Shin Ji-eun Wins Second Title After 10-Year Wait at Scottish Open Shin Ji-eun, competing on the LPGA Tour, lifted her second trophy after a decade, marking her first victory since 2016. For a professional athlete, ten years is a significant span. During this time, women's golf has seen a rapid generational shift, with new stars emerging and familiar names fading from the scene. Few athletes endure such changes and return to the top, making this victory particularly meaningful.Achieving success in professional sports is challenging, but reclaiming a title after July 27, 2026

Health Insurance Faces 5 Trillion Won Deficit, Urgent Reforms Needed 올해 건강보험 재정이 5조원대 적자로 돌아설 것이라는 암울한 전망이 나왔다. 급격한 고령화에 따른 의료비 지출 폭증과 정부 지원금 지급 구조의 불확실성이 겹치며 건강보험 재정 건전성에 거대한 경고등이 켜진 것이다. 이에 정부는 건강보험료의 상한선과 하한선을 동시에 올려 재정 충격을 완화하겠다는 '부과체계 개편안'을 내놓았다. 하지만 미봉책 성격이 짙은 이번 개편만으로는 눈앞에 다가온 재정 고갈의 파도를 막아내기 역부족이라는 지적이 나온다.지난 26일 보건복지부 건강보험정책심의위원회 소위원회에 보고된 부과체 July 27, 2026

Kyung Hee University and Jeonju Vision University Support International Students' Employment and Entrepreneurship Universities are taking innovative steps to not only attract international students but also to cultivate them into skilled professionals needed by local industries. Kyung Hee University and Jeonju Vision University have received high praise for establishing a comprehensive support network that systematically develops the core competencies of international students, ranging from local Korean language schools to matching them with regional companies. Their successful models may offer new solution July 27, 2026

JW Marriott Jeju Wins Two Awards at APEC Luxury Dining Event JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa has redefined the dining experience by incorporating Jeju's culture and nature, achieving remarkable success in the global market.At the 2025 GM & Hotel Awards, organized by Marriott International for the Asia-Pacific region excluding Greater China, JW Marriott Jeju was honored in the luxury brand category. The resort won awards for both 'Food & Beverage Innovation Leadership General Manager' and 'Highest F&B Revenue Growth.'This recognition comes from among 750 Mar July 27, 2026

SK Hynix's Dollar Sales Boost Korean Won Amid Government Encouragement SK Hynix's recent dollar conversion from its U.S. stock listing has sparked a wave of dollar sales among domestic companies. As the won strengthens due to increased dollar supply, the government is accelerating efforts to encourage exporters to bring overseas funds back home and convert them into won. According to Bloomberg on July 27, SK Hynix raised $26.5 billion (approximately 38.8 trillion won) through its American Depositary Receipt (ADR) listing. ADRs allow foreign companies to trade their July 27, 2026

Daegu Department Store Shares Rise on New Ownership and Development Plans Daegu Department Store shares are experiencing a surge amid expectations for the development of its headquarters following the acquisition of a new largest shareholder.As of 2:05 PM on July 27, Daegu Department Store's stock was trading at 5,420 won, up 330 won (6.48%) from the previous trading day, according to the Korea Exchange.The increase in investor sentiment is attributed to the announcement of development plans for the headquarters located on Dongseong-ro in Daegu by the investment firm July 27, 2026

Taylor Farms Launches Zero-Sugar Drink 'Mukumu V' at Olive Young Taylor Farms' health food brand, Taylor Life, has announced the launch of its zero-sugar drink 'Mukumu V,' which contains enzyme-treated hesperidin derived from lemons, now available on the Olive Young online store.With this launch, Taylor Farms aims to expand its reach among key consumer demographics, including the MZ generation, and enhance brand awareness.Mukumu V is designed to reflect ingredient trends gaining attention in the international inner beauty market.Targeted at consumers looking July 27, 2026

Nvidia Discusses $250 Billion Guarantee for OpenAI Data Center Nvidia is reportedly in discussions to provide a $250 billion (approximately 365 trillion won) financial guarantee to support OpenAI's acquisition of a massive data center.According to the Wall Street Journal on July 26, Nvidia is negotiating a financial guarantee that would allow OpenAI to lease a 10-gigawatt (GW) data center complex being constructed in southern Ohio.The data center is being developed by SB Energy, a subsidiary of SoftBank. Including the cost of semiconductors to be installed July 27, 2026

Man Wins $20 Million Lottery Jackpot After Meeting Girlfriend's Parents A man who is preparing for his wedding won a lottery jackpot after meeting his girlfriend's parents.According to Donghaeng Lottery, an interview with the winner, identified as A, was released on the 26th, revealing that he won first place in the Spitto2000 lottery.A shared that after greeting his girlfriend's parents and finishing a meal, he stumbled upon a lottery sales point while on a date. He purchased the lottery ticket at a shop in Daegu's Jung District.A, who occasionally buys lottery tic July 27, 2026

SKC Reports Positive EBITDA in Q2 Despite Operating Loss of 14.4 Billion Won SKC announced on July 27 that it recorded sales of 645.4 billion won and an operating loss of 14.4 billion won for the second quarter of this year.Sales increased by approximately 30% compared to the previous quarter, and the operating loss improved by about 50%. The cash flow indicator EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) reached 29.1 billion won, nearly tripling from the previous quarter, marking a second consecutive quarter of profitability. Additionally, t July 27, 2026