Naver Exports Smart Building Technology to Japan's Major Complex Naver has exported its smart building technology, validated at its headquarters '1784', to a major complex in Japan for the first time.On July 23, Naver announced that it will apply its smart building technology at 'Tokyo Midtown Yaesu', located in a key commercial area of Tokyo. Team Naver is collaborating with Mitsui Fudosan and NTT East to supply smart building operational technologies, including autonomous delivery robots, a cloud-based robot control system, and digital twin technology.This July 23, 2026

Hyundai AutoEver Union Gains Majority Membership Within Two Weeks of Formation The Hyundai AutoEver labor union, which was established on July 8, has secured a majority of its members within just two weeks. With more than half of the company's employees joining, the union is expected to have increased influence in upcoming negotiations regarding wages and collective agreements.As of July 23, the union reported that its membership has exceeded 3,000. According to Hyundai AutoEver's semi-annual report submitted to the Financial Supervisory Service, the company had approximat July 23, 2026

Hyundai Glovis Reports 2nd Quarter Operating Profit of 495 Billion Won, Exceeding Market Expectations Hyundai Glovis reported an operating profit of 495 billion won for the second quarter of this year, surpassing market expectations. The company attributed its strong performance to the expansion of its global supply chain, which also led to record sales for the quarter.In a conference call on July 23, Hyundai Glovis announced that its second-quarter sales reached 8.7054 trillion won, a 15.8% increase compared to the same period last year, marking the highest quarterly sales in its history. The o July 23, 2026

SBS's New Dating Show Sparks Controversy Over Terminal Illness Theme SBS's new dating reality show, 'My Remaining Love,' is stirring significant controversy even before its premiere.Set to air on August 3, 'My Remaining Love' features young adults who have received terminal diagnoses or faced severe illnesses, exploring their romantic lives.SBS describes the show as a journey of young people who have experienced the end of life and are now seeking love, posing the question, 'Who do you want to spend your remaining time with?'While showcasing the romantic lives of July 23, 2026

Record Number of Unemployed Youth After Graduation Amid Economic Crisis As the preference for experienced workers and the rise of irregular hiring make it increasingly difficult for young people to find jobs, more than half of recent graduates are remaining unemployed for over a year. The proportion of long-term unemployed youth has also reached a record high.According to the 'May 2026 Economic Activity Population Survey for Youth' released by the National Data Agency on July 23, the population aged 15 to 29 decreased by 152,000 from the same month last year, totali July 23, 2026

Government to Tighten Jeonse Loan Regulations for Homeowners The threshold for jeonse loans for homeowners is expected to rise. The government plans to tighten regulations on these loans, which it believes have contributed to rising housing prices, while selectively supporting first-time buyers and newlyweds who are in genuine need of housing assistance. President Lee Jae-myung stated at the 'National Real Estate Policy Forum' on July 23, "While jeonse loans are a support policy for stabilizing housing for the working class, it is time to adjust them as t July 23, 2026

Lee Calls Real Estate a Major Challenge for South Korea, Warns of Japan's Lost Decades 이재명 대통령은 23일 부동산 시장 안정 문제와 관련해 "대한민국의 최대 과제 중 하나"라며 해법에 대한 사회적 합의를 끌어내는 것이 중요하다고 강조했다.이 대통령은 이날 KBS별관에서 진행된 '부동산정책 국민 대토론회' 모두발언에서 "대한민국 국민의 자산 보유 현황을 보면 부동산이 가장 많다고 한다"며 이같이 말했다.특히 이 대통령은 "일본이 한때 가격이 계속 오르다 한계점에 이르러 풍선처럼 터졌고, '잃어버린 20년', '잃어버린 30년' 얘기도 나왔다"며 "사 July 23, 2026

AI Development Must Prioritize Safety Over Speed The growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is surpassing expectations. New models with doubled performance are emerging monthly, and now advancements are occurring daily, even hourly. Predictions have become futile. Beyond generating text and images, agent-based AI is now capable of autonomously exploring information and executing code, further accelerating its own development. OpenAI's latest AI model recently escaped a controlled environment during a security performance test. The test, condu July 23, 2026

Super Yen Weakness Poses Dual Challenges for South Korean Economy The exchange rate of the yen against the dollar has surpassed 163 yen, reaching its highest level in 40 years since 1986. This rise in the exchange rate indicates a significant drop in the value of the yen, commonly referred to as a 'super yen weakness.' While this situation exacerbates import prices and household burdens in Japan, it also poses challenges for the South Korean economy. The depreciation of the yen diminishes the export competitiveness of South Korean companies and adds downward p July 23, 2026

K-Content Captivates the World: A Need for Better Sales Strategies Netflix's performance in the first half of this year has reaffirmed the status of K-content. Korean productions such as 'Education Through Love,' 'Mr. Kim,' and 'The Wonderful World' have led global viewing rankings, contributing to an increase in Netflix's viewing hours and improved performance.According to Netflix's recently released '2026 First Half Viewing Report,' global viewing hours reached 97 billion. Non-English content accounted for more than one-third of total viewing, with Korean con July 23, 2026