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  • Special Prosecutors Indict Shin Yong-ha for Securing Detention Facilities During Martial Law
    Special Prosecutors Indict Shin Yong-ha for Securing Detention Facilities During Martial Law Shin Yong-ha, the former Director of the Ministry of Justice's Corrections Bureau, has been indicted for allegedly securing detention facilities to hold violators of the martial law proclamation under the direction of former Minister Park Sung-jae during the emergency martial law declared on December 3.The Special Prosecutors' Office determined that Shin directed correctional facilities nationwide, including the Seoul Detention Center, to prepare for detaining violators and even considered emergency parole to secure additional space for detentions.On August 7, the second Special Prosecutors' team announced that Shin was indicted without detention on charges of participating in important duties during an insurrection.According to the Special Prosecutors, Shin is accused of instructing the Corrections Bureau and frontline correctional facilities to prepare for the arrest and detention of violators of the martial law proclamation, following orders from former Minister Park.Specifically, Shin was found to have directed preparations for the detention of violators at the Seoul Detention Center. He also instructed the creation of necessary detention space and the consideration of emergency parole measures to secure that space.Shin issued similar directives to correctional facilities across the country to prepare for the detention of violators. The Special Prosecutors' team concluded that these actions constituted participation in insurrection activities by executing the orders of former Minister Park.Shin is known to have assessed the detention capacity of correctional facilities in the metropolitan area immediately after the declaration of martial law on December 3, 2024. Previous investigations by the insurrection special prosecutors revealed suspicions that he reported to former Minister Park that an additional 3,600 detainees could be accommodated after confirming the capacity of detention centers nationwide.Evidence has also emerged that the Corrections Bureau was preparing to establish a so-called 'detention plan for violators of the proclamation' by assessing the capacity of prisons and detention centers in the metropolitan area. This has raised questions about whether the Ministry of Justice was preparing actual detention space for key figures, including politicians, as former President Yoon Suk-yeol allegedly directed arrests during the martial law period.The charges disclosed by the Special Prosecutors include: instructions to prepare for the arrest and detention of violators at the Seoul Detention Center, directives to secure detention space for violators, consideration of emergency parole to secure space, and instructions to heads of correctional facilities nationwide to prepare for the detention of violators.Notably, the directive to consider emergency parole is seen as a key charge against Shin, indicating an effort to release existing detainees to make room for violators of the martial law proclamation.The investigation into Shin began with the previous insurrection special prosecutors' team, which captured evidence that the Corrections Bureau was assessing the detention capacity of facilities during the martial law period. However, the investigation was handed over to the police at the end of last year due to the expiration of the investigation period.The National Police Agency's Special Investigation Headquarters took over the case and referred Shin to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office in January on charges of participating in important duties during an insurrection. Following the establishment of the Special Prosecutors' Office, the case was transferred to the team, which summoned Shin as a suspect on June 24 to investigate the related charges.Shin has previously testified as a witness in the criminal trial of former Minister Park. At that time, he refused to testify on key allegations, including the establishment of the 'detention plan for violators of the proclamation,' citing his own status as a suspect.Former Minister Park, who is alleged to have issued directives to Shin, has already been indicted on charges of participating in the insurrection. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison in the first trial and is currently undergoing an appeal.The Special Prosecutors' team believes that the directives from former Minister Park led to preparations for the detention of violators at frontline correctional facilities through Shin. The upcoming trial is expected to focus on how far the Ministry of Justice's leadership was prepared to detain actual targets during the martial law period and whether Shin's role constitutes participation in important duties during an insurrection.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-07 17:20:20
  • Marriott Bonvoy Expands Hotel Portfolio in Shanghai to Target Long-Stay and Business Travelers
