Iran Launches Missile Attack on U.S. Base After Five-Day Lull Iran fired several ballistic missiles at a U.S. military base in Jordan, but the U.S. military successfully intercepted all of them, resulting in no casualties.The U.S. Central Command announced on the afternoon of July 28 that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had launched multiple ballistic missiles targeting U.S. forces in the Middle East.Central Command characterized the incident as a surprise attack attempt, stating, "All missiles were successfully intercepted," and added that U. July 29, 2026

SK Hynix Reports Record Revenue of 100 Trillion Won in First Half of 2026 SK Hynix has achieved record quarterly results, driven by rising prices of high-performance products for artificial intelligence (AI) servers.The company reported second-quarter revenue of 79.32 trillion won and an operating profit of 60.54 trillion won on July 29. Compared to the same period last year, revenue and operating profit increased by 257% and 557%, respectively, surpassing 100 trillion won in revenue for the first half of the year.SK Hynix stated, "Both DRAM and NAND flash recorded si July 29, 2026

OpenAI and Anthropic Employees Call for International Standards on AI Development More than 1,100 employees from major artificial intelligence (AI) companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta, have urged the U.S. government to support the establishment of international standards to regulate the pace of AI development. A joint statement released on July 28, signed by 1,132 employees and researchers from leading AI firms, expressed concerns that AI could reach a stage where it autonomously researches and develops new models, significantly accelerating technological July 29, 2026

Hansojin Appoints National Leaders for Usomi Angels to Expand Small Business Talent Network The Korea Small Business Education Promotion Agency (Hansojin) is expanding its talent-sharing network aimed at revitalizing local economies.On July 27, Hansojin held a ceremony to appoint national leaders and members of the "Our Neighborhood Small Business Media Angels (Usomi Angels)" and conducted a workshop to enhance the operation of local chapters.The event was attended by 40 participants, including 25 newly appointed chapter leaders and 15 Usomi Angels members from across the country. Atte July 29, 2026

KOSPI Plummets 10% for Sixth Time This Month ◆Aju Economy Major News▷KOSPI Plummets 10% for Sixth Time This Month- On July 28, the KOSPI closed at 6023.66, down 732.09 points (10.84%) from the previous trading day, marking the sixth drop of over 5% this month, following declines of -7.89% on the 2nd, -5.35% on the 8th, -8.95% on the 13th, -6.37% on the 16th, and -5.72% on the 24th.- In response to the sharp decline, market safety mechanisms were activated. Both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets triggered sell-side circuit breakers and a first-s July 29, 2026

Lee Jae-myung Visits Lula's Union Office in Brazil 이재명 대통령이 28일(현지시간) 루이스 이나시우 룰라 다 시우바 브라질 대통령의 노동운동 근거지인 상파울루 금속노동조합을 찾았다. 노동자 출신이라는 공통점을 지닌 두 정상의 인연을 되새기고 룰라 대통령의 정치적 여정을 직접 살펴보기 위한 일정으로 풀이된다. 이 대통령은 이날 오후 상파울루 금속노동조합 건물에 도착해 웰링턴 다마스세누 노조위원장의 영접을 받았다. 건물 외벽에는 노조의 정식 명칭인 ‘ABC 금속노동조합(Sindicato dos Metalúrgicos do ABC)’이 빨간색 글씨로 적혀 있었다. &lsq July 29, 2026

Residents Fearful After 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto, Japan A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, prompting residents to recall the traumatic events of a decade ago.According to Kyodo News and Yonhap News, the quake shook Uki City and Hikawamachi on July 28, leading residents who experienced a similar disaster in 2016 to express their fear, stating, "I couldn't stand up," and "It was terrifying."A female staff member at a nursing home in Hikawamachi described the chaos, saying, "Even holding onto the desk, I couldn't keep my body steady. Bot July 29, 2026

7.1 Magnitude Earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, Causes Mall Collapse, 2 Dead A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in Kyushu, Japan, leading to an explosion and collapse at a large shopping mall that resulted in two fatalities. The incident also caused a chimney to collapse at a paper factory, leaving nine employees unaccounted for.According to NHK and Kyodo News, the earthquake occurred at 4:27 PM on July 28 near Uki City. The Japan Meteorological Agency recorded shaking at the highest level of 7 on the seismic intensity scale in Uki and Hikawamachi.Abou July 29, 2026

Apple Launches Device Leasing Program in the U.S. Starting at $11.99 per Month Apple has launched a device leasing program in the United States, allowing customers to rent iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches for a monthly fee. On July 28, Apple announced the introduction of the 'Apple Upgrade' program in partnership with payment provider Klarna. Customers can lease iPhones and Apple Watches for 12 or 24 months, while iPads and Macs can be rented for 24 or 36 months. Monthly rental fees start at $11.99 for Apple Watches and iPads, $17.99 for iPhones, and $24.99 for Macs July 29, 2026

Dow Jumps 1% Amid Strong Earnings, Nasdaq Falls on Semiconductor Declines The three major U.S. stock indices closed mixed on July 28, as traditional industrial stocks like Coca-Cola and Boeing lifted the Dow, while semiconductor stocks fell sharply amid ongoing concerns over AI investments.The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished up 537.24 points, or 1.03%, at 52,747.32. The S&P 500 rose 15.60 points, or 0.21%, to close at 7,428.78. In contrast, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dropped 55.17 points, or 0.22%, ending at 24,876.91.Market trends showed a clear shift of f July 29, 2026