Investors Pour Money into U.S. Indices and AI ETFs Over Past Year ◆아주경제 주요뉴스▷미국지수·AI ETF에 뭉칫돈…최근 1년 투자자 자금 집중- According to asset management industry sources and ETF CHECK, the top inflow of net funds over the past year was the TIGER U.S. S&P 500, which saw an influx of 849.32 billion won. U.S. index ETFs and artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have consistently ranked high in net fund inflows, driving recent demand in the ETF market.- U.S. index ETFs have steadily absorbed lon July 27, 2026

Iran Continues Message Exchange with U.S. Through Mediators Iran has announced that it is continuing to exchange messages with the United States through mediators. However, it appears that official negotiations between the two countries have not yet resumed.According to Iran's state-run IRNA news agency, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei stated in an interview with Austria's ORF on July 26 that, "We are still exchanging messages with the U.S., and the activities of the mediating countries are ongoing."Baghaei described the Islamabad Memorandum, s July 27, 2026

Son Na-eun Reflects on 'Chief Kim' Experience: 'Thank You for Your Love' Actress Son Na-eun shared her thoughts on concluding her role in 'Chief Kim.'On the 26th, Son Na-eun posted a message and photos on her social media, expressing her gratitude, saying, "Thank you for loving Chief Kim all this time."She added, "It was an honor to work with Chief Kim, Han Soo, Senior Jin-cheol, Chairman Joo, the special task team, the laundry owner, and all the other actors, seniors, directors, writers, and staff members."Son also acknowledged her close friends and manager, stating July 27, 2026

Vehicle and Stabbing Attack Near Berlin LGBTQ Festival Leaves One Dead, 29 Injured A suspect who attacked pedestrians with a vehicle and a knife in Berlin, resulting in 30 casualties, was shot dead by police after a 20-hour manhunt. Berlin police reported that they located the suspect, Abdul Balut, 21, around 6 p.m. local time on July 26 in a garden plot in the northwestern district of Spandau. As Balut charged at special forces with a knife, police opened fire. Emergency responders attempted to provide first aid, but he died at the scene. Balut is accused of driving a white v July 27, 2026

Iran Warns of Retaliation After Ukrainian Attack Kills Crew Member Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has warned of a response after a Ukrainian attack resulted in the death of one crew member aboard an Iranian vessel.On July 26, Araqchi stated on X (formerly Twitter), "Ukraine has attacked an Iranian ship, resulting in the loss of one crew member's life. We will not let this attack go unanswered."According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, the vessel was attacked in the Caspian Sea, leading to one death and one injury among the crew. The Iranian government s July 27, 2026

Netanyahu: Iran Must Collapse or Abandon Nuclear Program Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that for the war with Iran to end, the Iranian regime must either collapse or be weakened enough to abandon its nuclear program. In an interview with Fox News on the 26th, Netanyahu responded to a question about the conditions for ending the war, saying, "The Iranian regime must change or be weakened enough to realize it must halt its nuclear program and change its course." He added, "This is the goal that U.S. President Donald Trump is trying to July 27, 2026

NYT: Trump Struggles to Find Exit from Iran Conflict Analysis suggests that President Donald Trump is struggling to find a clear exit from the nearly five-month-long conflict in Iran. He faces challenges in both escalating military action and withdrawing from the war.The New York Times reported on July 26 that Trump is caught between options of escalation, prolonged pressure, and withdrawal, stating, "President Trump is unable to easily choose any of these paths."U.S. forces conducted airstrikes against Iran for 13 consecutive days before halting July 27, 2026

Interview: Noh Yoon-seo of 'Donggung' Aims for Persuasive Acting Since her debut in 'Our Blues' (2022), followed by 'Crash Course in Romance' (2023) and the film 'Cheongseol' (2024), actress Noh Yoon-seo has carved a distinct path with her vibrant and bold energy. She has reached a new pinnacle in her acting career through the Netflix series 'Donggung,' where she portrays the resolute character 'Saenggang,' facing the eerie world of spirits as a royal. "This is my first time in a historical drama, and it's also my first experience with the occult and fantas July 27, 2026

Government Launches Rising Leaders 300 Program, Offering 30 Billion Won in Loans The South Korean government is expediting its support program for promising mid-sized companies with high growth potential.The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on July 27 that it will begin accepting applications for the second half of the 'Rising Leaders 300' program, a financial support initiative exclusively for mid-sized enterprises, until August 14.Launched in 2023 in collaboration with Woori Bank, the Rising Leaders 300 program aims to identify and support mid-sized compani July 27, 2026

South Korea and Bangladesh Hold 5th CEPA Negotiations to Resolve Key Issues The South Korean government is accelerating negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Bangladesh to explore promising emerging markets and diversify export markets.The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on July 27 that the fifth official round of South Korea-Bangladesh CEPA negotiations will take place in Seoul until July 31. The negotiations will be led by Park Geun-o, Director of Trade Agreement Policy, on the South Korean side, and Ayesha Akhtar July 27, 2026