Huh Yeon-kyung Advances to Women's 100m Freestyle Final at 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Huh Yeon-kyung of the Daejeon Facility Management Corporation has advanced to the final of the women's 100m freestyle at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.On September 22, at the Tokyo Aquatics Center, Huh recorded a time of 55.14 seconds in the preliminary round. She finished second in her heat, behind China's Cheng Yujie, who clocked 54.50 seconds, and secured a spot in the final by tying for fifth overall with Japan's Ikemoto Nagisa.Huh displayed a steady performance from the start, completin September 22, 2026

Jeju, Wanju, and Wonju to Become Advanced Industry Hubs as Government Designates Aging Industrial Complexes The South Korean government has selected the Jeju Advanced Science and Technology Complex, along with the Wanju and Wonju Munmak general industrial complexes, as candidates for a project aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of aging industrial hubs. The initiative seeks to transform these outdated industrial areas into centers for advanced industries through the adoption of manufacturing artificial intelligence (AI) transformation (AX), green transformation (GX), and improved living conditions September 22, 2026

Minister Kim Jung-kwan Reports on U.S. Investment Plans to National Assembly Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Kim Jung-kwan reported to the National Assembly on a project aimed at U.S. investment, stating, "I will present one project that the government has decided to pursue through the project management committee chaired by the Minister of Industry and the operation committee chaired by the Minister of Finance and Economy."During a meeting of the National Assembly's Committee on Trade, Industry, Small and Medium Enterprises, Kim added, "While this is not a specif September 22, 2026

Prosecutors' Office to Reduce Staff to About 1,800, Transitioning to One Prosecutor per Court The Prosecutors' Office will officially launch next month with a staff size of approximately 1,800, which is 80-85% of the current staffing level.The Ministry of Justice announced on September 22 that the Cabinet has approved amendments to the structure of the Prosecutors' Office and its affiliated agencies, as well as the staffing regulations, which were proposed from September 4 to 9.The key aspect of this amendment is a significant reduction in both prosecutor and general staff numbers. The n September 22, 2026

One in Three Japanese is Over 65 as Elderly Population Reaches Record High Japan's population aged 65 and older has reached a record high, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Ahead of 'Respect for the Aged Day' on September 21, the ministry released population estimates on September 20.According to the ministry, the number of people aged 65 and older in Japan is 36.24 million, accounting for 29.6% of the total population. While the absolute number of elderly individuals has not increased significantly compared to 2022 and 2024, the overall population decline September 22, 2026

Bando Construction Aims for Zero Major Accidents for Eighth Consecutive Year Bando Construction has launched a comprehensive safety management initiative aimed at achieving zero major accidents for the eighth consecutive year. The company is implementing a "Zero Accident 100-Day Campaign" across all construction sites nationwide and is expanding safety and quality collaboration with its partners.On September 22, Bando Construction announced the kickoff of the "Zero Accident 100-Day Campaign" to enhance safety awareness and strengthen accident prevention activities at con September 22, 2026

Eastar Jet Launches Regular Flights to Manado, Indonesia Eastar Jet announced on September 22 that it will begin regular flights to Manado, Indonesia.Last October, Eastar Jet became the first airline to operate the Incheon-Manado route. Until now, the airline has been operating charter flights, selling all tickets through travel agencies, but it will transition to regular flights starting this month.Although Manado is not yet a well-known vacation destination in South Korea, demand has remained stable since Eastar Jet began operations. The average occ September 22, 2026

South Korea, U.S., and Japan Strengthen Economic Security Cooperation Ahead of U.S.-China Summit Foreign ministers from South Korea, the United States, and Japan emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and agreed to jointly respond to economic coercion and overproduction during a meeting on September 21 in New York, where they were attending the United Nations.According to reports from Reuters and the South China Morning Post, South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi September 22, 2026

Hyundai Rotem Integrates Smart Factory Technology into Aerospace Operations Hyundai Rotem is set to enhance safety in its aerospace operations by implementing smart factory technology based on artificial intelligence (AI) from Hyundai Motor Company.On September 22, Hyundai Rotem announced that it has signed a comprehensive memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hyundai Motor to improve safety through automation in production sites.Under the agreement, the two companies will collaborate to introduce automation systems at Hyundai Rotem's aerospace facilities. In March, Hy September 22, 2026

U.S. Ambassador Michelle Steel Hosts Dinner with Korean Political Leaders U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel invited leaders from both ruling and opposition parties to her residence in Jung-gu, Seoul, for a dinner on September 21.According to political sources, the dinner was organized at Steel's invitation, with attendees including Han Byung-do, the floor leader of the Democratic Party, Jang Dong-hyuk, the leader of the People Power Party, and Song Seok-jun, chairman of the National Assembly's Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee.Steel, a prominent Ko September 22, 2026