한국어

JKNEWS

1 out of 3 domestic electric vehicles in first half of the year is Chinese-made... imported vehicles rank first in market share

1 out of 3 domestic electric vehicles in first half of the year is Chinese-made... imported vehicles rank first in market share

In the first half of this year, one out of every three electric vehicles sold domestically was produced in China. Analysis suggests that the influx of Tesla's Chinese-made vehicles combined with aggressive market strategies by Chinese brands such as BYD and Polestar are shaking up the landscape of Korea's imported vehicle market.

국제

Italy Closes Border Following Ceuta Crisis...Real Motive: Courting Far-Right Voters

기업주식정보

Samsung C&T Plummets 6% Following Preliminary Earnings Announcement

기업주식정보

Samsung Electronics Stock Plummets 9% Following Major Shareholder Change Announcement

기업·산업

July DRAM and NAND Prices Hit Record Highs as Memory Supply Shortage Intensifies

Cebu Pacific to be first Southeast Asian LCC to introduce Starlink

Cebu Pacific to be first Southeast Asian LCC to introduce Starlink

SK Hynix Plummets Over 8% on Performance Concerns... Investment Sentiment Weakens

SK Hynix Plummets Over 8% on Performance Concerns... Investment Sentiment Weakens

Alibaba Surges 7.7% on Unveiling of 2.4 Trillion Parameter AI Model

Alibaba Surges 7.7% on Unveiling of 2.4 Trillion Parameter AI Model

US-Japan Coordination on Yen's Sharpest Drop in 40 Years...Aiming Beyond Exchange Rate Defense to Financial Market Stability

US-Japan Coordination on Yen's Sharpest Drop in 40 Years...Aiming Beyond Exchange Rate Defense to Financial Market Stability

Aftermath of Abolishing Supplementary Investigation Authority...President Lee's Choice

Aftermath of Abolishing Supplementary Investigation Authority...President Lee's Choice

오늘의 핫뉴스

Available at Night and on Weekends! Busan City Launches 'AI Voice Bot' for Consolidated Childcare Information

Available at Night and on Weekends! Busan City Launches 'AI Voice Bot' for Consolidated Childcare Information

Trump, "Agreement with Iran on Hormuz...Denuclearization too" Signals Upheaval in Middle East

Trump, "Agreement with Iran on Hormuz...Denuclearization too" Signals Upheaval in Middle East

Lee Jae-myung Personally Handles 42 Civil Complaints for Germany, a '60-Year Connection'

Lee Jae-myung Personally Handles 42 Civil Complaints for Germany, a '60-Year Connection'

OPEC+, 188,000 Barrels Per Day Production Increase...Breaking Oil Cuts Trend

OPEC+, 188,000 Barrels Per Day Production Increase...Breaking Oil Cuts Trend

SK Pharmatech Completes New 376 Billion Won Sejong Facility

SK Pharmatech Completes New 376 Billion Won Sejong Facility

"Fighting Fire with Fire" to Heat Up Seoul with Spicy Flavors! 20th Anniversary Yeongyang Red Pepper Festival

"Fighting Fire with Fire" to Heat Up Seoul with Spicy Flavors! 20th Anniversary Yeongyang Red Pepper Festival

Amid the sweltering heat of August, the '2026 Yeongyang Red Pepper H.O.T Festival' will set Seoul Plaza on fire for three days from the 27th to the 29th of this month, embodying the true spirit of 'fighting fire with fire.' Hosted by Yeongyang-gun, Gyeongbuk Province, the '2026 Yeongyang Red Pepper H.O.T Festival' will showcase a special concept of combating the hot summer with spicy flavors, making people forget the heat through the principle of 'fighting fire with fire,' heating up the heart of Seoul's downtown.

