KB Securities Lowers Hanwha Systems Target Price Despite Strong Q2 Performance KB Securities announced on July 29 that it has lowered its target price for Hanwha Systems from 120,000 won to 85,000 won, despite the company reporting strong second-quarter results that exceeded market expectations. The adjustment reflects anticipated declines in profitability for the second half of the year and recent market volatility. However, the investment rating remains 'buy' due to the company's long-term growth potential.In a report, analyst Jeong Dong-ik stated, "The consolidated resu July 29, 2026

Hwang Jae-kyun Shows Off Dramatic Weight Loss and Long Hair Former baseball player and current broadcaster Hwang Jae-kyun has recently shared updates about his life.On July 28, Tving Sports posted a video titled 'Chuno Appears on Tving' on social media.In the video, Hwang Jae-kyun appeared with his long hair tied back. When the production team remarked, 'You look just like Jang Hyuk today,' Hwang jokingly responded, 'I need to go catch someone from Chuno.'When asked how long he plans to grow his hair, he replied, 'I’m growing it until I can tie it up. I July 29, 2026

Trump Calls U.S.-South Korea Alliance a Pillar of Peace in Indo-Pacific President Donald Trump marked the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War armistice by describing the U.S.-South Korea alliance as a pillar of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, vowing to defend freedom against communist threats.The White House released a message from President Trump on July 27, recognizing the contributions of veterans on the anniversary of the armistice.In the message, Trump stated, "The United States and South Korea remain a steadfast alliance, forged through shared s July 29, 2026

Bitcoin Holds Steady Around $63,000 as Investors Await FOMC Meeting Bitcoin is trading steadily around $63,000. The outlook for a potential interest rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve, due to rising inflation risks, has led to a cautious investment sentiment.As of 8 a.m. on July 29, Bitcoin was trading at $63,695, down 0.41% from the previous day, according to global cryptocurrency market site CoinMarketCap.Major altcoins are showing mixed trends. At the same time, Ethereum rose 0.44% to $1,908.81, and Binance Coin increased by 0.28% to $568.38. In contrast, July 29, 2026

Daishin Securities Lowers HD Hyundai Electric's Target Price to 1.15 Million Won Daishin Securities announced on July 29 that it has lowered its target price for HD Hyundai Electric from 1.5 million won to 1.15 million won, reflecting uncertainties in investments from major U.S. tech companies. However, the firm maintained its 'buy' rating.Heo Min-ho, a researcher at Daishin Securities, stated, "The target price was adjusted due to uncertainties in the growth rate of AI data center infrastructure investments stemming from deteriorating free cash flow among U.S. tech giants, July 29, 2026

U.S. Blocks New Imports of Foreign Robots and Power Equipment, Targeting China The United States has blocked new imports of foreign advanced robots and power inverters, citing national security and the protection of critical infrastructure.On July 28, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that it has added foreign advanced robots and power inverters to a list of equipment deemed to pose risks to national security.Equipment on this list will not be eligible for new FCC certifications required for import and sale in the U.S. As a result, new foreign models wi July 29, 2026

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Surpasses 930,000 Pre-Sales on Opening Day The film 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has surpassed 930,000 pre-sale tickets on its opening day.According to the integrated ticketing system on July 29, the film recorded over 933,000 pre-sale tickets by 7 a.m., achieving a pre-sale rate of 73.4%, the highest in the market.'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has maintained the top pre-sale rate for 11 consecutive days. Its pre-sale numbers set a record for the highest among films released this year, demonstrating significant interest even before its rele July 29, 2026

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