Weather Forecast: Showers Expected in Seoul and Surrounding Areas with Highs Reaching 36°C On Monday, July 27, showers are expected primarily in the Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon Province, while much of the country will continue to experience a heat wave. From morning to evening, Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi Province, and the inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon will see showers ranging from 5 to 40 mm. The expected rainfall for the five western islands and the northern coast of Gangwon is between 5 and 20 mm. The morning low temperatures are forecasted to be between 22 and 26 de July 26, 2026

Competition Among Candidates for Democratic Party Leadership Intensifies The race for the next leader of the Democratic Party has narrowed to three candidates, setting the stage for the party convention scheduled for August 17.According to political sources on the 26th, candidates Kim Min-seok, Jung Cheong-rae, and Song Young-gil have each presented their visions and appealed for support from party members.Kim is advocating for continued governance through integration and solidarity, while Jung emphasizes ongoing reform to reclaim power. Song is focusing on specific July 26, 2026

APR to Internalize Key Component Technology for Beauty Devices APR is set to internalize system semiconductor and key component technology for beauty devices through a government project.On July 23, APR held a kickoff meeting at Lotte World Tower in Songpa-gu, Seoul, following its selection by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy for the semiconductor advanced industry technology development project, the company announced on July 26.The event was attended by Shin Jae-woo, head of APR's R&D Center, Park Dong-hee, head of the technology research office, July 26, 2026

Lessons from the Meiji Restoration: Governance Requires Unity Meiji Restoration was a revolution that transformed Japan into a modern state. However, those who succeeded in the revolution did not all work together to build the new nation. While they united to dismantle the old power structure, they diverged in the process of governing the country after seizing power. The greatest lesson from the Meiji Restoration is not the success of the revolution itself, but the importance of unity in governance. In September 1877, in Shiroyama, Kagoshima, two heroes of July 26, 2026

Crown Haitai Hosts 17th Hanum Traditional Music Competition with 700 Students Crown Haitai Confectionery announced on July 26 that it held the 17th Hanum Traditional Music Dream Competition and the 14th Gather! Hanum Talents Competition at the Crown Haitai Hall in Namsan, Seoul, on July 24-25.The Hanum Talents Competition, which aims to discover traditional music talent and promote the preservation and development of Korean traditional music, has been held annually since 2010. This year, over 700 students from approximately 150 elementary and middle schools across the cou July 26, 2026

Yoon Sang-hyun Calls for Joint Public Recount and Special Investigation Yoon Sang-hyun, chairman of the National Assembly's special investigation committee on the recent shortage of ballots during the local elections, stated on July 26 that "a public recount and a special investigation must proceed together. The best approach is to conduct the public recount under the supervision of the special investigation team."During a press conference at the National Assembly, Yoon argued, "With the emergence of ballot manipulation incidents, it seems unlikely that the special July 26, 2026

Genosis AI Healthcare Celebrates Graduation of 35 Experts from AI Academy Genosis AI Healthcare, led by Chairman Lee Hee-won, concluded the eighth session of its AI Academy with a graduation ceremony on July 25. The program, aimed at social contribution, has trained 35 experts from various fields, including former and current hospital directors, medical professors, research institute heads, media representatives, and former vice-ministerial officials, through four practical training sessions. The ceremony was held at the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), hosted b July 26, 2026

Samsung Biologics and Celltrion Report Strong Q2 Earnings of 1.3 Trillion Won South Korea's leading biopharmaceutical companies, Samsung Biologics and Celltrion, both reported strong earnings for the second quarter of this year, each surpassing 1.3 trillion won in revenue. Despite similar financial results, their growth strategies diverged significantly.According to industry reports on July 26, Samsung Biologics recorded consolidated revenue of 1.32 trillion won and an operating profit of 586.4 billion won for the second quarter, marking increases of 30% and 23%, respecti July 26, 2026

EcoProBM, Solbrain, and Aekyung Chemical Launch Sodium-Ion Battery Alliance EcoProBM is collaborating with Solbrain and Aekyung Chemical to jointly develop materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIB).On July 22, EcoProBM announced the establishment of the 'K-Sodium Alliance' after signing a memorandum of understanding with Solbrain and Aekyung Chemical at its headquarters in Ochang, North Chungcheong Province.Under this agreement, the three companies will co-develop key materials for sodium-ion batteries, including cathodes, electrolytes, and hard carbon anodes. EcoProBM w July 26, 2026

Dry Eye Treatment Market Expands, But New Drug Development Remains Challenging The dry eye treatment market is rapidly growing, yet new drug development remains a formidable challenge. The diverse causes of the condition make it difficult to demonstrate efficacy in clinical trials, leading global pharmaceutical companies to face setbacks. Nevertheless, the strong demand for effective treatments has prompted domestic companies to accelerate their drug development efforts.According to market research firm Fortune Business Insights, the global dry eye treatment market is proj July 26, 2026