On August 18, sellers and consumers, who suffered economic damage due to the unfettered settlement of Timon and WeMakePrice, held a Black Umbrella rally in front of the Government Complex Seoul where the Financial Services Commission is located. They announced the launch of the Black Umbrella Emerge

A Leap to Cross Higher Skies1)The merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines has affected the aviation industry. The aviation industry is largely divided into passenger and cargo sectors, and when combined with Asiana Airlines, Korean Air will become one of the world's top 10 airlines in both passenge

On April 25, the first meeting of the Special Committee on Healthcare Reform was held, a leading part of the government's healthcare reform goal. Officials in the medical field attended the meeting; however, representatives of the Korean Medical Association (KMA) did not attend as they oppose the re

Where Did All the Flowers Go?1)Among local festivals, flower-themed ones attract many tourists. Cherry blossom festivals, in particular, are of high interest to people, and local governments refer to the official Cherry Blossom Bloom Map, provided by the Korea Tourism Organization at the beginning o

On March 21, the beta version of "Jeonse Wiki," a service that provides a response manual for victims of fraud for jeonse, which is a type of rental contract, was launched. It was developed in conjunction with Safe Homes, a platform that provides real estate-related services to existing victims of j

On January 24, a suspect was arrested for offering narcotic-laced drinks to teenagers in front of an academy in Gangnam. He tricked the students into drinking a beverage laced with methamphetamine and ecstasy under the guise of a tasting event for a drink that was supposed to improve memory and conc

Is Anyone Watching in the Operating Room?1)On January 14, a medical accident occurred at Eulji Medical Center in Daejeon, in which a patient died after undergoing knee surgery. To determine how the patient died, the bereaved family asked the hospital to check the closed-circuit television (CCTV) foo

Global markets are highly sensitive to exchange rates. Considering exchange rates fluctuate according to each country's economic conditions, the United States and European countries are attempting to fight inflation and increase the value of their currencies by raising interest rates. The Bank of Ja

The Uncertain Future of the Scientific World1)The government's 2024 Budget was released on August 29. The total amount was set at 656.9 trillion won, which is an increase of 2.8% from this year. Among the areas where the budget has decreased compared to the 2023 budget, the R&D (Research and Develop

Recently, there has been a movement in the education community to call for teachers' rights. In the wake of the suicide of a teacher at Seoul Seo 2 Elementary School on July 18, teachers gathered from all over the country to discuss the difficulties caused by the ongoing violations of their rights i

China Risk Threatens the World's Economy1)The China risk refers to the risk that a company or country that relies heavily on exports to China faces when China's economic growth slows due to austerity measures or economic vulnerabilities. Currently, China is facing a severe economic slowdown and ther

On July 13, the Korean Health and Medical Workers' Union (KHMU) began their first general strike in 19 years. Over 45,000 workers from about 60 different professions working in hospitals, including nurses and nursing assistants, held assemblies across the country. The workers aim to reform the curre

What Are the Choices to Protect the Safety of the Sea?1)Japan has announced it intends to release Fukushima's polluted water into the ocean in the second half of this year. The plan is to dilute the contaminated water with seawater in order to lower the tritium concentration below the standard level

On April 5, a demonstration against President Macron's pension reform was held in Paris, France. The demonstration lasted for three months, and protesters burned banks and restaurants in Paris. The local police shocked international society by using tear gas and clubs to suppress the demonstrators.

The American documentary explores the 1999 Columbine High School shooting by two students. Thirteen people died and twenty-one were injured in the incident. Director Michael Moore tried to find an answer as to why gun violence is common in the United States. It seems l

Citizens Suffering From Gas Bills1)As gas heating costs have risen sharply, people's faces are growing darker every day. Last year, wholesale gas prices rose 5.47 won per MJ four times in April, July, August, and October. It seems only a small number, but the actual rise has increased by 42.3% compa

Where Is the House They Can Rent with Confidence?1)Lease fraud cases in which tenants cannot get their deposit back have recently appeared. The so-called "Villa King," who owned 1,139 houses, died without returning the deposit to the tenants. The National Police Agency estimated the number of lease

The world's economy is now in crisis. Import prices and consumer prices have been steadily rising, as the dollar-won exchange rate has soared abnormally. As the pandemic status gradually retreats, demand is soaring. The supply and demand of various raw materials have become imbalanced. Finally, the

On August 8, a semi-basement area in Gwanak-gu, Seoul was flooded by heavy rain. As a result, three family members with disabilities became trapped in the semi-basement, and eventually died, shocking many people. According to the residents, a sinkhole formed right in front of the small apartment whe

Uncertain Future of the Local Business Voucher1)The local business voucher is a gift certificate program in which 232 local governments across the country discount a certain percentage of payments or return it by cashback. It has become popular since people can get a little discount at a time when p