Number of Minors Holding Over 100 Million Won in Stocks Doubles to 5,400 The number of minors holding stocks worth over 100 million won has nearly doubled compared to last year. While the total number of minor shareholders has slightly decreased, those with high-value holdings have significantly increased.According to data received by Park Seong-hoon, a member of the National Assembly's Political Affairs Committee, from the Korea Securities Depository on September 15, the number of minors holding listed stocks worth over 100 million won reached 5,400 at the end of la September 15, 2026

Nuri Rocket to Launch Five Satellites in Historic Mission The fifth launch of South Korea's Nuri rocket is set for October 7, carrying five mass-produced small cluster satellites into space for national security and disaster response. This marks the first instance of operating practical mass-produced Earth observation satellites simultaneously in the country.On September 15, the Korea Aerospace Research Institute and the Korea Space Agency held a press briefing in Jongno-gu, Seoul, to discuss the upcoming launch and the primary missions of the satellit September 15, 2026

Do Investment Warnings on Soaring Stocks Really Work? A Month Later Analysis The Korea Exchange's investment warnings on soaring stocks have yielded mixed results in stock performance. Some stocks designated as investment warnings last month have seen a cooling off in their rapid price increases, while others have continued to rise, supported by new themes and demand.According to the Korea Exchange on September 15, several stocks, including Hyulim Robot, RF Materials, Bit & Electronics, Woori Technology, Wonik Holdings, Daehan Optical Communication, Newen AI, Samji Elect September 15, 2026

Kim Min-seok and Jang Dong-hyuk Meet with U.S. Ambassador Michelle Steel to Discuss Korea-U.S. Relations Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party, and Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, met with U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel on September 15 at the National Assembly. During their discussions, Kim announced plans for a potential visit to the U.S. for diplomatic talks, while Jang proposed enhanced cooperation to address security threats from North Korea, emphasizing the importance of strengthening the Korea-U.S. alliance and promoting peace on the Korean Peninsula.Ki September 15, 2026

COFIX Rate for Variable-Rate Mortgages Stabilizes at 3.18% in August Last month, the COFIX (Cost of Funds Index), which serves as the benchmark for variable-rate mortgage loans, remained unchanged from the previous month.According to the Bankers Association on September 15, the COFIX for new transactions in August was 3.18%, the same as in July. The COFIX for new transactions had risen for four consecutive months from April to July, reaching its highest level in 1 year and 7 months at 3.22% in December 2024, but the upward trend halted in August.In contrast, the September 15, 2026

Baemin to Advance 36.7 Billion Won in Settlement Payments Ahead of Chuseok Baemin's operator, Woowa Brothers, announced on the 15th that it will advance approximately 36.7 billion won in settlement payments to its partner businesses ahead of the Chuseok holiday. The early payments will apply to all partners utilizing food services such as store delivery, Baemin delivery, and pickup orders, as well as commerce services like Baemin shopping and Baemin market. Under normal circumstances, settlement payments for sales made on the 21st would be received after the Chuseok ho September 15, 2026

KOSPI Falls 0.85% as Foreign and Institutional Investors Sell Over 2 Trillion Won The South Korean stock market closed lower on September 15, pressured by simultaneous selling from foreign and institutional investors. The KOSPI started the day weak but appeared to recover slightly before declining again in the afternoon, finishing at the 6627 level. In contrast, the KOSDAQ rose by 0.70%, showing relatively strong performance. On this day, the KOSPI closed down 57.11 points (0.85%) at 6627.26. The KOSDAQ ended up 5.62 points (0.70%) at 812.41. The KOSPI opened at 6659.25, down September 15, 2026

Anyang Mayor Choi Dae-ho Celebrates National Recognition of Bandabi Sports Center Choi Dae-ho, the mayor of Anyang, expressed his pride on September 15 regarding the recognition of the Anyang Bandabi Sports Center as an outstanding sports facility, stating, "It is meaningful to receive national recognition just two years after opening." On this day, Mayor Choi noted that the Anyang Bandabi Sports Center was awarded the Korea Disabled Sports Association President's Award after being selected as an outstanding facility in the '2026 Excellent Disabled Sports Facility and Disa September 15, 2026

KT Cloud to Supply AI Data Centers Tailored to Customer Needs by 2031 KT Cloud is refining its business strategy to supply Artificial Intelligence Data Centers (AIDC) tailored to customer preferences in terms of location and timing. The company aims to establish over 20 sites by 2031, providing more than 1GW of AIDC infrastructure in both metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas.On September 15, KT Cloud held the 'KT Cloud Summit 2026' at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, where it unveiled its cloud and AIDC strategies to corporate and public sector clients September 15, 2026

Kyungdong Navien Launches Subscription Service for 'Navien Bath Care' with Discount Offers Kyungdong Navien announced on September 15 that it is launching a subscription service for its bathroom air quality management solution, 'Navien Bath Care,' and introducing a 'bundle discount' for customers who subscribe to multiple products.In July, Kyungdong Navien expanded its air quality management offerings to include bathrooms with the launch of 'Navien Bath Care.' This solution integrates four modes—dehumidification, warm air, drying, and ventilation—to effectively manage humidity, cold a September 15, 2026