Stories from Seoul · South Korea

Representative Jang Dong-hyuk announced a care pledge for Parents' Day as part of his campaign support activities.

SK Hynix is offering AI-linked bonuses that are described as far larger and long-term compared to a rival company.

A chip division's management and union are reportedly nearing an agreement on allocating 13% of the operating profit to workers, equating to approximately $340,000 per employee.

YTN Radio featured soprano Sumi Jo performing a soprano aria from Adolphe Adam's 19th-century French opera, 'Le toréador.' The aria is based on the melody of 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.'

South Korea's Democratic Party filed a complaint with investigative agencies against individuals involved in President Lee Jae-myung's trial, including prosecutor Park Sang-yong.

The Youth Communication Project 'Gyeongcheong' is produced with the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Development Fund of the Korea Communications Commission.

Payments are made in three specific cases, according to the source.

These illegal donations were received while Kim Sang-min was preparing to run in the general election. He expressed regret over the verdict and stated his intention to appeal the decision.

South Korea's Kospi index was up a marginal 0.1% today. The index is on course for a 12% to 13% weekly gain, which would mark its best week since 2008. This market movement indicates a strong performance in the South Korean stock market. The KOSPI Composite Index experienced a increase of 4.32%, reaching 7,822.24 points. The KOSPI Composite Index rose by 4.32%, surpassing 7,800 points and closing at 7,822.24. The KOSPI Composite Index (^KS11) has risen to 7,822.24, marking a gain of 4.32%.

A survey of 1,000 university students found that 50.5% identified parental wealth as the number one factor for success. Participants were asked to choose from seven factors including talent, appearance, personality, effort, parental wealth, connections, and accidental luck.