Dongwon F&B Launches Chuseok Health Supplement Sale with Discounts up to 71% Dongwon F&B is running a promotional sale on major products from the comprehensive health supplement brand GNC and the ginseng specialist brand Cheonjian in celebration of the Chuseok holiday.As of September 18, Dongwon F&B announced that it will offer discounts on popular health supplement gift sets and provide free gifts at GNC and Cheonjian stores nationwide and major online malls until September 30.In over 70 GNC stores across the country, all items will be discounted by 30%. Customers who p September 18, 2026

President Yoon Discusses U.S. Investment Talks, Seeks National Interest President Yoon Suk Yeol stated on September 18 that discussions regarding U.S. investment negotiations are ongoing, noting, "While it is said that we are almost in agreement, there are parts that are difficult to accept, so we are talking again."During a press conference at the Blue House, President Yoon addressed questions about the progress of the U.S. investment negotiations and the timing of a final announcement. He emphasized that they are engaged in intense discussions to structure project September 18, 2026

KOSPI Rises Over 2% as Foreign and Institutional Investors Buy; SK Hynix Gains 5% The KOSPI index is continuing its upward trend, rising over 2% thanks to simultaneous net buying by foreign and institutional investors. Following a strong performance in semiconductor and artificial intelligence stocks on the U.S. market, major semiconductor companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are driving the index higher. The KOSDAQ index is also maintaining its upward momentum.As of 12:15 p.m. on September 18, the KOSPI has risen by 173.62 points (2.59%) to 6,889.03 compared to th September 18, 2026

Koo Yoon-cheol Emphasizes Need for New Industries as He Steps Down Koo Yoon-cheol, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, emphasized the need to foster new industries to lead the South Korean economy as he stepped down on September 18. He urged staff to focus on field-oriented policies and innovation.During his farewell ceremony held at the Government Sejong Center, attended by over 350 employees, Koo stated, "If the Ministry of Economy and Finance collapses, South Korea collapses. You should take pride in that thought."Appointed as the September 18, 2026

CHAGEE Opens Ninth Store at Lotte World with Localized Concept Global modern tea brand CHAGEE has opened its ninth store in South Korea, located at Lotte World in Jamsil, Seoul.On September 18, CHAGEE Korea announced the launch of the 'Lotte World Store,' a localized concept that blends the vibrant atmosphere of the amusement park with a modern premium tea culture.The Lotte World Store features distinctive lighting designs and dynamic wall decorations inspired by amusement rides, creating a lively space for families, couples, and friends to enjoy tea before September 18, 2026

CJ Freshway Shares Meal Service Expertise with Capital Defense Command CJ Freshway has begun supporting the improvement of military meal quality by sharing advanced group meal service expertise with officials from the Capital Defense Command.On September 17, CJ Freshway invited Major Gu Ji-hye, a logistics planning officer from the Capital Defense Command, along with military supply officials, nutritionists, and cooks to its headquarters in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, for a private group meal service tour program. This initiative was designed to help the Capital D September 18, 2026

President Lee: Leverage ETF Policy Had Flaws 이재명 대통령은 18일 단일종목 레버리지 상장지수펀드(ETF) 도입과 관련해 “정부 정책에 불완전성이 있었던 것 같다”며 “부족함이 있었던 것은 맞다”고 밝혔다.이 대통령은 이날 청와대에서 열린 기자회견에서 레버리지 ETF 도입 결정에 대한 평가를 묻는 취재진의 질문에 이같이 답했다.다만 이 대통령은 도입 당시의 정책적 취지 자체는 타당한 측면이 있었다고 설명했다. 그는 “이미 홍콩 등 해외에 삼성전자와 SK하이닉스 등에 대한 레버리지 ETF 상품이 개설돼 있었다”며 “국내에는 제도 September 18, 2026

Public Sector Deficit Exceeds 83 Trillion Won Amid Increased Spending Last year, the public sector, including central and local governments and public enterprises, recorded a deficit exceeding 83 trillion won. Increased government private transfer expenditures, such as consumer recovery coupons, and investments in housing by public enterprises led to a significant rise in total expenditures, resulting in a deficit for the sixth consecutive year.According to the Bank of Korea's '2025 Public Sector Accounts (Provisional)' report released on September 18, the public September 18, 2026

Democratic Party Establishes Youth Hub 'Hub 123' to Amplify Young Voices The Democratic Party of Korea is establishing a youth civic center, tentatively named 'Hub 123,' near Hapjeong Station in Seoul. The initiative aims to create a space where young people can freely express their opinions and where the party can develop related policies.Park Sung-jun, the party's chief spokesperson, spoke to reporters after a closed Supreme Council meeting on the 18th, stating, "Representative Kim Min-seok has proposed creating a space for the youth generation to gather their opin September 18, 2026

Coupang Offers Up to 50% Off on Hanwoo Beef Ahead of Chuseok Coupang is launching a large-scale discount event to stabilize the soaring prices of Hanwoo beef ahead of the Chuseok holiday.On the 18th, Coupang announced that it will hold the 'Surprise Hanwoo Sale' in collaboration with the National Hanwoo Association and the Hanwoo Promotion Fund, offering discounts of up to 50% until the 24th.Due to rising feed costs linked to increased prices of imported grains and a decrease in supply, Hanwoo prices have been on the rise. According to livestock distribut September 18, 2026