Incheon Mayor Park Chan-dae: Hosting the Blue Dragon Series Awards in Incheon Again is Meaningful The city of Incheon and the Incheon Tourism Organization are set to host the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards, highlighting the achievements of dramas and entertainment shows released on major domestic online video services. This marks the fifth consecutive year the event will take place in Incheon, linking the popularity of K-content with the tourism competitiveness of the Yeongjong International City resort.According to the city, the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards will be held on July 31 at Paradi July 29, 2026

Samsung Electronics Rises Over 3% While SK Hynix Turns Lower After Earnings Miss Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which both experienced sharp declines, showed diverging trends in early trading on July 29. Samsung Electronics rebounded over 3% due to buying interest, while SK Hynix turned lower after failing to meet market expectations despite reporting record earnings.According to the Korea Exchange, as of 9:40 a.m., Samsung Electronics was trading at 227,750 won, up 3.52% from the previous trading day. The stock opened at 226,500 won and surged to 234,000 won in early tra July 29, 2026

Medical School Applicants Favor Diverse Options Over All-In Strategy Students aspiring to enter medical school are increasingly opting to distribute their applications across various medical fields, such as pharmacy and dentistry, rather than concentrating all six applications solely on medical schools. Approximately one in six medical school applicants has adopted the so-called 'all-in' strategy. On July 29, the admissions information platform JinHakSa released an analysis of application data from 3,264 students who applied to at least one medical school for the July 29, 2026

Summer Festivals and Night Tours in South Chungcheong Province Summer festivals and travel programs connecting the daytime and nighttime experiences are taking place across South Chungcheong Province, featuring the sunset over the West Sea, the night views of Baekje historic sites, and the violet flower paths of the Macun flower. On July 29, Chungnam Province announced the release of the August issue of 'Monthly Chungnam,' which includes information on representative tourist attractions and festivals in Boryeong, Gongju, Hongseong, Nonsan, and Seocheon, coi July 29, 2026

Moon Geun-young Marries Actor Jung Pyung in Private Ceremony 'Nation's little sister' Moon Geun-young has married actor Jung Pyung, sharing the news through a handwritten letter expressing gratitude to her fans.On July 29, News1 reported that Moon Geun-young quietly tied the knot with Jung Pyung, who is seven years her senior, in a ceremony attended only by family members.Shortly after the report, Moon Geun-young confirmed the marriage in her handwritten letter."Hello, this is Moon Geun-young," she wrote. "I picked up my pen to share some news with you. I July 29, 2026

Son Heung-min Sparks Marriage Rumors with Wedding Ring on Left Hand Son Heung-min, captain of the South Korean national soccer team and an All-Star in Major League Soccer (MLS) with LAFC, has been spotted wearing a ring on his left hand's ring finger, fueling marriage rumors.On July 28, various social media platforms circulated a video captured by a fan showing Son wearing a ring on his left hand's ring finger. In the video, he is seen interacting naturally with fans while wearing the ring, drawing attention.Some internet users speculated that the ring is from t July 29, 2026

Seoul Education Chief Jeong Geun-sik Advocates for Lifelong 'Basic Education' Jeong Geun-sik, the Superintendent of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, outlined the direction for the second phase of Seoul's education administration during a press conference on July 22. In a subsequent exclusive interview on July 23, he presented a detailed vision for the future of education in Seoul. In light of recent controversies, including the popular drama 'True Education' and the situation at Paichai High School, Jeong cautioned against private retribution and unilateral pun July 29, 2026

SK D&D Shares Plunge Nearly 30% Following Major Capital Increase Announcement SK D&D's stock has plummeted following the announcement of a significant capital increase that will more than double the number of existing shares.According to the Korea Exchange, as of 9:36 a.m., SK D&D shares were trading at 3,920 won, down 1,620 won (29.24%) from the previous trading day. Early in the session, the stock fell to 3,895 won, marking a new 52-week low.The sharp decline in stock price is attributed to concerns over the dilution of existing shareholders' equity value due to the lar July 29, 2026

Hong Ik-pyo: Constitutional Amendment for Presidential Re-election is Impractical Hong Ik-pyo, the Chief of Staff to the President, stated on July 29 that a constitutional amendment allowing for presidential re-election is practically impossible under the current constitution, in response to recent comments by National Assembly Speaker Cho Jung-sik. During an appearance on MBC Radio's 'Kim Jong-bae's Focus,' Hong noted, "The President is well aware of the content of Article 128, Section 2 of the Constitution, and he has reiterated this several times." He added, "The President July 29, 2026

Gimhae City Enhances Housing Safety Network to Address Noise and Support Homeownership Gimhae City is launching a hands-on administrative approach to enhance housing stability and create a pleasant living environment for its residents.During a regular briefing on July 28, the city's Urban Management Bureau announced plans to support residents affected by airport noise, promote rural housing improvement projects, and assist local housing cooperative initiatives.First, the city will conduct a "2027 Airport Noise Mitigation (Nearby) Area Resident Support Project Demand Survey" to imp July 29, 2026