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  • Sky Labs Hits Upper Limit on Second Day of Trading, Triples IPO Price
    Sky Labs Hits Upper Limit on Second Day of Trading, Triples IPO Price Sky Labs, a company developing cuffless continuous blood pressure monitoring medical devices, recorded its upper limit on the second day of trading on the KOSDAQ. The stock price continues to significantly exceed its initial public offering (IPO) price.According to the Korea Exchange, as of 1:20 PM on September 7, Sky Labs was trading at 30,550 won, up 7,050 won (30.00%) from the previous trading day, hitting the upper limit. This is more than three times the IPO price of 10,000 won.Founded in 2015, Sky Labs primarily produces cuffless continuous blood pressure monitoring devices. The company specializes in digital healthcare, using a ring-shaped device worn on the finger to measure vital signs such as blood pressure.Sky Labs plans to expand its measurement capabilities beyond blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, and oxygen saturation, based on its flagship product, the CART BP pro, and to grow its medical data business.Last year, the company reported consolidated revenues of 7.9 billion won and an operating loss of 14.7 billion won, with Korea Investment & Securities serving as the underwriter for the IPO.In a demand forecast conducted from August 14 to 21, the company recorded a competition ratio of 63.41 to 1. The IPO price was set at 10,000 won, which is 3,000 won lower than the lower end of the initial target range of 13,000 to 16,000 won.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-07 14:08:00
  • Sejong Medical Shareholders Demand Severe Punishment in Kim Seung-wons Drug Approval Scandal
    Sejong Medical Shareholders Demand Severe Punishment in Kim Seung-won's Drug Approval Scandal Shareholders of Sejong Medical, an investor in Genensel, are submitting a petition to the court demanding severe punishment related to allegations of Kim Seung-won's influence in the approval of a COVID-19 treatment clinical trial.According to legal sources on September 7, the Sejong Medical Shareholder Alliance plans to submit a 'Petition for Severe Punishment of Affected Shareholders of Sejong Medical and Genensel' to the Seoul Western District Court and the Seoul High Court.The Seoul Western District Court is currently hearing a case against former Genensel CEO Kang and broker Yang, who are facing charges related to bribery promises. Meanwhile, the Seoul High Court is reviewing an appeal regarding Kang and others for breach of the Special Act on the Prevention of Corruption.Kang is accused of soliciting help from Yang to expedite the review of Genensel's clinical trial plan for a COVID-19 treatment through political channels. Yang reportedly conveyed this request to Kim, who was then the Minister of Food and Drug Safety, leading to Kim contacting the then-Director Kim Kang-rip to expedite the approval process.The Shareholder Alliance is demanding that the court clarify the financial relationship between Kang and Yang, the discussions regarding the clinical trial approval, and the circumstances under which Yang utilized political connections. They also requested an investigation into whether Kim's contact with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety was merely a routine inquiry or an attempt to influence the approval process.In their petition, the alliance stated, "For the parts of the defendants' criminal acts that are acknowledged, we ask for strict punishment considering the scale of damages and the impact on the capital market." They argued that the prolonged trading suspension and the decline in stock prices should also be factored into the sentencing.Sejong Medical, listed on the KOSDAQ, invested approximately 11.3 billion won in Genensel on October 19, 2021, after Kim contacted the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. Subsequently, Genensel's clinical trial for the COVID-19 treatment was halted. The stock price of Sejong Medical continued to decline, leading to a trading suspension on March 29, 2024, at 412 won, followed by a decision for delisting due to a refusal of audit opinions.On his way to the office for the confirmation hearing, Kim stated, "I take seriously that I should have been more cautious in the process of conveying inquiries," but he denied any wrongdoing, asserting, "I have never made improper requests to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, nor was the review conducted unfairly."Meanwhile, the Citizens' Livelihood Countermeasure Committee filed a complaint with the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency on September 4, requesting an investigation into Kim for violations of political funding laws, abuse of power, violations of the Anti-Corruption and Whistleblower Protection Act, and bribery allegations.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-07 14:04:00
