Doosan Bobcat Reports 42.9% Increase in Q2 Operating Profit Doosan Bobcat announced on July 23 that it recorded provisional results of 2.4479 trillion won in sales and 291.7 billion won in operating profit for the second quarter of 2026.Compared to the same period last year, sales increased by 11.2%, operating profit rose by 42.9%, and net profit grew by 63.9%. The company stated, "Sales increased due to price hikes despite some volume delays from system checks, and operating profit benefited from U.S. tariff refunds." They added, "Net profit was influen July 23, 2026

Hanmi Group Sponsors 8th National Barista Competition for the Hearing Impaired Hanmi Group has announced its sponsorship of the 8th National Barista Competition for the Hearing Impaired. The company will support the introduction of a new creative menu category, aiming to enhance the professional skills and social opportunities for hearing-impaired baristas.The competition, organized by the Cheong-eum Welfare Center, is designed to discover the professional capabilities of hearing-impaired baristas and expand their employment and social participation opportunities.Any heari July 23, 2026

Shinsegae's Personalized AI Recognized at Top Global Conference, Set for Retail Launch Shinsegae Department Store's personalized artificial intelligence (AI) analysis technology, developed in collaboration with Seoul National University, has been recognized for its excellence at a leading global AI conference. On July 23, Shinsegae announced that its 'AI-based personalized customer analysis technology,' developed over a year with the university's Graduate School of Data Science, was accepted as a paper at the International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML) this month. This mar July 23, 2026

Hedge's Global Order Meeting Transforms with AI in Myeongdong On July 23, at the LF Hedge flagship store 'Space H Seoul' in Myeongdong, Seoul, visitors passed through a mint-colored space inspired by London's Portobello Market to view the Spring/Summer 2027 collection, which featured vibrant pink, green, red, and orange displays. International buyers explored the exhibition using an AI digital lookbook instead of traditional Excel order forms. This innovative global order meeting by Hedge combines the story of Notting Hill in London with the essence of Seo July 23, 2026

KT CEO Park Yoon-young Considers Media Subsidiary Integration, Cautious on Tving-Wave Merger KT CEO Park Yoon-young stated that he is contemplating the integration of the company's media subsidiaries.On July 23, Park spoke with reporters after a meeting with the Ministry of Science and ICT and the CEOs of the three major telecommunications companies at SK Telecom's T Tower in Seoul. He noted, "The times are changing, and we are considering this matter," adding that no specific decisions have been made.Earlier, there were speculations that Park was reviewing the integration of KT's media July 23, 2026

Check Card Notifications When Traveling Abroad; Change to App Push for SIM Use To prevent loss, theft, and fraudulent use of credit cards while traveling abroad this summer, travelers should set up payment notifications and usage limits before departure. The Financial Supervisory Service provided guidance on July 23 based on major dispute cases to help consumers use credit cards safely both domestically and internationally. When using ATMs at foreign airports or train stations, it is important to shield the keypad to prevent exposure of the PIN. If a transaction is complet July 23, 2026

Kyungdong Navien Ranked First in Boiler A/S Service Quality for Eight Consecutive Years Kyungdong Navien has been recognized for its efforts to improve service quality in the A/S sector.On July 23, Kyungdong Navien announced that it has been ranked first in the home boiler A/S category for eight consecutive years in the customer contact survey conducted by the Korea Management Association Consulting (KMAC) as part of the Korean Service Quality Index (KSQI).As the first in the industry to operate a 24/7 phone consultation service, Kyungdong Navien has expanded customer contact throu July 23, 2026

Google Reports Cash Deficit Despite Strong Earnings, AI Bubble Concerns Grow Alphabet's stock fell nearly 5% in after-hours trading immediately following its second-quarter earnings report, despite exceeding market expectations for both revenue and profit. Analysts suggest that the significant capital investments in AI have fueled concerns about a potential AI bubble.On July 23, the tech giant's shares dropped 1.46% during regular trading and fell as much as 4.9% in after-hours trading before settling at a 2% decline.The sharp decline occurred not immediately after the e July 23, 2026

President Lee Calls for Real Estate Tax Reform Amid Rising Prices President Lee Jae-myung stated that the current situation of rising real estate prices and low property tax burdens is a "problem that will eventually burst," emphasizing the need for institutional reform even at the cost of political backlash. He suggested that rather than uniformly increasing property taxes, the burden should be differentiated based on factors such as residency status, housing prices, the number of properties owned, and location. He also noted that the existing protections for July 23, 2026

NH Distribution Declares Commitment to Ethical Management NH Distribution, which operates the agricultural specialty store Hanaro Mart, announced on July 22 that it held an 'Ethical Management Declaration Ceremony' at its headquarters auditorium.During the ceremony, employees recited a 'Commitment to Restoring Trust and Self-Cleansing' statement, reaffirming their dedication to establishing a transparent organizational culture and practicing ethical management. The statement outlined four key commitments: combating corruption, fostering a culture of in July 23, 2026