Justice Ministry Delays Disciplinary Review for Prosecutors in Lee Hwa-young Case The Justice Ministry has indefinitely postponed the disciplinary review for prosecutors involved in the mass walkout during the trial of former Gyeonggi Province Peace Vice Governor Lee Hwa-young. On September 16, legal sources reported that the ministry informed former Suwon District Prosecutors' Office chief prosecutors Kim Hyun-woo and Seo Hyun-wook of the delay in the disciplinary committee's review. The committee was originally scheduled to hear from the two prosecutors regarding their requ September 16, 2026

Hana Bank Begins AI Transformation Design Across Operations Hana Bank has initiated the design phase for an artificial intelligence (AI) transformation (AX) aimed at applying AI across its entire operations. With advancements in generative AI and AI agent technology, along with improvements in network separation regulations, the scope of AI utilization in the banking sector is expected to expand rapidly.According to the financial sector on September 16, Hana Bank recently announced it is selecting a vendor to carry out the 'AX detailed design.' This invo September 16, 2026

Education Minister Apologizes for College Application System Crash In response to an unprecedented server crash just before the deadline for the 2027 college admissions applications, Education Minister Choi Kyo-jin officially apologized during a National Assembly meeting on September 16. The Ministry of Education has formed a special investigation team in collaboration with the Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) to investigate the incident. They are considering canceling applications in cases where unfair practices are suspected, particularly during September 16, 2026

SK Hynix Negotiates Memory Production with Intel in the U.S. SK Hynix is reportedly in negotiations with Intel regarding the production of memory semiconductors in the United States.According to Reuters on September 16, discussions are underway about SK Hynix leasing part of Intel's semiconductor manufacturing facility currently under construction in Ohio, or establishing a joint venture with Intel and major cloud companies.However, the negotiations are still in the early stages, and no concrete decisions have been made. Sources indicate that SK Hynix is September 16, 2026

From Jeong Dojeon to Kim Dae-jung: Baek Nak-cheong Says K-Thought Has Global Potential "When we started this project, not many people were using the term 'K-Thought.' The flourishing of Korean culture has a philosophical foundation that has been clearly passed down through Korean history. It acts as a source of vitality for various cultures." Baek Nak-cheong, a professor emeritus at Seoul National University, made these remarks on September 16 at a press conference celebrating the completion of the 'Changbi Korean Thought Series' at the Changbi headquarters in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Th September 16, 2026

Korbit Rebrands as Digital X, Completes Integration with Mirae Asset Mirae Asset Group's digital asset investment platform Digital X is changing its service name from 'Korbit' to 'Digital X.' This follows the company's name change in August, completing the brand integration since joining Mirae Asset Group.Digital X announced on September 16 that it will overhaul its official domain, app icon, and brand identity alongside the name change.Current app users can transition to the new service through an update without needing to install a new app. There will be no cha September 16, 2026

Repeated Violations by Seoul Real Estate Agencies Raise Concerns Some real estate agencies in Seoul have repeatedly violated advertising regulations despite facing penalties. One agency has been penalized 12 times in the past five years, raising concerns that fines are being treated as mere business expenses. According to data submitted by the Seoul city government to Rep. Buseung-chan of the National Assembly's Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee, Agency A has received a total of 12 penalties for advertising violations from 2022 to this year, with m September 16, 2026

Jeju Dream Tower's Grand Kitchen Revamps Menu to Focus on K-Food for Foreign Guests Jeju Dream Tower, where over 80% of guests are foreign, is enhancing its food and beverage offerings. The resort is expanding its menu to include popular Korean dishes, such as Jeju black pork and silver cutlassfish, as well as Korean beef, crab, and dombe meat, to appeal to both domestic and international tourists.Lotte Tour Development announced on September 16 that it has completely revamped the buffet 'Grand Kitchen' at the Grand Hyatt Jeju within the Jeju Dream Tower, centering the menu aro September 16, 2026

Efforts Underway to Restore the Name 'Hankyesan' in Inje County Efforts are underway to restore the name 'Hankyesan' (寒溪山), which was recognized as a separate mountain from Seoraksan during the Joseon Dynasty. Inje County in Gangwon Province plans to secure historical evidence through academic research and develop cultural tourism resources linked to Hankyesanseong and hiking trails.According to Inje County, the county and the Gangwon History and Culture Research Institute will hold an academic conference titled 'Measures for Preserving the Hankyesan Plac September 16, 2026

Danggeun Launches Korea's First Advertising MCP with AI Data Analysis Danggeun has announced the launch of Korea's first advertising Model Context Protocol (MCP) aimed at advertisers.The MCP is a technology that allows artificial intelligence (AI) models or agents to connect with various systems and data to retrieve information or perform actual tasks.The 'Danggeun Advertising MCP' enables users to link their AI with their Danggeun advertising account, allowing them to check and analyze advertising data through conversation with the AI. Users can verify their adve September 16, 2026