Hanwha Engine Shares Rise Over 6% on AIDC Engine Expansion Hopes Hanwha Engine is experiencing a strong early trading session, with shares rising over 6% amid expectations for expansion in the artificial intelligence data center (AIDC) power engine business.According to the Korea Exchange, as of 10:04 a.m. on September 17, Hanwha Engine's stock was trading at 51,000 won, up 2,950 won (6.14%) from the previous trading day.On this day, SK Securities projected that Hanwha Engine is likely to secure demand for power engines not only for AIDC but also for floating September 17, 2026

GKL Promotes Community Support and Vulnerable Group Assistance Ahead of Chuseok Grand Korea Leisure (GKL), a quasi-public enterprise operating the foreigner-only casino Seven Luck, is engaging in community support and assistance for vulnerable groups ahead of the Chuseok holiday.From September 22 to 26, GKL will host the 'K-Traditional Market Dessert Festival' at the Seven Luck Casino in Gangnam COEX. This event, organized in collaboration with over ten vendors from the Yeongdong Traditional Market in Nonhyeon-dong, aims to introduce foreign tourists to the culinary culture September 17, 2026

Citizens of Gwacheon Demand Government Withdraw Housing Plans for Racecourse On September 17, citizen representatives from Gwacheon gathered at the Sejong Government Complex 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 in the morning, expressing their opposition to the government's unilateral push for housing supply and the relocation of the racecourse, before moving to the Ministry of Land, Infrastruct September 17, 2026

SM Group Chairman Woo Oh-hyun Receives Certificate of Patriotic Company Woo Oh-hyun, chairman of SM Group, received the 'Certificate of Patriotic Company' from the Korea-U.S. Alliance Foundation for his contributions to supporting the foundation's activities and the Korea-U.S. Alliance Forum.According to industry sources, Woo was awarded the certificate by Im Ho-young, chairman of the Korea-U.S. Alliance Foundation and former deputy commander of the ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command, during a meeting for sponsoring companies held on September 16 at Dragon Hill Lodge September 17, 2026

Government to Gather Public Input for National Sustainable Development Report 국무조정실이 내년 유엔에 제출할 ‘지속가능발전 국가보고서(VNR)’에 국민 의견을 반영하기 위한 공론화 절차에 나선다.국무조정실 지속가능발전추진단은 오는 30일부터 11월 16일까지 지역·청년·주요 이해관계자 등을 대상으로 한 숙의공론과 온라인 대국민 의견수렴을 진행한다고 17일 밝혔다.VNR은 유엔 회원국이 지속가능발전목표(SDGs) 이행 현황과 성과, 향후 과제를 자발적으로 점검해 국제사회와 공유하는 보고서다. 국무조정실은 전문가와 시민사회, 학계 등이 참여한 협의회와 자문회의를 거쳐 보고 September 17, 2026

Health Checkups for Residents at Hanawon Facility in Hwacheon A large-scale medical service was held for residents at the Hanawon facility in Hwacheon, Gangwon Province, which has been operating as a settlement education center for North Korean defectors.According to Hwacheon County, Coupang conducted a mobile health checkup program called 'Coupang On-Dongnae Care' on September 16 at the Hanawon Hwacheon branch in Gandeok-myeon.About 600 participants included over 550 residents of Hwacheon County, including more than 200 children and teenagers, as well as September 17, 2026

DDP Area to Transform into Cultural Hub for K-Pop and Entertainment The Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) area in Seoul will be transformed into a cultural and tourism hub that combines entertainment companies, K-culture content, hotels, and green spaces.On September 17, the Seoul City government announced that the 15th Urban Planning Committee had approved a revised plan to designate the DDP 1, 2, and 3 urban redevelopment areas. The targeted locations include Euljiro 6-ga 1-1, Sindang-dong 773, and Euljiro 299.Once a center for the fashion industry, the DDP area h September 17, 2026

Experts Call for Innovation Beyond Integration of Public Enterprises Why do public enterprises exist? As a researcher, I have pondered this question while studying public enterprises and participating in various policy-making processes for a long time. The government establishes public enterprises in response to economic and social needs, sometimes opting for privatization or organizational restructuring. The aim of these changes is to answer the question, 'How can we most appropriately provide public services that the citizens need?' Many scholars are researchin September 17, 2026

LG Electronics Employees Celebrate Chuseok by Making Songpyeon with Disabled Individuals Employees of LG Electronics visited a welfare facility for disabled individuals to make songpyeon and prepare holiday food as part of their community service activities ahead of Chuseok. The donations collected from the employee cafeteria are used to support local volunteer efforts.On September 15, LG Electronics announced that its 'Life's Good' volunteer group conducted Chuseok service activities at the Yeomni Disabled Day Care Center in Mapo, Seoul.The volunteer group made songpyeon and prepar September 17, 2026

Hana Bank Captures 42% Market Share in National Love Card Program Hana Bank has achieved a market share of over 40% in the National Love Card program, which it entered this year. The issuance of the card has rapidly increased the number of customers using salary transfers for active-duty soldiers, accelerating the bank's efforts to expand its customer base among military personnel.As of the end of August, Hana Bank reported a cumulative market share of approximately 42% in the third phase of the National Love Card program.Selected as the issuer for the third p September 17, 2026