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WorldSkills Competition Kicks Off in Shanghai; Xi Jinping Calls for “Pursuit of Success Through Skills”
The 48th WorldSkills Competition has kicked off in Shanghai, China. As the importance of skilled talent grows amid advancements in cutting-edge technology, attention is focused on the technical compet…
Politics (Global)
Chinese Embassy’s National Day Reception: Roh Jae-heon Says “This Marks a New Leap Forward in Korea-China Relations”
Ambassador Noh Jae-heon of the Republic of Korea to China offered a positive assessment of South Korea-China relations, stating that they “have paved the way for a new leap forward.” The Chinese gover…
Stocks
Nasdaq Hits Record Highs for Two Consecutive Days as U.S.-Iran Talks Resume [Wall Street in]
While the New York stock market showed mixed trading on the 22nd (local time), the Nasdaq index hit a record high for the second consecutive day. As the U.S. and Iran resumed talks, international oil …
Policy
AI Bidding Verification System Can Prevent Conflicts of Interest Before They Arise
Artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining attention as a solution to enhance fairness and transparency in the selection process for event management agencies for regional festivals, performances, and ot…
Policy
Amid a "rigged" bidding frenzy… Festivals Falling Apart
The bidding process for the “Island Day” (August 8) commemorative event in Yeosu, Gwangju, South Jeolla Province—which has been underway since January of this year—has been held three times due to con…
IT
"After Fighting the Terminator..." Man Knocked Down with a Single Kick [China]
A humanoid robot the size of an adult man steps onto an octagonal ring set up under dim lighting. Its face, with eyes that emit red light, closely resembles the robot from the movie “The Terminator.” …
IT
“Revenue Halted After Posting Mukbang Videos”: YouTubers in Crisis… Including Tsuyang and Hibap?
Tension is mounting in the industry as YouTube tightens its guidelines on content related to eating disorders, such as binge eating. While some Korean “mukbang” and diet YouTubers have had their monet…
IT
Jensen Huang: “The Theory of AI-Caused Doomsday Is Fear-Mongering”… Clashes with Altman and Amodei
Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, dismissed warnings that artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to the extinction of humanity as an “apocalyptic narrative.” He also criticized arguments from some in the …
Economic Indicators
"This Is Going to End in Disaster"…The Aftermath of the Income Cliff Facing 3.3 Billion People
A survey found that 3.3 billion people worldwide live in countries where income growth has halved. This figure has tripled from 1.1 billion a decade ago, accounting for about two out of every five peo…
Policy
[Breaking News] Bank of Japan Raises Benchmark Interest Rate from 1% to 1.25%... Highest in 31 Years
On the 18th, the Bank of Japan (BOJ), Japan’s central bank, raised its benchmark interest rate from 1% to 1.25%. This is the highest level in 31 years, since 1995.
Kazuo Ueda, Governor of the Bank …