President Lee Thanks Argentine Officials for Support of Korean Community President Lee Jae-myung met with Buenos Aires Mayor Jorge Macri on August 31, expressing gratitude for the city’s support of the local Korean community. Macri noted the successful integration of Koreans in the area, stating, "It is remarkable that Korea's soft power is strengthening."During his official visit to Argentina, President Lee met with Mayor Macri at a hotel in Buenos Aires.Attendees from the Argentine side included Fulvio Pompeo, Chief of Staff and Undersecretary for International Rel August 1, 2026

Test Drive: BYD Sea Lion 6 DM-i Blends Electric and Hybrid Features The BYD Sea Lion 6 DM-i, the first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) launched in South Korea, raises the question: is it an electric vehicle or a combustion engine car? If one were to assign a sorting hat from the movie 'Harry Potter' to this vehicle, it would likely classify it as an 'electric car.' Although it features both a gasoline engine and an electric motor, its platform and driving mechanism are designed more like an electric vehicle.Upon receiving the BYD Sea Lion 6 DM-i, the first impression was August 1, 2026

Kim Hye-kyung: 'Arirang and Tango, Two Hearts for a Long Time' On July 31, Kim Hye-kyung stated, "Arirang and tango are not two unfamiliar musics meeting for the first time; they are two hearts that have known each other for a long time, finally coming together in one rhythm."Accompanying President Lee Jae-myung on an official visit to Argentina, Kim attended the concert titled 'Arirang and Tango, Two Hearts, One Rhythm' at the Usina del Arte concert hall in Buenos Aires, emphasizing the cultural empathy and friendship between the two countries.This event w August 1, 2026

Typhoon Dolphin's Changing Path Raises Concerns for the Korean Peninsula The projected path of Typhoon Dolphin, the 13th typhoon of the season, has changed, increasing concerns about its potential impact on the Korean Peninsula. Current forecasts suggest that the typhoon is less likely to make direct landfall, but experts warn that heat waves could intensify as a result.On August 1, various online communities shared a post titled "The Worst-Case Scenario for Typhoon Dolphin's Impact on Korea." The post indicated that if the typhoon heads toward China, it could exacer August 1, 2026

South Korea Warns of North Korea-Russia Military Cooperation Threat South Korea's National Security Office Chief, Wi Sung-lak, stated on July 31 that the military cooperation between North Korea and Russia directly impacts South Korea's security, emphasizing that it is not an issue to be taken lightly. He called for an end to military cooperation that violates United Nations Security Council resolutions.During a press briefing in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wi responded to questions regarding the possibility of additional North Korean troop deployments to Russia. R August 1, 2026

KOSPI Surges Over 1,000 Points Amid Semiconductor Rally and AI Investment Signals This week, the domestic stock market experienced a record rebound after a significant drop due to concerns over the semiconductor industry and distortions in the supply and demand of single-stock leveraged products. The surge was fueled by signals of continued AI investment from major U.S. tech companies. Market attention is now focused on whether the panic selling has subsided and if the AI investment cycle will continue, along with the normalization of supply and demand leading to a sustained August 1, 2026

Kim Se-jeong to Star in 'High School Queen' Set for 2027 Release Studio Dragon is set to produce the adaptation of the Naver Webtoon 'High School Queen.'Scheduled for release in 2027, 'High School Queen' follows Kim Cheong-ha, Joseon's greatest warrior and queen, who awakens in the body of a high school girl victimized by bullying 400 years later. She uses her royal grace and martial arts skills to confront evildoers while seeking the dreams and love she could not achieve in her past life.The series is based on the Naver Webtoon 'High School Queen,' written b August 1, 2026

New Direct Bus Route from Seoul Station to Everland Launches A new express bus route will connect the northern part of Seoul directly to Everland without transfers. The 4105 bus will begin operations on August 1, linking Seoul Station, Myeongdong, and Itaewon to Everland and Yongin's Yangji area.Samsung C&T's resort division announced on July 30 that the 4105 bus will start service on August 1. The new route will depart from the Seoul Station Bus Transfer Center, passing through Sungnyemun, Namdaemun Market, Myeongdong, and Itaewon before using the highwa August 1, 2026

Next Year Will Transform the HBM Market as China Enters, Sparking Equipment Supercycle Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are intensifying their competition in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) as they enter the production phase of the next-generation HBM4. This shift is positioning the semiconductor equipment industry as a major beneficiary. With Micron and China's largest DRAM producer, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), also ramping up HBM development and production, demand for related equipment is expected to surge.According to Swiss investment bank UBS on July 31, Samsung is projec August 1, 2026

POSCO's 'Sal de Oro' Model: President Yoon Signs MOU for Mineral Supply Chain with Argentina President Yoon Suk Yeol has highlighted POSCO Group's lithium project 'Sal de Oro' in Argentina as a prime example of critical mineral cooperation between the two countries. The government plans to diversify its energy supply lines based on HD Hyundai Oilbank's first purchase of Argentine crude oil.In a written interview with the Spanish-language international news agency EFE, released on July 31, President Yoon stated, "We will sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on critical mineral supply July 31, 2026