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  • Im Sung-jae Fails to Qualify for PGA Tour Championship; Kim Si-woo and Kim Joo-hyung Advance
    Im Sung-jae Fails to Qualify for PGA Tour Championship; Kim Si-woo and Kim Joo-hyung Advance Im Sung-jae has failed to qualify for the PGA Tour Championship for the eighth consecutive year.On August 24, in the final round of the BMW Championship held at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri, Im shot a 1-over par 71, with one eagle, one birdie, and four bogeys.Finishing with a total score of 8-under par 272, Im placed tied for 10th. As a result, his FedEx Cup ranking remained at 37, missing out on the top 30 who qualify for the Tour Championship.Im had participated in the Tour Championship every year from 2019 to last year, but he was unable to continue that streak this season.After starting the season ranked 53rd due to a wrist injury that delayed his participation, Im improved to 40th after finishing tied for 5th at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He maintained solo 7th place through the third round of the BMW Championship, raising hopes for an eighth consecutive appearance.However, Im struggled early in the final round, recording bogeys on the 2nd hole (par 4), 5th hole (par 4), and 6th hole (par 3). Although he attempted to turn things around with an eagle on the 8th hole (par 5), he recorded another bogey on the 12th hole (par 4), failing to improve his standing.In contrast, Kim Si-woo and Kim Joo-hyung secured their spots in the final event.Kim Si-woo finished the day with three birdies and two bogeys, ending with a total score of 2-under par 278, placing tied for 33rd. He comfortably secured his spot by finishing 5th in the FedEx Cup rankings.Kim Joo-hyung also made the cut, recording three birdies and one bogey for a total score of 3-under par 277, finishing tied for 28th. He ranked 29th in the FedEx Cup standings, ensuring his advancement to the final event.This marks the first time since 2023 that Kim Si-woo and Kim Joo-hyung will compete together in the Tour Championship.Wyndham Clark won the BMW Championship, finishing with a total score of 17-under par 263, outpacing second-place Patrick Cantlay, who finished at 14-under par 266. Clark earned a winner's prize of $3.6 million.This victory marks Clark's third win of the season, following his triumphs at the CJ Cup and the U.S. Open in May and June, respectively. He also climbed to 3rd in the FedEx Cup rankings.World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler finished tied for 12th with a total score of 7-under par 273, maintaining his top position in the FedEx Cup rankings.The Tour Championship, with a total purse of $40 million, will take place from August 28 for four days at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-24 09:36:00
  • Woori Financial Group Expands Breakfast Support for 175 Elementary Students in Gangwon
    Woori Financial Group Expands Breakfast Support for 175 Elementary Students in Gangwon Woori Financial Group's Woori Financial Future Foundation is expanding its social contribution initiative to provide meals for elementary students at risk of skipping breakfast in the Gangwon region.On August 24, the foundation announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Office of Education and World Vision for the 'Our Children's Healthy Breakfast' program.The program aims to provide balanced meals to students who go to school without breakfast. Following the initial agreement with the Incheon Metropolitan City Office of Education in July, the initiative is now extending its support to Gangwon.Eleven elementary schools across eight regions in Gangwon, including Jeongseon, Cheorwon, and Pyeongchang, will participate in the program. Starting in the second semester, 175 students will receive breakfast, with meals prepared by local small businesses and delivered to the schools.Students will have breakfast in designated areas at school with their friends before attending classes.Notably, the program emphasizes collaboration with local small businesses, addressing the issue of child hunger while promoting mutual growth within the community.The initiative also considers local conditions. For instance, Jeongseon Jeungsan Elementary School, where a high percentage of students miss breakfast due to school bus commutes, will include all 19 students in the breakfast support program.Jang Kwang-ik, Secretary General of the Woori Financial Future Foundation, stated, "Breakfast is essential for children to grow healthily and start their day. We will gradually review expanding support so that more children in various regions can start their mornings with a healthy breakfast, beginning with Incheon and Gangwon this year."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-24 09:36:00
  • Ex-US vice president suggests South Korea help Ukraine with interceptors
