Shinhan Card Launches Super SOL Event with Prizes for Participants 신한카드가 신한금융그룹 통합 슈퍼앱 '신한 슈퍼SOL' 이용 고객 모집 및 활성화를 위해 사회관계망서비스(SNS) 이벤트를 진행한다.신한카드는 오는 30일까지 공식 인스타그램 채널에서 '타임슬립' 콘셉트의 슈퍼SOL 이벤트를 실시한다고 16일 밝혔다.이번 이벤트는 고객이 20년 전 금융생활 공간으로 이동해 곳곳에 숨겨진 단서를 찾고 퀴즈를 푸는 게임 방식으로 구성됐다. 달력과 컴퓨터, 통장, 신문 등 옛날 소품에서 단서를 모아 최종 퀴즈를 풀면 2026년으로 돌아오는 방식이다.과거 은행과 증권, 카드, 보험 업무 September 16, 2026

Naver Partners with Gorin Energy for 216MW Solar Investment and PPA Naver is collaborating with renewable energy developer Gorin Energy to secure renewable energy for its data center operations. The partnership aims to expand renewable energy procurement through equity investment in a 216MW solar project currently under development by Gorin Energy and a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA).Naver announced on September 16 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Gorin Energy to secure renewable energy for its data centers.Under the MOU, Nav September 16, 2026

32 Companies from 9 Countries Seek to Hire South Korean Youth at Global Job Matching Day Thirty-two companies from nine countries are looking to hire young talent from South Korea. Companies in various fields, including information technology (IT), machinery, electronics, finance, and aviation, will conduct on-site interviews and offer consultations and mentoring from experienced overseas employees.The Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Korea Industrial Human Resources Corporation announced that the '2026 Global Job Matching Day' will be held on September 16 at the Seoul Garde September 16, 2026

Seongnam Urban Development Corporation Strengthens Protection System for Emotional Laborers Seongnam Urban Development Corporation has garnered attention for receiving re-certification from relevant agencies for its strengthened systems and on-site response measures to protect emotional laborers. On September 16, the corporation announced that it obtained the 'Excellent Institution for Emotional Laborer Protection' re-certification from the Korea Emotional Labor Certification Agency. This marks the third consecutive certification since its initial award in 2021. The corporation has con September 16, 2026

Gwangju Imposes $15.4 Million Environmental Fee on Old Diesel Vehicles The city of Gwangju has imposed a total of 15.4 billion won in environmental improvement fees on 20,171 owners of old diesel vehicles classified as grade 4 and 5 for emissions.The fees were assessed through five autonomous districts and apply to vehicles owned by individuals and corporations from January 1 to June 30 of this year.The environmental improvement fee is a system that requires those responsible for environmental pollution to bear the costs of environmental improvements, and it is reg September 16, 2026

Gwangju Imposes Environmental Fees on Older Diesel Vehicles The city of Gwangju has imposed a total of 1.54 billion won in environmental improvement fees on 20,171 owners of older diesel vehicles classified as grade 4 and 5 for emissions.The fees were assessed through five autonomous districts and apply to vehicles owned by individuals and corporations from January 1 to June 30 of this year.The environmental improvement fee is a system that requires those responsible for environmental pollution to bear the costs of environmental improvements, and it is r September 16, 2026

KOSPI Shows Mixed Trends Ahead of September FOMC, Battling at 6600 Level The KOSPI is showing mixed trends around the 6600 level ahead of the September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) results. The KOSDAQ is down by over 1%.According to the Korea Exchange, as of 9:10 a.m., the KOSPI is down 7.52 points (0.11%) at 6619.74. The index opened at 6611.24, down 16.02 points (0.24%) from the previous session. It briefly turned positive around 9:04 a.m. but then returned to a downward trend.In the securities market, individual investors have made a net purchase of 323.4 September 16, 2026

Hyundai to Introduce 480 Hydrogen Buses by 2032 to Boost Adoption Hyundai Motor Company has partnered with Seonjin Group, a major bus transportation company in South Korea, to introduce 480 hydrogen buses by 2032. The initiative aims to establish charging infrastructure centered around bus depots by converting existing CNG stations into hydrogen refueling stations, facilitating the transition to hydrogen mobility in public transportation in the capital region.On September 16, Hyundai announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Seonjin September 16, 2026

Mokpo Coast Guard Conducts Safety Inspections Ahead of Chuseok Holiday The Mokpo Coast Guard conducted safety inspections of ferries and docks in preparation for an expected increase in travelers during the Chuseok holiday.On September 16, the Mokpo Coast Guard announced that it had checked the safety management of local ferries and docks ahead of the Chuseok holiday, which runs from September 24 to 27.The inspections were initiated to identify potential risks associated with the anticipated rise in marine users, including returning holiday travelers and tourists v September 16, 2026

Smart Poultry Farm to Be Established in Taebaek by 2031 with 483.9 Billion Won Investment A smart livestock complex capable of raising 3.2 million layer hens will be established in Taebaek City, with a total investment of 483.9 billion won by 2031. This facility is expected to produce an average of 1.86 million eggs daily, contributing to the expansion of the domestic egg supply and revitalizing the local economy.The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on September 16 that Taebaek City has been selected as a candidate for the smart livestock complex project in 2 September 16, 2026