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Hollys Suffers Personal Information Leak… "Please Change Your Membership Password Immediately"

Personal information of customers has been leaked due to a hacking incident targeting the membership system of the coffee chain Hollys. According to the coffee industry on the 19th, Hollys confirmed
Cartel Offenders Caught Repeatedly: 65 Businesses Flagged 3 or More Times Over 7 Years

Despite sanctions by the Fair Trade Commission (FTC), a total of 65 businesses have been caught participating in collusive practices (unfair collaborative acts) three or more times over the past seven

Hope on the Run: Bringing Warmth to Wonju Windgil Forest

The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO, President Park Sung-hyuk) announced that it successfully hosted the '2026 Wonju Windgil Forest Donation Run' (hereinafter referred to as the Donation Run)

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Ansan City Pay-as-You-Throw Trash Bag Abandoned in Japan Sparks Controversy in Kamikochi: A growing controversy has erupted after a large quantity of garbage, contained inside an official 20-liter pay-as-you-throw trash ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.08.09

MINISTRY OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR DIRECTS IMMEDIATE EXPANSION OF REST FACILITIES AT GIMPO AIRPORT AFTER UNANNOUNCED HEATWAVE INSPECTION: SEOUL — South Korea’s Minister of Employment and Labor, Kim Young-hoon, conducted an unannounced safety inspection at ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.08.09

Trump Criticizes U.S. Congressional AI Regulations as Threat to Tech Industry: WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a sharp rebuke against congressional efforts to regulate artificial inte ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.08.09

Record Heatwave Grips South Korea: Daily Heat Illnesses Surge Ninefold Year-Over-Year: SEOUL — A severe heatwave sweeping across South Korea has triggered a dramatic surge in heat-related emergency hospitalizati ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.08.08

'Just 18 Months After Completion'… Exterior Terrace Collapses at Newly Built High-Rise in Songdo, Incheon: INCHEON — A terrifying structural failure has struck one of South Korea's premier smart city districts. Just a year and a ha ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.08.08

President Lee Jae-myung Bestows Ceremonial Sword Ribbons on Newly Promoted Generals: SEOUL — South Korean President Lee Jae-myung hosted a solemn conferral ceremony at the Blue House on Friday, presenting cere ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.08

Kakao Resolves Historic Labor Dispute with 6.3% Salary Hike and Special Bonus: SEONGNAM, South Korea — Kakao Corp. has officially finalized its 2026 wage agreement, bringing a resolution to months of sha ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.08

North Korea Launches Short-Range Ballistic Missile into East Sea; Seoul Demands Immediate Halt: SEOUL — North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile off its eastern coast on Thursday, marking its first ballistic ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.07

HD Hyundai Cultivates 'U.S.-Korea Shipbuilding Alliance', Accelerates Cooperation with Top U.S. Defense Shipbuilder: HD Hyundai is stepping up momentum in building a robust U.S.-Korea naval and defense shipbuilding alliance by accelerating technol ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.06

Korea Tourism Organization to Foster K-Global Festivals Featuring Fairness, Hospitality, and Unique Experiences: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) declared the foreign tourist hospitali ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.08.04

KOSPI’s Drop to 6,000 Level Presents Buying Opportunity; Recovery to 9,300 Within Reach This Year, Says Daeshin Securities: SEOUL — Following a sharp 5% decline that pulled the KOSPI back down to the 6,200 level on August 3—just after a recor ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.08.04

Former Samsung Executive and Senior Researcher Arrested Over Massive DRAM Semiconductor Tech Leak to China: SEOUL — South Korean law enforcement authorities have formally detained a veteran semiconductor expert who previously held e ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.08.02

Who Pays for Premium Hanwoo Ads and Supermarket Pork Discount Sales? Unveiling the Farmers' 'Shared Wallet': SEOUL — When consumers watch glossy television commercials promoting Korean native beef (Hanwoo) or purchase discounted pork ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.08.02

Why There Is No High-Speed Rail Between Gwangju and Busan: How Seoul-Centric Tracks Are Draining South Korea’s Regions: SEOUL — In South Korea’s world-renowned high-speed rail network, almost every track points in one direction: Seoul. Ye ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.08.01

The Hidden Kitchen Hazard: Why Washing Raw Chicken Could Cause a Food Poisoning Disaster: When preparing a hearty chicken soup or dish, many home cooks instinctively rinse raw chicken under a running faucet. However, hea ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.01

U.S. Army Tests Maritime 'Hammer of the Gods' Electronic Warfare System: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army has successfully conducted maritime operational tests for a cutting-edge electronic warfare syste ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2026.08.01

South Korea and Chile Reaffirm Strategic Alliance with Modernized FTA and Critical Minerals Partnership: SANTIAGO / SEOUL — South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung officially concluded their state visit ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.08.01

President Lee Jae-myung Arrives in Argentina, Marking First South Korean Presidential Visit in 22 Years: BUENOS AIRES — South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived at Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires on July 30 (loca ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.01

Lotte Card Fined ₩5B and Handed 1.5-Month Business Suspension Over Massive Data Breach: SEOUL — South Korea’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), officially decided on Friday t ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.08.01

SK Chairman Chey Tae-won Ordered to Pay $680 Million in Landmark Divorce Settlement; Foreign Media Dubs Case "Real-Life K-Drama": In a historic ruling that concludes a decade-long legal battle, a South Korean court has ordered SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to ...; Desk 2026.07.25