    Marriott Bonvoy Expands Hotel Portfolio in Shanghai to Target Long-Stay and Business Travelers Marriott Bonvoy is expanding its hotel portfolio in Shanghai, introducing new hotels with long-stay residences and large rooms to cater to both business and leisure travelers.The new openings include the Marriott Executive Apartments Shanghai Zhangjiang in Pudong Zhangjiang and the Sheraton Shanghai North Bund near the Huangpu River. Marriott Bonvoy is strengthening its presence in Shanghai by adding new brands to its lineup, following the recent launches of Renaissance, Marriott, and Courtyard hotels this year.Set to open in the third quarter, the Marriott Executive Apartments Shanghai Zhangjiang will be located near the Pudong Zhangjiang Science City. This will be the first Marriott Executive Apartments brand in Shanghai, featuring 249 apartments and suites designed to provide a comfortable environment for long-stay guests, incorporating spaces for work, relaxation, and exercise, with design elements inspired by traditional Jiangnan wooden carvings.In the fourth quarter, the Sheraton Shanghai North Bund will open with 471 rooms, offering views of the North Bund and the Lujiazui skyline. The hotel will feature an '&More by Sheraton' coffee bar, providing a lounge space for guests to enjoy coffee and cocktails.Marriott Bonvoy's expansion in China is not limited to Shanghai. New hotels are also set to open in Hangzhou, including the Renaissance Hangzhou Qianjiang Century City Hotel, and in Xiamen, with the Xiamen Jimei Marriott Hotel and The Westin Xiamen Nanyang Hotel. Additional hotel openings are planned in Zhengzhou, Zhangjiajie, and Chengdu as the brand continues to grow in China.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-07 17:16:00
  • Won rallies to 10-month high, bonds flat before U.S. jobs
    Won rallies to 10-month high, bonds flat before U.S. jobs SEOUL, August 07 (AJP) - The South Korean won strengthened to its highest level in about 10 months on Friday, buoyed by heavy local dollar supply, while Korean government bond yields barely moved as investors waited for U.S. employment data later in the day. The won closed daytime trading at 1,416.1 per dollar, strengthening 7.7 won from the previous session despite higher oil prices and a firmer dollar overseas. Exporter dollar selling, custody-related flows and expectations of continued supply linked to SK hynix's U.S. American Depositary Receipt proceeds outweighed the unfavorable external backdrop, with local reports citing broad dollar offers through the session. No specific SK hynix conversion was confirmed on Friday. The won's resilience stood out as Brent crude climbed about 1.5 percent to $83.78 a barrel on renewed Middle East tensions and U.S. Treasury yields rose, while the KOSPI slipped about 0.5 percent. Korean government bond yields were little changed, with the three-year yield edging up 0.4 basis point to 3.746 percent and the 10-year yield rising 1.3 basis points to 4.208 percent, according to final quoted yield data from the Korea Financial Investment Association. The limited moves reflected caution ahead of the U.S. jobs report, as higher U.S. Treasury yields and oil prices exerted modest upward pressure on Korean yields while expectations that the Bank of Korea could pause after July's rate increase helped keep the market anchored. Markets are now focused on U.S. nonfarm payrolls due at 9:30 p.m. Korea time, with economists expecting employment to increase by about 80,000 in July after a 57,000 gain in June. The report is expected to play a key role in shaping expectations for the Federal Reserve's September policy decision. A weaker reading could reinforce the won's rally and pull Korean yields lower by reducing expectations for another Fed rate increase, while stronger employment and wage growth could lift the dollar and U.S. yields and renew pressure on Korean financial markets. 2026-08-07 17:12:43
  • Army Transitions to Digital Authentication for Weapon Storage, Eliminating Keys
    Army Transitions to Digital Authentication for Weapon Storage, Eliminating Keys The Army announced plans to automate its entire logistics process using robots and other technologies. The management of weapon storage, previously reliant on keys and manual records, will also shift to a digital authentication system.On August 7, at the Army Logistics Policy Briefing held at the Army Comprehensive Supply Center in Sejong, Major General Ha Heon-cheol, head of the Army Logistics Command, introduced these logistics policies.Currently, weapon storage is secured with different locks on the top and bottom, with keys held by two individuals for double-lock management. However, there have been practices that do not adhere to this dual-key principle for convenience, and incidents of lost keys have occurred frequently.The Army plans to transition to a mobile NFC-based 'digital lock' system for double-lock security and expand the use of biometric smart weapon storage.The digital locks will undergo pilot testing at three units, including the 9th Division, this year to verify military suitability, with plans to expand to all units by 2034.The Army's logistics warehouses, which have traditionally relied on manual labor, will be transformed into an AI and robot-based automated system.The Army's 1st Supply Division Smart