    Ex-US vice president suggests South Korea help Ukraine with interceptors SEOUL, August 24 (AJP) - Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on Sunday called for South Korea to help ease Ukraine's shortage of interceptor missiles, suggesting that Seoul could provide its advanced air defense weapons for deployment by the U.S. in Ukraine or elsewhere among its allies. Pence, who served as vice president during U.S. President Donald Trump's first administration, made the proposal in an interview with CNN from Kyiv, where he was visiting to attend an Independence Day prayer breakfast. Pence said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had asked the U.S. for about 5 percent of its remaining Patriot missile inventory, saying that would be enough to help Ukraine get through the coming winter. "One of the things President Zelenskyy made clear to me is that he fully expects that as winter approaches, sooner than later, to step forward, make those interceptors available to the United States to deploy either in the Middle East or here in Ukraine," he said. Zelenskyy also asked South Korea earlier this month for help with air defense systems, saying South Korea has advanced capabilities that Ukraine urgently needs. But Seoul has remained cautious, as legal restrictions could make it difficult for the country to provide weapons directly to Kyiv. Now, Pence's proposal could offer an alternative by having South Korea provide air defense missiles to the U.S., allowing Washington to deploy its own systems to Ukraine or other areas where they are needed without requiring Seoul to directly supply weapons to Kyiv. His remarks also came amid signs of strain in the bilateral alliance between Seoul and Washington after Trump recently instructed the Pentagon to "substantially" reduce this year's joint military exercise, citing his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Pence's call for assistance to Ukraine could have implications beyond air defense, demonstrating Seoul's strategic value as a U.S. ally while helping Ukraine ease its shortage of interceptor missiles. AJP Takeaways • Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on Aug. 23, 2026, suggested that South Korea provide interceptor missiles to the United States for possible deployment in Ukraine or other areas where U.S. air defense systems are needed. • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Pence that Ukraine needs about 5% of the U.S. remaining Patriot missile inventory to help protect the country through the coming winter amid expected Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. • South Korea has advanced air defense capabilities, and Zelenskyy has separately asked President Lee Jae Myung for South Korean assistance as Ukraine faces a shortage of air defense systems. • Pence's proposal could provide an alternative to direct South Korean arms shipments to Ukraine, with Seoul supplying missiles to the U.S. while Washington deploys its own systems to Ukraine or elsewhere. • Pence's call comes amid strains in the South Korea-U.S. alliance, following U.S. President Donald Trump's recent instruction to substantially reduce this year's joint military exercise with South Korea, while also potentially highlighting Seoul's strategic value as a U.S. ally. 2026-08-24 09:33:49
  • Nexen Tire Expands Renewable Energy Use at Domestic Plants to Boost European Competitiveness
    Nexen Tire Expands Renewable Energy Use at Domestic Plants to Boost European Competitiveness Nexen Tire is increasing the share of renewable energy at its domestic production facilities. This move comes in response to the rising importance of carbon emissions during the production phase in the competition for supplying original equipment (OE) tires.On August 24, Nexen Tire announced the introduction of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for renewable energy at its Yangsan plant and plans to expand solar power generation at its Changnyeong and Yangsan facilities.Previously, Nexen Tire signed a PPA with SK Innovation E&S. This direct PPA allows electricity users to contract directly with renewable energy suppliers for their power needs.Starting in November, approximately 4 megawatts of renewable energy from a combination of onshore wind and solar power will be supplied to the Yangsan plant. The annual generation is expected to be around 6 gigawatt-hours, enough to power about 1,600 households for a year. This initiative is projected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 2,700 tons of CO₂ annually.Nexen Tire will also increase its own solar power generation capacity. The Changnyeong plant will transition its existing rooftop leasing operations to self-generation as contracts expire, with plans to establish over 10 megawatts of solar power facilities by 2028. This capacity will cover about 9% of the plant's total energy consumption with renewable energy. The company is also considering installing solar power generation facilities at the Yangsan plant.The push for renewable energy is driven by the carbon reduction demands from global automakers. European premium brands such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, and Porsche have begun managing carbon emissions not only from their own operations but also from their supply chains.Nexen Tire has announced its goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 58.8% by 2034, as approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).A Nexen Tire representative stated, "The transition to renewable energy is a strategic investment to secure sustainable competitiveness in the global market, beyond mere regulatory compliance. We will gradually expand the adoption of renewable energy across our domestic and international production bases."Meanwhile, Nexen Tire reported first-half revenues of 1.7296 trillion won and an operating profit of 88.5 billion won, marking a 9.8% increase compared to the same period last year. Notably, second-quarter sales in Europe reached 407.2 billion won, surpassing 400 billion won for the first time in a single quarter, highlighting significant growth in the European market.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-24 09:32:10
  • Nearslab Shares Drop Over 10% on First Day of KOSDAQ Listing
    Nearslab Shares Drop Over 10% on First Day of KOSDAQ Listing Nearslab, a company specializing in autonomous drones powered by physical artificial intelligence (AI), is experiencing a decline of over 10% on its first day of trading on the KOSDAQ, falling below its initial public offering (IPO) price.As of 9:17 a.m. on August 24, Nearslab's shares were trading at 36,400 won, down 4,800 won (11.65%) from the IPO price of 41,200 won, according to the Korea Exchange.Earlier, during a demand forecast conducted for institutional investors from August 3 to 7, the company set its IPO price at the upper end of the desired range of 30,000 to 41,200 won.In the subscription for general investors held on August 12 and 13, Nearslab recorded a competition rate of 530 to 1. A total of 120,571,780 shares were subscribed, with the subscription deposits amounting to approximately 2.5 trillion won. The number of subscription applications reached 114,564.Nearslab plans to use the funds raised from this IPO to establish its own manufacturing facility, enhance production technology, and expand its workforce in quality management. The company aims to advance its core technologies and products related to autonomous flight.In particular, it intends to strengthen its production and quality management capabilities in response to the growing demand in the defense sector and expand the global supply of its autonomous drone products, KAiDEN and XAiDEN.Nearslab has secured business references in overseas markets, including Singapore and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and is expanding its autonomous drone business based on physical AI technology.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-24 09:32:00
  • YouTuber Park Wi Faces Backlash Over KTX Incident and Past Injury Claims
    YouTuber Park Wi Faces Backlash Over KTX Incident and Past Injury Claims Park Wi, a YouTuber with quadriplegia, is facing intense criticism after releasing CCTV footage of a fall incident that occurred while he was disembarking from a KTX train. The video has reignited discussions about the circumstances surrounding his disability.On August 24, various online communities and social media platforms saw a resurgence of interest in the events leading to Park's quadriplegia diagnosis. According to posts circulating online, Park fell from a two-story ditch while intoxicated at a party in May 2014, resulting in damage to his cervical vertebrae and subsequent paralysis. His suggestion that the fall may have been caused by someone pushing him has drawn significant backlash from internet users.Critics have expressed frustration, stating, "It always seems like he blames others for his mistakes. He fell while drunk, yet he shifts the blame to someone else." Others have noted parallels to the Joo Ho-min incident, warning that goodwill towards people with disabilities could lead to negative outcomes. Many commenters voiced concerns that this situation could exacerbate societal prejudices against individuals with disabilities.Some users remarked, "I thought this person was injured while doing public service work. I was disappointed to learn he just got hurt while drinking." One commenter pointed out, "He deserves the criticism; if it had gone his way, the public service worker would have been attacked in the comments section for trying to help." This sentiment resonated with many who empathized with the social service worker involved.The controversy began when Park posted the CCTV footage of the fall on his YouTube channel. The video shows him descending a ramp in a wheelchair when the wheels caught on the foot of a social service worker, causing him to fall forward. Park stated, "The worker apologized immediately after the incident, and I understand it was unintentional," but he also expressed his anger and concern for safety awareness, prompting him to share the video.Despite the worker's apologies, many viewers criticized Park for using his platform to publicize the incident, arguing that it was an excessive attack on someone who made a simple mistake while trying to assist. In response to the growing backlash, Park deleted the video and issued an apology, acknowledging that he had not fully considered the worker's perspective and that his communication was lacking. However, the fallout continues, with his YouTube subscriber count dropping below one million.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-24 09:24:00
