The Future of Universities in the Age of AGI: A Call for Qualified Educators Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is on the horizon, marking a significant shift from AI as a mere information retrieval tool to a system capable of independent thought and complex task execution. The global industrial landscape and advanced research fields are evolving rapidly, prompting the government to invest heavily in initiatives aimed at establishing South Korea as one of the world's top three AI powerhouses. However, a troubling reality emerges when we turn our attention to universi July 24, 2026

Court Orders Choi Tae-won to Pay 944 Billion Won to Noh So-young A South Korean court has ruled that Choi Tae-won, chairman of SK Group, must pay 944 billion won to Noh So-young, director of the Art Center Nabi. This ruling has raised expectations regarding the potential success fees for Noh's legal team.The Seoul High Court's Family Division, presided over by Judge Lee Seung-joo, announced on July 24 that Choi is obligated to pay Noh the specified amount as part of their property division case.Legal experts are closely watching the success fees for Noh's leg July 24, 2026

Illegal Drugs Detected in Wastewater: 31 Substances Found, Including 8 Club Drugs in Yongsan Last year, 31 types of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine, synthetic cannabinoids, and ketamine, were detected in wastewater across the country. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety expanded its analysis from a maximum of 22 substances to 243, revealing the use of new drugs and so-called 'club drugs' that had previously gone undetected.On July 24, the Ministry announced the results of the '2025 Illegal Drug Usage Survey.' The analysis was conducted on wastewater samples collected from 34 s July 24, 2026

SK Group's Chey Tae-won and NVIDIA's Jensen Huang Discuss AI Semiconductor Collaboration in the U.S. Chey Tae-won, chairman of SK Group, and Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, met in the United States to discuss collaboration in artificial intelligence semiconductors, data centers, and physical AI.NVIDIA announced on July 24 that the two leaders dined in Woodside, California, a day before the San Francisco AI Summit. Officials from SK hynix, SK Telecom, and NVIDIA also attended the meeting.The two sides reviewed their ongoing collaboration in AI semiconductors, including high-bandwidth memory (HBM), July 24, 2026

Extreme Heat Continues Across South Korea This Weekend On Saturday, July 25, extreme heat and tropical nights will persist across most of South Korea, with rain expected primarily in the Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon Province. Showers are also forecast for Chungcheong Province and Jeju Island.According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on July 24, heat advisories are in effect for most regions, with the perceived temperature rising to around 33 degrees Celsius. In particular, southern Gyeonggi Province, eastern Gangwon, and parts of C July 24, 2026

CNN: Despite AI Boom, Chey Tae-won’s Ex-Wife Receives Limited Asset Division Despite a surge in SK Hynix's corporate value due to the AI boom, this increase was not reflected in the asset division between Chey Tae-won, chairman of SK Group, and Noh So-young, director of the Art Center Nabi. CNN reported that the AI boom did not alter the outcome of what has been termed the 'divorce of the century.'On July 24, the Seoul High Court ruled that Chey must pay Noh 944 billion won (approximately $644 million) in asset division. This amount falls significantly short of what Noh July 24, 2026

Miss Grand Vietnam 2026 Swimwear Competition Sparks Controversy The swimwear competition stage of the Miss Grand Vietnam 2026 pageant has ignited fierce debate following participant Emura Pham's pose in front of the pool. Some viewers criticized the display for being overly revealing, while others defended it as a simple gymnastic move that showcased individuality.According to the organizers of Miss Grand Vietnam 2026, the committee confirmed that one participant added or altered movements during the swimwear competition, which deviated from the dress rehear July 24, 2026

New Balance Halts Sales of T-Shirt Featuring Upside-Down Taeguk Pattern Eland World’s fashion brand New Balance has officially apologized and halted both online and offline sales of a T-shirt that misrepresented the Taeguk pattern after facing backlash. On July 24, New Balance issued a statement on its official website, saying, "We sincerely apologize for causing concern to many due to the Taeguk pattern design T-shirt we released. We immediately suspended all online and offline sales of the product upon recognizing the issue." The controversial item is part of New July 24, 2026

Japan to Cut Diabetes Drug Prices, Increasing Cosmetic Prescriptions? Japan will reduce the price of the diabetes medication 'Mounjaro' by 25% starting in August. While this will lessen the financial burden on diabetes patients, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reports that prescriptions for Mounjaro for cosmetic and weight loss purposes may increase.Mounjaro, developed by Eli Lilly, is a treatment for type 2 diabetes that was approved in Japan in 2022. It mimics the action of the gut hormone incretin to suppress appetite and lower blood sugar levels. Its weight loss effe July 24, 2026

South Korean Prime Minister: Saemangeum to be a Hub for Robotics and AI Han Seung-soo, the Prime Minister of South Korea, visited Saemangeum on July 24 as part of his first national tour since taking office. He stated, "As we all know, this is a land of opportunity," adding that it will likely become a crucial hub for advanced strategic industries such as robotics, artificial intelligence, hydrogen, and renewable energy. During a meeting with representatives from companies investing in Saemangeum at the Saemangeum Development Agency in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, July 24, 2026