How to Utilize 100% Stock Collateral Loans Without Selling Shares Financial products often come with various ancillary services. One useful service is a collateral loan, which allows individuals to borrow funds based on the products they have subscribed to. A typical example is a loan against insurance contracts, where one can borrow within the limits of the policy's surrender value.Among financial products, a similar service exists for securities. Known as a 'securities collateral loan,' this service allows investors to secure funds without selling their stoc July 23, 2026

Theological Western 'Hope': Who is the Monster and Who's Hope? ※ This article contains spoilers regarding the main content and ending of the film 'Hope.'Director Na Hong-jin's new film 'Hope' begins with a story of a community defending itself against an external invasion.In the vicinity of Hopohang near the Demilitarized Zone, an unidentified entity appears, prompting the local station chief, Beom-seok (Hwang Jung-min), and the villagers to arm themselves. The audience, following the human perspective, fears the unknown and roots for human survival.However July 23, 2026

Mother Acquitted in 36-Week Abortion Case; Hospital Director and Surgeon Sentenced A mother who was charged with killing her fetus after a cesarean section at 36 weeks of pregnancy has been acquitted in an appeals court. Meanwhile, the hospital director and the surgeon involved in the case were found guilty of fetal homicide, but their sentences were reduced from the first trial.On July 23, the Seoul High Court's Criminal Division 5, led by Judge Kim Yong-seok, acquitted the mother, identified as Kwon. The first trial had sentenced her to three years in prison, suspended for f July 23, 2026

Kang Hoon-sik Hosts Meeting for All Cheong Wa Dae Employees Kang Hoon-sik, head of the Presidential Office, held a meeting on July 23 for all Cheong Wa Dae employees to mark the second year of the Lee Jae-myung administration. This meeting is the second of its kind since one was held last October. According to Cheong Wa Dae, the purpose of this meeting was to encourage employees who have dedicated themselves to their work, reflect on the past year, and outline the goals and operational direction for the second year of the administration. Kang stated that July 23, 2026

JB Financial Reports Record Half-Year Profit of 385.7 Billion Won JB Financial Group achieved a record half-year net profit nearing 400 billion won this year. On July 23, JB Financial announced that its net profit for the second quarter was 219.6 billion won, a 5.7% increase compared to the same period last year. The cumulative net profit for the first half of the year reached 385.7 billion won, marking a 4.1% rise from the same period last year and setting a new record for the half-year. The return on equity (ROE) for the second quarter was 13.0%, while July 23, 2026

Hyundai Commercial Reports 117.1 Billion Won in First-Half Net Profit, Up 17.2% Year-on-Year Hyundai Commercial reported a double-digit increase in net profit for the first half of the year, driven by the expansion of its investment finance assets. The company announced on July 23 that its net profit for the first half of the year reached 117.1 billion won, a 17.2% increase compared to the same period last year. Operating revenue rose to 745.8 billion won, marking a 14.5% increase during the same timeframe. By the end of the first half, total assets amounted to 10.7988 trillion won, up July 23, 2026

KB Securities Reports Record Half-Year Operating Profit of 1.05 Trillion Won KB Securities achieved a record half-year operating profit of over 1 trillion won, driven by a strong domestic stock market.On July 23, KB Securities announced that its consolidated operating profit for the first half of the year reached 1.0537 trillion won, a 138% increase compared to the same period last year. Pre-tax profit was reported at 1.08 trillion won, with net profit amounting to 801 billion won.Both the half-year operating profit and net profit set new records.In the second quarter, o July 23, 2026

Musinsa Targets Fall/Winter Market with Premium Down Outerwear Collection Musinsa is set to target the fall and winter market by diversifying its down outerwear line under its private brand, Musinsa Standard, and introducing a new collection featuring premium materials.On July 23, Musinsa held a '2026 FW Season Preview' in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, showcasing key products scheduled for release in the second half of the year.This season, the brand has strengthened its outerwear offerings, focusing on its flagship collection, City Leisure. The popular light down jacket has b July 23, 2026

Godzilla series actress Kaylee Hottle dies in car accident at 18 Kaylee Hottle, an actress known for her role as the deaf girl Jia in the films 'Godzilla vs. Kong' and 'Godzilla X Kong: New Empire,' has died in a car accident at the age of 18.According to the Associated Press, Hottle was killed in a traffic accident early on July 22 in Ijamsville, Maryland, as reported by the Frederick County Sheriff's Office.The sheriff's office stated that Hottle was a passenger in a vehicle that left the road and struck a drainage ditch around 3 a.m. One of the two other p July 23, 2026

South Korea's Food and Drug Administration Uncovers 26 Companies Misleading Consumers with Diet Ads The Korea Food and Drug Administration (KFDA) has identified 26 online food advertising companies that exaggerated the weight loss effects of their products by using terms associated with the obesity treatment drug 'Wegovy.' The scale of these misleading advertisements exceeded 10 billion won (approximately $7.5 million).On July 23, the KFDA announced the results of a focused inspection of summer online diet food advertisements, revealing violations of the 'Labeling and Advertising of Food Act' July 23, 2026