  • KATSEYE No. 1 on Billboard tests boundaries of K-pop
    KATSEYE No. 1 on Billboard tests boundaries of K-pop SEOUL, August 24 (AJP) - KATSEYE's first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 marks a breakthrough for the multinational girl group built by South Korea's HYBE and U.S. label Geffen Records and at the same time raises a complicate question on whether its feat can be counted as another victory for K-pop. The group's five-track EP WILD debuted atop the main U.S. album chart with 170,000 equivalent album units in the week ended Aug. 20, according to Billboard and data provider Luminate. That included 145,000 traditional album sales, 24,500 streaming-equivalent units and about 500 track-equivalent units. It was KATSEYE's first Billboard 200 No. 1 since its 2024 debut and the biggest week by equivalent album units for an all-woman group since Billboard began ranking the chart under its current units-based methodology in December 2015. Formed through HYBE and Geffen's The Debut: Dream Academy project, KATSEYE was conceived as a global act based in the United States. Its original six members came from the United States, the Philippines, South Korea and Switzerland, with Yoonchae the only South Korean member. Its songs are performed in English, and the act has been marketed as a global girl group rather than simply another Korean idol group. Its birth and development, however, owe much to the K-pop machinery. KATSEYE was assembled through competitive auditions and developed through the intensive training, choreography, performance and fan-engagement model refined by South Korea's idol industry over the past three decades. HYBE has described KATSEYE as its first localized U.S. group and said it built U.S.-based infrastructure for training and development, marketing and promotion, and artist-and-repertoire operations as part of the project. The company has said the infrastructure could be used to produce more locally based artists in the future. The hybrid model sets KATSEYE apart from an earlier phase of K-pop's globalization, when Korean groups such as BTS, BLACKPINK and TWICE took music and artists developed largely in South Korea into overseas markets. KATSEYE is instead increasingly seen as a "made by Korea" rather than "made in Korea" model — exporting the methods developed by Korean entertainment companies without requiring the resulting artists themselves to be predominantly Korean. The Billboard numbers suggest those methods extend beyond training and choreography. Of WILD's 170,000 first-week units, about 85 percent came from traditional album sales. Billboard said sales were largely driven by more than 30 CD and vinyl variants carrying collectible items such as photocards, randomized inserts and signed editions. Multiple physical versions and collectible merchandise have long been central to K-pop's commercial model, helping highly engaged fan communities generate unusually strong physical album sales even as streaming has displaced CDs across much of the global music industry. The result leaves KATSEYE somewhere between global pop and K-pop — a distinction on which major Western music institutions are already offering different answers. MTV nominated KATSEYE's English-language "Pinky Up" for Best K-Pop at the 2026 Video Music Awards, alongside acts including BLACKPINK, BTS, LE SSERAFIM and Lisa. The song also received a Best Choreography nomination. KATSEYE itself does not primarily identify as a K-pop group, however, and its music does not rely on Korean-language lyrics. The nomination has revived a debate surrounding MTV's K-pop category since it was introduced in 2019: whether K-pop is defined by language, an artist's nationality, ties to the Korean music industry, a particular production and performance system, or some combination of them. The Recording Academy has drawn the boundary differently. Its new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, which will debut at the 2027 Grammy Awards, includes K-pop, J-po p and C-pop but requires recordings to make "meaningful use" of at least one Asian language. Recordings performed entirely in English are ineligible for the category regardless of the ethnicity or nationality of the performers. The Recording Academy says musical style rather than an artist's ethnicity or nationality determines eligibility, while retaining the Asian-language requirement. Under those rules, an English-only KATSEYE track could be categorized as K-pop by MTV while failing to qualify for the Grammys' Asian Pop category. The differing approaches underline how difficult the boundaries have become as Korean entertainment companies increasingly export the system behind K-pop rather than only Korean artists themselves. HYBE has introduced locally developed acts outside Korea as part of what it calls a "multi-home, multi-genre" strategy, while other major Korean agencies have pursued similar overseas projects. If BTS and BLACKPINK demonstrated that artists created in South Korea could become global pop stars, KATSEYE is testing whether the Korean entertainment model can produce a global act without Korea being the primary language, nationality or market of the finished product. Its Billboard No. 1 offers compelling evidence that it can. The paradox is that the more successfully K-pop's production system travels beyond Korea, the harder it may become to determine where K-pop ends and global pop begins. 2026-08-24 09:19:53
  • Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon and Kim Young-bae Agree to Expand Housing Supply
    Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon and Kim Young-bae Agree to Expand Housing Supply Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon and Kim Young-bae, chairman of the Democratic Party of Korea's Seoul chapter, have agreed to collaborate on expanding housing supply in the city through revitalizing redevelopment and reconstruction efforts. However, they reaffirmed their differing positions regarding housing development on the main site of Yongsan Park and the release of additional greenbelt land.According to the Seoul city government, the two leaders discussed key issues, including the expansion of housing supply, revitalization of redevelopment and reconstruction, and the utilization of Yongsan Park during a luncheon meeting on the 23rd.Both sides agreed that to effectively increase housing supply in Seoul, the pace of redevelopment and reconstruction projects must be accelerated, emphasizing the need for cooperation between the city government and the ruling party.Mayor Oh stressed that the government should engage in thorough consultations with the city before announcing new supply candidate sites, rather than seeking cooperation after the announcement. He explained that prior consultations would allow for a review of the actual supply feasibility and potential issues, leading to more viable alternatives.On the issue of Yongsan Park, the two leaders maintained their differences. While Mayor Oh acknowledged the need to expand housing supply in Seoul, he clearly opposed using the main site of Yongsan Park for housing development, citing its direct impact on citizens' quality of life.Yongsan Park is designated as a national park under special legislation to develop land returned from U.S. military bases, and significant time is required for various administrative procedures and soil contamination cleanup, making it difficult to commence construction within the current government's term, according to the Seoul city government's assessment.Nonetheless, Mayor Oh proposed that they work together with the government and ruling party to identify alternative sites that could yield practical supply effects. The city plans to actively consider sites suitable for housing construction, such as the Tancheon Water Recycling Center, even if it takes some time.The city believes that expanding supply by utilizing semi-industrial areas, transit-oriented developments, and aging low-rise residential areas, along with expediting permits for ongoing maintenance projects, would be more effective than announcing new housing sites.In response to Chairman Kim's claim that Mayor Oh's stance on greenbelt land has changed compared to the past, the city refuted this assertion. The city maintained its principle of only considering limited areas that have already been damaged in response to the government's request to release greenbelt land, stating that there would be no additional releases. It explained that the agreement to supply long-term rental housing for newlyweds, known as 'Mirilai House,' was based on negotiations with the government.Previously, Mayor Oh agreed to supply approximately 20,000 housing units in the Seoripul district, with 11,000 of those designated for Mirilai House. The city views this as an exceptional agreement based on limited use of damaged areas and public interest, rather than a change in its stance on greenbelt land.Moving forward, the city plans to closely collaborate with the government and ruling party to revitalize redevelopment and reconstruction efforts and jointly seek sites that can provide practical supply effects instead of Yongsan Park.This meeting is significant as it opens a pathway for cooperation in prior consultations and alternative site discovery amid ongoing conflicts between the central government and the Seoul city government over supply methods and target sites. However, the gap regarding Yongsan Park and the principle of preserving greenbelt land remains, indicating that coordination between both sides will be crucial in future government supply policy formulation.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-24 09:12:00
  • Hyundai and Kia Expand In-Car App Ecosystem with Pleos Connect
