U-23 South Korean Men's Soccer Team Aims for Fourth Consecutive Gold at Asian Games The U-23 South Korean men's soccer team, led by coach Lee Min-sung, is set to pursue its fourth consecutive gold medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Meanwhile, the women's team, under coach Shin Sang-woo, aims to surpass its best-ever performance of bronze and capture its first gold medal.Soccer matches will commence before the official opening ceremony on September 19. The women's team will play Myanmar on September 14, followed by the men's team facing Qatar on September 15 in their gr September 17, 2026

Korean Basketball Aims for Joint Gold at 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Korean basketball is set to pursue a joint gold medal for both men and women at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, aiming for a feat not achieved in 12 years. The men's team, which finished with the lowest ranking in its history at the last tournament, seeks to restore its honor, while the women's team, facing key player absences, aims to secure a medal to uphold its pride.Basketball is the first event to take place in this tournament. The men's team, led by head coach Nikolajs Mazulis, will beg September 17, 2026

South Korea Men's Volleyball Team Sweeps Bahrain in Two Matches, Boosting Hopes for Upcoming Competitions The South Korea men's volleyball team achieved a clean sweep against Bahrain in two exhibition matches, raising expectations for upcoming international competitions.Under the guidance of head coach Isanaye Ramirez, South Korea (ranked 26th in the world) defeated Bahrain (ranked 44th) in the second match of the '2026 South Korea-Bahrain Diplomatic Relations 50th Anniversary National Team Exhibition' held at the Cheonan Yu Gwan-sun Gymnasium on August 30, with a set score of 3-0 (26-24, 25-16, 25- September 17, 2026

An Se-young Wins Third Consecutive Title at China Masters An Se-young (Samsung Life), the reigning "Queen of Badminton," achieved her third consecutive title at the 2026 Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour China Masters (Super 750) on September 6. The world No. 1 defeated Japan's world No. 9, Tomoka Miyazaki, in the women's singles final at the Shenzhen Arena, winning in straight games 2-0 (21-17, 21-6) in just 45 minutes.This victory marks An's third consecutive win at the China Masters, following her triumphs in 2024 and 2025. Notably, she ha September 17, 2026

Korean Men's Basketball Team Defeats Philippines by 27 Points in Final Tune-Up The South Korean men's basketball team achieved significant victories against the Philippines in two exhibition games held at home, ahead of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.Under the guidance of head coach Nikolajs Mazulis from Latvia, South Korea (FIBA ranking 57) won decisively against the Philippines (ranked 40) with a score of 69-42 in their second exhibition match on September 6 at the KT Sonicboom Arena in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province.Following a commanding 81-55 victory in the first match o September 17, 2026

Defense Committee Adopts Report on Kang Shin-cheol Amid Opposition Walkout The National Assembly's Defense Committee adopted a report on Kang Shin-cheol, the nominee for Minister of National Defense, on September 17, led by the Democratic Party. The opposition parties, including the People Power Party and the Reform Party, boycotted the vote, citing unresolved allegations regarding Kang's involvement in special housing provisions for evicted residents.During the committee's meeting, Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Byeong-joo, the committee's secretary, stated, "Kang has September 17, 2026

Gwangju City Advances Influenza Vaccination Amid Early Outbreak Gwangju City has decided to advance its national vaccination schedule due to an earlier-than-usual influenza outbreak this year.An influenza outbreak advisory was issued on September 11, more than a month earlier than last year.In response to the spread of influenza, which poses a significant risk of severe complications such as pneumonia for high-risk groups including the elderly and children, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency has urgently adjusted the national vaccination schedul September 17, 2026

Prosecutor Impersonator Arrested as Leader of Voice Phishing Ring that Stole $42 Million Police have arrested members of a voice phishing organization that impersonated prosecutors and financial institutions to steal hundreds of millions of won.According to Yonhap News, the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency's Special Investigation Unit apprehended 67 individuals, including a 30-year-old Chinese national identified as A, on September 17 for violating the Telecommunications Fraud Act, with 17 of them being detained.Police stated that A is the leader of the group that previously imperso September 17, 2026

K-LNG Technology Shines at Gastech as Samsung E&A and Hanwha Ocean Showcase Innovations In response to the expanding global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market, South Korea's plant and shipbuilding industries are enhancing their LNG technology portfolios. Samsung E&A has unveiled a modular package designed to shorten construction periods for LNG liquefaction plants, while Hanwha Ocean showcased new technologies related to standard floating LNG production facilities (FLNG) and LNG-powered vessels.According to industry sources, Samsung E&A and Hanwha Ocean presented their latest LNG t September 17, 2026

Han Byeong-do Calls for Policy-Focused National Assembly Audit Han Byeong-do, the floor leader of the Democratic Party, emphasized on September 17 that "it is time to accelerate efforts for the people's livelihood" and urged that next month's National Assembly audit be transformed into a 'policy audit.' He also expressed a firm stance against the opposition's political maneuvers aimed at obstruction.During a party meeting held at the National Assembly, Han stated, "As I have stressed since before the regular session began, we must tighten our legislative ef September 17, 2026