Council Member Lee Jeong-woon Calls for Review of Budget Cuts Affecting Resident Participation The Gwangju Integrated Special City has faced criticism for completely cutting local funding for the 'Citizen Participation Policy Group' due to the central government's suspension of national funding. This decision may weaken the initial function of gathering resident feedback during the integration process.On September 15, Lee Jeong-woon, a council member representing Muan 2, questioned the appropriateness of the budget cuts and the transition of the policy group to a non-budgeted project duri September 16, 2026

Minister Song Mi-ryung Visits Traditional Liquor Startup Ahead of Chuseok Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Song Mi-ryung visited a rural startup producing traditional liquor using local agricultural products ahead of Chuseok, expressing her commitment to expanding traditional liquor consumption and supporting rural entrepreneurship.On September 16, Minister Song visited the Fermentation Research Institute of Han Young-seok, located in Jeongeup, North Jeolla Province, where she learned about exemplary cases of rural entrepreneurship and convergence indus September 16, 2026

Deputy Prime Minister Baek Kyung-hun: South Korea Cannot Afford to Slow AI Development Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT Baek Kyung-hun stated that South Korea cannot afford to slow down its artificial intelligence (AI) development amid recent discussions among global AI companies about regulating the pace of model development. On his social media account, Baek emphasized, "It is a completely different issue for a leading country to adjust its speed compared to a country that must catch up and create new markets." Recently, companies like OpenAI and Anthropic h September 16, 2026

Second Phase of 'Everyone's Startup' Expands to 170 Mentoring Institutions "My character becomes the protagonist of the game. Please share the story of the character you created."The government’s 'Everyone's Startup' project is a platform for nurturing entrepreneurial talent, allowing anyone with an idea to challenge themselves in starting a business. The project’s website features a variety of ideas submitted in real-time. The second phase of 'Everyone's Startup' has broadened the opportunities for participation compared to the first phase.According to the Ministry of September 16, 2026

Korean Action Film 'Revival Man: The Red' Set to Energize Fall Box Office 관객들의 발걸음을 이끄는 풍성한 가을 극장가에 폭발적인 액션 쾌감을 선사할 다크호스가 등판했다. 굵직한 한국 영화들이 쏟아지며 기분 좋은 흥행 릴레이를 예고하는 가운데 영화 '부활남: 더 레드'가 경쾌한 액션으로 가을 극장가를 완벽하게 매료시킬 준비를 마쳤다.16일 오후 서울 송파구 잠실동 롯데월드타워에서는 영화 '부활남: 더 레드'(감독 백) 언론 시사회 및 기자간담회가 진행됐다. 이날 행사에는 연출을 맡은 백 감독을 비롯해 배우 구교환, 신승호, 강기영, 김시아가 참석했다.영화 '부활남: 더 레드'는 근거 없는 자신 September 16, 2026

Hanjin Executives Inspect Delivery Operations Ahead of Chuseok Hanjin conducted a safety inspection and delivery response check at its facilities ahead of the Chuseok holiday.On September 15, Hanjin's CEO Noh Sam-seok and President Cho Hyun-min visited the Dong Seoul Hub Terminal to assess operations during the Chuseok peak season and encourage on-site workers, the company announced on September 16.During the visit, Noh and Cho received reports on the operational status from the control room and inspected cargo loading and transportation routes. They then v September 16, 2026

Chinese AI Developer Warns of Anthropic's Dominance as a Global Threat A key developer from the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek has warned that the dominance of the American AI company Anthropic over advanced AI is akin to Adolf Hitler acquiring nuclear weapons technology first. This statement follows recent comments by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, who advocated for a slowdown in AI development and called for tighter controls on advanced AI technology in relation to China.Liu Shengyu, a core developer of DeepSeek V4.1, expressed his concerns in September 16, 2026

LF's Hazzys Expands into Hong Kong Market LF's casual brand Hazzys has opened its first store in Hong Kong, marking an expansion into the Greater China market.On September 14, Hazzys announced the opening of its first store on the third floor of the SOGO department store in Causeway Bay, covering approximately 20 pyeong. The Hong Kong store features men's and women's clothing, as well as accessories, showcasing key collections such as Iconic and Hazzys Blue, all within a space that reflects the brand's British heritage.The product lineu September 16, 2026

BGF Retail Opens Largest Logistics Center in Busan, Strengthening Global Supply Chain BGF Retail has launched its largest logistics center in the domestic convenience store industry in Busan, aiming to enhance its global logistics competitiveness.The opening ceremony took place on September 16 at the Busan Logistics Center, located in the Busan International Industrial Logistics City in Gangseo-gu. Key attendees included Hong Seok-jo, Chairman of BGF Group; Hong Jeong-guk, Vice Chairman of BGF Retail; Oh Jeong-hu, Head of the Strategic Innovation Division at BGF Retail; and Park September 16, 2026

Climate and Environment Committee Reviews $1.8 Billion Supplementary Budget The Climate and Environment Committee of the Jeonnam Gwangju Unified Special City Council has completed its review of the 2025 fiscal year settlement and the first supplementary budget for 2026, deciding to enhance oversight not only in budget preparation but also in the execution process.According to the Jeonnam Gwangju Unified Special City Council on the 16th, the Climate and Environment Committee conducted its review during the third regular session, focusing on six departments: the Environme September 16, 2026