Hanmi Science Reports 71% Increase in Q2 Operating Profit, Strengthens Competitiveness as a Business Holding Company Hanmi Science reported a 70.9% increase in operating profit for the second quarter, driven by solid growth from its group affiliates and its own business competitiveness. The company plans to enhance its competitiveness as a business holding company by expanding its healthcare business portfolio.On July 28, Hanmi Science announced preliminary figures showing consolidated sales of 367.9 billion won, operating profit of 59.1 billion won, and net profit of 43.7 billion won for the second quarter. S July 28, 2026

Pharma Research Medicare Hosts 'Reborn Symposium' to Share Growth Strategies in Pharmabeauty Pharma Research Medicare, a subsidiary of Pharma Research, recently held a symposium for pharmacists, unveiling growth strategies and new products centered around its pharmacy-exclusive beauty brand, Rejuvi. The event also presented total solutions to enhance competitiveness in the pharmacy channel.On July 28, Pharma Research Medicare announced that it hosted the 5th 'RE:BORN Symposium' at the Chosun Palace in Gangnam, Seoul. The Reborn Symposium aims to share the latest market trends and produc July 28, 2026

Aribio Completes Global Phase 3 Trial of AR1001 for Alzheimer's Disease Aribio has completed the last patient visit for its oral Alzheimer's treatment, AR1001, in the global Phase 3 trial known as POLARIS-AD. The company is now in the final stages of data refinement and analysis ahead of the topline results announcement.On July 28, Aribio announced that the last patient in the Phase 3 trial, conducted across 13 countries, has completed their final safety follow-up visit, marking the end of the last patient last visit (LPLV).LPLV is considered a key milestone in clin July 28, 2026

Seoul St. Mary's Hospital: Young Adults with Depression Face Double the Risk of Fatty Liver Disease Young adults in South Korea with depression symptoms are more than twice as likely to be at risk for fatty liver disease compared to those without such symptoms, according to a study by researchers from Seoul St. Mary's Hospital.The research team, including Huh Yeon (co-first author) from the Department of Family Medicine at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Oh Sang-hoon (co-first author) from the Department of Psychiatry at Eulji University Hospital, and Nam Ga-eun (corresponding author) from the Depa July 28, 2026

KOSPI Plummets 10.84% Amid Market Turmoil, Marking Sixth Drop This Month The South Korean stock market has once again collapsed, marking its sixth significant drop this month. Concerns over China's semiconductor industry and the weakness of U.S. tech stocks contributed to the KOSPI index falling by more than 10% during trading, while the KOSDAQ index also dropped over 8%.According to the Korea Exchange, the KOSPI closed at 6,023.66, down 732.09 points (10.84%) from the previous trading day. This decline is the second largest this year, following a 12.06% drop on Marc July 28, 2026

Hyundai to Unveil Physical AI Strategy at Upcoming Investor Day Hyundai Motor Company will reveal its strategy for physical artificial intelligence (AI) at an investor briefing next month. The agenda is expected to include plans for expanding its stake in Boston Dynamics and a detailed blueprint for its robotics business.According to industry sources, Hyundai will hold its '2026 CEO Investor Day' on August 26 at the Conrad Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul. Hyundai President Jose Munoz and Chief Financial Officer Lee Seung-jo are expected to present the company's mid- July 28, 2026

Defense Industry Sees Mixed Results Amid Export Boom The ongoing conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, as well as the U.S. and Iran, have sparked a boom in South Korea's defense industry. The combined operating profit of five defense companies surpassed 1.5 trillion won in the second quarter, setting a new record for quarterly performance. However, the results varied significantly among the companies due to gaps in export volumes.According to the Financial Supervisory Service and industry sources, the consensus for the second-quarter operating pro July 28, 2026

Rising U.S. Tariffs and China's Double Taxation Leave Small Businesses in Distress A company supplying LCD TV components to major domestic electronics firms is closely monitoring industry trends amid reports that the U.S. has raised tariffs on China. The company expressed concerns about the potential impact on its operations in China, fearing that major manufacturers may adjust their supply chains, deepening its worries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with production bases in China are increasingly alarmed by the intensified push to exclude Chinese products from the July 28, 2026

Is Early Private Education for Young Children Beneficial? Experts Say Play and Experience Matter More In the midst of the so-called 'early childhood private education craze,' the Education Ministry and experts have issued a warning to anxious parents concerned about their children falling behind. They presented scientific analyses showing that stable relationships and proactive play experiences are more crucial for long-term learning capabilities than simply mastering letters and numbers at an early age. On July 28, the Education Ministry and the Child Policy Institute published the 88th issue o July 28, 2026

Hoban Construction Automates Concrete Volume Calculation with AI, Expanding to Sites by August Hoban Construction is enhancing productivity on construction sites by automating the calculation of concrete volumes using artificial intelligence (AI). On July 28, the company announced that it has developed an AI-based 'automated concrete volume calculation technology' and is currently applying it at pilot sites. This technology automatically calculates the amount of concrete needed for structural pouring, such as in basements. The AI analyzes blueprints uploaded to a server, and when site tec July 28, 2026