Jung Jeom-sik Warns of 'Dead Duck' Presidency if Kim Seung-won is Appointed On the first day of the National Assembly's confirmation hearings for five government minister nominees on September 15, the People Power Party called for the withdrawal of Kim Seung-won’s nomination as Minister of Justice. The opposition warned that if President Lee Jae-myung proceeds with Kim's appointment, it could lead to an early 'lame duck' situation for his administration.Jung Jeom-sik, the party's floor leader, stated at a policy meeting in the National Assembly, "(Kim) should be under i September 15, 2026

Doosan Fuel Cell Secures Additional $242 Million Fuel Cell Order in the U.S. Doosan Fuel Cell announced that its U.S. subsidiary, HyAxiom, has signed a supply contract for phosphoric acid fuel cells (PAFC) worth 322.2 billion won ($242 million) on September 15. This follows a 501.4 billion won contract earlier this month, bringing the total contract value between the two companies to 823.6 billion won.The products from this latest order will be supplied to North America through HyAxiom starting in 2028. HyAxiom will provide engineering, commissioning, and long-term servi September 15, 2026

Jongkundang Industries Opens Premium Senior Care Facility 'Bellforest Yongin' Jongkundang Industries announced on September 15 that it will open its premium senior care facility, 'Bellforest Yongin,' on the 21st in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province.Bellforest Yongin is a large facility located near Eonnam Elementary School in the Giheung District of Yongin, featuring two underground floors and four above-ground floors, with a total area of 6,060 square meters. It will operate a total of 100 beds, including those covered by long-term care insurance. The opening of this facility is September 15, 2026

Gwangmyeong City Launches Smart City Initiative to Combat Climate Crisis Gwangmyeong City in Gyeonggi Province is taking action against the climate crisis by building a smart city that integrates energy, transportation, safety, and data. Kim Yeon-song, head of the Planning and Coordination Office, held a policy briefing on September 15 at the city hall to introduce the 'Carbon Neutral Smart City for Climate Crisis Response' project, which is based on the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's small-scale smart city development initiative. A total of 18 September 15, 2026

Kim Seung-won Apologizes for Concerns Raised by Allegations Kim Seung-won, the nominee for Minister of Justice, expressed regret on September 15 for the concerns raised by recent allegations against him, stating, "I apologize for causing anxiety to the public due to the suspicions raised about me. I will sincerely explain the parts that are not true."During his opening remarks at the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing, Kim emphasized the significant responsibility he feels as the Minister of Justice nominee for t September 15, 2026

Lee Hyung-il: Adhering to $20 Billion Annual Investment Cap in U.S. Lee Hyung-il, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance nominee, stated that he is committed to adhering to an annual investment cap of $20 billion and a total limit of $200 billion in negotiations regarding investments in the United States. He explained that safety measures concerning the payment and recovery of investment funds are currently under discussion with U.S. officials.During a National Assembly confirmation hearing on the 15th, when asked by lawmaker Yoon Young-se September 15, 2026

China Increases Purchases of U.S. LNG and Soybeans Ahead of U.S.-China Summit China's state-owned enterprises have confirmed a long-term contract to purchase large quantities of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from U.S. energy companies. This move comes as Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares for a visit to the United States next week, with China increasing its purchases of American energy and agricultural products.On September 15, U.S. LNG company Venture Global announced in a statement that it has signed a contract with China Gas to supply 500,000 tons of LNG annually star September 15, 2026

14-Year-Old Filipino Boy Successfully Undergoes Heart Surgery in South Korea A 14-year-old boy from the Philippines suffering from congenital heart disease has regained his health after undergoing surgery in South Korea.On September 15, Bundang Seoul National University Hospital reported that a surgical team led by Professor Lim Jae-hong of the Department of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery and Professor Lee Joo-won of the Department of Pediatrics successfully performed heart surgery on Vincent Valente, a Filipino national. Vincent was discharged on September 9 and is exp September 15, 2026

Government and Private Sector Conduct Cybersecurity Training for Vehicles The government and private sector are conducting joint simulated training to prepare for potential hacking incidents that could cause critical vehicle systems, such as steering, to operate contrary to the driver's intentions.The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that it will hold a 'Joint Public-Private Cybersecurity Incident Response Simulation Training' at Hyundai Motor's Pangyo AVP headquarters.This training aims to assess the response procedures and coordination among September 15, 2026

Government Seeks Names for Export Character Initiative The South Korean government is inviting the public to name characters representing the country's key export items, including semiconductors and automobiles. The initiative aims to promote export achievements and policies as the nation strives to reach $1 trillion in exports.The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on September 15 that it will hold a 'Export Friends Naming Contest' until September 20. The Export Friends are a group of characters created to symbolize five major export September 15, 2026