Texas LNG Power Plant Emerges as Top U.S. Investment Project The construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) combined cycle power plant in Texas is being considered as the first major investment project under the recent U.S.-Korea tariff agreement. This project is seen as a viable option due to the increasing electricity demand driven by the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers in the U.S., which can ensure stable revenue and commercial viability.According to industry sources, the South Korean government is in discussions with U.S. off July 28, 2026

Regional Financial Institutions Show Mixed Results in First Half of 2026 The performance of the three major regional financial holding companies in the first half of 2026 was mixed. JB Financial achieved its highest net profit ever, while BNK Financial and iM Financial saw declines. The deterioration in profitability, coupled with stricter management of household loans and the burden of a slowing regional economy, has raised concerns about asset soundness.According to the financial sector on July 28, the combined net profit of BNK, JB, and iM Financial for the first July 28, 2026

South Korea Sees Surge in AI Investment Amid U.S.-China Financial Risks South Korea's venture capital (VC) market is rebounding in the second quarter, driven by investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, and is expected to reach record levels this year. The influx of foreign capital, including investments from Nvidia, is further fueling this investment enthusiasm.While global AI investment remains heavily concentrated in the United States, recent financial market risks between the U.S. and China have led to increased capital flowing into the South Kor July 28, 2026

Heat Wave Continues Tomorrow with Highs Reaching 38 Degrees in Daegu 전국 대부분 지역에 폭염특보가 이어지는 가운데 29일에도 낮 최고기온이 38도까지 오르는 등 무더위와 열대야가 계속될 전망이다. 기상청은 29일 전국이 대체로 맑은 가운데 폭염특보가 발효된 대부분 지역에서 최고 체감온도가 33도 이상, 남부지방을 중심으로는 35도 이상까지 올라 매우 덥겠다고 28일 예보했다. 밤사이에도 기온이 25도 이상 유지되는 지역이 많아 열대야가 나타나는 곳이 많겠다. 29일 아침 최저기온은 22~26도, 낮 최고기온은 32~38도로 예상된다. 대구가 38도로 가장 높겠으며 울산과 창원은 36도, 청주 35도, 부 July 28, 2026

Heat Wave Continues Tomorrow with Highs Reaching 38 Degrees in Daegu 전국 대부분 지역에 폭염특보가 이어지는 가운데 29일에도 낮 최고기온이 38도까지 오르는 등 무더위와 열대야가 계속될 전망이다. 기상청은 29일 전국이 대체로 맑은 가운데 폭염특보가 발효된 대부분 지역에서 최고 체감온도가 33도 이상, 남부지방을 중심으로는 35도 이상까지 올라 매우 덥겠다고 28일 예보했다. 밤사이에도 기온이 25도 이상 유지되는 지역이 많아 열대야가 나타나는 곳이 많겠다. 29일 아침 최저기온은 22~26도, 낮 최고기온은 32~38도로 예상된다. 대구가 38도로 가장 높겠으며 울산과 창원은 36도, 청주 35도, 부 July 28, 2026

Lotte On to Offer Major Discounts for Vacation Products from July 29 롯데쇼핑의 이커머스 플랫폼 롯데온이 오는 29일부터 31일까지 대표 할인 행사 '라스트찬스'를 진행한다고 28일 밝혔다.롯데온은 행사 기간 라스트찬스 10% 중복쿠폰을 제공하며, 카카오페이로 결제하면 10% 추가 할인 혜택을 받을 수 있다.롯데온은 여름휴가를 앞두고 막바지 쇼핑에 나서는 고객을 겨냥해 여행과 일상에서 활용도가 높은 상품을 선보인다. 먼저 모달·인견 소재의 파자마와 냉감이불 등 숙면 상품을 비롯해 데오티슈, 시트마스크, 샴푸 등 여름철 쿨링 상품을 마련했다.물놀이와 휴양지에서 활용할 수 있 July 28, 2026

Mammoth Coffee to Raise Prices on Iced Americano Mammoth Coffee will increase the prices of its iced Americano and iced decaf Americano starting next month. However, the prices for hot Americano and large (L) size Americano will remain unchanged.On July 28, Mammoth Coffee announced that it will raise the prices of iced Americano and iced decaf Americano by 200 won each, effective August 11.As a result, the price for a small (S) iced Americano will rise from 1,200 won to 1,400 won, while the medium (M) size will increase from 1,600 won to 1,800 July 28, 2026

Mammoth Coffee to Raise Prices on Iced Americano Mammoth Coffee will increase the prices of its iced Americano and iced decaf Americano starting next month. However, the prices for hot Americano and large (L) size Americano will remain unchanged.On July 28, Mammoth Coffee announced that it will raise the prices of iced Americano and iced decaf Americano by 200 won each, effective August 11.As a result, the price for a small (S) iced Americano will rise from 1,200 won to 1,400 won, while the medium (M) size will increase from 1,600 won to 1,800 July 28, 2026

Heat-Related Illnesses Surge After Rainy Season Ends, Death Toll Rises to 9 The end of the rainy season has led to a nationwide heat wave, resulting in an additional death from heat-related illness. Following a pattern observed last year, health authorities have urged the public to limit outdoor activities and adhere to health guidelines as cases surge after the rainy season. According to Yonhap News and the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, from May 15 to July 27, when the heat-related illness emergency room surveillance system was activated, a total of 1,48 July 28, 2026

BNK and JB Financial Reject Merger Proposal from Align Partners BNK Financial Group and JB Financial Group have decided to reject the merger feasibility review request from activist fund Align Partners Asset Management. On July 28, both BNK and JB Financial announced through public disclosures that they would not proceed with a review of the merger feasibility after discussions. BNK Financial stated in its disclosure, "After thorough discussions in the board meeting, we have decided not to proceed with the merger feasibility review and will not establish July 28, 2026