HD Construction Machinery Secures Order for 45 Excavators in Hong Kong HD Construction Machinery has secured an order for 45 mid to large-sized excavators in Hong Kong, strengthening its presence in the local market.On September 16, the company announced it will supply seven Develon 53-ton large excavators and 38 mid-sized excavators ranging from 14 to 36 tons for the Hong Kong Railway Corporation's extension project of the Tung Chung Line.The equipment will be used for the construction of a new station and the extension of approximately 1.2 kilometers of railway. September 16, 2026

Yoon Suk Yeol Acquitted Again in Perjury Case Related to Han Duck-soo Trial Yoon Suk Yeol, the former president, was acquitted again in an appeals court on charges of perjury related to his testimony in the trial of former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who is accused of insurrection.The Seoul High Court's Criminal Division 1, led by Judge Yoon Seong-sik, issued the not guilty verdict on September 16, maintaining the same decision as the first trial. The special prosecutor's team had sought a fine of 10 million won during the appeals court's closing arguments.The court ru September 16, 2026

Jung Chun-sang Calls for Lowering Negotiation Group Threshold to 10 Seats Jung Chun-sang, Secretary General of the Justice Innovation Party, argued on September 16 that the threshold for forming a negotiation group in the National Assembly should be lowered from the current 20 seats to 10. His comments came in response to Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok's proposal to ease the requirement to 15 seats, which he criticized as having "no reform effect." The Justice Innovation Party currently holds 12 seats in the National Assembly. In a post on Facebook, Jung quest September 16, 2026

Kakao Entertainment Partners with Disney Korea to Expand K-Pop IP Globally Kakao Entertainment is teaming up with Walt Disney Company Korea to expand the global reach of K-Pop intellectual property (IP). The partnership aims to combine K-Pop artists and music with Disney's stories and characters, planning to launch over 10 projects in the long term.On September 16, Kakao Entertainment announced its strategic partnership with Disney Korea to promote the global expansion and crossover of K-Pop IP.The two companies will collaborate on projects that merge K-Pop IP with Dis September 16, 2026

Financial Supervisory Service and Health Insurance Review Agency Collaborate to Combat Insurance Fraud 금융감독원과 건강보험심사평가원이 보험사기와 의료기관의 부당청구에 따른 보험금 누수를 막기 위해 손을 잡았다. 금감원은 16일 서울 여의도 본원에서 심평원과 ‘의료기관 부당청구 방지 및 보험사기 근절을 위한 업무협약’을 체결했다고 밝혔다. 이번 협약은 실손보험과 자동차보험을 중심으로 보험사기와 과잉진료, 요양기관의 부당청구 등이 이어지면서 공·민영보험의 재정 누수 우려가 커진 데 따른 것이다. 양 기관은 보험사기와 부당청구가 의심되는 사례를 신속하게 파악할 수 있도록 관련 정보 공유를 September 16, 2026

LS Cable and LS Marine Solutions Showcase Eco-Friendly Power Grid Technology LS Cable and LS Marine Solutions are presenting power grid technology that delivers electricity generated from renewable energy to demand centers, along with recycling technology that transforms waste cables back into resources. The companies are expanding their business scope beyond supplying and installing underwater cables to include eco-friendly materials and resource circulation, targeting the entire power infrastructure needed for energy transition.LS Cable and LS Marine Solutions announce September 16, 2026

2026 College Scholastic Ability Test Results Show Graduates Outperform Current Students In the 2026 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), graduates (N students) achieved average standard scores that were 13.3 points higher in Korean and 12.1 points higher in math than current students. The proportion of top grades (1st and 2nd levels) also showed that graduates significantly outperformed current students across all subjects, highlighting a clear advantage for N students. Additionally, students from private schools, all-boys schools, and urban areas exhibited a strong presence in September 16, 2026

Chun Ha-ram Questions Defense Minister Nominee Kang Shin-cheol on Special Housing Allocations During a confirmation hearing on September 16, Chun Ha-ram, a lawmaker from the Reform Party, questioned Kang Shin-cheol, the nominee for Defense Minister, about allegations regarding special housing allocations for his family, referring to them as "Kang Shin-cheol evictees." Kang responded that he had not heard of this term and believed he had received "just compensation" for the allocations.Chun criticized Kang for claiming he was unaware of the term "special housing allocation" during the hea September 16, 2026

Audit Reveals Presidential Office Pushed for Early Drilling in East Sea 대통령실이 동해 심해 가스전의 시추 일정을 당시 대통령 임기 안으로 앞당기라고 요구한 것으로 감사원 감사 결과 드러났다. 한국석유공사는 유망성평가 결과를 충분히 검증하지 않은 상태에서 이른바 ‘대왕고래’ 사업의 시추를 추진하고, 국가계약법을 위반해 용역업체를 선정한 것으로 조사됐다. 감사원은 16일 이 같은 내용을 담은 ‘동해 심해 가스전 사업 관련 공익감사청구’ 감사 결과를 공개했다. 이번 감사는 산업통상부가 지난해 10월 유망성평가 업체 선정과 시추사업 결정·발표 과정 등에 대해 공익감사를 청구함에 따라 시 September 16, 2026

Second Round of Youth Future Savings Applications Opens October 7 The second round of applications for the Youth Future Savings program will begin on October 7. Existing Youth Transition Account holders will have the opportunity to switch to the Youth Future Savings program.The Financial Services Commission and the Korea Inclusive Finance Agency announced on September 16 that the application period for the second round of the Youth Future Savings program will run from October 7 to 16, aimed at expanding asset formation opportunities for young people.On October September 16, 2026