Navy Conducts First Combat Experiment with Robot Crew Member On July 23, the South Korean Navy conducted its first combat experiment using a robot crew member at the Naval Education Command's training facility in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, in collaboration with KAIST.The experiment is part of the Navy's initiative to develop a smart military force based on advanced science and technology, exploring the operational use of robots in naval vessels as part of the 'Navy Sea GHOST' program.During the experiment, the humanoid robot 'PIBOT,' developed b July 24, 2026

Nongshim, Dunkin', and Tous Les Jours Announce Price Increases Nongshim, B.R. Korea, and CJ Foodville are set to increase prices on key products.According to industry sources on July 24, Nongshim will raise the ex-factory prices of its popular cup noodles, snacks, and beverages by an average of 5.8% starting August 1. The price adjustment will affect a total of 43 brands, including 18 types of cup noodles, 23 snacks, and 2 beverages. The average increase by category is 6.0% for cup noodles, 5.5% for snacks, and 7.7% for beverages.As a result, the recommende July 24, 2026

Severe Heat Warning Issued for Pohang and Gyeongju as Government Responds The government has issued a severe heat warning for Pohang and Gyeongju in North Gyeongsang Province, prompting the dispatch of on-site situation managers to assess safety measures.On July 24, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety held a meeting led by Kim Yong-kyun, head of the Natural Disaster Management Division, with participation from relevant ministries and local governments to review the response to the heat wave.As of 2 p.m. that day, temperatures in Pohang and other areas of North Gye July 24, 2026

Samsung Heavy Industries Reports 59% Increase in Q2 Operating Profit Samsung Heavy Industries continued its performance improvement in the second quarter of 2026, driven by an expansion in high-value shipbuilding.On July 24, Samsung Heavy Industries announced its preliminary results for the second quarter, reporting sales of 3.23 trillion won and an operating profit of 325 billion won. The second quarter sales increased by 20% compared to the same period last year (2.68 trillion won), while operating profit rose by 59%.For the first half of the year, the company July 24, 2026

Italian Embassy Hosts Second 'Italia? C'è!' Event in Seoul The Italian Embassy in South Korea, led by Ambassador Emilia Gatto, held the second 'Italia? C'è!' event on July 23 at the Italian Residence in Hannam-dong, Yongsan, Seoul, showcasing the works of three Italian experts based in Korea.During the event, speakers included Cho Hang-jun, a professor at Ajou University and a licensed architect in Italy; Moon Kwang-hoon, a professor of German language and culture at Chungbuk National University; and Chef Lee Hyun-seung, an expert in Italian cuisine, wh July 24, 2026

Kia to Unveil Autonomous Driving 2+ Vehicle in 2028 Kia announced during its second-quarter earnings conference call on July 24 that it plans to unveil a vehicle featuring its Autonomous Driving 2++ technology in 2028. The company emphasized that the project is currently on track and that there are no changes to the schedule.* This article has been translated by AI. July 24, 2026

Dongkuk Steel Reports 52.3% Increase in Q2 Operating Profit Driven by AI Demand Dongkuk Steel and its affiliate Dongkuk CM improved profitability in the second quarter, continuing their recovery trend. This was attributed to seasonal demand and increased needs from AI data centers and the shipbuilding industry.For the second quarter, Dongkuk Steel reported sales of 995.5 billion won, operating profit of 45.6 billion won, and net profit of 11.6 billion won, marking increases of 16.1%, 112.5%, and 87.6%, respectively, compared to the previous quarter. Year-on-year, sales rose July 24, 2026

Hana Financial Reports 156% Increase in First Half Net Profit Hana Financial Group reported significant increases in operating profit and net profit for the first half of the year, driven by rising brokerage fees and stable performance in its investment banking (IB) sector.The company announced on July 24 that its consolidated net profit for the first half of the year reached 273.1 billion won, a 155.7% increase compared to the same period last year. In the second quarter, net profit was 169.8 billion won, up 64.4% from the previous quarter's 103.3 billion July 24, 2026

Nongshim and B.I. Korea to Raise Prices on Popular Products Next Month Nongshim and B.I. Korea will raise prices on key products next month. According to industry sources on July 24, Nongshim will increase the ex-factory prices of its main cup noodles, snacks, and beverages by an average of 5.8% starting August 1.The price adjustment will affect a total of 43 brands, including 18 cup noodle varieties, 23 snacks, and 2 beverages. The average price increase by category is 6.0% for cup noodles, 5.5% for snacks, and 7.7% for beverages. As a result, the suggested retail July 24, 2026

Kia Confirms No Additional Electric Vehicle Incentives for European Market in Second Half Kia announced that it will not expand additional incentives for electric vehicles in the European market during the second half of the year. During a conference call on July 24 to discuss its second-quarter earnings, the company stated, "In Europe, we have increased vehicle incentives by over 1,000 euros to respond to competition from Chinese manufacturers by adjusting electric vehicle prices and expanding support for incentives."The company emphasized, "While there were expectations for further July 24, 2026