Han Byeong-do Criticizes Opposition for Wasting Time with Personal Attacks Han Byeong-do, the floor leader of the Democratic Party, criticized the People Power Party for wasting time during the confirmation hearings for government minister candidates held over the past two days, citing their use of personal attacks and low-level political tactics instead of focusing on policy and qualifications.During a policy coordination meeting at the National Assembly on September 17, Han stated, "The People Power Party has made definitive criminal accusations against the candidate September 17, 2026

Naver Maps Launches 'Place Agent' for AI-Powered Location Search and Booking Naver Maps has introduced a feature that allows users to find and book desired locations through artificial intelligence (AI) conversations. Users can input their requirements in natural language, and the service will recommend places, facilitating bookings with businesses that use Naver Reservations.On September 17, Naver unveiled 'Place Agent,' an AI-based conversational search feature specialized for location exploration within the Naver Maps app. This tool recommends places based on the user September 17, 2026

10 Couples from 'Heart Signal': A Comprehensive Overview Channel A's 'Heart Signal,' a pioneer in dating reality shows, has produced a total of 10 final couples since its first season in 2017, culminating in its fifth season this year. While the show concluded with happy endings, the continuation of love outside the Signal House varies.Examining the confirmed relationships season by season reveals a significant difference between the final choices made on the show and the outcomes in real life.In Season 1, Jung Chan and Bae Yoon-kyung, along with Kang September 17, 2026

Bulgarian Journalists Experience Inje County's Natural Beauty and Culture Inje County, located in Gangwon Province, has invited prominent Bulgarian journalists to showcase its pristine nature and cultural tourism resources. The visit also included discussions on potential exchanges linking the autumn flower festival with Bulgarian rose culture.According to Inje County, a two-day promotional tour for a delegation from the Bulgarian Journalists Association took place from September 15 to 16.The delegation included five local media representatives from the Bulgarian Jour September 17, 2026

Jongno 3-ga Named World's Coolest Neighborhood by Time Out for 2026 Seoul's Jongno 3-ga has been named the world's coolest neighborhood for 2026 by the British travel publication Time Out, according to CNN. This area, which ranked third in 2021, has moved up two spots due to its reputation as a culinary hotspot filled with street food and distinctive shops.Grace Beard, a travel editor at Time Out, explained to CNN, "Jongno 3-ga has risen in the rankings thanks to the recent increase in outdoor dining and unique shops." Portuguese tourist Anna Barah expressed her September 17, 2026

13 Residents of Yanggu Publish Their First Books Using Generative AI Thirteen residents of Yanggu, Gangwon Province, have published their first books using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to write personal essays. This initiative showcases how digital technology education can lead to personal life documentation and publishing.According to Yanggu County, a book concert titled 'Debut Process of Life Writers Using Generative AI' will be held at 6 p.m. on the 17th in the cafeteria on the first floor of the Lifelong Learning Center.This event aims to share the September 17, 2026

Celltrion's Remsima Achieves 1st Place in Japan's Infliximab Market After 11 Years Celltrion's autoimmune disease treatment, Remsima (ingredient name infliximab), has become the first biosimilar to achieve the top prescription spot in Japan's infliximab market, surpassing original products. This milestone comes approximately 11 years after its launch in Japan in 2015. According to data from IQVIA and local sources on September 17, Remsima captured a 48% market share in Japan's infliximab market as of July, securing the number one prescription position. Currently, there are fou September 17, 2026

Jang Dong-hyuk Announces Task Force for College Admissions Fairness In response to the recent failure of the college admissions application system, Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, announced on September 17 that he will establish a task force dedicated to college admissions fairness. During a Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly, Jang stated, "The worst server error in college admissions history has occurred. It is a disaster for students and their parents." He revealed plans for the task force's formation. He added, "Only those September 17, 2026

Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae Emphasizes Judicial Independence Amid Challenges Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae stated on September 17 that "judicial independence must be upheld regardless of the challenges faced."During his opening remarks at the 20th Asia-Pacific Chief Justices Conference held at the Grand Hyatt Seoul, Cho emphasized that "the independence of the judiciary is essential for the judiciary to fulfill its role in safeguarding democracy and the rule of law."He also highlighted the importance of adjudicating based on law and principles. "In many countries, increasing September 17, 2026

Hyundai Pharmaceutical Shares Surge Amid Expectations for Abortion Drug Introduction As the government pushes for the introduction of abortion medication in South Korea, shares of Hyundai Pharmaceutical have surged.According to the Korea Exchange, as of 9:35 a.m. on September 17, Hyundai Pharmaceutical's stock was trading at 10,960 won, up 990 won (9.93%) from the previous trading day. The stock opened at 10,280 won and soared to 11,750 won early in the session.The rise in Hyundai Pharmaceutical's stock is attributed to its emergence as a key player in the market for abortion me September 17, 2026