration The Public Procurement Service will refine technical review categories for its Excellent Procurement Products program and introduce a new “concentration management system” to prevent excessive deliveries being dominated by a single company.  PPS said it revised the “Excellent Procurement Products Designation and Management Rules” and the “Additional Special Conditions for Goods Purchase and Manufacturing Contracts,” with the changes taking effect from the 27th. The agency said the revision April 27, 2026

Korean Bar Association to Discuss Carbon Neutrality Law Revisions Reflecting U.N. Rights Advice The Korean Bar Association will hold a forum to discuss building a greenhouse gas reduction framework that aligns with U.N. human rights standards. The association said Sunday it will host a discussion at 2 p.m. Monday in Meeting Room 10 at the National Assembly Members’ Office Building titled, “Setting a Long-Term Emissions Reduction Pathway and Directions for Revising the Framework Act on Carbon Neutrality in Line With U.N. Human Rights Council Recommendations (UPR).” The event is bei April 27, 2026

Korea SME Agency Highlights Budget-Friendly Diet Foods at April Shopping Festival Rising prices and a weaker won have made diet-friendly meal planning more expensive for many consumers. The Korea SMEs and Startups Distribution Corp. said it is spotlighting lower-priced diet and low-sugar foods during the “April Companion Festival.” The agency, known as KODC, said Saturday the event is intended to go beyond simple discounts by giving consumers a chance to manage household spending while supporting small businesses. Among the featured products is “Dubunola” from Bijiter April 27, 2026