SK Telecom's Jeong Jae-hun Aims to Lead AI Infrastructure with SK Hyper Jeong Jae-hun, CEO of SK Telecom (SKT), has expressed his commitment to accelerating the expansion of the artificial intelligence data center (AIDC) business. He aims to establish SK Hyper as a hub for AI infrastructure in Asia.According to industry sources on July 24, Jeong told employees the day before, "We launched SK Hyper to ensure rapid execution and tangible results for AIDC, which is a core growth business for the company. Now is the golden time for action as competition for AI infrastru July 24, 2026

Hana Financial Reports Record Half-Year Profit of 2.4 Trillion Won Hana Financial Group reported a record half-year profit exceeding 2.4 trillion won, driven by a significant increase in non-interest income from its securities subsidiary. Building on this strong performance, the company plans to expand shareholder returns by repurchasing and retiring 250 billion won worth of its own shares in the third quarter.On July 24, Hana Financial announced that its net profit for the second quarter reached 1.1928 trillion won, a 1.67% increase from the same period last y July 24, 2026

WSJ: AI is a Growth Business, Not a Fad; Investments Lay Foundation for Future Performance The Wall Street Journal reported on July 23, citing James Oi, a market strategist at Tiger Brokers, that recent performance from technology companies indicates that demand for artificial intelligence (AI) is translating into actual revenue growth. Intel's AI-related business grew by more than 70% in the second quarter compared to the same period last year. Alphabet's Google Cloud revenue surged by 82% due to AI demand. Oi described AI as "not just a trend or exaggerated expectations," but rather July 24, 2026

Unauthorized Access to Military Medical Imaging System Raises Security Concerns Last year, an unauthorized individual accessed the mobile Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) operated by the Republic of Korea's Medical Command, gaining access to personal medical information of military personnel.According to the Ministry of National Defense, the unauthorized access was confirmed during a central security audit conducted by the Military Counterintelligence Command in April.PACS is a system that stores medical images such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs, allowing m July 24, 2026

Police Conduct Search of Suspect's Home and Vehicle in Arson Case The Gyeongbuk Provincial Police Agency has conducted a search of the home and vehicle of a 71-year-old suspect, identified as Yoo, in connection with an arson incident at an apartment management office in Gyeongsan.According to Yonhap News Agency, police began executing a search warrant at 1:30 p.m. on July 24, deploying investigators to gather evidence related to the case from the suspect's residence and vehicle.Authorities plan to analyze the materials obtained during the search quickly to det July 24, 2026

First Chinese Mathematicians Awarded Fields Medal, Often Referred to as the Nobel Prize of Mathematics For the first time, Chinese mathematicians have been awarded the Fields Medal, often referred to as the Nobel Prize of Mathematics.The International Mathematical Union (IMU) announced the winners of the Fields Medal on July 23 during the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) held in Philadelphia, USA. The recipients include Deng Yu, Wang Hong, John Pardon, and Jacob Zimmerman, with Deng and Wang being Chinese.The IMU holds the ICM every four years and can award a maximum of four Fields July 24, 2026

Trump Loses Patience in Ongoing Iran Conflict, Shifts Focus to Military Pressure President Donald Trump is reportedly losing patience with the ongoing conflict in Iran, which has now entered its fifth month, and is shifting his focus from diplomatic solutions to military pressure. As the war continues to escalate, concerns are growing within the White House and the Republican Party about the potential negative impact on the upcoming midterm elections in November due to rising U.S. military casualties and economic burdens.The Wall Street Journal reported on July 23, citing U. July 24, 2026

Choi Cheol-hong of Boram Group Wins 2026 Korea's Best CEO Award for Fifth Consecutive Year Choi Cheol-hong, chairman of Boram Group, has been recognized for his contributions to building trust and innovating services in the funeral industry.On July 24, Boram Group announced that Choi Cheol-hong received the Leadership Award at the '2026 Korea's Best CEO Awards.' This honor acknowledges his management achievements over the past 30 years in enhancing trust in the funeral industry and expanding service areas, marking his fifth consecutive win.Since founding Boram Funeral Services in 1991 July 24, 2026

Prosecutors Seek Heavy Sentences for Military Leaders Involved in Emergency Martial Law Prosecutors have requested severe sentences for military leaders charged with participating in the emergency martial law declared by former President Yoon Suk Yeol on December 3. The Special Investigation Team for Insurrection, led by Special Prosecutor Cho Eun-seok, asked the Seoul Central District Court's 26th Criminal Division, presided over by Judge Lee Hyun-kyung, to impose 30-year prison terms on former Army Counterintelligence Command Chief Yeon Hyung and former Capital Defense Command Ch July 24, 2026

Integrated Career Certification Service Launching on July 29 for Job Seekers Job seekers, small business employees, and freelancers will soon be able to verify and certify their career, qualifications, and training history all in one place through Employment 24. This integrated career certification service aims to reduce the burden of obtaining documents from multiple institutions and will support automatic resume completion and employer verification of experience.The Ministry of Employment and Labor announced on July 24 that the Employment 24 integrated career certifica July 24, 2026