Logistics Center is currently rated as a Level 2 smart logistics center according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport standards. The Army aims to upgrade it to a Level 1 smart logistics center by 2028 by introducing autonomous forklifts and automated guided vehicles (AGVs).Major General Ha stated, "By integrating civilian expertise and advanced technologies like AI and robotics into logistics operations, we will create conditions for soldiers to focus on training and operations while providing timely logistics support to combat units."The Army plans to continuously verify the practical applicability of its logistics policies and develop a future-oriented smart logistics system that soldiers can feel through collaboration with civilian, military, industrial, academic, and research sectors.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-07 17:08:00
  • Supreme Court Overturns Ruling on Yoon Suk Yeols Meal and Movie Expenses
    Supreme Court Overturns Ruling on Yoon Suk Yeol's Meal and Movie Expenses A lawsuit demanding the disclosure of meal and movie expenses incurred during Yoon Suk Yeol's presidency has seen a ruling from the lower courts overturned by the Supreme Court. The issue arose not from the classification of the information as confidential, but rather from the transfer of related documents to the Presidential Archives following Yoon's impeachment, raising questions about the legal standing of continuing the lawsuit against the presidential office.According to legal sources on August 7, the Supreme Court's third division, led by Justice Roh Kyung-pil, overturned the lower court's ruling that favored the plaintiff in a case filed by the Korean Taxpayers Alliance against the presidential chief of staff regarding the refusal to disclose information. The case has been sent back to the Seoul High Court for further consideration.The Supreme Court emphasized that the information disclosure system mandates public institutions to disclose information they currently possess and manage. If the requested information is no longer held by the institution, there is generally no legal basis for seeking the cancellation of a refusal to disclose.In this case, the situation changed after Yoon was impeached on April 4, 2022, and the relevant documents were transferred to the Presidential Archives on June 4, 2022, when President Yoon Suk Yeol took office.The Supreme Court noted, "There is sufficient reason to believe that the information requested by the Taxpayers Alliance is no longer held by the presidential chief of staff due to its transfer to the Presidential Archives." It added that there is a need to reassess whether the legal interest in seeking the cancellation of the refusal to disclose has been extinguished.As a result, the remanded trial will need to determine whether the presidential office currently possesses the requested information and whether the Taxpayers Alliance still has a legal interest in pursuing the lawsuit.However, the Supreme Court did not rule that the meal and movie expenses themselves are confidential, unlike the lower courts. While the lower courts had previously assessed the necessity of disclosure, the change in circumstances following the transfer to the Presidential Archives influenced the outcome of the ruling.This lawsuit began when the Taxpayers Alliance requested the disclosure of the presidential office's budget execution details in 2022.The Taxpayers Alliance sought the disclosure of four items from the presidential office: details of special activity expenses, operational expenses, the cost of a dinner Yoon had at a restaurant in Seoul, and the movie expenses incurred by Yoon and his wife.The requested disclosures included the dinner cost reportedly incurred by Yoon on May 13, 2022, at a Korean restaurant in Gangnam, and the expenses for watching the film "Broker" with Kim Kun-hee on June 12, 2022, in Seongdong-gu, Seoul.The presidential office disclosed only part of the operational expenses, citing concerns that releasing the rest could harm national security, diplomacy, and personal privacy.The Taxpayers Alliance contested this decision and filed another request for information in April 2023. The presidential office responded in May 2023 that the movie expenses were included in the operational expenses but did not disclose detailed information, maintaining that special activity and meal expenses were also confidential.The first trial in September 2023 partially sided with the Taxpayers Alliance, ruling that while the operational expenses had already been published on the website, the details of special activity expenses, meal costs, and movie expenses should be disclosed.In particular, the court did not accept the presidential office's claim that it did not possess relevant information regarding the meal expenses. The court found it difficult to believe that no information existed about the dinner, given that it was undeniable that a dinner had taken place and expenses were incurred.The court also criticized the presidential office's approach to information disclosure, stating, "Avoiding clear and transparent responses to information requests can infringe upon the public's fundamental