Big Tech Results Show 'Mixed Shocks,' Market Direction Uncertain

Big Tech Results Show 'Mixed Shocks,' Market Direction Uncertain

Hanmi Semiconductor Falls Over 5% Amid Executive Share Changes and Valuation Concerns

Hanmi Semiconductor Falls Over 5% Amid Executive Share Changes and Valuation Concerns

Spam Call Blocking: Complete Guide for iPhone & Android (Latest 2026)

Spam Call Blocking: Complete Guide for iPhone & Android (Latest 2026)

Complete Preparation for Stagflation: Asset Protection & Income Growth

Complete Preparation for Stagflation: Asset Protection & Income Growth

Record-Breaking Heat at 40 Degrees Celsius, Yet Power Supply Remains Stable…Third Week of August Faces "All-Time Peak Demand"

Record-Breaking Heat at 40 Degrees Celsius, Yet Power Supply Remains Stable…Third Week of August Faces "All-Time Peak Demand"

Seoul Luxury Home Prices Soar 25% in a Year...10 Times Higher Than Global Average

Seoul Luxury Home Prices Soar 25% in a Year...10 Times Higher Than Global Average

China warns of COVID-19 resurgence as 1 in 5 flu patients test positive

China warns of COVID-19 resurgence as 1 in 5 flu patients test positive

Single-Stock Leveraged ETF '67-Day Bombshell'?…Opposition Parties Attack "Take Responsibility for Hasty Introduction"

Single-Stock Leveraged ETF '67-Day Bombshell'?…Opposition Parties Attack "Take Responsibility for Hasty Introduction"

Politics

Controversy over '0 voters' spreads to Mokpo, Gwangyang, and Pohang...Statistical anomalies reported at 34 locations nationwide

Controversy over '0 voters' spreads to Mokpo, Gwangyang, and Pohang...Statistical anomalies reported at 34 locations nationwide

Following the Gyeonggi region during the June 3 local elections, polling stations in Mokpo and Gwangyang in South Jeolla Province, Pohang in North Gyeongbuk Province, and Inje in Gangwon Province were found to have recorded '0 voters' for several hours across different time periods. Rep. Ju Jin-woo of the People Power Party analyzed data from the National Election Commission and found that 34 polling stations nationwide showed no change in voter numbers for more than 3 hours, suggesting the possibility of post-election corrections beyond simple input errors, and called for the appointment of a special prosecutor.

Global

US imposes additional sanctions on 43 Chinese companies over Xinjiang forced labor allegations...China calls it "malicious measure after economic dialogue"

US imposes additional sanctions on 43 Chinese companies over Xinjiang forced labor allegations...China calls it "malicious measure after economic dialogue"

The Chinese government strongly objected after the US imposed additional sanctions on 43 Chinese companies citing forced labor allegations in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, calling it "economic coercion." China criticized the sanctions as a violation of agreements between the two leaders, noting that the measures were taken immediately after a video conference between the heads of US and Chinese economies. With these sanctions, the total number of Chinese companies targeted under the US Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) has increased to 187, signaling renewed escalation of US-China tensions.

Society

Heat-related illness patients down 60%, but deaths reach 75% of last year...warning of rising 'fatality rate' amid extreme heat

Heat-related illness patients down 60%, but deaths reach 75% of last year...warning of rising 'fatality rate' amid extreme heat

While the number of heat-related illness patients this year has decreased significantly compared to last year, deaths have reached 75% of last year's level, raising concerns about severe cases. With half of recent deaths occurring within the past four days and a series of high-risk cases, extreme heat is expected to continue under the influence of the North Pacific High and Tibetan High, requiring special attention focused on elderly people and outdoor workers.

Business/Industry

Femtocell Hacking Scandal, KT Fined 54 Billion Won

Femtocell Hacking Scandal, KT Fined 54 Billion Won

KT has been fined approximately 54 billion won by the Personal Information Protection Commission following a massive personal data breach and unauthorized micro-payment damages caused by illegal femtocells (small cell base stations). The Personal Information Protection Commission decided to refer KT for investigation obstruction after confirming that the company deleted logs following the incident and made false statements during the investigation process.

