Osu-Wan Wins Honbul Literature Prize for 'Ecce Homo' Osu-Wan, the author of the novel Ecce Homo, was awarded the 16th Honbul Literature Prize. During a press conference on September 15 in Jung-gu, Seoul, he discussed his work.Set in a world where a being known as Prime wipes out 99% of humanity with a single clap, Ecce Homo explores the aftermath of civilization's collapse. Thirty years after the disaster, a mute girl named Sub and her guardian, a middle-aged man named Norman, embark on a bicycle journey to the city of Jitek, where a hopeful expo September 15, 2026

Video Shows Man Ejected from Ride at Incheon Amusement Park In a disturbing incident at the Disco Pang Pang ride in Incheon’s Wolmido amusement park, a man in his 30s was ejected from the attraction. Video footage of the event has been released.According to the Incheon Jungbu Police Station, the accident occurred on August 23 at approximately 9:23 PM, when a man identified as A was riding the Disco Pang Pang.A sustained abrasions to his face and arms and was treated at a hospital.The police reported that A stated, "One of my shoes came off, and as I trie September 15, 2026

Man Sentenced for Shooting Woman with Gas Gun After She Rejected His Advances A 64-year-old man has been sentenced to a suspended prison term for shooting a woman in the face with a gas gun after she rejected his advances.According to Yonhap News, the Incheon District Court's Judge Hwang Yoon-cheol sentenced the man, identified as A, to one year in prison, suspended for two years, and ordered him to complete 120 hours of community service. He was charged with violating laws related to the safety management of firearms and special assault.A was accused of firing the gas gu September 15, 2026

Han Yuwon Hosts Public Procurement Support Conference for SMEs in Busan The Korea Small and Medium Enterprises Distribution Agency, under the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, is hosting the '2026 Sales Consultation Conference' at BEXCO in Busan until September 18. This event aims to assist small and venture businesses in entering the public procurement market.According to Han Yuwon on September 15, the conference is designed to connect public institutions and large companies with demand for public procurement products to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the clim September 15, 2026

Uiwang Mayor Kim Seong-je urges visitors to create special autumn memories at Baegun Lake Uiwang Mayor Kim Seong-je expressed his hope on September 15 that visitors will create special autumn memories at Baegun Lake.Mayor Kim announced that the 22nd Uiwang Baegun Lake Festival will take place over two days, from the 19th to the 20th, at Baegun Lake Park.This festival, centered around the beautiful Baegun Lake, aims to enhance the competitiveness of Uiwang as a cultural and tourist city, providing a representative autumn celebration for citizens and visitors alike.The festival is desi September 15, 2026

Progressive Party Criticizes Approval of Event Honoring Lee Eun-sang The Progressive Party's Gyeongnam chapter has called for the cancellation of the approval for an event honoring Lee Eun-sang at the Democracy Hall, stating that "Changwon City is ignoring the legislative intent of the ordinance and the spirit of the March 15th Incident with mechanical administration."The controversy began with an event scheduled for October 31 at the Democracy Hall in Masan, Changwon, related to Lee Eun-sang.The nonprofit Namhae Lee Eun-sang Memorial Association plans to hold an September 15, 2026

Is Eating a Hamburger on the KTX Considered Rude? Recently, a debate has erupted online over whether eating a hamburger on the KTX is considered rude. Many users are questioning the limits of acceptable behavior in shared spaces.Some argue that eating a hamburger takes only a few minutes and that being overly sensitive is unwarranted. They point out that eating on trains is not prohibited and that imposing personal standards on others is unfair. Others note that hamburgers do not have an overwhelmingly strong odor like fermented soybean paste o September 15, 2026

LG Electronics Launches First Apartment Heat Pump Electrification Project in South Korea LG Electronics is set to install heat pumps in an apartment complex, marking the first such initiative in South Korea. The project aims to expand the existing heat pump business, which has primarily focused on single-family homes, into the multi-family housing sector, thereby leading the electrification market for heating and cooling in the country.On September 15, LG Electronics signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the Jeju International Convention Center with the Jeju Special Self-Gov September 15, 2026

Jang In-hwa Appointed as 8th Chair of the Shared Growth Committee The Shared Growth Committee announced on September 15 that Jang In-hwa, Honorary Chairman of the Busan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has been appointed as the 8th Chair of the committee. His official term will begin on the 23rd and will last for two years. Jang has previously served as the Chairman of the Busan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Senior Vice Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chairman of the Busan Creative Economy Innovation Center, and Vice Chairman of th September 15, 2026

HD Hyundai Develops 'Floating Power Plant' Technology, Receives ABS Certification HD Hyundai has successfully developed technology for a 'floating power plant' (Barge Mounted Power Plant, BMPP).HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, a mid-holding company of HD Hyundai's shipbuilding sector, announced on September 15 that it has received basic certification (AIP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its 100MW-class floating power facility.This certification allows HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering to secure key technologies related to the floating p September 15, 2026