Samsung Electronics Applies 2-Nanometer Process to HBM5, Boosting Speed by Over 50% Samsung Electronics is implementing a gate-all-around (GAA) 2-nanometer foundry process for the base die of its next-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM), HBM5. Building on its experience with the 4-nanometer base die used in HBM4 and HBM4E, the company aims to enhance the performance and power efficiency of the new HBM while expanding its customer base in artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC), thereby strengthening the growth momentum of its foundry business.In an July 27, 2026

Construction Begins on World-Class 4th Generation Synchrotron 'Korea New Light Synchrotron' The construction of the world-class 4th generation synchrotron, the 'Korea New Light Synchrotron (KLS),' has officially begun.On July 27, the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI) held a groundbreaking ceremony at the synchrotron site in Ochang, Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province.The ceremony was attended by government officials, lawmakers, local government representatives, industry and academia stakeholders, and local residents.The KLS will utilize bright li July 27, 2026

Test Drive: Renault Philante Raises Questions About Pricing “How much does this car cost?” This question repeatedly arose during the test drive of Renault's flagship crossover (CUV) Philante. On July 23, I drove approximately 83 kilometers from Gangnam, Seoul, to Wonju, Gangwon Province. This was my first time driving a Renault model, and despite my low expectations, the Philante made a strong impression throughout the drive, sparking my curiosity about its price even though I had no plans to purchase a vehicle. The Philante combines three key elements: July 27, 2026

LG Electronics Becomes First in Korea to Earn NVIDIA Liquid Cooling Certification, Accelerating Global AI Data Center Strategy LG Electronics has become the first South Korean company to receive NVIDIA's quality certification for its liquid cooling solutions, accelerating its strategy in the global artificial intelligence (AI) data center market. The company announced on July 27 that it has received final quality certification for its 600-kilowatt (kW) cooling distribution unit (CDU), a key component in controlling the heat generated by high-performance graphics processing units (GPUs). This recognition is expected to July 27, 2026

Korea's Fair Trade Commission Launches Investigation into Franchise Practices 공정 당국이 가맹본부의 불공정행위를 시정하고 가맹점주의 권익을 보호하기 위해 올해 가맹 분야 서면 실태조사에 착수한다. 특히 최근 갈등이 이어지고 있는 필수품목 거래 관행 개선 여부와 차액가맹금 실태를 집중적으로 들여다볼 방침이다.공정거래위원회는 오는 10월까지 외식·서비스·도소매 등 21개 업종의 가맹본부 200곳과 가맹점사업자 1만2000곳을 대상으로 '2026년 가맹 분야 서면 실태조사'를 실시한다고 27일 밝혔다.이본 실태조사는 가맹 분야의 주요 제도의 운영 실태와 현장 거래 관행을 점검하고 July 27, 2026

Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Announces Open Recruitment for New Graduates 현대해상이 2026년 전문대졸 신입사원 공개채용을 실시한다.현대해상은 전문대학 졸업자와 졸업예정자를 대상으로 신입사원을 모집한다고 27일 밝혔다.지원서는 오는 8월 10일 오후 6시까지 현대해상 채용 홈페이지를 통해 접수할 수 있다. 채용 절차는 서류전형, 1차 면접, 최종면접 순으로 진행되며 최종 합격자는 오는 11월 1일 입사한다.입사자는 배치 직무에 따라 지점 총무 또는 자동차보험 소액보상 업무를 담당하게 된다.현대해상은 지원자들의 직무 이해를 돕기 위해 오는 31일 오전 10시 온라인 채용상담회를 개최한다. 상담회 July 27, 2026

Woori Bank Offers Up to 30 Billion Won in Loans for Mid-Sized Companies Woori Bank is expanding productive finance by providing funding to mid-sized companies with growth potential.On July 27, Woori Bank announced that it is recruiting companies for the eighth round of the 'Rising Leaders 300' program in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.The Rising Leaders 300 program aims to identify mid-sized and potential mid-sized companies with strong technological capabilities and growth prospects, offering both financial and non-financial services. July 27, 2026

Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs Impacting Korean Market May Spread to Japan, Kioxia Targeted A single-stock leveraged exchange-traded fund (ETF) that has increased volatility among semiconductor stocks in the Korean market is showing signs of spreading to Japan. Concerns are rising that the launch of products tracking Kioxia Holdings' daily stock returns at double or negative double rates in the U.S. could further amplify volatility.According to Bloomberg on the 26th, U.S. asset management firms including Cogent Strategies, GraniteShares Advisors, and Turtle Capital Management are prepa July 27, 2026

President Lee's Approval Rating Slightly Drops to 46.3% President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has fallen for the second consecutive week, reaching 46.3%, according to a public opinion survey released on July 27. The survey, conducted by Realmeter at the request of Energy Economy News from July 20 to 24, involved 2,505 respondents aged 18 and older nationwide. The positive evaluation of President Lee's performance decreased by 2.1 percentage points from the previous week. Negative evaluations rose by 1.5 percentage points to 49.5%, with the gap be July 27, 2026

Korea Technology Guarantee Fund Supports K-Venture Global Expansion in Silicon Valley The Korea Technology Guarantee Fund announced on July 27 that it held a 'Global K-Venture Innovation Meeting' on July 24 in Silicon Valley, California, at the Startup Venture Campus (SVC).This event was organized to support the overseas expansion of promising domestic startups in line with the government's global entrepreneurship and venture promotion policies, and to create a field-centered global growth ecosystem.Attendees included Noh Yong-seok, the acting minister of the Ministry of SMEs and July 27, 2026