Society
Legal Affairs
Son of Judge Who Dismissed Warrant Works in Rep. Kim Seung-won’s Office… Kim’s Camp: “It’s Not a Favor”
It has been reported that the son of Judge Jeong Mo, a presiding judge at the Seoul Central District Court who is acquainted with Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won, worked as a legislative aide i…
Legal Affairs
Prosecutors Summon Executives from PKC, LGCHEM,LTD, and OCI Over ‘Alleged Price-Fixing of Petrochemical Products’
Prosecutors investigating allegations of price-fixing in the petrochemical industry are summoning executives from major companies, including former CEO PaikkwangIndustrial(001340) and an executive fro…
Education
"Amid the semiconductor boom"... Competition Rises for SKY University Contract Programs, While Medical School Applications Decline
Amid the ongoing semiconductor boom, the average competition ratio for semiconductor contract programs at Yonsei University and Korea University in the 2027 academic year’s early admissions round has …
Local Government
Forum on Marine Tourism and MICE Cities in the South Coast Region, and More
◇South Coast Marine Tourism and MICE City ForumThe “South Coast Marine Tourism and MICE Cities Forum,” hosted by Yeosu City, will be held on the afternoon of the 10th at the Grand Hall of the Yeosu Wo…
Local Government
International Quantum Industry Expo, Gyeongnam Small-Town Local Travel Forum, and More… This Week’s Must-See Events
Every Wednesday, “The BeLT,” the tourism and MICE news team of the comprehensive economic daily Edaily, presents the latest updates from the domestic and international MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conv…
Local Government
"A Single Movie Is Like a Travel Ad for Our Town"... Local Governments' Competition to Attract Film Locations Heats Up
Local governments across the country are actively competing to attract film and TV drama production locations. As the virtuous cycle—where the box office success of a single film leads to the revitali…
Social Affairs
[Exclusive] "I Proposed the Kukdas Packaging"... The Background Behind a 5 Billion Won Lawsuit Filed After 20 Years
A packaging expert has filed a lawsuit against Crown Confectionery seeking damages in the range of 5 billion won, alleging that the company used a snack packaging idea he proposed 20 years ago without…
Local Government
Korea Economic Research Institute: "Turn 840 km of Highway into a Semiconductor Power Supply Network"
The “Gyeonggi Energy Highway” concept has been proposed as a new solution to address the rapidly increasing demand for electricity in Gyeonggi Province, driven by the world’s largest semiconductor clu…
Labor
"Can't Strike Because of 'N% Performance Bonuses'… Are Major Corporate Unions Losing Momentum?"
As the government has clarified the scope of labor disputes, labor unions will no longer be able to call strikes over “N% performance-based bonuses” tied to operating profit. The government explained …
Social Affairs
Prime Minister Han: "Record Reduction of 109 Public Institutions"... 350 Facilities in the Seoul Metropolitan Area to Be Relocated to Regional Areas
Prime Minister Han Seong-suk announced on the 3rd that she would push forward with a functional reform plan to relocate approximately 350 public institutions from the Seoul metropolitan area to region…