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

Seoul Launches 23-Day Welcome Program for East Asian Holiday Travelers Major holidays in East Asia, including Japan's Silver Week and China's Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, coincide this fall. To attract foreign tourists during this peak travel season, the Seoul Metropolitan Government is launching a 23-day hospitality initiative from September 19 to October 11. The city announced on September 15 that it will operate the '2026 Seoul Welcome Week (Autumn Edition)' in collaboration with the Seoul Tourism Foundation and the Seoul Tourism Association. This year' September 15, 2026

Lee So-young, Ministerial Candidate, Calls for Easing of Labor Regulations Lee So-young, the candidate for Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Startups, stated during a National Assembly confirmation hearing on September 15 that there is a need to ease labor regulations regarding the 52-hour workweek and the comprehensive wage system.Lee remarked that the current penalty of up to two years in prison for violating the 52-hour workweek does not align with today’s diverse work structures. She noted that unlike traditional factory jobs, knowledge work is often eva September 15, 2026

Government Proposes Social Dialogue on Labor Exemptions in Mega Special Zone Law The government has proposed a "one-point social dialogue" regarding labor exemptions set to be introduced in the Mega Special Zone Act. The primary topics for discussion are expected to include the "white-collar exemption," which would allow exceptions to working hour regulations for high-income workers, and the "2+2" extension for temporary workers, which would permit an additional two years of employment with worker consent.Kim Young-hoon, Minister of Employment and Labor, held a briefing on S September 15, 2026

Criticism of Real Estate Tax Reform from Ruling Party; Lee Hyung-il Apologizes Lee Hyung-il, the Economic Deputy Prime Minister and nominee for Minister of Finance, apologized for shortcomings in the review of the real estate tax reform, which differentiates tax burdens based on residency status, amid criticism from the ruling party. He also acknowledged concerns regarding his own residency status.During a confirmation hearing on September 15 before the National Assembly's Finance and Economy Committee, Democratic Party lawmaker Jeong Tae-ho pointed out that the goals of t September 15, 2026

Samsung Compliance Chief Calls for Labor Rights Amid Union Conflicts Samsung Electronics is facing ongoing conflicts between its internal labor unions, prompting Lee Chan-hee, chairman of the Samsung Compliance Committee, to emphasize the need for 'labor rights' to be upheld not only in labor-management relations but also among unions. He identified labor rights as a core issue for the committee, stating that if labor issues within Samsung become a significant concern, the activities of the labor subcommittee will be strengthened.Before the fourth regular meeting September 15, 2026