Next Week's Stock Market Outlook: AI Investment and FOMC Results in Focus Next week, the domestic stock market will focus on the sustainability of AI investments by major U.S. tech companies and the results of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). The market experienced a sharp decline due to the emergence of Chinese AI models and geopolitical risks in the Middle East, but sentiment around semiconductor investments partially recovered following Alphabet's announcement of increased capital expenditures (CAPEX). However, ongoing military tensions between the U.S. an July 25, 2026

Chinese Film 'Penghu Sea Battle' Delayed Amid Controversy Over Historical Narrative "Xi Lang, obey my command! Lead the fleet to Penghu and conquer Taiwan to restore peace!" This narration by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty appears in the trailer for the historical war blockbuster film 'Penghu Sea Battle' (澎湖海戰), which was released on October 25 last year. The trailer concludes with the slogan, 'Unification of Taiwan, an unstoppable trend (統一台灣,勢不可擋).''Penghu Sea Battle' depicts the events of 1683 when the Qing navy, led by Admiral Xi Lang, defeated the Zheng reg July 25, 2026

Apartment Construction Drops 25% While Transactions Rise 18% in Seoul Housing Market In the Seoul housing market, indicators predicting future supply have declined, while demand for home purchases is on the rise, creating a notable mismatch. Concerns are growing that the decrease in available housing could lead to long-term supply issues, as current demand for purchases is increasing despite rising home prices.According to housing statistics from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the number of housing permits in Seoul from January to May this year was 19,052 un July 25, 2026

Trump: Serious Talks with Iran, Ready for Immediate Military Action President Donald Trump stated that the United States is engaged in serious discussions with Iran, but warned that if no agreement is reached, he is prepared to take immediate military action. On July 24, during a press briefing in the Oval Office, Trump responded to questions about a potential exit strategy from the conflict with Iran, saying there are two paths: a "military exit strategy" and a "more prudent strategy of reaching an agreement." He added, "One option is to continue what we are July 25, 2026

Phoenix Snow Park Launches Early Bird Season Pass for 2026/27 Phoenix Snow Park has begun selling its super early bird season passes for the 2026/27 season from July 23. To prepare customers for the winter season ahead of schedule, the park is offering benefits worth approximately 600,000 won, including water park tickets and accommodation vouchers.The super early bird season pass will be available for one week until July 29. This early purchase option is being offered earlier than the usual launch in early September. The basic season pass can be purchased July 25, 2026

Dyson's FluffyCones: A Fun and Slim Cleaning Experience James Dyson's long-awaited lightweight and ergonomically designed vacuum, the FluffyCones, features a sleek 38mm diameter that fits comfortably in one hand. This unique vacuum makes cleaning an enjoyable task, even for those who typically dislike it.The first impression is its appealing design. Unlike traditional cordless vacuums, the main body is not bulky at the top. Instead, the motor, battery, and dust bin are housed within a slender bar. The product measures 226×38×1160mm and weighs 1.8kg, July 25, 2026

Veteran Actors So Ji-sub, Ji Sung, and Namgoong Min Dominate Weekend Dramas 역시 '구관이 명관'이고, 관록은 배신하지 않았다. 소지섭, 지성, 남궁민이 각기 다른 매력으로 주말 안방극장을 완벽히 점령했다. 이들은 현재 SBS '김부장', JTBC '아파트', KBS2 '결혼의 완성'을 이끌며 범람하는 신작들 사이에서도 굳건히 시청률 고공행진을 견인 중이다. 액션, 코미디, 스릴러 등 장르는 다르지만, 세 베테랑 배우는 세월로 축적된 연기 장악력을 무기 삼아 '배우의 이름이 곧 작품의 개연성'이 되는 마법을 증명해 내고 있다. 가장 눈에 띄는 작품은 SBS 금토드라마  July 25, 2026

Anthropic CEO Discusses AI Collaboration with South Korea On July 24, Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, expressed gratitude during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung for the government's prioritization of artificial intelligence (AI) as a key area for collaboration. Amodei stated, "I believe there are many areas where we can work together."The meeting took place at a hotel in San Francisco, where President Lee was visiting as part of a tour of the U.S. and three South American countries. He noted, "You are very well-known in South Korea, July 25, 2026

Kim Yong-beom: Samsung and SK Hynix to Announce Major Supply Contracts with U.S. Tech Giants The visit of President Yoon Suk-yeol to San Francisco is expected to lead to the announcement of large-scale long-term supply contracts for memory semiconductors between domestic companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix and global tech giants, as well as investment agreements for artificial intelligence data centers (AIDC).The government aims to position South Korea as a stable supply base for AI semiconductors and a testing ground for global AI services.On July 24, Kim Yong-beom, head of July 25, 2026

President Lee Arrives in San Francisco, Set to Meet Tech Leaders 이재명 대통령이 24일(현지시간) 미국 샌프란시스코에 도착했다. 이 대통령과 김혜경 여사는 미국 샌프란시스코와 브라질·칠레·아르헨티나 등 남미 3국, 독일을 차례로 방문하는 7박 11일 일정의 순방길에 올랐다. 이 대통령 부부는 이날 오전 8시 23분 샌프란시스코 국제공항에 도착했다. 공항 도착 행사에는 샌프란시스코 대니얼 루리 시장과 강경화 주미대사, 임정택 주샌프란시스코 총영사 등이 참석했다. 루리 시장은 이 대통령에게 미국 프로야구 메이저리그(MLB) 샌프란시스코 자이언츠 소속 이정후 선수의 사인볼을 환영 선 July 25, 2026