Epson Expands Inkjet Sector with Additional Investment in Gosan Tech Epson announced on July 27 that it has made an additional investment in the domestic inkjet technology startup Gosan Tech through its investment fund, EP-GB L.P. This investment follows a strategic investment made in 2025 and aims to strengthen collaboration in the manufacturing of next-generation perovskite solar cells (PSC) using inkjet technology. Founded in 2015, Gosan Tech has expanded its business from inkjet systems for organic light-emitting diode (OLED) manufacturing to include perov July 27, 2026

Daehan Shipbuilding Secures Two Suezmax Oil Tankers, Achieving Record Annual Orders Daehan Shipbuilding has secured orders for two Suezmax oil tankers from a new European shipping company, marking the highest annual order performance in its history.On July 27, Daehan Shipbuilding announced that it signed a construction contract for the two Suezmax oil tankers with the European firm. Notably, the contract was finalized at a high price, following a record-setting order in June, enhancing the company's profitability.Including this latest order, Daehan Shipbuilding has achieved app July 27, 2026

Clean Country Reveals Production Process for 'Everyone's Sanitary Pads' Clean Country announced on July 27 that it held a press tour on July 23 at its factory in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, to showcase the 'Everyone's Sanitary Pads' initiative, a pilot project supported by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family.During the event, Clean Country unveiled its dedicated production line for Everyone's Sanitary Pads, detailing the entire process from raw material intake to manufacturing, packaging, and quality inspection.Attendees observed the hygienic produc July 27, 2026

Despite AI Job Concerns, Major U.S. Companies Expand Hiring Contrary to predictions that artificial intelligence (AI) would significantly replace human jobs, major U.S. corporations are ramping up hiring efforts.According to the Wall Street Journal on July 26, companies such as Alphabet, the parent company of Google, railroad operator CSX, and consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton have recently announced plans to hire additional staff to achieve growth targets and expand into new technology areas.Previously, U.S. companies had restrained new hiring due to July 27, 2026

Rift Deepens in Democratic Party Over Shincheonji Involvement The internal conflict within the Democratic Party over allegations of Shincheonji involvement is intensifying. The pro-Lee Jae-myung faction is calling for a thorough investigation, while the pro-Jung Cheong-rae faction is demanding evidence for the claims.Hwang Myung-sun, a member of the Supreme Council aligned with the pro-Lee faction, stated during a Supreme Council meeting on July 27 that "the party leader must be resolute when the involvement of Shincheonji forces within the party is reveal July 27, 2026

Residents Clash Over Air Conditioning in Apartment Security Office In an apartment complex, a notice opposing the installation of an air conditioner in the security office has sparked public rebuttals from residents, leading to widespread support for the counterarguments.Recently, two photos of a notice posted in the apartment complex surfaced on an online community.The first notice, signed by a group, stated, "We oppose the installation of an air conditioner in the security office of Complex 6," arguing that "installing an air conditioner will continuously rai July 27, 2026

Government to Strengthen Collaboration Between Automakers and Parts Suppliers for Future Vehicle Production The government is launching a new ecosystem collaboration research and development (R&D) initiative that directly connects the mass production plans of automakers with the technology development efforts of parts suppliers.On July 27, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced that it will implement the 'ecosystem collaboration R&D' project this year, linking the actual mass production plans of automakers with the technology development of domestic parts companies from the planning stag July 27, 2026

South Korean Government Reviews Oil Supply Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East As tensions rise in the Middle East and risks to navigation in the Red Sea increase, the South Korean government has begun reviewing the oil supply situation with the refining and shipping industries.On July 27, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy held an 'Oil Supply Situation Review Meeting' led by Yang Gi-wook, head of the Industrial Resource Security Office. The meeting was convened to assess the impact of recent escalations in Middle Eastern tensions and the growing risks associated w July 27, 2026

Labor Ministry Urges Local Governments to Prepare for Regional Labor Inspections With regional labor inspections set to begin in December, the Ministry of Employment and Labor has urged 16 provinces and cities to expedite the deployment of inspectors and participation in training.On July 27, the ministry announced during a Central-Local Policy Council meeting at the Government Seoul Complex that it had presented an agenda related to the implementation of local labor inspections. At this meeting, the ministry requested cooperation from vice mayors and other officials in the 1 July 27, 2026

New $1.428 Billion Fund Launched to Support Regional Marine Enterprises The South Korean government is establishing a marine specialized fund worth 1.428 trillion won (approximately $1.1 billion) to boost regional marine enterprises by 2030.On July 27, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced that it will create the marine specialized fund over the next five years, in addition to the existing marine seed fund. Of the total amount, the government will contribute 1 trillion won (70%), while private investments will account for 428 billion won (30%).Since 2019, t July 27, 2026