  • LH Expands Leniency Program for Bid Rigging Reports, Offers Up to 500 Million Won in Rewards
    LH Expands Leniency Program for Bid Rigging Reports, Offers Up to 500 Million Won in Rewards The Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) announced plans on September 7 to enhance its leniency program for reporting bid rigging and other procurement irregularities. The initiative aims to reduce fears of repercussions for whistleblowers and strengthen the reward system for those who report such misconduct.LH's new measures are designed to eliminate barriers that discourage reporting, such as distrust in the reward system and complicated procedures. The agency has been operating a leniency program since last year, based on the Fair Trade Act, which allows companies involved in collusion to receive reduced or waived penalties if they self-report.The newly established 'LH-type leniency system' expands the scope of self-reporting beyond just collusion to include all forms of procurement-related corruption. This means that issues such as bid rigging and bribery related to the evaluation process can now be reported under this leniency framework. The program will also apply in conjunction with the Public Interest Whistleblower Protection Act and the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission Act.In terms of rewards, LH will provide up to 100 million won for reports that contribute to the public interest. Additionally, if a report leads to increased revenue or cost savings, a reward of up to 3 billion won will be prioritized. Furthermore, LH plans to recommend whistleblowers for additional rewards under the Public Interest Whistleblower Protection Act, which can reach up to 500 million won, with no cap on the recovery amount.There will also be a separate reward system for reporting misconduct during the evaluation of proposals, such as pre-contact with evaluators or other corrupt practices. Currently, rewards for reporting bribery and collusion can reach up to 30 million won, but LH intends to revise its internal regulations to increase this limit to 100 million won by the end of the year.As public procurement volumes increase, interest in the fairness of bidding processes is growing. The effectiveness of whistleblower protection and reward systems will be crucial for the successful implementation of these measures.An LH official stated, “To eradicate bid rigging, we need a system that incentivizes immediate reporting rather than just post-detection and punishment. We will ensure that whistleblowers are thoroughly protected and that their contributions to the public interest are adequately rewarded to activate the reporting system.”* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-07 14:04:00
  • Samsung Continues 70-Year Tradition of Public Recruitment, Starting Fall Hiring on September 8
    Samsung Continues 70-Year Tradition of Public Recruitment, Starting Fall Hiring on September 8 Samsung will begin its fall recruitment process for new employees on September 8, aiming to create youth jobs and enhance future competitiveness.According to industry sources on September 7, a total of 19 major affiliates, including Samsung Electronics, Samsung C&T, Samsung Biologics, Samsung Bioepis, Samsung Life Insurance, Samsung Display, Samsung SDI, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Samsung SDS, Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance, Samsung Card, Samsung Securities, Samsung Heavy Industries, Samsung E&A, Hotel Shilla, Cheil Worldwide, S1, Samsung Medical Center, and Samsung Welstory, will participate in the hiring process.Applicants can submit their applications through Samsung's recruitment website, Samsung Careers, until September 15. The process will begin with job suitability assessments in September, followed by the Samsung Job Aptitude Test (GSAT) in October and interviews and health checks in November.The selection process will vary according to job characteristics. Candidates for software positions will take a practical 'SW competency test' instead of the GSAT, while design applicants will be evaluated based on their design portfolios without taking the GSAT.Samsung has maintained its public recruitment system since it was first introduced in 1957, marking 70 years of this tradition. Among South Korea's top four conglomerates—Samsung, SK, Hyundai Motor, and LG—Samsung is the only company that continues to hold regular public recruitment.Despite major economic crises, such as the oil shock in the 1970s and the financial crisis in the 2000s, Samsung has consistently conducted public recruitment. The company has also led the way in evolving its hiring practices, introducing public recruitment for female college graduates in 1993 and implementing 'open recruitment' by removing educational requirements in 1995.This recruitment drive is part of Samsung's commitment to expanding domestic investments in future advanced industries, including semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, batteries, and displays, as well as its promise to hire more young people.Chairman Lee Jae-yong of Samsung Electronics expressed his commitment to job creation during a business leaders' meeting at the Blue House in February, stating, "Our performance has improved significantly, allowing us to hire more this year."Samsung is also running a youth talent development program. The company operates the Samsung Youth SW·AI Academy (SSAFY) across five campuses nationwide, recently expanding its educational offerings to include graduates from Meister high schools and restructuring the curriculum to focus on AI.A Samsung representative noted, "Since 2019, over 9,400 SSAFY graduates have found employment at more than 2,600 companies domestically and internationally," adding that the company is actively securing technical talent, including special hiring for over 1,600 winners of national skills competitions through last year.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-07 14:00:20
  • Body of Missing Woman Found in Freezer at Paju Cafe; Suspect Arrested
    Body of Missing Woman Found in Freezer at Paju Cafe; Suspect Arrested A woman in her 60s was found dead in a freezer container at a large cafe in Paju, Gyeonggi Province.According to Yonhap News and police, a missing person report for the woman, identified as A, was filed in the early hours of September 4 in Seoul.Responding to the report, police discovered A's body in the freezer container at the cafe located in Munseong-eup, Paju.Authorities have identified the cafe's operator, a man named B, as a suspect and arrested him in Seoul on the same day.Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding A's death, suspecting that B may have confined her in the storage area.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-07 14:00:00
  • Robotics may be the destination for Louisiana steel mill
    Robotics may be the destination for Louisiana steel mill SEOUL, September 07 (AJP) - The $5.8 billion Louisiana mill backed by South Korea's two biggest steelmakers is designed primarily to feed America's auto industry, but its largest customer and investor Hyundai Motor Group has a deeper ambition for the metal — robotics. Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Eui-sun said Sept. 4 that steel from Hyundai-POSCO Louisiana Steel (HPLS) should eventually find its way into Atlas, the humanoid robot being developed by group-owned Boston Dynamics. "I think we naturally should apply it," Chung said after the mill's groundbreaking ceremony in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. He went further, saying he hoped steel produced there could one day reach rockets made by companies such as SpaceX. The ambition is less of a leap than it sounds. Industry shorthand increasingly describes a humanoid as an electric vehicle standing on two legs. Both depend on batteries, motors, reducers, inverters and controllers, except a humanoid multiplies those systems across dozens of moving joints. Atlas stands 1.9 meters tall, weighs about 90 kilograms and has 56 degrees of freedom across its body. Each moving joint requires its own compact drive system. Reducer gears, splines and shafts need high-strength, durable specialty steel. Motors, meanwhile, depend on stacks of ultra-thin non-oriented electrical steel, from the same family of magnetic steel used in electric-vehicle motors. POSCO says electrical steel accounts for roughly 20 to 30 percent of a motor's manufacturing cost. Only five or six steelmakers worldwide, including POSCO, can stably mass-produce its thinnest high-performance grades. The bigger money sits in the finished robot joint. Actuators combine motors, gears, sensors and control systems to create the joints and muscles of a humanoid. Hyundai Motor Group says the components can account for about 60 percent of robot manufacturing costs. Hyundai Mobis has agreed to supply actuators for Atlas and is expected to become a central part of Hyundai Motor Group's effort to localize the robot supply chain in the United States. The group plans to establish U.S. actuator production capacity exceeding 350,000 units annually from 2028 alongside a robot manufacturing system capable of producing 30,000 units a year. More than 25,000 Atlas robots are expected to be deployed across Hyundai Motor and Kia manufacturing facilities, giving the group captive demand as it scales production. Louisiana is where that supply chain touches steelmaking. HPLS is designed to produce 2.7 million tons of steel annually from 2029, including 1.8 million tons of automotive steel and 900,000 tons of general-purpose products. Cars will account for the bulk of the mill's output because automotive steel is what anchors the $5.8 billion investment. Iron ore and natural gas will be used to produce direct-reduced iron, which will be melted with scrap in electric-arc furnaces before