Kim Young-shin Sends Integrity Letter to Small Businesses for Chuseok Kim Young-shin, head of the Small and Medium Business Technology Information Promotion Agency, sent an 'Integrity Letter' to small businesses in light of the Chuseok holiday.The agency announced on September 17 that it will promote the 'Integrity During the Holiday' campaign until the 28th.The campaign includes sending integrity letters, a no-gift exchange initiative, operating a reporting center for improper requests, and ensuring compliance with the code of conduct for employees.In the integri September 17, 2026

Majority Support Introduction of Written and Essay Format in College Entrance Exam More than half of the public participation committee members support the introduction of written and essay evaluations in the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT). However, after a two-day in-depth discussion, the proportion of support slightly decreased, while opposition increased. Concerns about grading fairness and the expansion of private education have been raised, indicating that a concrete roadmap and adequate preparation are necessary for implementing the system.The National Education September 17, 2026

Chung Dong-young: No NSC Meeting Today; Humanitarian Aid to North Korea Should Be Separate from Ideology South Korea's Minister of Unification Chung Dong-young announced on September 17 that the National Security Council (NSC) meeting, which was expected to discuss contributions to the Hormuz Strait, did not take place. During a session of the National Assembly's Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee, Chung responded to a question from An Cheol-soo, a member of the People Power Party, about whether the NSC had convened that morning, stating, "It did not meet." He also confirmed that there wer September 17, 2026

Defense Ministry: Drone Demonstration Failures Part of Technology Development Process The Defense Ministry stated that the recent drone technology demonstration, where some civilian drones crashed, is part of the "process for developing better technology." The ministry emphasized its commitment to continuously provide opportunities by opening military training grounds.During a regular briefing on September 17, Defense Ministry spokesperson Jeong Bit-na explained the results of the '2026 Defense Drone Technology Exhibition' held the previous day, noting that "out of 17 demonstrati September 17, 2026

Shin Jang-sik: 'No Negotiations with the Democratic Party' Amid Truth Dispute with Kim Min-seok In response to claims by Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party, that discussions for a progressive alliance are underway, Shin Jang-sik, leader of the Innovation Party, has firmly refuted these assertions. The debate over the so-called 'progressive alliance' has escalated into a dispute over the truth.During a Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly, Shin emphasized, "The Democratic Party has not conducted any negotiations aside from a phone call on the afternoon of the 16th September 17, 2026

Naver Cloud CEO Kim Yoo-won: AI Hacking Requires Global Cooperation "It's about collaboration. We need to share our capabilities, train together, and fill in each other's gaps," said Kim Yoo-won, CEO of Naver Cloud, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in cybersecurity during the AI era. As cyberattacks become faster due to AI, he stressed that businesses, governments, and nations must share their strengths.On September 17, Kim spoke at a cyber forum hosted by the National Intelligence Service (NIS) under the theme 'Connected World, Shared Security,' where September 17, 2026

Korean Language Agency Partners with Babelscape for Global Language Resource Expansion The National Institute of the Korean Language (NIKL), led by Director Lee Kwan-kyu, is collaborating with the Italian artificial intelligence language technology company Babelscape to globalize Korean language resources.On September 16, NIKL announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Babelscape to expand and utilize AI-based language resources. This agreement aims to connect the Korean language resources developed by NIKL with Babelscape's multilingual language resource, Bab September 17, 2026

Hanwha Systems Shares Surge Over 10% Following UAE Defense Network Announcement Hanwha Systems' stock surged in early trading after news broke that the company will participate in the construction of an integrated air defense network in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).As of 10:50 a.m. on September 17, the Korea Exchange reported that Hanwha Systems shares rose by 7,400 won (10.67%) to 76,100 won compared to the previous trading day.The sharp increase in stock price is attributed to the announcement of Hanwha Systems' involvement in the Middle East air defense project. On Sep September 17, 2026

HD Hyundai to Advance 376.2 Billion Won in Material Payments to Partners Ahead of Chuseok HD Hyundai will advance 376.2 billion won in material payments to its partners ahead of the Chuseok holiday.According to industry sources on September 17, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries will pay approximately 139.4 billion won, HD Hyundai Samho about 86.5 billion won, HD Hyundai Electric around 71.1 billion won, the refining sector including HD Hyundai Oilbank about 38.8 billion won, HD Hyundai Marine Engines approximately 26.6 billion won, and HD Hyundai Marine Solutions about 13.8 billion won. Pa September 17, 2026

Foreign Investors Withdraw $4.5 Billion from South Korean Securities for Seventh Consecutive Month Foreign investment in South Korea's stock and bond markets saw a net outflow of $4.5 billion last month, marking the seventh consecutive month of withdrawals. However, there was a slight net inflow in the domestic stock market.According to the Bank of Korea's report on international finance and foreign exchange market trends released on September 17, the total securities investment by foreign investors, including stocks and bonds, recorded a net outflow of $4.5 billion in August.This outflow was September 17, 2026