right to know."Regarding the movie expenses, the court ruled that they did not pose a significant risk to national interests and should be disclosed.Although the presidential office appealed, the second trial upheld the first trial's decision on April 1, 2024, requiring the disclosure of payment amounts, receipts, and budget items, excluding personal information and names of individuals involved in special activity expenses.However, as the Supreme Court reviewed the case during the presidential office's appeal, Yoon's impeachment and the subsequent early presidential election led to a change in the management of related records. The law governing the management of presidential records stipulates that when a president is removed from office, the records must be transferred to the Presidential Archives before the next president's term begins.In the remanded trial at the Seoul High Court, the focus will shift from whether there is a need to disclose meal and movie expenses to whether the presidential office currently holds the requested documents and whether there remains a legal interest in canceling the previous refusal to disclose.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-07 17:00:00
  • Gwangmyeong City Council Cancels Overseas Training Budget to Support Economic Recovery
    Gwangmyeong City Council Cancels Overseas Training Budget to Support Economic Recovery Gwangmyeong City Council in Gyeonggi Province has decided to cancel all planned overseas training for council members this year and return the related budget.This decision reflects the ongoing reality of high inflation and economic recession, indicating a commitment to share the burden for economic recovery.According to the council, members recently held a meeting and agreed not to conduct any overseas business trips this year.As a result, the budget allocated for these trips will be fully reduced in the second supplementary budget review scheduled for September.This decision aims to demonstrate the council's initiative in budget cuts and sharing the burden during challenging economic conditions, prioritizing limited resources for citizen stability and local economic recovery.In the community, this decision is seen as a positive example of a local council taking budgetary measures in light of difficult economic circumstances.There is a growing consensus that financial resources should be prioritized for areas directly impacting citizens' lives, and many view the council's voluntary return of the overseas training budget as significant.Meanwhile, Council Chair Lee Hyung-deok stated, "In a situation where citizens are facing significant economic burdens due to high inflation and recession, pursuing overseas training is not appropriate. It is advisable to conduct overseas business trips only when necessity, effectiveness, and budget transparency are sufficiently ensured."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-07 17:00:00
  • Hanwha Life, Heungkuk Life, and Korea Investment Holdings Bid for KDB Life
    Hanwha Life, Heungkuk Life, and Korea Investment Holdings Bid for KDB Life Hanwha Life, Heungkuk Life, and Korea Investment Holdings participated in the final bidding for KDB Life Insurance. Samsung Life and Kyobo Life, which had registered for the preliminary bidding, did not submit final acquisition proposals.According to the financial sector on August 7, three companies—Hanwha Life, Heungkuk Life, and Korea Investment Holdings—submitted final acquisition proposals in the main bidding for KDB Life, conducted by the Korea Development Bank and the lead underwriter, Samil Accounting Corporation.In the preliminary bidding held in June, five major life insurance companies, including Samsung Life, Hanwha Life, and Kyobo Life, along with Heungkuk Life and Korea Investment Holdings, participated. However, only three companies advanced to the final competition.Since acquiring KDB Life in 2010, the Korea Development Bank has attempted to sell the company since 2014, but previous efforts have not succeeded. If this sale is completed, it will mark the seventh attempt to finalize the divestiture.Industry experts believe that the amount of additional funding needed for the normalization of KDB Life will be crucial to the success of the sale, rather than just the acquisition price. Estimates suggest that around 1 trillion won may be required for KDB Life's normalization.The Korea Development Bank plans to select a preferred negotiation partner next month after evaluating the pre-screening of acquisition requirements, the requested amount of financial support, and the ability to fulfill contract obligations.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-07 17:00:00
  • Bio ETFs Surge Amid Improved KOSDAQ Market Conditions
