1 - Most dominant Korean Olympians, by gold medals won
Archer Lim Si-yeon won her third gold medal at the Paris Games, becoming only the second Korean to achieve this feat at a single Summer Olympics. Her mixed team partner, Kim Woo-jin, has two golds from Paris and is aiming for a record fifth career gold in the individual men's archery event. Kim's victory would make him the most decorated South Korean Olympian, surpassing his previous four golds.
2 - Korea marks record-high number of tropical nights in July
Korea experienced a record 8.8 tropical nights in July, defined by temperatures staying above 25°C overnight, according to government data. Seoul had 11 tropical nights, while Gangneung saw three nights with temperatures above 30°C. As heatwave warnings cover almost all municipalities, the Ministry of Interior and Safety raised the heat wave response level to "serious."
3 - Samsung takes different path from LG, SK to counteract battery industry slump
Samsung SDI is continuing large-scale investments despite slowing global EV demand, unlike LG Energy Solution and SK On, which are cutting back. It plans early mass production at its Stellantis joint venture and facility expansion in Hungary. This strategy has made Samsung SDI the most profitable battery firm in Korea.
4 - Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon tours China's Silicon Valley seeking opportunities for Korean startups
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon visited Beijing's Zhongguancun to strategize Korean startups' expansion and toured facilities like InnoWay and the Peking University Entrepreneur’s Training Camp. He also visited the Humanoid Robot Innovation Center and discussed the robotics industry's future, and concluded his trip with a conference for 30 Korean companies in Beijing, aiming to enhance business and cultural exchanges between Seoul and Beijing.
5 - Arrest warrant approved for YouTuber Caracula in Tzuyang extortion case
The Suwon District Court issued an arrest warrant for YouTuber Caracula for his involvement in an extortion scheme against mukbang star Tzuyang, citing flight risk and evidence tampering. The court denied a warrant for attorney Choi, citing lower risk and insufficient evidence. Caracula, whose real name is Lee Se-wook, is accused of abetting extortion for 55 million won and extorting 52 million won from another streamer.
6 - S. Korea's Kimchi exports hit record high in first half of 2024
In the first half of 2024, South Korea’s kimchi exports hit a record 23,900 tons, a 4.8% increase from the previous year. Exports to the U.S. surged by 20% to 6,600 tons, while sales to Canada nearly doubled to 900 tons. This growth is driven by rising kimchi consumption in the U.S. and Europe, spurred by K-content and the demand for fermented and vegan foods.
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