Economy

Hopes for Recovery of Birth Rate to 0.9 Range — First Rebound in 7 Years

Hopes for Recovery of Birth Rate to 0.9 Range — First Rebound in 7 Years

Expectations are growing that this year's total fertility rate could recover to the 0.9 range for the first time in seven years. As the number of births and marriages continue to increase, signs of change are emerging in the low birth rate trend. However, analysts suggest that considerable time will be needed to improve the population structure due to the effects of long-accumulated population decline and aging.

FIU Presents Korean Payment Suspension Solution for 'New Scams' at APG Meeting with 41 Countries

"D-20" Arctic Route First Departure, Dreams of Shortening 8,000km...Caught in 'Geopolitical Trap'

Despite Pouring 55 Trillion Won, Japan Struggles to Defend Yen...Skepticism Looms Over US-Japan Coordination

Finance

Exchange Rates: Easily Breaking Down the Butterfly Effect on Your Wallet and Businesses!

Exchange Rates: Easily Breaking Down the Butterfly Effect on Your Wallet and Businesses!

Does the word 'exchange rate' feel difficult and complicated whenever you hear it? However, exchange rates are deeply connected to our daily lives and economic activities, from overseas travel and direct purchases to corporate management and the overall national economy. Fluctuations in exchange rates sometimes make our wallets happy, and sometimes bring burdens. This article explains the basic concepts of exchange rates, why they fluctuate, and how those fluctuations

LG Chem Stock Price, Target Price↓ '70% Sharp Surge'…Mirae Asset Remarkable Assessment

Overseas Derivatives Investment Increases...Stablecoin Net Outflows Hit Record High

Dissecting Personal Finance Failures: Prevention Strategies for Beginners

Real Estate

Seoul Average Housing Prices Remain Stable…Luxury Home Price Increases Rank Among World's Highest

Seoul Average Housing Prices Remain Stable…Luxury Home Price Increases Rank Among World's Highest

While Korea's overall national and Seoul average housing price appreciation rates show relatively stable trends compared to major countries, Seoul's luxury housing market has recorded price increases among the world's highest levels. Analysis suggests that the sharp surge in luxury housing prices centered on Seoul's Gangnam district and the Han River belt is showing a significant gap from overall averages, intensifying polarization in the housing market.

Consumer Sentiment Improves for 3 Consecutive Months...Housing Price Outlook Reaches Highest Level in 4 Years and 10 Months

150,000 Attendees at Pentaport Successfully Overcome Extreme Heat for 'RE:BOOT'

Trump Cancels Iran Attack at Last Minute... 'Bin Salman Mediation' Suddenly Gains Traction

Life

'Spider-Man 4' Creates Box Office Buzz Before Release…Marvel Sets New Record

'Spider-Man 4' Creates Box Office Buzz Before Release…Marvel Sets New Record

Marvel film 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' earned $72 million at North American preview screenings, setting a new record for the highest preview box office performance ever. The film surpassed the previous record holder 'Avengers: Endgame,' with speculation that it could break $100 million on opening day, emerging as a top contender for the year's highest-grossing film. Both audience and critical reception have been positive, once again demonstrating the box office strength of the Spider-Man franchise.

이슈 인사이드

China's '88% Robot' Offensive...South Korea Must Step Up as Co-Designer with 'Irreplaceable' K-Manufacturing

China's '88% Robot' Offensive...South Korea Must Step Up as Co-Designer with 'Irreplaceable' K-Manufacturing

The Industrial Research Institute has warned that China's AI and supply chain offensive is intensifying as US-China technological competition shifts to controlling AI standards and the global production order based on manufacturing infrastructure. In particular, China's 12-inch wafer market share is projected to reach 32% by 2026, and shocking figures have become reality, with China accounting for over 88% of global humanoid robot shipments last year (2025)