JB Financial Group Partners with Upstage for AI Innovation in Finance JB Financial Group has partnered with AI technology company Upstage to identify innovative AI applications for the finance sector.On September 17, JB Financial announced the establishment of a strategic partnership aimed at collaboration in finance and AI technology.Through this agreement, JB Financial plans to leverage Upstage's large language model (LLM) technology to develop finance-specific AI agents. A collaborative framework will also be established involving group affiliates such as Jeonb September 17, 2026

SpaceX's Upcoming Starship Test Flight Boosts Space Stocks On September 17, shares of space-related companies surged in early trading following the announcement that SpaceX will conduct its first test flight of the Starship spacecraft into Earth's orbit.According to the Korea Exchange, as of 9:20 a.m., Naraspace Technology was trading at 13,730 won, up 28.80% from the previous trading day. This marks the company's fourth consecutive day of gains, reaching the upper limit of its trading range.Naraspace Technology provides a range of services across the s September 17, 2026

Construction Companies Compete for Yongsan Redevelopment Projects Construction companies are accelerating their bids for redevelopment projects in Yongsan. As the Sukdaeipgu Station area begins its contractor selection process, major builders are already visiting the Hyocheong Park area, which has not yet established a residents' association. They are assessing the location and project viability while introducing their brands to residents in preparation for future contract opportunities.According to the redevelopment industry on September 16, projects such as September 17, 2026

Juyun Tech Shares Drop 4% Amid Delisting Concerns, Halving Value This Month Juyun Tech is facing a decline as concerns grow over its potential delisting due to failing to meet market capitalization requirements. As of 9:26 a.m. on September 17, Juyun Tech's shares were trading at 495 won, down 4.26% (22 won) from the previous trading day, according to the Korea Exchange. The stock has been on a steep decline this month, falling from 1,084 won on September 1 to 495 won today, a drop of 54.3%. Compared to the closing price of 1,115 won on August 31, the decline amounts to September 17, 2026

Im Eun-jung Questions Kim Ji-yong on Stance During Kim Hak-eui Investigation Im Eun-jung, the head of the Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors' Office and a prominent advocate for prosecutorial reform, publicly questioned Kim Ji-yong, the nominee for the inaugural head of the Serious Crime Investigation Agency, about his stance during the investigation into the travel ban of former Justice Ministry official Kim Hak-eui.On September 17, Im posted on Facebook a public inquiry directed at Kim Ji-yong, stating, "I have consistently communicated my concerns to the Minister of J September 17, 2026

South Korea and U.S. Strengthen Energy Security Cooperation South Korea and the United States are enhancing their energy security cooperation, focusing on power grids and small modular reactors (SMRs). The two countries have agreed to hold the 'Korea-U.S. Energy Cooperation Dialogue' promptly and to formalize it through a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The South Korean government also proposed a 'Resilient Power Grid Partnership' at the G20 to establish a stable supply chain for key power equipment. The Ministry of Climate Energy and Environment ann September 17, 2026

Busan International Film Festival Reveals Competition Jury Members, Led by Zhang Yimou The 31st Busan International Film Festival has announced the seven members of its competition jury. On September 17, the festival appointed director Zhang Yimou as the jury chair for the competition section. Joining him are directors Bikan and Jeong Joo-ri, actress Samal Yeslyamova, director Ishikawa Kei, producer Tran Thi Bich Ngoc, and actress Choi Hee-seo. Zhang Yimou is a prominent Chinese director known for winning the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival, the Golden Lion a September 17, 2026

Korean Authors Gather for Literature Week 2026 Opening The works of prominent Korean authors will be showcased through readings, performances, and discussions over five days.The largest literary festival in South Korea, 'Literature Week 2026: Glance,' officially opened on September 16 at the ARKO Arts Theater with a ceremony hosted by the Arts Council Korea (ARKO) and supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.The opening ceremony honored the late poet Heo Su-gyeong, a beloved figure in Korean lyric poetry. The program, titled 'Heo Su- September 17, 2026

KOSPI Opens 0.9% Higher Amid Fed's Hawkish Stance, Foreign Investors Sell The KOSPI opened 0.9% higher as the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in over three years and hinted at the possibility of further increases this year. Despite a broad decline in U.S. stocks overnight, the domestic market showed gains, driven by semiconductor stocks such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.As of 9:08 a.m. on September 17, the KOSPI was up 38.86 points (0.58%) at 6756.83. The index started at 6779.02, up 61.05 points (0.91%) from the previous close, be September 17, 2026

President Lee Meets IEA Chief to Discuss Energy Supply Chain Cooperation in Asia-Pacific President Lee Jae-myung will meet with Fatih Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), on September 17 to discuss strengthening the resilience of energy supply chains in the Asia-Pacific region. The meeting is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Blue House and aims to elaborate on the energy supply chain cooperation proposal that President Lee suggested during the G7 summit in June. This encounter is seen as a step to bolster energy security in the Asia-Pacific region while September 17, 2026