Mokpo National University Students Demand Reassessment of Medical School Selection Process Mokpo National University students took to the streets to demand a thorough reassessment of the selection results for the new national medical school in Jeonnam. They argued that the issue transcends university competition, impacting the health rights of residents in the southwestern region and the future of local youth, urging the government to ensure the evaluation process is fair and professional.On September 14, student governance bodies, including the university's student council and variou September 15, 2026

President Yoon Holds Summits with Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan Leaders to Expand Cooperation 이재명 대통령이 15일 투르크메니스탄과 카자흐스탄 정상을 잇달아 국빈으로 맞아 정상회담을 갖는다. 양국과 각각 13건씩 총 26건의 협정과 양해각서(MOU)를 교환하고, 카자흐스탄과의 관계를 17년 만에 '미래지향적 포괄적 전략 동반자 관계'로 격상한다. 강유정 청와대 수석대변인은 이날 서면 브리핑을 통해 이 대통령이 투르크메니스탄 대통령 공식환영식을 시작으로 중앙아시아 양자 정상외교 2일차 일정에 들어간다고 밝혔다. 이 대통령은 먼저 세르다르 베르디무하메도프 투르크메니스탄 대통령과 정상회담을 갖는다. 양 정 September 15, 2026

Finda's Living Stability Loans Exceed 16 Billion Won, 95% for Low to Mid-Credit Borrowers Finda, a fintech company, announced on September 15 that the cumulative amount of its mid-interest Living Stability Loans, launched at the end of June, has surpassed 16 billion won.The Living Stability Loan is designed for low to mid-credit borrowers, specifically those in the bottom 50% of credit scores, to use for emergency living expenses, with loans available up to 10 million won.Finda reported that approximately 95% of the total loan amount has been provided to consumers with credit scores September 15, 2026

Hyundai Capital Launches Fall Promotion with 12-Month Interest-Free Financing and Low Rates for Electric Vehicles Hyundai Capital announced on September 15 that it will launch a fall automotive finance promotion featuring short-term, small-amount interest-free installments, low rates for electric vehicles, and benefits for Genesis lease and rental customers.The promotion includes a 'short-term small installment program' applicable to all models of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, allowing financing of up to 20 million won. Customers can enjoy interest-free installments for 12 months and a 1.9% annual interest rat September 15, 2026

BYD to Launch Solid-State Battery Electric Vehicle Next Year China's largest electric vehicle manufacturer, BYD, is set to release an electric vehicle equipped with solid-state batteries next year.Li Ke, BYD's vice president, recently stated in a media interview that the company plans to launch models utilizing solid-state battery technology by 2027, as reported by the China Business Journal on September 15.BYD's solid-state batteries have already passed automotive standard verification. Chinese media report that the sulfide-based solid-state battery bein September 15, 2026

Korea and China Face Export Competition Amid Record Growth This year, exports from both South Korea and China have seen remarkable growth. China, in particular, is rapidly shifting from a focus on low-cost consumer goods to a significant increase in exports of advanced products such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), and electric vehicles. While South Korea celebrates record-high export figures, it is also allowing its key industries to be challenged.According to industry reports on September 14, South Korea's total exports from January to September 15, 2026

K-Beauty's Growth Formula Shifts as U.S. and Europe Drive Expansion K-Beauty's growth formula is changing. Moving away from a structure centered on the Chinese market and large brands, small and indie brands are expanding in overseas markets such as the U.S. and Europe. This shift is creating a virtuous cycle in the industry ecosystem, where brands, manufacturing, and distribution grow together, enhancing K-Beauty's competitiveness.According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, cosmetics exports in the first half of this year (January to June) reached September 15, 2026

Korea and China Experience Surge in High-Tech Exports, Memory Market at Risk This year, the term 'supercycle' describing Korea's record export boom appears to apply equally to China. The growth in high-tech product exports, including semiconductors, has reached mid-double digits, putting pressure on Korea in the global market. With Korea already losing its edge in sectors like home appliances, electric vehicles, and batteries, the stability of its last stronghold—memory semiconductors—is now at risk.According to industry reports on September 14, the export growth in both September 15, 2026

Manager Arrested After Holding Knife to Internet Broadcaster's Neck A 20-year-old manager has been arrested after holding a knife to the neck of a female internet broadcaster, known as a BJ, during a standoff with police.According to Yonhap News Agency, the Ansan Sangnok Police Station in Gyeonggi Province arrested the man, identified as A, on charges of special injury, special confinement, and attempted murder on September 14.A is accused of threatening the 20-year-old BJ, identified as B, with a knife at a restaurant in Ansan's Sangnok District around 5:30 p.m September 15, 2026

Choi Tae-won Challenges Prosecutor's Decision on False Claims by Lawyer Choi Tae-won, chairman of SK Group, has filed an appeal against the prosecutor's decision not to indict a lawyer representing Noh So-young, director of the Art Center Nabi, who claimed that Choi spent over 100 billion won on Kim Hee-young, chair of the TNC Foundation. On September 15, Choi's legal representatives issued a statement announcing the appeal regarding the prosecutor's decision related to defamation charges against Lee Sang-won, the lawyer for Noh. Lee had previously claimed in media September 15, 2026