HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Shares Drop Over 5% Amid Union Strikes Shares of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries are declining in the latter part of the trading session as union strikes continue. As of 2:30 PM on September 15, the company’s stock was trading at 453,250 won, down 25,750 won (5.22%) from the previous trading day, according to the Korea Exchange. The drop in HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' stock price is attributed to concerns over production disruptions following the union's partial strike, which began on September 11, involving four hours of work stopp September 15, 2026

Concerns Grow as Launch of Public Prosecution Office Approaches The launch of the Public Prosecution Office is less than 20 days away, yet discussions surrounding its organization and personnel have returned to square one. President Lee Jae-myung directed revisions and enhancements to the proposed structure of the office shortly after returning from a state visit to France on September 10. He deemed the name 'Judicial Control Department' for the organization reviewing non-prosecution cases as inappropriate and suggested that the proposed quota of 2,292 prose September 15, 2026

Kim Seung-won Challenges Allegations During Confirmation Hearing Kim Seung-won, the nominee for Minister of Justice, strongly denied various allegations against him during his confirmation hearing while also raising concerns about the leak of internal prosecution materials and criticizing the prosecution's investigations under the Yoon Suk-yeol administration.On September 15, during the confirmation hearing held by the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee, Kim responded to a question from Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Dong-ah regarding the September 15, 2026

Montan Residents Celebrate Community Unity at 15th Annual Event More than 1,000 residents, students, and staff gathered in Montan, Muan County, to strengthen community unity across generations and villages.The 15th Montan Residents' Day was held on September 11 at Montan Elementary School, with participation from residents, elementary and middle school students, staff, and representatives from local organizations.Organized by Montan and the Montan Prosperity Association, the event emphasized the significance of community, bringing together residents and loca September 15, 2026

Hyundai Card Launches 'Maurizio Cattelan Credit Card' 현대카드가 '바나나 작품'으로 유명한 현대미술가 마우리치오 카텔란과 손잡고 새로운 신용카드를 출시했다. 현대카드는 카텔란과 협업한 '현대카드 Maurizio Cattelan Credit Card(마우리치오 카텔란 크레디트 카드)'를 출시한다고 15일 밝혔다. 지난해 7월 공개한 '현대카드 Tom Sachs Credit Card(톰 삭스 크레디트 카드)'에 이은 두 번째 아티스트 스페셜 플레이트다. 이탈리아 출신인 마우리치오 카텔란은 전시장 벽에 바나나를 붙여 세상에서 가장 비싼 바나나를 탄생시킨 현대미술의 거장이다. 이번 카 September 15, 2026

Three High School Friends Start New Lives Together in Haenam Three high school friends who have maintained their friendship for nearly 50 years are building new lives together in Haenam, South Korea, where they are farming side by side. After taking different paths in life, the friends reunited in their 60s to live as neighbors, helping each other with farming tasks, which has drawn attention. According to Haenam County, the trio consists of Lee Mu-sung, who is the representative, and his classmates Cho Han-ho and Jeong Ho-jin, all of whom entered high September 15, 2026

Financial Authority Accelerates Productive Finance Initiatives The financial authorities are accelerating efforts to expand productive finance supply. They are focusing on implementing an immunity system that allows financial institutions to take risks in providing funds, as well as plans to publicly disclose supply performance, solidifying productive finance as a key policy initiative.According to the financial authorities on September 15, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) is considering expanding the scope of immunity for productive finance to inclu September 15, 2026

Samsung SDI Shares Rise Over 3% Amid U.S. Efforts to Curb Chinese Battery Technology Samsung SDI shares have surged over 3% during trading hours. This increase comes as expectations grow for domestic battery companies to benefit from U.S. efforts to restrict Chinese battery technology, supported by positive forecasts from analysts.According to the Korea Exchange, as of 2:11 PM on September 15, Samsung SDI shares were trading at 548,000 won, up 16,000 won (3.01%) from the previous trading day.Other companies in the secondary battery sector, such as Lotte Energy Materials (up 2.48 September 15, 2026

Four Recipients Selected for the 22nd Gyeongam Prize The Gyeongam Education and Culture Foundation announced on September 15, 2026, the selection of four recipients for the 22nd Gyeongam Prize: Professor Zhang Haseok from the University of Cambridge, Professor Park Nam-kyu from Sungkyunkwan University, Associate Professor Noh Seong-hoon from Seoul National University, and Professor Kim Sang-wook from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).Professor Zhang, the recipient in the humanities and social sciences category, is reco September 15, 2026

Jangheung Musan Seaweed Exports 5,000 Boxes to the U.S., Expanding Overseas Market Jangheung Musan Seaweed, produced in Jangheung, is set to make its debut in the U.S. market as the company prepares to expand its overseas sales channels.On June 14, Jangheung Musan Seaweed Co. held a ceremony to load 5,000 boxes of seaweed for export to the United States, the company announced on June 15.The export volume is valued at approximately 50 million won and is a follow-up to a memorandum of understanding signed on June 1 between Jangheung Musan Seaweed Co., Jangheung County, and K Glo September 15, 2026