(Photo=Office of the President of the Republic of Korea) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has ordered his cabinet to strengthen penalties for a wide range of domestic economic and social issues, from tourist overcharging to wage violations and industrial accidents.  In a Cabinet meeting held at the presidential office in Yongsan on September 2, Lee stressed that these problems can

Photo=Hyundai Motor Group Hyundai Motor Group is stepping up its ambitions to reinvent urban transportation with the official launch of the Next Urban Mobility Alliance (NUMA), a sweeping public-private partnership that leans heavily on artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, and inclusive mobility solutions. The initiative was formally unveiled this week at the Grand Walkerhill Seoul, drawing government officials, corporate leaders, and

Photo=TVING The unique competition series K-Popped, which brings together international pop stars and K-Pop idols, is showing early signs of global success. According to streaming ranking site FlixPatrol, K-Popped, which premiered on Apple TV+ on July 29, reached 4th place on the global popularity chart as of August 31. In South Korea, the show topped the charts, while it claimed

(Photo=Gemini Generated) Silver prices broke above $40 per ounce for the first time since 2011 as American investors navigate Federal Reserve policy decisions and political developments in Washington that directly impact retirement accounts and investment portfolios. Silver futures closed at $40.7 per ounce on September 1, up 2.7%. Gold gained 1.2%, trading near its April high of $3500 per ounce. 

(Photo=Samsung) Samsung Chairman Jay Y. Lee has emerged as the biggest winner among South Korea’s corporate elite in the first half of the year, as a rebound in the semiconductor market and soaring share prices across the Samsung empire fueled a sharp increase in his wealth.  According to data compiled by Seoul-based research firm Leaders Index, the combined wealth of