    Bio ETFs Surge Amid Improved KOSDAQ Market Conditions As the KOSDAQ market improves, bio-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have recently dominated the top returns. Analysts suggest that if capital continues to flow into the KOSDAQ, the strong performance of related ETFs is likely to persist due to the market's high concentration in bio stocks.According to KOSCOM ETF Check on August 7, the second highest return over the past week, excluding leveraged and inverse products, was Hyundai Asset Management's 'UNICORN K-Bio Active,' which rose by 24.90%. Following closely was 'TIGER KOSDAQ 150 Biotech' at 23.08%, while 'ACE K-Bio KOSDAQ Active' (5th, 21.21%), 'TIGER Technology Transfer Bio Active' (7th, 20.91%), 'RISE Bio TOP 10 Active' (8th, 20.30%), and 'KoAct Bio Healthcare Active' (9th, 20.26%) also made the list. Half of the top 10 ETFs by return over the past week were bio ETFs.The strong performance of bio ETFs is attributed to a shift in investor sentiment towards the KOSDAQ. The KOSDAQ index closed at 798.81, down 2.86 points (0.36%) from the previous trading day, marking a decline after six consecutive days of increases. However, major bio stocks in the KOSDAQ, such as Alteogen (3.92%), HLB (5.97%), ABL Bio (3.96%), and LigaChem Bio (2.07%), all saw gains, supporting the strength of related ETFs.Market analysts are noting a shift in the KOSDAQ's supply and demand structure. Kwon Beom-seok, a senior researcher at Samsung Securities, stated, "Many market participants have identified the concentration of supply and demand in large-cap stocks as a major cause of the KOSDAQ's sharp decline. The frequent mention of leveraged ETFs absorbing market funds has also been noted." He added that the increase in surrounding market funds, such as deposit funds, has created a favorable environment for KOSDAQ supply and demand following the early implementation of remedial measures. Kwon also highlighted that foreign investors have shown a proactive buying trend in the KOSDAQ market since the announcement of strengthened delisting criteria, which is a positive factor for the supply and demand environment.Park Woo-yeol, a researcher at Shinhan Investment Corp, remarked, "With the decrease in trading of single-stock leveraged ETFs, the KOSDAQ has entered a phase where a reversal from oversold positions is possible. Individual investors have shifted their net purchases from stocks to ETFs." He noted that given the KOSDAQ's high concentration in the bio sector, the bio industry is likely to benefit the most from any rebound in the index.Additionally, the upcoming restructuring of the KOSDAQ market is expected to support long-term investor sentiment. The 'uplisting' system, set to be introduced in January 2027, will classify KOSDAQ-listed companies into 'select, standard, and managed' categories, moving high-quality firms to a higher market tier while relegating less competitive companies to a lower tier. This system aims to enhance market competitiveness and is anticipated to create positive policy momentum.Gang Jin-hyuk, a researcher at Shinhan Investment Corp, noted, "This year, KOSDAQ biotech has been decoupling from U.S. biotech. With renewed expectations for technology transfers starting with Alteogen, if segment visibility increases, it is expected to recover from previous underperformance."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-07 16:56:00
  • SK Hynix Plans 375 Won Dividend Amid Investor Discontent
    SK Hynix Plans 375 Won Dividend Amid Investor Discontent SK Hynix is facing backlash from individual investors after announcing a quarterly dividend of 375 won per share for the second quarter of 2026.According to a disclosure on the Financial Supervisory Service's electronic disclosure system (DART) on August 7, SK Hynix declared a cash dividend of 375 won per common share. The market dividend rate stands at 0.02%, with the total dividend amounting to approximately 273.3 billion won. The record date for the dividend is August 31.Following the announcement, investors took to major stock communities to express their frustration, stating, "Despite record earnings, the shareholder return is at a 'meager' level."One investor pointed out that based on SK Hynix's market capitalization and stock price, holding 1 billion won worth of shares would yield only 250,000 won in dividends for the quarter. They added, "Even annualized, the total dividend is about 1.1 trillion won, which pales in comparison to the expected total employee bonuses of around 20 to 25 trillion won, indicating that shareholder returns are not a priority."Online users also reacted strongly, mocking the lack of shareholder returns in the domestic market. Comments included, "Even with 10 billion won in stocks, you can only buy a Samsung foldable phone," and "Is escaping the domestic market a matter of intelligence?" Others remarked, "Shareholders are completely being taken advantage of," and "A market dividend rate of 0.02% is outrageous," adding, "No wonder everyone is leaving for the U.S. market," and "Samsung Electronics is fundamentally much better."Experts noted that if companies continue to post record earnings without corresponding shareholder returns, resolving the 'Korea discount' in the stock market will remain elusive.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-07 16:52:10
  • Conflict Resurfaces at Hanmi Group Amid Management Disputes and Corporate Card Allegations
