CJ CheilJedang Supports Vulnerable Youth with Food Initiatives at Seoul Youth Week CJ CheilJedang is launching a 'Sharing Refrigerator' campaign to support stable diets for youth and promote the value of resource recycling.The company announced on September 17 that it will operate a Sharing Refrigerator booth at the '2026 Seoul Youth Week,' taking place from September 18 to 19 at the Moonlight Square in Banpo Hangang Park, Seocho-gu, Seoul. Seoul Youth Week is an event organized by the city to celebrate 'Youth Day' on the third Saturday of September, which has been held since September 17, 2026

South Korean Athletes Depart for 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games The South Korean national team for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games departed for Japan on September 17. Led by Yoo Seung-min, president of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, and Lee Sang-hyun, head of the delegation, 122 athletes and officials from sports including badminton, road cycling, women's handball, and table tennis are on their way. The competition will take place from September 19 to October 4, featuring 469 gold medals across 43 events. South Korea is sending a total of 1,052 part September 17, 2026

Citizens of Gwacheon Demand Government Withdraw Housing Plans for Racecourse The representatives of Gwacheon citizens are drawing attention as they visit the government office in Sejong to demand the withdrawal of housing supply and relocation plans for the Gwacheon Racecourse. According to the city of Gwacheon, about 20 citizen representatives held a launch ceremony in the lobby of the city hall on the morning of September 17, expressing their opposition to the government's unilateral push for housing supply and the relocation of the racecourse, before moving to the Mi September 17, 2026

Park Yoon-joo: Trump Committed to Peace on Korean Peninsula Park Yoon-joo, the First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated on September 17 that "President Donald Trump has a strong commitment to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula." He also clarified that no decision has been made regarding the deployment to Hormuz.During a meeting of the National Assembly's Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee, Park expressed, "I do not believe President Trump's commitment has reached the stage of recognizing North Korea's nuclear possession."Regarding t September 17, 2026

Lotte Mart to Build 10,000㎡ Shopping Center in Ha Long, Vietnam Lotte Mart is expanding its distribution network in Vietnam by constructing a new shopping center exceeding 10,000 square meters in Ha Long, a prominent tourist city. This move broadens its reach beyond established cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City into regions with high economic and tourism growth potential. On September 16, Lotte Mart Vietnam held a groundbreaking ceremony for the 'Lotte Mart Ha Long Shopping Center' in the Quang Ninh province's Bai Chay area. The event was attended by lo September 17, 2026

Icheon City Moves Forward with Horse Racing Park Plans, Confirms Local Support Icheon City, led by Mayor Seong Su-seok, has officially announced plans to relocate the Korea Racing Authority (KRA) horse racing park and confirmed local residents' support for the initiative.In a recent survey conducted in the city's rural areas, residents from Janghowon-eup, Bubal-eup, Sindun-myeon, Hobak-myeon, and Yul-myeon expressed their approval for the project.Notably, Janghowon-eup held a public opinion meeting, formed a resident promotion committee, and submitted an initial petition w September 17, 2026

Kwangdong Pharmaceutical Takes Legal Action Against Illegal Comparative Advertising Kwangdong Pharmaceutical has announced it will take legal action against illegal comparative advertising targeting its product, Kwangdong Gyeongokgo, which has been spreading in pharmacies. According to Kwangdong Pharmaceutical, numerous promotional materials, including posters and banners, have been found in pharmacies containing phrases such as 'same ingredients, same dosage' and 'same ingredients at a good price.' These materials directly compare Kwangdong Gyeongokgo's ingredients, dosages, September 17, 2026

Peak Travel Day for Chuseok Holiday Expected on September 25 As the Chuseok holiday approaches from September 24 to 27, traffic is expected to peak on the holiday itself, September 25.On September 17, SK Telecom (SKT) and Tmap Mobility released their traffic flow predictions for major roads during the holiday period.According to the report, congestion on the outbound journey is expected to be spread across September 23 and 25, while the return traffic is anticipated to concentrate on September 25.The busiest routes for outbound travel from Seoul to Busan, September 17, 2026

Lee Gi-seung of Sekyung High-Tech Awarded Silver Tower Industrial Medal for Advancing Display Material Localization The South Korean government awarded the Silver Tower Industrial Medal to Lee Gi-seung, CEO of Sekyung High-Tech, for his efforts in increasing the localization rate of display materials, components, and equipment.On September 17, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy held the 17th Display Day ceremony at the Lotte Hotel World in Jamsil, Seoul, in collaboration with the Korea Display Industry Association. Display Day was established to commemorate the achievement of $10 billion in panel expo September 17, 2026

South Korea Pushes for Rapid Implementation of WTO Investment Facilitation Agreement South Korea is initiating discussions for the swift implementation and enforcement of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Investment Facilitation Agreement (IFDA). The aim is to enhance transparency and predictability in investment-related administrative procedures, thereby expanding investments in the services sector and strengthening global supply chains.The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, in collaboration with the Korea International Trade Association, hosted a session titled 'Strength September 17, 2026