Trump and Netanyahu to Meet on July 28 to Discuss Iran Conflict As the United States and Iran have paused military hostilities after 13 days of conflict, President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet to discuss the future of the Iran war and potential responses. According to the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, Netanyahu will meet with Trump at the White House on July 28. This will be the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders since the Iran war began in February. U.S. forces conducted attacks on Iranian mil July 27, 2026

Samsung Unveils 8th Generation Galaxy Foldable Phones with Innovative Hardware Samsung Electronics has introduced its 8th generation Galaxy foldable phones, reducing thickness and weight while enhancing screen durability, crease visibility, and battery life through the use of titanium materials and silicon-carbon batteries. The company has redesigned the display, hinge, battery, and charging structure to address the persistent weaknesses of foldable phones.Moon Seong-hoon, head of hardware at Samsung's MX division, explained the hardware innovations of the 8th generation G July 27, 2026

Celltrion Reports Record Revenue in First Half of 2026, Boosting Annual Sales Expectations 셀트리온이 주력 바이오시밀러의 안정적 성장과 고수익 신규 제품 확대에 힘입어 올해 상반기 역대 최대 실적을 기록했다. 하반기에는 신규 제품 점유율 확대가 이어지면서 회사가 연초 제시한 연간 매출 5조3000억원, 영업이익 1조8000억원 목표를 무난히 달성할 것으로 기대된다.셀트리온은 27일 올해 상반기 매출 2조5387억원, 영업이익 7737억원을 기록했다고 공시했다. 전년 동기 대비 매출은 40.77%, 영업이익은 97.42% 증가했다.2분기 기준으로는 매출 1조3937억원, 영업이익 4518억원을 기록하며 전년 동기 대비 매출은 45.0%, 영 July 27, 2026

President Lee Jae-myung: South Korea and Brazil Must Uphold Multilateralism President Lee Jae-myung stated on July 27 that "South Korea and Brazil are democratic nations representing their respective regions and global middle powers," emphasizing the need for closer cooperation to uphold multilateralism, free trade, and international norms as global order becomes increasingly uncertain.During his state visit to Brazil, President Lee made these remarks in an exclusive interview with the local daily O Globo. He noted, "Brazil has consistently supported a multilateral and July 27, 2026

Ruling and Opposition Parties Clash Over Abolishing Prosecutorial Supplementary Investigation Rights On July 27, the ruling and opposition parties engaged in a heated debate over a proposed amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act aimed at abolishing the supplementary investigation rights of prosecutors and the resignation of Minister of Justice Jung Sung-ho. The Democratic Party emphasized the swift processing of the bill to abolish supplementary investigation rights, which is a party stance, while the People Power Party criticized it, claiming it could mark the beginning of a lame-duck period July 27, 2026

Korea to Launch 'FANOMENON,' a Major K-Culture Festival The South Korean government and the K-pop industry are collaborating to launch a major K-culture festival called 'FANOMENON.' The festival aims to combine K-pop concerts, fandom award ceremonies, and K-culture exhibitions and experiential events into a privately-led initiative. However, as of now, only the event's timing, location, and basic structure have been confirmed, leaving the lineup, budget, and methods for assessing fandom data as key factors for its success.On July 27, a press conferen July 27, 2026

Job Market Disparities Persist Across Age Groups in South Korea Disparities in the labor market based on education and region have been observed across all age groups, from youth to seniors. The youth demographic shows a concentration of stable jobs in the metropolitan area and among highly educated individuals, while middle-aged workers experience a decline in job quality after retirement, and seniors face inadequate institutional protections. The Korea Employment Information Service released a report on July 27, titled 'In-Depth Analysis of the Labor Mark July 27, 2026

Vietnam Aims for Developed Nation Status by 2045 with New Growth Model Vietnam is accelerating its growth model reform with the goal of becoming a developed, high-income nation by 2045. Amid a global supply chain reshuffle, Vietnam has emerged as a key beneficiary of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Southeast Asia, shifting from a low-wage, quantity-focused strategy to a new development direction centered on productivity, science and technology, innovation, and skilled talent.According to the Vietnam Youth Newspaper on July 27, a resolution regarding the innovati July 27, 2026

Convenience Stores Bustle Amid Nationwide Heatwave as Ice Cream and Cold Drinks Fly Off Shelves "It's so hot outside that I came to buy ice cups and ice cream," said Kim, a 28-year-old tourist, wiping sweat from his brow at a convenience store near Gwanghwamun in Seoul. As the summer vacation season draws travelers like Kim to the city, many are seeking refuge from the sweltering heat in convenience stores, where summer products like ice cups, ice cream, and cold drinks are flying off the shelves.According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, a heat wave warning was issued the previ July 27, 2026

Yoon Suk Yeol Receives Suspended Sentence in Election Law Case Yoon Suk Yeol, the former president of South Korea, has been sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison, with a 3-year suspended sentence, for violating election laws during the 20th presidential election. If the sentence is upheld, the People Power Party will be required to return 39.7 billion won in election funds received during the campaign.According to Yonhap News Agency, the 21st Criminal Division of the Uijeongbu District Court, led by Judge Jo Soon-pyo, found Yoon guilty of making false July 27, 2026