Lotte Shopping’s home shopping unit is locked in a governance dispute with its second-largest shareholder, Taekwang Industry, as the company reported a shift in its board balance at its 25th annual general meeting. The meeting, held on the 13th, approved expanding outside directors, reshaping the board's composition

Gunsan’s mayoral candidate Kang Im-joon welcomed a memorandum of understanding on the asset transfer of Gunsan Shipyard, signed by Eco Prime Marine Pacific, described as the largest shareholder of Hyundai Heavy Industries and HJ Heavy Industries. The agreement concerns the transfer of the shipyard’s assets as part of

A leading candidate for Busan mayor in the June 3 local elections has entered the race. Jeon Jae-su, a member of South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party (Minjoo) who represents Busan North District, is regarded as one of the frontrunners in the contest. In a post on his Facebook page

Land Power, by Michael Alberts and translated by No Seung-Young, surveys how land has underpinned political and economic power from the 19th century to today, arguing that who owns land helps determine who holds influence in world affairs. The book positions land as a strategic resource whose control can reshape

Seoul’s main opposition party, the People Power Party (PPP), is roiled by internal upheaval as the nomination process for upcoming local elections unfolds. The party’s nomination committee chair, Lee Jung-hyun, abruptly expressed his intention to resign today, less than a month after he urged a party-wide turnover to

South Korea’s Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho said on the 13th that the ministry will ensure prosecutors fulfill their core duties by correcting past wrongful use of the “deferred indictment” disposition. He announced this in a post on his official Facebook page. Jeong said the Ministry of Justice has instructed

KAIST president Lee Kwang-hyung has said he will continue to serve as acting president until a new president is appointed, following a request from the university’s board. The move comes as the selection process for the next head of KAIST has faced delays. The board’s decision aims to

The White House posted a 52-second video on X on the 12th local time that depicts a potential war with Iran through a mashup of popular culture, including scenes from Iron Man, Superman, SpongeBob SquarePants, Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokémon, and Grand Theft Auto. The clip, tied to an operation named Epic Fury

A Korean physician has warned that certain everyday foods and drinks may pose risks to pancreatic health because they trigger repeated blood sugar spikes, potentially increasing the chances of diabetes and pancreatic cancer. The claims come from Dr. Lee Won-kyung, a radiology specialist and director, who shared them on his

A Korean radiology specialist warns that four everyday foods—kimbap, tteok (rice cake), fruit juice, and mixed coffee—may threaten pancreatic health due to their potential to trigger sharp blood sugar spikes. He says these spikes place chronic strain on the pancreas and could raise the risk of diabetes and,