    Conflict Resurfaces at Hanmi Group Amid Management Disputes and Corporate Card Allegations Conflicts between the owner family and major shareholders of Hanmi Group are intensifying once again. A court's decision to place a provisional seizure on shares held by Im Joo-hyun, vice chair of Hanmi Science, has reignited the management dispute, compounded by allegations regarding the corporate card usage by Song Young-sook, chair of Hanmi Group, and controversies over internal data leaks. Since the passing of the late founder Im Sung-ki in 2020, the management conflict among siblings and between parents and children that emerged in early 2024 has yet to be resolved after three years.◆ Shin Dong-guk's Share Expansion Reignites Management DisputeThe Seoul Central District Court approved a provisional seizure request for shares of Hanmi Science filed by Shin Dong-guk, chairman of Hanyang Precision, on July 29. The amount in question is approximately 10 billion won, with Shin's side claiming that Im violated the obligation to jointly exercise voting rights as stipulated in a so-called 'four-party alliance' agreement. They argue that Im's shares were sold in the market during a transaction with the EquityFirst fund, preventing him from exercising voting rights at shareholder meetings over the past two years.A provisional seizure is a temporary measure prior to a main lawsuit. While responsibility has not been definitively established, the recent increase in Shin's shareholding, who is the largest individual shareholder of Hanmi Science, has led many in the industry to interpret this as a sign of a fracture within the four-party alliance. There is growing concern that the dispute over the group's governance structure may reignite.Meanwhile, Song Young-sook, Im Joo-hyun, and Killington LLC have filed a lawsuit against Shin for 60 billion won in damages, claiming that the cancellation of a senior care business initiative last year was a violation of the agreement to jointly exercise voting rights. The first-instance ruling is scheduled for October 1, and this decision is expected to be another variable in the management power dynamics.◆ Allegations of Misuse of Corporate Cards and Internal Data LeaksThe controversy surrounding corporate card usage is also escalating. Kim Tae-ho, former CEO of Cure Therapeutics, held a press conference at the Koreana Hotel in Seoul, demanding a company-wide investigation into the corporate card usage of Song Young-sook and Im Joo-hyun. He is the individual who recently tipped off the media about allegations regarding the use of corporate cards and company assets by Song's family.The documents disclosed by Kim include payment records of approximately 68 million won at an anti-aging hospital in Gangnam and about 1.4 million won at a dental clinic. He stated, "The disclosed records are just a fraction of the total," and called for audits and reports to the audit committee and board of directors across all affiliates.In response, Hanmi Group clarified that the costs for Song's knee joint treatment fall under welfare benefits that the company can provide. They also refuted claims regarding department store purchases as expenses for gifts for employees and key clients, and stated that overseas usage was incurred during business trips. They argued that the materials used in the reports lacked completeness, as they did not include records of reimbursements or cancellations.The group warned that "various unverified materials are being circulated in the market with the intent to defame specific major shareholders," which could constitute defamation.On the same day, Kim denied any connections with specific factions, including Shin Dong-guk. He asserted, "I am not working for Shin. The records of corporate card usage were voluntarily provided by current and former employees who care about Hanmi."◆ Hanmi's Performance at Record High, Yet Governance Concerns PersistHanmi Group's business performance has steadily improved over the past few years. Hanmi Science surpassed 1.35 trillion won in revenue last year. In the first half of this year, it recorded 721.6 billion won in revenue and 92.7 billion won in operating profit. Hanmi Pharmaceutical also achieved its highest-ever performance last year, with 1.5475 trillion won in revenue and 257.8 billion won in operating profit. Additionally, there is significant market anticipation for the launch of the country's first GLP-1 obesity drug in the second half of this year.However, with ongoing management disputes, allegations of corporate card misuse, provisional seizures, and large-scale lawsuits, there are concerns in the industry about how much the warmth of improved performance can offset governance instability. The market anticipates that the conflict over the group's management rights will reach another turning point with the first-instance ruling on the damages lawsuit in October.A Hanmi Group official stated, "Hanmi Science and Hanmi Pharmaceutical have already established a solid professional management system and are achieving record results every quarter," emphasizing that the business is growing steadily, separate from the owner disputes. He added, "If there are areas that need improvement in organizational operations, we should transparently address and enhance them," noting that Hanmi has been working on improving internal regulations since last year.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-07 16:52:00