being cast into slabs and rolled into hot-rolled, cold-rolled and coated steel. Hyundai Steel says the process can reduce carbon emissions by about 70 percent compared with conventional blast-furnace production. The more specialized grades a humanoid requires sit elsewhere in the Korean steelmakers' portfolios for now. Electrical steel and specialty bar steel are not on HPLS' announced product list, which currently covers hot-rolled, cold-rolled and coated sheets. POSCO's 20 percent stake therefore adds another dimension to the partnership. Hyundai Steel owns 50 percent of HPLS, while Hyundai Motor and Kia each hold 15 percent. Chung has described the tie-up with POSCO as an opportunity to cooperate on future steel materials and next-generation batteries, extending a relationship traditionally centered on automobiles. Boston Dynamics is moving in much the same direction from the other end of the chain. "Every component has been designed for compatibility with automotive supply chains," Atlas General Manager Zack Jackowski said when the production version was unveiled at CES 2026. Boston Dynamics reduced the number of unique components in Atlas as it redesigned the humanoid for mass manufacturing, drawing on the scale and cost discipline of the auto industry. Steelmakers are following those same customers into AI. POSCO aims to increase steel sales to AI-related markets to 1 million tons by 2030 from about 380,000 tons last year, including electrical steel for power equipment and humanoid robots. Hyundai Steel is separately targeting growing demand from AI data centers and power infrastructure, with the company expecting the data-center share of its long-product sales to rise to about 6 percent from roughly 3 percent. Atlas could eventually complete the circle by working inside facilities that produce the materials and machines used to build it. Chung was cautious about how quickly that might happen. "Atlas is intended to do work that is difficult for people," he said, adding that feasibility testing would have to come first. 2026-09-07 13:58:55
  • Ministry of Science and ICT Awards Eight Outstanding Cases of Proactive Administration
    Ministry of Science and ICT Awards Eight Outstanding Cases of Proactive Administration The Ministry of Science and ICT announced on September 7 that it has awarded eight outstanding cases of proactive administration for this year.The top case, 'Priority Processing of Emergency Communication Based on Commercial Networks,' was recognized for improvements that allow firefighters to use communication systems first during major disasters such as large fires.Another notable case involved the development of a web application (PROB) for integrated management of startup companies, which was built in-house using AI vibe coding without external contracts. This platform consolidates data from over 3,000 startups, addressing the need for shared information among various institutions, which typically requires significant time and costs to establish.Other outstanding cases included: expanding data options (QoS) for all data plans without raising fees, and conducting a nationwide survey to resolve issues related to shared internet facility electricity costs for residents, along with establishing a unified compensation system.Encouraging cases recognized included: proactive responses to security incidents through amendments to the Telecommunications Act, establishing a Korean low-orbit satellite communication network, supporting the growth of young talent in AI and AX fields through the specialized research personnel system, and assisting disaster response recovery in special disaster areas affected by wildfires in Jeolla.Koo Hyuk-chae, the First Vice Minister of Science and ICT, stated, "We have confirmed the achievements of administrative innovation through proactive administration, from projects contributing to public safety to those that have achieved work innovation through AI. I hope that we will continue to strive for proactive administration to serve as a stepping stone for the great transformation of AI and science and technology and for Korea's leap forward."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-07 13:56:10
  • S. Korea, US, Japan launch Freedom Edge without US carrier
