Choi Hwi-young "It's shameful to suspend business just because the audience danced... I will break the outdated regulations."

A textile company president was found to be running a large-scale gambling den. On the 8th, the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul announced that it had arrested 16 people, including the president of a textile company in Gangnam, on charges of running a large-scale gambling den. The suspects, including the president, in his 50s, are accused of running a high-stakes gambling den in a building in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, from June 2020 to April 2022, and of inducing people to gamble. The police investigation revealed that the suspects made a total of 1.26 trillion won in cash and chips from gambling. The police also found that some of the money was laundered through overseas remittances and real estate investments. The police arrested a total of 338 people on the spot, including 132 gamblers, and are investigating 16 people, including the president, on charges of violating the Act on the Punishment of Gambling and other crimes.

2026-08-30 ·hani.co.kr

General : National Day 2026: Merdeka Spirit Soars At Dataran Putrajaya

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 31 (Bernama) -- Tens of thousands of Malaysians of all ages and races gathered at Dataran Putrajaya today, filling the venue with patriotic fervour and festive cheer as they came…

2026-08-30 ·bernama.com

The Korean kimchi craze has helped drive up exports of agricultural and marine products. According to the South Jeolla Province and Gwangju Metropolitan City governments, the two regions' exports of farm and marine products reached a record 437.8 million US dollars from January to July this year. This represents a 14 percent increase from the same period last year. Kimchi exports, in particular, surged 28 percent to 36.6 million dollars over the same period. The two local governments attribute the export growth to the global popularity of Korean kimchi and other foods. They expect exports to continue to grow for the rest of the year. The South Jeolla Province and Gwangju Metropolitan City are major producers of kimchi ingredients such as radish, Chinese cabbage and chili peppers. The two regions are also home to many food companies that make kimchi and other food products. Their exports have been rising steadily over the past few years. In 2019, they reached 365 million dollars, up 6.6 percent from 2018. In 2020, they jumped 21 percent to 384 million dollars. Last year, they hit 409 million dollars, up 6.5 percent from 2020. The two regions' governments plan to increase support for local companies to help them expand exports. They will provide more export-related services such as information on foreign markets and distribution channels. They will also help local companies participate in international food exhibitions. The goal is to reach 500 million dollars in exports by 2025. Choi Kyu-hwan, an official at South Jeolla Province, said, "We expect this year's exports to set a new record, exceeding 450 million dollars. We will do our best to help local companies go global."

2026-08-30 ·hani.co.kr