LG Electronics Accelerates Software Development Innovation Using AI LG Electronics is expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in its software development processes. The company aims to enhance productivity in coding and transform existing product and service development methods to be AI-centric.On September 15, LG Electronics held the 'LG AI DevCon 2026' at the LG Science Park in Magok, Seoul, over two days. This event is a revamped version of the 'LG Software Developer Conference (SDC)' that has been held annually since 2022, now aligned with the chan September 16, 2026

Samsung Expands HVAC Business from Home Heat Pumps to AI Data Center Cooling Samsung Electronics is expanding its heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) business, ranging from home heat pumps to artificial intelligence (AI) cooling solutions for data centers. The company aims to target both residential and commercial-industrial facilities by combining industrial air conditioning technology from FlaktGroup, which it acquired last year, with its existing home appliances and SmartThings ecosystem.From September 16 to 18, Samsung is showcasing a dedicated exhibiti September 16, 2026

KSD Foundation Donates 33 Million Won to Support Vulnerable Households Ahead of Chuseok The KSD Foundation has stepped in to support 220 vulnerable households in Seoul with their Chuseok shopping expenses, donating a total of 33 million won. Each household will receive 150,000 won worth of Onnuri gift certificates to assist with their purchases and encourage the use of traditional markets.On September 15, the KSD Foundation delivered the 33 million won donation to the Seoul branch of the Korean Red Cross during a traditional market shopping event held at their Seoul office.The fund September 16, 2026

Jeju Air to Open First Standalone Office Near Gimpo Airport Jeju Air announced it will establish its first standalone office near Gimpo Airport in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, by the first half of next year.The new building will have 4 basement levels and 10 floors, covering a total area of approximately 15,793 square meters (about 4,777 pyeong). Around 500 employees are expected to work there.This marks the first time Jeju Air has secured a standalone office since its founding in 2005, having previously operated its Seoul branch within the Korea Airports Corporat September 16, 2026

NHN Cloud Partners with Korea University to Build Defense Cloud Platform NHN Cloud is collaborating with Korea University to establish a cloud platform for defense artificial intelligence transformation (AX). The initiative aims to apply cloud technology to defense common and standard platforms as well as battlefield systems, while also expanding into areas such as defense AI data centers.On September 16, NHN Cloud announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the C5ISRT Convergence Research Institute of Korea University's Graduate School of Techn September 16, 2026

LS Eco Energy Shares Surge Over 15% on U.S. Solar Cable Supply News LS Eco Energy shares surged more than 15% in early trading following news that the company supplied medium voltage (MV) underground cables to a solar power plant in the United States, boosting investor sentiment. Gaon Cable, which is also involved in the supply chain, saw its shares rise as well.According to the Korea Exchange, as of 9:45 a.m. on September 16, LS Eco Energy's stock was trading at 57,600 won, up 7,750 won (15.55%) from the previous trading day. At the same time, Gaon Cable's shar September 16, 2026

Muan County Secures $17.3 Million for Flood Damage Prevention Projects Muan County, located in the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City, is set to implement large-scale disaster prevention projects in the Yongwol and Samcheong areas, which experienced flooding last year.On September 16, Muan County announced that the Yongwol and Samcheong areas have been selected for the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's '2027 Comprehensive Disaster Prevention Project,' securing 23.1 billion won (approximately $17.3 million) in national funding.The total project cost for the September 16, 2026

Review: 'Intern' Features Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee in a Modern Remake 리메이크작의 운명은 가혹하다. 훌륭한 원작을 둔 작품이라면 더더욱 그렇다. 잘해도 본전이고, 못하면 원작을 훼손했다는 비난이 뒤따른다. 리메이크 영화들은 여타 작품들보다 증명해야 할 게 많아서다. 원작의 정서를 지키면서도 이 시대에 다시 꺼낼 이유를 찾아야 한다. 창업 3년 만에 100억대 매출을 달성하며 브랜드 '우투투(WOO22)'를 패션 업계의 다크호스로 성장시킨 젊은 CEO '선우'(한소희 분). 성공을 향해 쉼 없이 달려온 열정 과부하 상태의 그녀 앞에 막내로 입사한 실버 인턴 '기호'(최민식 분)가 나타난다. 경력 37년 September 16, 2026

U.S.-South Korea Foreign Ministers' Meeting Set for September 18 in Washington Choi Hyun, South Korea's Foreign Minister, will visit Washington, D.C., from September 17 to 19. Attention is focused on whether the two foreign ministers will discuss South Korea's 'substantial contributions' in the Hormuz Strait, along with various pressing diplomatic and security issues.The Foreign Ministry announced on September 16 that Choi will hold a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on September 18 to broadly discuss U.S.-South Korea relations, the Korean Peninsula issue, September 16, 2026

Dongyang Life Insurance Announces Open Recruitment for Sales Managers Dongyang Life Insurance is conducting an open recruitment for candidates for the position of commissioned sales manager to strengthen organizational management and leadership in the sales field.Starting September 16, Dongyang Life Insurance announced the open recruitment for '2026 Commissioned Sales Manager Candidates.'The commissioned sales manager will be responsible for managing organizational operations and personnel at Dongyang Life Insurance sales branches. The company plans to select cand September 16, 2026