IBK Bank Provides 100 Billion Won Financial Support to Hyundai Kia Suppliers IBK Bank is set to provide 100 billion won in financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that supply semiconductors to Hyundai and Kia.On July 30, IBK Bank announced that it has signed a business agreement with Hyundai Kia and the Technology Guarantee Fund to implement the "Hyundai Kia Semiconductor Supplier Cooperative Financial Support" program.This initiative aims to assist Hyundai Kia suppliers facing financial difficulties due to economic uncertainties, fluctuations in r July 30, 2026

Kim Ji-min Announces Pregnancy, Kim Jun-ho Calls It a 'Fairy Tale Miracle' Kim Jun-ho and Kim Ji-min have announced they are expecting a child.On July 30, Kim Jun-ho shared a post on his social media, stating, "A small miracle has come to us like a fairy tale. Let’s meet our baby, my beloved wife and I, in good health. A new story for our family is about to begin."In the post, he included wedding photos and an ultrasound image of their baby.Friends and colleagues, including Seven, Kang Jae-jun, Shim Jin-hwa, Yang Sang-guk, Lim Woo-il, and Kwak Si-yang, offered their co July 30, 2026

Local Night Market 'Pado Market' Revitalizes Fishing Village in Gijang Local night market 'Pado Market in Mundong' is generating explosive interest, with reservations selling out quickly, as it lights up the summer nights along the coast of Gijang.Gijang County announced on July 30 that it will host the night market event from August 1 to 2 at the Mundong breakwater in Ilgwang-eup to revitalize the fishing village.This event features a variety of cultural programs, including the debut of new trot songs by local seniors and documentary production, presenting a new m July 30, 2026

Mokpo City and NH Nonghyup Promote Hometown Love Donation Program Mokpo City, in collaboration with NH Nonghyup Mokpo Sinan Branch, conducted a promotional campaign on July 30 aimed at encouraging participation in the Hometown Love Donation Program among commuters.The campaign took place at the Gwangju District Prosecutor's Office in Mokpo, where officials from both Mokpo City and NH Nonghyup informed employees and visitors about the purpose and benefits of the program, while also promoting the consumption of local agricultural products.During the event, repre July 30, 2026

National Growth Fund Supports LG Display's OLED Investment with $1.3 Billion The National Growth Fund will provide a total of 1.35 trillion won ($1.3 billion) to support LG Display's next-generation organic light-emitting diode (OLED) facility investment and Techwing's expansion of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) testing equipment production facilities.The Financial Services Commission announced on July 30 that it approved funding for two facility investment projects aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of the display and semiconductor supply chains.First, the fund wil July 30, 2026

Yongin City Discusses Welfare Policy Cooperation with Da Nang's Quang Phu District Gyeonggi Yongin City (Mayor Lee Sang-il) welcomed a delegation from Quang Phu District in Da Nang, Vietnam, for a meeting on July 30 in a video conference room. Attendees included First Deputy Mayor Ryu Kwang-yeol, city officials, Quang Phu Secretary Bui Ngoc An, and International Lotus Village Association President Jo Dang-ho. Participants watched a promotional video about Yongin City and shared local conditions before discussing ways to enhance exchanges. The Quang Phu delegation specific July 30, 2026

KOSPI Declines, But Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Drops to 1430s Despite a sharp decline in the KOSPI, the won-dollar exchange rate continues to trend downward. Typically, a weak domestic stock market leads to a rise in the exchange rate; however, recent analysis indicates that a decrease in dollar demand following the end of foreign investor rebalancing, along with expectations of corporate dollar sales, has contributed to the strengthening of the won.On July 30, the weekly closing price of the won-dollar exchange rate in the Seoul foreign exchange market en July 30, 2026

People Power Party Condemns Democratic Party's Push to Abolish Supplementary Investigation Rights 국민의힘은 30일 더불어민주당이 국회 본회의에 '보완수사권 폐지'를 골자로 한 형사소송법 개정안을 강행 처리하려고 하자 "이재명 대통령은 반드시 거부권(재의요구권)을 행사해야 한다"고 주장했다. 정점식 원내대표는 이날 국회 로텐더홀에서 규탄대회를 열어 "모든 피해는 국민의 몫이고 모든 책임은 이재명 정권의 몫"이라며 이같이 말했다. 정 원내대표는 '장윤기 사건'을 언급하며 "경찰 지휘부의 맨 위부터 맨 아래까지 피해자의 편은 단 한 명도 없었다. 보완수사권이 없었다면 더러운 진실은 땅속에 묻혔을 것이고, 장윤기 July 30, 2026

Jindo County Launches Operation of New Community Center Following Coastal Revitalization Project Jindo County has officially launched the operation of the Shin-gi Vitality Center, a multi-purpose space for residents and visitors, following the completion of the Shin-gi Port Coastal Revitalization 300 project.The project, which cost a total of 8.784 billion won, was completed to enhance community engagement and boost tourism in the region, the county announced on July 30.A community event was held recently at the Shin-gi Vitality Center, attended by Jindo County Mayor Lee Jae-gak, local resi July 30, 2026

Daehan Electric Wire Reports Record Q2 Revenue and Operating Profit Daehan Electric Wire achieved its highest quarterly performance to date, driven by strong demand in its high-voltage (HV) and submarine cable businesses. The company reported a record backlog of over 4 trillion won for the first time in its history, bolstered by increased global investment in power networks.On July 30, Daehan Electric Wire announced its preliminary results for the second quarter, reporting revenue of 1.1987 trillion won and an operating profit of 608 billion won. This marks a 30 July 30, 2026