Shin Min-a, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Jong-suk's 'The Remarried Empress' Set to Premiere on Disney+ This Fall Disney+ has unveiled the teaser poster for its original series 'The Remarried Empress.''The Remarried Empress' tells the story of the perfect empress Nabiyah of the Eastern Empire, who is informed of her divorce by Emperor Sobiesu, who has fallen for a runaway slave named Rasta. In exchange for accepting the divorce, she demands approval for her remarriage to Prince Heinrich of the Western Kingdom, leading to a romantic fantasy epic.The teaser poster features Empress Nabiyah standing alone in a July 27, 2026

Broadcaster Faces Backlash Over Apartment Purchase Video Jo Soo-bin, a broadcaster for a comprehensive programming channel, faced criticism after a video showcasing the apartment move-in process of a junior colleague in Banpo was labeled as an unrealistic portrayal of financial technology, leading to its eventual deletion.On July 26, Jo Soo-bin TV released a video titled "A New Apartment in Banpo Bought with Savings." The video featured Jo visiting her junior colleague's home and inquiring about the process of moving into the new apartment.In the vide July 27, 2026

KOSPI Opens Higher but Turns Lower Amid Foreign and Institutional Selling The KOSPI started the day with gains but reversed course due to selling pressure from foreign and institutional investors. While individual investors stepped in to buy, limiting the decline, the index fluctuated around the 6,680 mark.According to the Korea Exchange, as of 9:08 a.m., the KOSPI was down 6.14 points (0.09%) at 6,684.48. The index opened at 6,806.27, up 115.65 points (1.73%) from the previous trading day, but subsequently gave up those gains and turned lower, hovering around the 6,6 July 27, 2026

Heat Wave Continues Across South Korea with Temperatures Reaching 37 Degrees On July 27, the heat wave is expected to persist across South Korea. According to Yonhap News, warm and humid air continues to flow in along the edge of the North Pacific High. As of 8 a.m., temperatures in major cities were reported as follows: Busan at 28.9 degrees Celsius, Daejeon and Gwangju at 27.4 degrees, Seoul at 27.3 degrees, Incheon and Ulsan at 27.0 degrees, and Daegu at 26.7 degrees. During the day, the perceived temperature in the southern regions is expected to exceed 35 degrees Ce July 27, 2026

Chinese Battery Firms Thrive Amid AI Boom, CATL Sees ESS Revenue Double in First Half Chinese battery manufacturers experienced significant growth in the first half of this year, driven by a surge in demand for energy storage systems (ESS) due to a global boom in AI data center construction, state-run CCTV reported on July 27.In the first half of the year, China's lithium-ion battery production increased by 39.3% compared to the previous year, with shipments of batteries for ESS rising by over 80%. The Chinese government aims to secure 300 million kW of new ESS capacity by 2030, July 27, 2026

Iran's Supreme Leader Affirms Support for Hezbollah as Strategic Policy Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has expressed his commitment to continue supporting Hezbollah, the Iran-aligned militant group in Lebanon.On July 26, the office of the Supreme Leader reported that Khamenei stated in a letter to Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem and its commanders and fighters, "Protecting Hezbollah is a strategic policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran."Khamenei praised Hezbollah for standing at the forefront of resistance against Israel and its allies, and July 27, 2026

U.S. Central Command Chief Recommends Halting Limited Strikes in Hormuz The U.S. Central Command chief, who oversees military operations against Iran, has reportedly recommended halting airstrikes concentrated in the Strait of Hormuz, stating their effectiveness has reached a limit.Axios reported on July 27, citing multiple sources, that General Brad Cooper conveyed this opinion to the Department of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the White House.Cooper's recommendation is said to have influenced President Donald Trump's decision to temporarily suspend airst July 27, 2026

Government Expands Private Sector Participation in Natural Gas Supply and Storage The government is expanding private sector participation in the natural gas storage system, which has been primarily public, and is establishing an artificial intelligence (AI)-based system to predict supply crises. By 2038, the plan aims to secure a maximum storage capacity of 8.87 million tons through the expansion of private storage tanks.The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on July 27 that it has finalized and publicized the 16th Long-term Natural Gas Supply Plan, which outli July 27, 2026

Jung Jeom-sik Calls for Order in Party Following Altercation Jung Jeom-sik, the floor leader of the People Power Party, stated on July 27 that the party must restore its dignity and order following an incident where lawmaker Kwon Young-jin was involved in a physical altercation during a protest over committee assignments.Speaking to reporters at the National Assembly, Jung expressed regret, saying, "I sincerely apologize to the public and party members for the unpleasant incident last week." He emphasized that the issue was not just a personal matter but July 27, 2026

Hyundai Glovis Secures Battery Transport Contract in China, Expanding Global Logistics Influence Hyundai Glovis is increasing its influence in the Chinese logistics market by securing a new transport contract with a leading Chinese battery company.On July 27, Hyundai Glovis announced that it has signed a transport contract with a prominent battery manufacturer in China. Under the agreement, Hyundai Glovis will transport electric vehicle batteries produced by the Chinese company from the southern coastal region of China, known as Huanan, to factories of global automakers located in Hungary, July 27, 2026