Samsung Electronics Expands AI Home Appliances Tailored to Local Markets Samsung Electronics is targeting the global market with artificial intelligence (AI) home appliances tailored to local climates and lifestyles. In India, the company is showcasing cooling technologies suited for the hot and humid climate, along with family care features, while in Latin America, it emphasizes energy-saving capabilities and reduced household burdens to meet regional demands.On September 16, Samsung held the appliance tech seminar 'The Brief' in Gurugram, India, where it presented September 17, 2026

Michelin Two-Star Restaurant Fined for Serving Non-Approved Ants A Michelin two-star restaurant has been fined for serving dishes containing ants that were not approved for consumption.According to Yonhap News Agency, the Seoul Western District Court sentenced the restaurant's owner, identified as Kim (41), to a fine of 15 million won on September 16 for violating food hygiene laws. The restaurant's operating corporation was also fined 10 million won.Kim and the corporation were accused of importing and serving dried ant products from the United States and Th September 17, 2026

Samsung Launches 'One UI 9' Update with AI Features to Combat Voice Phishing Samsung Electronics has begun rolling out its latest user interface software update, 'One UI 9,' starting in South Korea and expanding to global markets. The update will first be available for the Galaxy S26 series, with plans to broaden support to additional devices. According to Samsung on September 17, One UI 9 enhances usability across different form factors and offers improved Galaxy AI and personalized features through the recent update. New features include 'My FanCam,' which automati September 17, 2026

Market Preview: Fed Signals Further Rate Hikes, Increasing KOSPI Volatility The U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates for the first time in over three years and its indication of potential further increases have raised concerns about increased volatility in the domestic stock market. Following a decline in the New York stock market, rising U.S. Treasury yields and a stronger dollar are expected to weigh on investor sentiment.On September 16, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 631.21 points (1.21%) at 51,461.90 on the New York Stock Exchange. September 17, 2026

POSCO Group Accelerates 'Triple-Core' Strategy, Chairman Jang In-hwa Says Quick Execution is Key to Survival Jang In-hwa, chairman of POSCO Group, will focus on the execution of the group's future growth strategy, 'Triple-Core,' during the '2026 POSCO Forum' with all group executives.According to POSCO Group, the forum is a gathering of all executives to discuss future growth and innovation strategies while listening to insights from external experts.This year's forum, themed 'Seize Future Value in a New Competitive Landscape,' will take place over two days starting September 17 at the Songdo POSCO Glo September 17, 2026

Coupang Rejects Compensation Proposal for Data Breach Victims Coupang has decided not to accept a proposal from the Korea Consumer Agency's Consumer Dispute Mediation Committee to compensate victims of a data breach that occurred last year, offering 100,000 won per person.On September 11, Coupang submitted a written statement to the Consumer Dispute Mediation Committee indicating its refusal to accept the proposal.Coupang stated, "We carefully reviewed the proposal but ultimately determined that acceptance was not feasible. We have implemented a voluntary September 17, 2026

Upcoming National Assembly Audit Highlights Issues in Retail Sector As the National Assembly audit approaches next month, the retail and food industries are closely watching developments in the legislature. This year, significant issues have arisen in the retail sector, including a clash between Coupang and the Fair Trade Commission (FTC), the Homeplus situation, price collusion on food raw materials, and industrial accidents. Additionally, controversies surrounding Starbucks Korea's marketing and regulatory changes regarding early morning deliveries at large su September 17, 2026

CJ OliveNetworks to Enhance AI Recruitment for New Hires in Second Half of 2026 CJ OliveNetworks announced plans to implement AI competency assessments in its recruitment process for new hires in the second half of 2026, aiming to secure 'AI native talent.' The company intends to select candidates with both job-specific expertise and the ability to utilize AI in response to the industry's overall AI transformation (AX).The company revealed its public recruitment for new employees on September 17, 2026. The positions available include roles in AI, data, software, digital tra September 17, 2026

Korean Music Copyright Association Enhances Royalty Distribution System The Korea Music Copyright Association has improved its matching system, a key step in the royalty distribution process. Some operations have become up to 1,200 times faster.According to the association on September 17, the large-scale matching of works has been reduced from the previous 3-4 days to under one hour, while matching rights holders for overseas royalties has decreased from about 10 hours to under 30 seconds. This represents an improvement of at least 72 times and up to 1,200 times in September 17, 2026

Exploring Hanwoo Terroir: Beyond Marbling in Korean Beef Similar to how wine is enjoyed based on grape variety, region, climate, and soil, Korean beef, or Hanwoo, is now being appreciated through the lens of its breed and production environment, a concept referred to as 'Hanwoo Terroir.'On September 16, the Hanwoo Promotion Committee announced the introduction of the 'Hanwoo Terroir' concept to highlight the unique characteristics of Hanwoo based on breed, region, and production environment, aiming to diversify the ways in which consumers enjoy this p September 17, 2026