    Hyundai and Kia Expand In-Car App Ecosystem with Pleos Connect Hyundai Motor Group is expanding its in-car app ecosystem based on the next-generation infotainment system, Pleos Connect.Hyundai and Kia announced on August 24 that they held their first in-house hackathon, '24H Code Race,' at the Pangyo Tech Center from August 20 to 21.This event was the first competition for developing in-car apps organized by Hyundai and Kia. Participants formed teams to develop vehicle-specific apps over a 24-hour period, creating prototypes that could be demonstrated in real-time.They also produced a one-minute service introduction video showcasing the app demonstrations, development process, and core values. Hyundai and Kia organized this event to secure an open app development ecosystem, allowing employees with a deep understanding of vehicles to propose and develop app services based on actual user experiences.From over 220 in-car app ideas submitted in July, 25 teams were selected to participate in the finals, which included more than 100 employees from research and general positions. They presented various services connecting vehicles and customers' daily lives, focusing on safety, healthcare, entertainment, and gamification.Participants utilized in-house generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools for 'vibe coding' to implement and enhance their ideas into actual service forms.The developed apps were evaluated based on four criteria: originality, customer value, marketability, and completeness. A judging panel composed of internal executives and external experts conducted online assessments and presentations to select one grand prize winner and three excellence award winners.The grand prize was awarded to the 'SyncLab' team for their TailSync service, which integrates real-time driving data with children's response information to create an interactive audio story that concludes when the vehicle reaches its destination.The excellence awards went to the 'JaewooGO, AppaGO' team's Baby Sleep Drive, the 'WayYou' team's Welcome, and the 'Memora' team's Exit.Hyundai and Kia plan to review the practical application of the award-winning projects in vehicles and explore service implementation options. They aim to expand the range of in-car apps available in the app market and actively encourage participation from external developers.Park Min-woo, head of Hyundai and Kia's AVP division, stated, "We were able to witness the creative ideas and challenging spirit of our employees based on their field experience and expertise." Meanwhile, Hyundai Motor Group has begun applying Pleos Connect to the New Grandeur launched in May and is expanding its application to models like the All-New Avante. The company plans to equip 20 million vehicles, including Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, with Pleos Connect by 2030.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-24 09:08:20
  • Samsung Electronics Drops Over 4%, KOSPI Weakens Below 6800
    Samsung Electronics Drops Over 4%, KOSPI Weakens Below 6800 Samsung Electronics has dropped more than 4%, leading to a decline in the KOSPI, which is now below the 6800 mark. In contrast, the KOSDAQ is showing gains, buoyed by strong performances in the bio and secondary battery sectors.As of 9:04 a.m., the KOSPI is down 38.60 points (-0.56%) at 6874.35. While individual investors have net bought 222.7 billion won, foreign and institutional investors have net sold 159.6 billion won and 66.9 billion won, respectively, pulling the index down.Among large-cap stocks, Samsung Electronics is leading the decline with a 4.62% drop. Samsung Electronics preferred shares fell 7.05%, while other Samsung Group stocks, including Samsung Life (-4.41%) and Samsung C&T (-3.54%), also experienced losses. Samsung Electro-Mechanics is down 0.15%, and Hyundai Motor is down 0.36%.On the other hand, SK Hynix has risen 2.95%, showing a contrasting trend to Samsung Electronics. LG Energy Solution (0.73%) and Samsung Biologics (0.13%) are also on the rise. Recently, the stock movements of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have diverged, indicating a differentiation among major semiconductor stocks.The KOSDAQ index has increased by 7.17 points (0.89%) to 809.11. Individual and foreign investors have net bought 11.6 billion won and 3.5 billion won, respectively, while institutions have net sold 11.4 billion won.In the KOSDAQ, EcoPro BM has risen 3.69%, and EcoPro has increased by 3.18%, reflecting strength in the secondary battery sector. Other stocks such as JUSUNG Engineering (1.66%), HLB (0.91%), Rino Technology (0.61%), IO Tech (0.62%), and ABL Bio (0.53%) are also up. Alteogen remains flat, while Rainbow Robotics has decreased by 0.33%.Han Ji-young, a researcher at Kiwoom Securities, stated, “This week is a super week with major events such as the Jackson Hole meeting and Nvidia's earnings report. The market is expected to engage in active maneuvering as it processes these events. It is also important to note that following SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics has announced a large-scale shareholder return, which is strengthening the downward rigidity of supply and demand in the domestic market, particularly among leading stocks.”* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-24 09:08:10