Individual Investors Buy U.S. Treasury ETFs Amid Rising Interest Rates Individual investors are actively purchasing U.S. long-term Treasury exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that have recently dropped to near their annual lows. This surge in buying is interpreted as a strategy to capitalize on what is seen as a low point, following a recent rise in Treasury yields that has led to falling ETF prices. However, forecasts suggest that the upward trend in U.S. long-term Treasury yields may not reverse soon.According to data from Korea Exchange and Koscom ETF Check on Septemb September 15, 2026

Kim Seung-won Opposes Granting Special Prosecutors Authority to Drop Charges Kim Seung-won, the nominee for Minister of Justice, stated that there is no need to artificially grant special prosecutors the authority to dismiss charges.During a confirmation hearing held on September 15 by the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee, Kim responded to a related inquiry from Park Hyung-soo, a member of the ruling People Power Party, saying, "As a member of the National Assembly at the time, I opposed including a charge dismissal provision, believing it was unne September 15, 2026

Over 300 Koreans Detained in Georgia Take Legal Action Against Trump Administration Koreans detained in Georgia file legal claims against Trump administrationOver 300 Korean workers who were detained by U.S. immigration authorities in Georgia last year have initiated legal action against the Trump administration. According to CNN on September 15, the workers, who were arrested at the construction site of a joint battery plant by Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution, have begun filing administrative claims as a preliminary step to a federal lawsuit. A Korean attorney repre September 15, 2026

Um Ji-sung's Hat Trick Leads South Korea to 4-1 Victory Over Qatar in Asian Games Opener The South Korean U-23 men's football team kicked off its campaign at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with a decisive 4-1 victory over Qatar, setting the stage for a potential fourth consecutive title.Under the guidance of head coach Lee Min-seong, the team triumphed in their Group D opener on September 15 at the Mizuho Park Rugby Stadium in Nagoya, Japan, thanks to a hat trick from Um Ji-sung of Swansea City. South Korea aims to secure its fourth consecutive gold medal, following victories in September 15, 2026

Over 300 Koreans Detained in Georgia Take Legal Action Against Trump Administration Last year, Korean workers detained by U.S. immigration authorities in Georgia are taking legal action against the Trump administration. On September 15, CNN reported that over 300 Korean workers, who were arrested and detained at the construction site of a joint battery plant by Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution, have begun filing administrative claims as a preliminary step toward a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration. A Korean attorney representing the workers stated that September 15, 2026

Lotte Card Announces First Cash Interim Dividend of 38.2 Billion Won 롯데카드가 15일 382억원 규모의 현금 중간배당을 결정했다. 롯데카드가 중간배당에 나선 것은 이번이 처음이다. 롯데카드는 이날 임시 이사회를 열고 382억원의 현금 중간배당을 의결했다고 밝혔다. 이번 중간배당 배경에는 대주주 MBK파트너스의 요청이 있던 것으로 알려졌다. 롯데카드 지분은 MBK가 60%, 우리은행과 롯데쇼핑이 각각 20%씩 들고 있다. 롯데카드는 "지난해 경영실적 하락으로 2025년 결산 배당액이 감소함에 따라 주주 가치 제고 계획에 따른 주주 환원 및 당해년도 예상 실적, 자본적정성 등을 종합적으로 고려해 September 15, 2026

UN Security Council Calls Emergency Meeting on Bab-el-Mandeb Strait The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting on September 15 to discuss issues related to the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, according to a report by Reuters.The meeting, requested by France, is scheduled to take place in the afternoon, Eastern Time, as confirmed by two French diplomats.The Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, located at the entrance to the Red Sea, is a critical global maritime logistics route.The Houthi rebels, considered proxies of Iran, have recently expanded their control over September 15, 2026

Kim Boo-kyum Emerges as Leading Candidate for National Integration Committee Chair 대통령 직속 국민통합위원회 차기 위원장으로 김부겸 전 국무총리가 유력 검토되는 것으로 알려졌다.15일 여권에 따르면 이재명 대통령은 이석연 전 위원장의 퇴임으로 공석이 된 국민통합위원장 자리에 김 전 총리를 유력 후보로 놓고 막판 검토에 들어간 것으로 보인다. 김 전 총리는 더불어민주당 내 대표적인 대구·경북(TK) 출신 중량급 정치인이다. 경기 군포에서 3선을 지낸 뒤 지역주의 타파를 내걸고 민주당의 험지인 대구로 정치 기반을 옮겼다. 2012년 총선과 2014년 대구시장 선거에서 패했지만 2016년 총선에서 대구 September 15, 2026

Gwachon City Corporation Enhances Safety Management Following Ice Rink Incident Gwachon City Corporation has initiated safety training for all employees and a review of on-site response systems following a recent safety incident at the Gwachon Citizens' Hall ice rink. On September 15, the corporation held a 'Disaster Safety Accident Prevention Commitment Ceremony' for all employees at the ice rink. The event aimed to share details about a carbon monoxide leak incident and to raise employee awareness about preventing similar accidents. Employees recited a commitment statemen September 15, 2026

Kim Min-seok Urges Buddhist Community to Address Social Issues 김민석 더불어민주당 대표는 15일 대한불교조계종·한국불교태고종을 연달아 방문해 국민 통합과 사회적 문제 해결을 위한 불교계의 협조를 당부했다.김 대표는 이날 서울 종로구 조계사에서 조계종 총무원장 진우스님을 만나 발달장애인 가족의 휴식을 위한 템플스테이 등 종교시설 활용 방안을 제시했다.김 대표는 "일명 '약자의 휴일'이라고 해서 발달장애인 부모를 하루라도 쉬게 해주면 참 좋겠다"며 "최상(의 장소) 중 한 곳이 템플스테이다. (발달장애인 부모들이) 가까운 곳에서 쉬면 비용은 국가와 지자체에서 일부 지원하고, 그 September 15, 2026