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

SK Securities: HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Benefit from Engine Expansion, Target Price Set at 340,000 Won SK Securities stated that HD Hyundai Marine Solutions is expected to be a major beneficiary of the expanded production capacity of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' HiMSEN engines. The firm maintained a 'Buy' rating and a target price of 340,000 won.Han Seung-han, a researcher at SK Securities, noted, "The key to stock price momentum lies not in short-term performance but in the long-term growth trajectory, which is expanding from a focus on ships to include data centers (DC)." He projected that the September 17, 2026

Prosecutors Add Charges Against Kang Sun-woo and Kim Kyung for Illegal Political Donations Ahead of local elections, independent lawmaker Kang Sun-woo and former Seoul city councilor Kim Kyung have been additionally charged with illegal "split donations" using other people's names after being arrested for exchanging large sums of money in return for nominations.According to legal sources on September 16, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office's Public Investigation Division 2, led by Chief Prosecutor Kim Hyung-won, indicted Kang and Kim on September 14 for violating political September 17, 2026

Daishin Securities Lowers LG Display's Target Price Amid Currency and IT Demand Concerns 대신증권은 LG디스플레이에 대해 올해 3분기 흑자전환이 예상되지만 환율 하락과 정보기술(IT) 기기 수요 둔화로 시장 기대치를 밑돌 것으로 전망했다. 투자의견 '매수'를 유지하고 목표주가는 1만2000원으로 하향했다. 박강호 대신증권 연구원은 17일 보고서를 통해 LG디스플레이의 올해 3분기 영업이익을 3253억원으로 전망했다. 전 분기 대비 흑자전환하지만 전년 동기보다는 24.5% 감소한 수준이다. 기존 추정치인 4360억원과 시장 컨센서스 4045억원도 밑돈다. 같은 기간 매출액은 6조6700억원으로 전 분기 대비 18.8% 증가 September 17, 2026

Former Kakao Brain CEO Kim Il-doo Faces Lawsuit Over Misuse of $90 Million Investment Kim Il-doo, the former CEO of Kakao Brain, a subsidiary of Kakao specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), has been sued for allegedly misusing investment funds from an AI startup he founded.According to Yonhap News Agency, the Seocho Police Station in Seoul reported on September 16 that it has received over ten complaints against Kim since November of last year, alleging breach of trust and fraud under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes.The complainants claim t September 17, 2026

Former Sejong City Councilor Sentenced for Sexual Assault of Male Colleagues A former Sejong City councilor, Sang Byeong-heon, who was convicted of sexually assaulting male colleagues, faced a two-year prison sentence requested by prosecutors during his appeal hearing.On September 16, the Daejeon District Court's Criminal Appeals Division 5-2, presided over by Judge Ahn Yeong-hwa, held a hearing to conclude the appeal regarding Sang's sexual assault charges. The prosecution requested the same two-year sentence as in the first trial.Sang was accused of groping a male coun September 17, 2026

Concerns Rise Over '10 Trillion Yen Carry Trade' Ahead of U.S. and Japan Rate Decisions ◆아주경제 주요뉴스▷미·일 금리인상 결정 앞두고…커지는 '10조 엔캐리' 청산 공포-On September 16, the U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to announce its decision on interest rates, followed by the Bank of Japan on September 18. Both central banks are anticipated to raise rates by 25 basis points (1 basis point = 0.01 percentage points).-As the possibility of simultaneous rate hikes in the U.S. and Japan looms, market participants are closely monitoring the direction of the yen's September 17, 2026

South Korea and Central Asia Expand Cooperation on Key Minerals and Manufacturing AI South Korea and five Central Asian countries are expanding cooperation on key mineral supply chains and the transition to manufacturing artificial intelligence (AI). They have also established a new multilateral ministerial consultative body and signed cooperation documents and memorandums of understanding (MOUs) between governments and businesses.The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on September 17 that the first Korea-Central Asia Summit, held in Seoul from September 14 to 16, September 17, 2026

Government to Develop Ultra-Regional Transportation Network Linking Five Regions The government is set to establish an ultra-regional transportation system that connects regions in line with the 'Five Regions and Three Special Zones' national balanced development strategy.On September 17, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's Metropolitan Transportation Commission announced the formation of an 'Ultra-Regional Transportation Policy Forum' to develop policies related to ultra-regional transportation in conjunction with the Five Regions and Three Special Zones in September 17, 2026

Siemens Korea CEO Jeong Ha-jung: South Korea's Manufacturing AI is Not Too Late "There are concerns that the adoption of AI in manufacturing is lagging, but in my view, it is being implemented much faster than the general public perceives," said Jeong Ha-jung, CEO of Siemens Korea, during an interview with Aju Economy on September 16. He assessed the pace of AI transformation in South Korea's manufacturing sector, noting that the country possesses ample industrial data and expertise accumulated from global manufacturing hubs in semiconductors, automotive, and shipbuilding, September 17, 2026