Lotte Innovate Shares Surge Over 10% Following Strong Q2 Earnings Lotte Innovate's shares have surged more than 10% following the announcement of strong second-quarter earnings.According to the Korea Exchange, as of 2:30 PM, Lotte Innovate's stock was trading at 17,640 won, up 1,610 won (10.04%) from the previous trading day. The company started the day on a weak note but began to gain momentum after announcing its Q2 results at 10:10 AM.Lotte Innovate reported a consolidated operating profit of 12.4 billion won for the second quarter of this year, a 54% incre July 30, 2026

National Pension Fund Faces 200 Trillion Won Loss Amid Market Volatility Recent estimates suggest that the National Pension Service's evaluation gains from domestic stocks have sharply declined amid increasing market volatility.On July 30, related industry sources and online communities reported the spread of these estimates.The disclosed data includes projections of the National Pension's evaluation gains based on fluctuations in the KOSPI index, as well as analyses regarding the extension of the pension depletion period. Notably, the data indicates that while the K July 30, 2026

LG Electronics Reports Record Q2 Revenue and Operating Profit Driven by Home Appliances and Automotive Business LG Electronics reported record revenue and operating profit for the second quarter of this year, driven by growth in its home appliances and automotive businesses. The expansion of premium product sales and improvements in cost competitiveness boosted profitability. The company is also accelerating growth in new businesses, including robotics and AI data center cooling solutions, alongside its B2B and subscription services.On July 30, LG Electronics announced that its consolidated revenue for th July 30, 2026

Samsung Electronics Reports Record Earnings, Stock Remains Steady Samsung Electronics has reported its highest-ever earnings for the second quarter of this year, yet its stock has shown only modest gains. Analysts suggest that the market has already priced in much of the expected performance, leading to a cautious outlook on future profitability.As of 2:29 PM on the Korea Exchange, Samsung's stock was trading at 209,500 won, up 0.48% (1,000 won) from the previous trading day.On this day, Samsung announced that its consolidated operating profit for the second q July 30, 2026

Lotte Fine Chemical Reports 611.5% Surge in Q2 Operating Profit Lotte Fine Chemical announced on July 30 that it recorded sales of 586.3 billion won and an operating profit of 61.9 billion won for the second quarter of 2026. Compared to the same period last year, sales increased by 38.1%, while operating profit surged by 611.5%.The improvement in performance was influenced by a general market recovery due to rising international prices of major products and increased sales in specialty businesses, including food and pharmaceutical cellulose and semiconductor July 30, 2026

Korean Football Association Faces Scrutiny After World Cup Exit 대한축구협회가 국회 청문회에 섰다. 국가대표팀이 2026 북중미 월드컵 조별리그에서 탈락한 뒤 협회 운영과 감독 선임 과정, 책임 소재를 따져야 한다는 목소리가 커진 데 따른 것이다. 정몽규 전 대한축구협회장과 홍명보 전 국가대표팀 감독도 출석해 성적 부진에 대해 사과했다. The Korean Football Association (KFA) faced a parliamentary hearing following the national team’s exit from the group stage of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup. This scrutiny arose from growing calls to examine the asso July 30, 2026

Hyundai's Chairman Euisun Chung Emphasizes Local R&D and Powertrain Localization in Brazil "To secure sustainable long-term business competitiveness, we must strengthen local research and development (R&D) capabilities and actively promote powertrain localization," said Euisun Chung, Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, during his visit to the R&D center for South America at Hyundai's Brazil plant on July 27 (local time). Chung's visit coincided with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's state visit, as he accompanied a Korean economic delegation to Brazil.Brazil, the world's sixth-large July 30, 2026

Korea's KOSME and Credit Guarantee Fund Sign MOU to Support Mid-Sized Enterprises' Global Expansion The Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Credit Guarantee Fund on July 30 in Daegu to support the global expansion and scale-up of mid-sized enterprises.This agreement aims to combine the policy capabilities of both organizations to establish a multifaceted support system that enables promising domestic mid-sized enterprises to evolve into globally competitive companies.The two organizations will collaborate on initiatives i July 30, 2026

Controversial Bill to Abolish Prosecutors' Investigative Powers Advances in South Korea 검찰의 보완수사권을 전면 폐지하고 법원의 공소기각 사유를 확대하는 내용을 담은 형사소송법 개정안이 국회 본회의에 상정되어 처리를 앞두고 있다. 여당인 더불어민주당이 상임위원회에서 법안을 단독 의결한 지 하루 만에 본회의 수순을 밟으면서, 정치권은 또다시 극심한 강대강 대치 국면으로 치닫고 있다. 형사사법 체계의 근간을 뒤흔드는 중대 입법이 충분한 사회적 합의나 숙의 과정 없이 정쟁의 한복판에서 일방통행식으로 추진되는 현실에 깊은 우려를 표하지 않을 수 없다. 이번 개정안의 핵심은 검사의 직접수사권과 보완 July 30, 2026

Japan's Population Falls Below 120 Million for First Time in 42 Years, Foreign Residents Reach 4 Million The population of Japan has fallen below 120 million for the first time in 42 years. The country recorded a decrease of over 910,000 people in the past year, marking the largest decline since the start of population surveys. Meanwhile, the number of foreign residents in Japan has surpassed 4 million for the first time.According to the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei), the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications reported on July 29 that as of January 1 this year, the Japanese population stoo July 30, 2026