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![[ESG 그린 시그널 17회] 대기전력, 코드만 뽑아도](https://smilestory.thekoreantoday.com/wp-content/uploads/ins/imgdata/smilestory_kr/202607/2026072803527597-212x300.png)
[ESG Green Signal Ep. 17] Standby power: Just unplug the cords
In Episode 17 of his ESG series, columnist Baek Chang-hee proposed unplugging unused devices to cut standby power.

Writer So Mi-ae asks, “Are we separate beings?”… AI media art exhibition ‘God’s Trick’ closes successfully in Insa-dong
The ‘2026 2nd Animal Art Festival’, which presented writer So Mi-ae’s AI media art ‘God’s Trick: Interbeing’, closed on August 2.

Hanam-si Wraps Up “Mind Vacation Camp” to Support Youth Psychological Recovery
Hanam-si announced on the 30th that the “Mind Vacation Camp” for youth, held together with the Hanam-si Youth Counseling and Welfare Center, concluded after being held on the 28th and 29th.
![[역사는 살아있다 – 고구려 편] 제15화: 안시성, 88일간 무너지지 않은 성](https://smilestory.thekoreantoday.com/wp-content/uploads/ins/imgdata/smilestory_kr/202608/2026080233059255-300x169.jpg)
[History Is Alive - Goguryeo Edition] Episode 15: Ansiseong, the Fortress That Did Not Fall for 88 Days
In 645, a large army led by Emperor Taizong of Tang attacked the Goguryeo fortress of Ansiseong but failed to capture it, and withdrew on September 18 after lifting the siege.
![[실버 브릿지] 제3권 · 제10장 · 완장을 찬 예순셋, 왕슈친 할머니가 웃던 이유](https://smilestory.thekoreantoday.com/wp-content/uploads/ins/imgdata/smilestory_kr/202608/202608261753298-300x200.png)
[Silver Bridge] Volume 3 · Chapter 10 · The 63-year-old in the armband, and why Wang Xiuqin smiled
This essay-style column compares how older people participate in China and Korea, through the time-bank volunteer work of 63-year-old Wang Xiuqin, whom the author met in Nanjing.

Choi-dong Community Social Security Council Presents 'Good Company' Plaques to Urim Ready-mixed Concrete and Sinjang Industry
The Choi-dong Community Social Security Council in Hanam-si presented 'Good Company' certification plaques to two companies that make regular donations on the 30th of last month.

Youths from Hanam and Yeongwol Broaden Understanding of Region at Sister-City Exchange Camp
Hanam-si Deokpung Youth Culture House held the second sister-city exchange youth camp in the Yeongwol-gun area from July 23 to 25.

From Salesman to Conglomerate Chief: The Challenge-Driven Journey of Yun Seok-geum
The business life of Yun Seok-geum, founding chairman of Woongjin Group, was introduced, tracing his path from sales work to founding his company in 1980 and rising to lead the group.

Poet Kim Mi-hyeong Publishes Fourth Poetry Collection 『Burie-seo Pin Kkot』… Philosophy of Non-Duality and Comfort for Life Blossom in Digital Poetry
Poet Kim Mi-hyeong has published her fourth poetry collection, 『Burie-seo Pin Kkot』, a book of digital poetry embodying the philosophy of bu-i (non-duality).
![[100년 전 오늘] 1926년 8월 2일 –](https://smilestory.thekoreantoday.com/wp-content/uploads/ins/imgdata/smilestory_kr/202608/2026080303404152-300x200.jpg)
[100 Years Ago Today] August 2, 1926 -
On August 2, 1926, Gyeongseong opened a week in the heat of late summer, and a day earlier Yun Sim-deok had recorded "Sa-ui Chanmi" in Osaka.

Medical Innovation Committee reports on 300-person citizen panel deliberation results at 8th meeting; strategy to strengthen regional essential public medical care also discussed
The Medical Innovation Committee, under the Prime Minister, received a report on the results of the 300-person citizen panel deliberation and a strategy to strengthen regional essential public medical care at its 8th meeting on July 30.

Guro-gu Recruits Companies for '2026 Global Business Consultation' with Overseas Buyers
Guro-gu, together with the Seoul Business Agency and others, will hold the '2026 Global Business Consultation' with overseas buyers on October 13–14 and is recruiting participating companies.

Hanam Urges Citizens to Sign Up for 'Whistle' Integrated Parking Alert Service
Hanam-si has urged residents to sign up for 'Whistle', an integrated pre-enforcement alert service that sends notifications before parking and stopping rules are enforced.

The world hanging from a fingernail: the small, deep vibrations of life drawn out by Park Eunseon
Poet Park Eunseon has published her fifth poetry collection, 'Sonttop kkeute georin sesang', through Wolhun Publishing.

Hanam City Welfare Center for the Disabled Hosts International AR Sports Exchange with UK Special School
On July 15, the Hanam City Welfare Center for the Disabled held an international HADO AR sports exchange connecting the Korea Virtual Sports Association with the United Kingdom online.

Hanam Reviews Cooperation System for Integrated Health and Care Services in Second Half
Hanam City held a cooperation meeting with the Hanam Branch of the National Health Insurance Service to review the operating direction of its integrated health and long-term care program for the second half of 2026.
![[역사는 살아있다 – 고구려 편] 제14화: 영류왕과 연개소문 – 피의 정변, 대막리지의 칼](https://smilestory.thekoreantoday.com/wp-content/uploads/ins/imgdata/smilestory_kr/202608/202608013406262-300x169.jpg)
History Alive - Goguryeo Edition: Episode 14: King Yeongnyu and Yeon Gaesomun - The Bloody Coup, the Sword of the Daemakriji
In October 642, Yeon Gaesomun killed over 100 court officials in Pyeongyangseong, assassinated King Yeongnyu, and placed King Bojang on the throne.

Ongjin-gun to support operation of Jangbong route
In response to the opening of the Sindo Pyeonghwa Bridge, Ongjin-gun is launching the Jangbong Route Operation Support Project and will provide financial support starting August 1.

Ongjin-gun Mayor Jang Jeong-min Takes Office as Chairman of Talent Development Foundation
The Ongjin-gun Talent Development Foundation has elected Ongjin-gun Mayor Jang Jeong-min as its new chairman.
![[실버 브릿지] 제3권 · 제9장 · 웨이공춘 캠퍼스의 새벽 줄, 배움에는 정말 나이가 없었다](https://smilestory.thekoreantoday.com/wp-content/uploads/ins/imgdata/smilestory_kr/202608/2026082617001507-300x200.png)
[Silver Bridge] Volume 3 · Chapter 9 · The Dawn Queue at Weigongcun Campus: Learning Really Has No Age
The author introduces the scene on the first day of course registration at the Weigongcun Campus of Beijing National Seniors University, in a column comparing senior universities in China and South Korea.
