Mayor Kim Seong-je urges construction of Uiwang railway network for national housing policy success Mayor Kim Seong-je emphasized on July 31 that the construction of the Uiwang railway network is essential for the success of the national housing policy.During a meeting at the National Land Development Exhibition Center with Hong Ji-seon, the Second Vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Mayor Kim requested active government support for key railway projects in Uiwang, including the extension of the Wirye-Gwacheon Line, the addition of a new station at Wolam Station on National Rou August 1, 2026

Democratic Party Candidates Clash in Joint Speech in Chungbuk The Democratic Party is set to hold its national convention on the 17th, as candidate Jung Cheong-rae stated on the 1st, "Just as voting is one person, one vote, I hope our competition and struggle can be one-on-one as well." However, candidates Kim Min-seok and Song Young-gil continued to direct pointed remarks at Jung.During a joint speech for the election of the party leader and supreme council members at the CJB Media Center in Cheongju, Jung remarked, "Even if I am beaten two-to-one or thre August 1, 2026

Homeplus Employees Tighten Their Belts as Restructuring Efforts Intensify Homeplus management and labor unions have agreed to implement stringent measures to delay salary payments and reduce certain employee benefits as part of efforts to normalize operations and facilitate corporate restructuring.On July 31, Homeplus announced that its two labor unions, the Homeplus Mart Union and the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions Homeplus General Labor Union, along with the employee representative body Hanmaeum Council, have committed to working together to expedite the norma August 1, 2026

Special Prosecutors Summon Lawmaker Yoon Han-hong Over Residence Relocation Allegations Lawmaker Yoon Han-hong of the People Power Party appeared before the Special Prosecutors' Office on August 1, facing allegations of improper involvement in the selection of a construction company during the relocation of the presidential residence.According to Yonhap News, Yoon arrived at the office of the second Special Prosecutors' team at around 9:30 a.m. as a suspect under investigation for abuse of authority.Yoon, who served as the head of the task force for the relocation of the presidenti August 1, 2026

China's Defense Minister Warns Against Taiwan Independence and Foreign Interference On August 1, China's Defense Minister Li Shangfu issued a strong warning against attempts at Taiwan independence and foreign military intervention during a speech marking the 99th anniversary of the People's Liberation Army.According to state-run Xinhua News Agency, Li stated during a reception in Beijing that he would fulfill the "sacred mission" of safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and development interests. He emphasized, "We will resolutely thwart any attempts at Taiwan independen August 1, 2026

Reevaluating the History of Walker House at Pukyong National University At Pukyong National University's Daeyeon Campus, the so-called 'Walker House' is often thought to be the space where General Walton Walker of the U.S. 8th Army resided while commanding UN forces during the Korean War. However, this notion is inaccurate, and scholars argue that it should be correctly referred to as the 'U.S. 8th Army Command and Control Center.'They suggest that the history of the U.S. military's communication hub, overshadowed by anecdotes about specific individuals, along with August 1, 2026

Yangsan Hits 41.6 Degrees, Breaking National Temperature Record Again On August 1, at 2:08 PM, the temperature in Yangsan, South Korea, soared to 41.6 degrees Celsius, breaking the record for the highest temperature ever recorded in the country in 122 years of weather observation.According to Yonhap News, the temperature in Yangsan first reached 40 degrees at 12:14 PM and continued to rise, peaking at 41.6 degrees.Based on data from 97 climate observation points managed by the Korea Meteorological Administration, such high temperatures have not been recorded since August 1, 2026

Indonesian President Says South Korea Asked About Possible Visit to North Korea Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto revealed that during his state visit to South Korea in April, President Lee Jae-myung asked if he could visit North Korea to initiate dialogue. Prabowo stated he responded affirmatively, saying he would go if the South Korean government made an official request.During a meeting with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce at the presidential palace, Prabowo noted, "During my visit in April, the South Korean president asked, 'Could you visit North Korea to start a August 1, 2026

U.S. and Israel Plan Major Strikes on Iran's Energy Infrastructure U.S. and Israeli forces are reportedly planning one of the most extensive airstrike operations targeting Iran's energy infrastructure this weekend, August 1-2, according to U.S. media reports on July 31. Iran has warned that if attacks occur, it may retaliate against U.S. energy facilities in the region.According to a report by Yonhap News Agency citing CBS, U.S. officials have discussed the possibility of concluding the operation before the financial markets open on August 3, due to concerns ab August 1, 2026

Democratic Party Candidates Highlight Key Issues at Chungnam Rally The Democratic Party is set to hold its party convention on the 17th, and during a joint rally in Chungnam on the 1st, candidate Kim Min-seok emphasized 'electoral victory,' candidate Jung Cheong-rae focused on 'reform,' and candidate Song Young-gil highlighted 'legitimacy.' This rally marks the first event in the party's touring primaries.At the joint rally held at the Chungcheongnam-do Traffic Training Center, Kim urged supporters to ensure 100% participation in voting, stating, "Please help r August 1, 2026