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A Giant Power Generation Public Enterprise Emerges After 25 Years…Is a ‘K-Orsted’ Possible? [Digging Energy]
41+ min ago (535+ words) Published 16 Jul.2026 08:00(KST) Aerial view of Korea Midland Power Boryeong Power Plant Headquarters With the advent of this megasized energy public enterprise, some are expressing high expectations, believing that it will accelerate large-scale projects such as offshore wind, which require…...
Commissioner Baek Hak-sun of Seohae Regional Coast Guard Inspects Gunsan Coastal Waters: "All-Out Efforts to Prevent Maritime Accidents"
10+ hour, 26+ min ago (329+ words) Published 15 Jul.2026 22:15(KST) Baek Hak-sun, Commissioner of the Seohae Regional Coast Guard, visited the coastal waters of Gunsan, Jeonbuk, which attract many visitors during the summer vacation season, to inspect the status of maritime safety management. The Seohae Regional Coast…...
"This Is Something the Whole World Should Learn from Korea" Foreigners Left in Awe
15+ hour, 39+ min ago (594+ words) Published 15 Jul.2026 17:02(KST) Updated 15 Jul.2026 21:42(KST) Korea's Subway Screen Doors: A Model for Global Transportation Safety According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the number of subway accident fatalities shows a clear contrast before and after the installation of screen doors....
Shaken Trust in Geochang County Council: Chairperson Pyo Jusook Chooses "Law and Principles"
17+ hour, 37+ min ago (279+ words) Published 15 Jul.2026 15:03(KST) With an assemblyman from the Geochang County Council in Gyeongnam under prosecution for alleged violation of the Conflict of Interest Prevention Act, there is growing sentiment that the council's response will be a critical turning point in…...
President Lee: "We Must Not Forget the Osong Tragedy... Preparedness Must Be Extraordinary"
13+ hour, 17+ min ago (525+ words) Published 15 Jul.2026 19:24(KST) On July 15, marking the third anniversary of the Cheongju Osong underpass disaster, President Lee Jae-myung paid tribute to the victims, stating, "I will never forget that the nation’s foremost duty is to protect the lives and safety…...
Minister Kim Jungkwan: "In the AI Era, Corporate Profits Must Fuel Future Investments... Labor Systems Must Change Too" (Comprehensive)
18+ hour, 46+ min ago (228+ words) Published 15 Jul.2026 13:55(KST) Kim Junggwan, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, is delivering a greeting at the 'Discussion on Corporate Investment and the Future of Labor in the AI Era' held on the 25th at the SK Securities Building in Yeongdeungpo-gu,…...
"DSR Should Also Reflect Family Loans"... Experts Fiercely Debate Housing Finance Solutions
15+ hour, 24+ min ago (418+ words) Published 15 Jul.2026 17:16(KST) Updated 15 Jul.2026 17:19(KST) On the afternoon of the 15th, Eunok Lee, Chairman of the Financial Services Commission, held a national public debate on real estate policy at the Bankers Hall in Jung-gu, Seoul, attended by academics, experts, the…...
From War to Development: World Heritage Sites in Peril
15+ hour, 48+ min ago (171+ words) Published 15 Jul.2026 16:53(KST) Palmyra ruins in Tadmor, Syria [UNESCO World Heritage Centre]. Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley, Afghanistan [UNESCO World Heritage Centre]. In Iraq, Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) faces the risk of flooding due to a nearby…...
"Closure Unavoidable After Childbirth"... Government Discusses Childcare Support for Small Business Owners
17+ hour, 51+ min ago (299+ words) Published 15 Jul.2026 14:50(KST) The government has discussed ways to improve systems for small business owners who are facing or considering a temporary closure due to childbirth, childcare, illness, or injury. On July 15, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups announced that…...
[Interview] "A Control Tower for Infrastructure Is Essential to Support National Strategic Industries" [Infrastructure: From Construction to Renewal] ⑧
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (95+ words) Published 15 Jul.2026 06:30(KST) Updated 15 Jul.2026 07:14(KST) -What motivated you to propose the Framework Act on Infrastructure? -There is a growing view that the concept of infrastructure has changed over time. What is your take? -While there is consensus on the…...