South Korea to Sequentially Open Four Dams on Nakdong River to Combat Algal Blooms 정부가 최근 낙동강 유역의 녹조 확산에 대응하기 위해 낙동강 하류 4개 보를 순차적으로 개방한다. 녹조가 더 확산될 경우에는 낙동강 8개 보 전체를 순차 개방하는 방안도 추진할 계획이다. 기후에너지환경부는 오는 30일부터 다음 달 5일까지 강정고령보와 달성보, 합천창녕보, 창녕함안보 등 낙동강 하류 4개 보를 순차 개방한다고 28일 밝혔다. 이번 조치는 녹조계절관리제(5월15일~10월15일)와 연계해 녹조가 집중적으로 발생하는 낙동강 하류 구간의 녹조를 저감하기 위한 것이다. 국립환경과학원의 시나리오 분석 결과를 토대 July 28, 2026

South Korea to Sequentially Open Four Dams on Nakdong River to Combat Algal Blooms 정부가 최근 낙동강 유역의 녹조 확산에 대응하기 위해 낙동강 하류 4개 보를 순차적으로 개방한다. 녹조가 더 확산될 경우에는 낙동강 8개 보 전체를 순차 개방하는 방안도 추진할 계획이다. 기후에너지환경부는 오는 30일부터 다음 달 5일까지 강정고령보와 달성보, 합천창녕보, 창녕함안보 등 낙동강 하류 4개 보를 순차 개방한다고 28일 밝혔다. 이번 조치는 녹조계절관리제(5월15일~10월15일)와 연계해 녹조가 집중적으로 발생하는 낙동강 하류 구간의 녹조를 저감하기 위한 것이다. 국립환경과학원의 시나리오 분석 결과를 토대 July 28, 2026

BJ Cheolgu Admits to Gambling Debts, Colleagues Reveal Higher Amounts First-generation internet broadcaster BJ Cheolgu has confessed to engaging in illegal gambling and borrowing money from loan sharks, announcing plans to turn himself in to the police. This revelation has prompted fellow BJs to make additional claims, suggesting that Cheolgu's actual debt may be significantly higher than he disclosed.On July 27, Cheolgu admitted during a live broadcast that he had been involved in illegal gambling since 2024 and had incurred approximately 6 billion won in value-a July 28, 2026

Government Aims to Shorten 3rd New Town Development Timeline by 30 Months The South Korean government is working to reduce the development timeline for public housing projects, including the 3rd New Town, by approximately 30 months. However, on-site reports indicate that the construction period for some apartment projects has increased by as much as 19 months. Challenges such as the demolition of existing structures, ground reinforcement, and cultural heritage investigations remain, putting the government's supply acceleration efforts to the test.According to the Mini July 28, 2026

Apple Reclaims Top Spot in Global Market Capitalization, Surpassing Nvidia Apple has reclaimed its position as the world's most valuable company, surpassing Nvidia for the first time in 15 months. Analysts suggest that Apple, previously criticized for lagging in artificial intelligence (AI) investments, has been reassessed positively as concerns grow over the massive capital expenditures of big tech companies.On July 27, Apple’s stock closed at $336.91, up 1.17% from the previous trading day, bringing its market capitalization to $4.948 trillion. In contrast, Nvidia's July 28, 2026

China Achieves Domestic Production of Key DUV Lithography Equipment China has successfully achieved domestic production of deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography equipment, a key component in semiconductor manufacturing. Following the successful IPO of CXMT, China's largest DRAM manufacturer, on July 27, positive developments continue to emerge in the Chinese semiconductor industry.A Chinese company has begun producing its own immersion DUV equipment and plans to deliver five units to customers this year, according to a report by the U.S. tech publication The Inform July 28, 2026

Corruption Investigation Agency Proposes New Procedures Ahead of Major Crime Agency Launch As the launch of the Prosecutor's Office and the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency approaches in October, the Corruption Investigation Agency has submitted a proposal to the National Assembly advocating for the establishment of a new procedure for 'additional investigation requests' instead of relying on prosecutors' requests for supplementary investigations. The agency also suggested that senior officials from the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency be included in the scope of its investigati July 28, 2026

HD Hyundai Electric Reports 2nd Quarter Operating Profit of 287 Billion Won, Up 37.3% Year-on-Year HD Hyundai Electric announced on July 28 that it achieved sales of 1.14 trillion won and an operating profit of 287 billion won in the second quarter of this year. Sales increased by 26% compared to the same period last year, while operating profit rose by 37.3%. The operating profit margin was 25.1%, up 2.0 percentage points from the previous year and 0.2 percentage points from the previous quarter.The power equipment business saw a steady demand for global power grid replacements and an increa July 28, 2026

NVIDIA Invests $1 Billion in Naver, Seizing Opportunity for Technological Independence NVIDIA has become Naver's third-largest shareholder with a $1 billion investment. This move signifies more than just a supply contract; it highlights the global AI leader's choice of a key domestic IT partner.Naver plans to use the funds to expedite the establishment of an AI factory and accelerate its entry into the global sovereign AI market, particularly in Asia. On the surface, this appears to be a significant achievement for K-AI on the global stage.However, it is essential to confront the July 28, 2026

Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level in Over Two Years Mortgage rates at banks rose for the second consecutive month in June, reaching their highest level in two years and seven months. The increase in credit loan rates is also adding to household interest burdens. Analysts suggest that the trend of rising loan rates may accelerate in the second half of the year, considering that the recent rate hike by the Bank of Korea in July has not yet been reflected in these figures.According to the Bank of Korea's 'Weighted Average Interest Rate' statistics r July 28, 2026