    S. Korea, US, Japan launch Freedom Edge without US carrier SEOUL, September 07 (AJP) - South Korea, the United States and Japan began their annual Freedom Edge exercise Monday near Jeju Island, with the five-day multidomain drill set to run without a U.S. aircraft carrier for a second straight year. The five-day exercise, which runs through Sept. 11, involves major naval and air assets from the three countries, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said. Six warships, including Aegis destroyers, as well as maritime patrol aircraft, fighter jets and aerial refueling aircraft are expected to take part. South Korea is participating with two 7,600-ton Aegis destroyers, the ROKS Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong and ROKS Yulgok Yi I. Japan has deployed the 7,700-ton Aegis destroyer JS Atago, the 5,100-ton destroyer JS Asahi, a P-1 maritime patrol aircraft, an SH-60K helicopter and F-15 fighter jets, according to Japan's Joint Staff. The U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet said Sept. 3 that the Aegis destroyer USS Benfold had arrived in Busan, raising expectations that the 6,900-ton warship could also participate in the exercise. Maritime missile defense involving Aegis-equipped warships from all three countries has traditionally been a central component of Freedom Edge. A U.S. aircraft carrier, however, is unlikely to participate for a second consecutive year. U.S. carriers joined the first two Freedom Edge exercises in June and November 2024, but Washington's carrier deployments in the region have been constrained as the prolonged war with Iran draws more U.S. military assets toward the Middle East. The nuclear-powered USS George Washington, previously based in Japan, has been sent to the Middle East under the Trump administration. The USS Abraham Lincoln, which had been operating in the region for an extended period, is returning to its home port in San Diego after being relieved by the George Washington. "The three countries will strengthen their operational capabilities and joint response capabilities across various domains, including maritime, air and cyber, and maintain a robust and stable cooperative relationship through the exercise," South Korea's JCS said. Freedom Edge was launched after the leaders of South Korea, the United States and Japan agreed at their 2023 Camp David summit to conduct regular multidomain exercises. This week's exercise marks the fourth iteration and is aimed at improving interoperability among the three militaries across multiple domains. "This exercise is an annual defensive exercise conducted in accordance with international law and norms to enhance deterrence and response capabilities against North Korea's nuclear and missile threats and to safeguard regional peace and stability," the JCS said. Japan and the United States, however, have framed the exercise in broader regional terms, including security challenges across the Indo-Pacific. Japan's Joint Staff said last month that the exercise is intended to demonstrate the three countries' "unwavering commitment to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region," while the United States has similarly said Freedom Edge and continued trilateral cooperation underscore their commitment to safeguarding a free and open Indo-Pacific. AJP Takeaways - South Korea, the U.S. and Japan launched their annual Freedom Edge multidomain exercise near Jeju Island. - The drill includes Aegis destroyers, aircraft and missile-defense training, but no U.S. aircraft carrier for a second straight year. - Seoul emphasizes North Korean threats, while Washington and Tokyo frame the exercise around broader Indo-Pacific security. 2026-09-07 13:55:08
  • Odyssey Surpasses 10 Million Viewers Amid IMAX and Dolby Cinema Demand
    Odyssey Surpasses 10 Million Viewers Amid IMAX and Dolby Cinema Demand 천만 관객을 넘어선 '오디세이'의 흥행에는 특별관 수요가 있었다. 영화 역사상 처음으로 전편을 IMAX 필름 포맷으로 촬영한 작품이라는 점이 알려지면서 개봉 전부터 IMAX 예매 경쟁이 이어졌고, 돌비 시네마 등 다른 특수 포맷도 관객들의 선택지로 떠올랐습니다.'오디세이'는 6일 개봉 33일 만에 누적 관객 1000만명을 돌파했습니다. 올해 개봉 외화 가운데 첫 천만 영화이자, '아바타: 물의 길' 이후 약 4년 만에 나온 천만 외화입니다.특별관 열풍의 중심은 IMAX였습니다. 9월5일 기준 '오디세이' 전체 관객 가운데 IMAX 관람객은 80만1000여명으로 10.5%를 차지했습니다. 전체 관객 10명 중 1명가량이 IMAX로 영화를 본 셈입니다. 예매 경쟁은 이른바 '용아맥'으로 불리는 CGV 용산아이파크몰 IMAX관으로 집중됐습니다. 국내 최대 규모 IMAX 스크린을 갖춘 곳으로, 개봉 한 달이 지난 뒤에도 좋은 좌석을 구하려는 예매 경쟁이 이어졌습니다.수요가 몰리면서 부작용도 나타났습니다. 중고거래 플랫폼에서는 정가의 5배가 넘는 10만원대 IMAX 티켓이 등장했습니다. 인기 좌석을 선점한 뒤 웃돈을 붙여 되파는 거래가 이어지면서 표를 구하지 못한 관객들의 불만도 커졌습니다.CGV도 대응에 나섰습니다. CGV는 지난달 27일 용산아이파크몰 IMAX 예매 가능 매수를 한시적으로 제한한다고 공지했습니다. 해당 상영관에서 상영되는 IMAX 포맷 영화는 1회당 최대 4매, 하루 최대 4매까지만 예매할 수 있도록 했습니다. CGV는 IMAX 예매 수요가 급증한 데 따라 더 많은 관객에게 예매 기회를 제공하고 안정적인 예매 환경을 운영하기 위한 조치라고 설명했습니다.영화진흥위원회도 특별관 입장권 부정 거래 정황을 수집하는 상시 제보 창구를 지난달 18일부터 운영하고 있습니다. 제보 대상에는 특별관 티켓의 웃돈 거래 피해, 중고거래 플랫폼과 SNS·티켓 거래 사이트의 암표 거래 게시글, 매크로 프로그램 이용이 의심되는 비정상적 대량 예매 사례 등이 포함됩니다.정부도 대응 방침을 밝혔다. 최휘영 문화체육관광부 장관은 최근 영화관에서 특정 상영관을 중심으로 암표 문제가 대두되고 있다며, 영화도 암표를 막을 수 있도록 법 개정을 신속히 추진하겠다고 말했습니다. 현재 공연과 스포츠 분야에서는 암표 행위에 과징금을 부과할 근거가 마련돼 있지만, 영화 관람권은 아직 같은 규제 대상에 포함되지 않습니다.IMAX 예매 경쟁이 과열되는 사이, 관객들 사이에서는 돌비 시네마를 추천하는 움직임도 나타났습니다. 다회차 관람을 한 관객들은 IMAX뿐 아니라 돌비 시네마도 '오디세이'를 보기 좋은 포맷으로 꼽았습니다. 돌비 비전과 돌비 애트모스를 결합한 이 특별관은 화질과 공간감 있는 사운드를 강점으로 내세웁니다. 이 같은 수요에 맞춰 메가박스는 9월에도 전국 돌비 시네마 상영관에서 '오디세이' 연장 상영에 돌입했습니다. 개봉 한 달이 지난 뒤에도 특별관 상영이 유지되고 있다는 점이 이례적입니다.'오디세이'의 특별관 열풍은 천만 흥행을 이끌었습니다. 대형 스크린과 사운드가 관객을 다시 극장으로 끌어들이는 동력이 된 한편, 한정된 좌석을 둘러싼 암표와 부정 예매 문제는 풀어야 할 과제로 남았습니다.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-07 13:52:10
  • Christopher Nolans Odyssey Surpasses 10 Million Viewers
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