Four Ministries Collaborate on Youth Policies in Military, Employment, and Housing The Youth Advisory Groups from the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family joined forces to discuss youth policy development on 'Youth Day.'According to the Ministry of Justice, the four ministries held a '2030 Youth Advisory Group Policy Exchange Seminar' on September 14 at a café near Sookmyung Women's University in Yongsan, Seoul, to address the complex issues facing the youth gene September 15, 2026

Government Releases Videos Highlighting Youth Policies Ahead of Youth Day On September 15, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced that it has created three videos highlighting key government policies aimed at assisting young people in their daily lives, in anticipation of Youth Day on the 19th.The videos cover topics such as the 'Youth Future Savings,' 'First Job Guarantee Program,' and 'Youth Housing Dream Subscription Savings and Youth Rent Support.' These policies were selected based on the economic and social challenges faced by job seekers, recent September 15, 2026

NCSOFT and Microsoft Strengthen Collaboration for Global Launch of Aion 2 NCSOFT is enhancing its collaboration with Microsoft Korea to ensure stable service operations for the upcoming global launch of 'Aion 2' in October. The partnership aims to leverage Microsoft Azure's global infrastructure to handle large simultaneous connections and regional traffic, while also improving Aion 2's global competitiveness through collaboration in technology, operations, and marketing.NCSOFT announced on the 15th that it is strengthening strategic cooperation with Microsoft Korea f September 15, 2026

CJ to Early Pay 660 Billion Won to Partners Ahead of Chuseok CJ Group will make early payments totaling 660 billion won to ease the financial burden on small and medium-sized partners ahead of the Chuseok holiday.On September 15, CJ announced that it will provide early payments to over 7,400 small and medium-sized suppliers through six major affiliates, including CJ CheilJedang, CJ Olive Young, CJ Logistics, CJ ENM's commerce division, CJ Freshway, and CJ Olive Networks. This year's total payment amount is more than double that of last year.The payments a September 15, 2026

Xi Jinping's Bodyguard Emerges as Key Military Figure The Director of the Central Security Bureau, responsible for the protection of Chinese President Xi Jinping, has gained attention as he appeared at a diplomatic summit, indicating a shift in his status. Zhou Hongxu, 55, was present at the meeting between President Xi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on September 12.Typically, the Director of the Central Security Bureau accompanies Xi on foreign trips but does not appear at the summit table. However, state-run CCTV captured Zh September 15, 2026

KOSPI Declines Amid Concerns Over AI Development; Foreign and Institutional Investors Sell The KOSPI index is declining despite individual investors making net purchases. Ongoing concerns about the weakening leadership of semiconductor stocks are leading to sector differentiation.According to the Korea Exchange, as of 9:03 a.m. on September 15, the KOSPI was down 15.29 points (0.23%) at 6,669.08. The index started lower and has maintained its downward trend. Individual investors bought a net 117.3 billion won, while foreign and institutional investors sold a net 98.9 billion won and 2 September 15, 2026

Surge in Autumn Mackerel Prices Amid Declining Catch The price of mackerel, a popular autumn delicacy, has surged significantly. This increase comes as the catch volume from production areas has sharply declined, coinciding with the highest sea temperatures recorded in the southern sea this summer in the past decade.According to the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT), the retail price of live mackerel at major traditional markets, including Busan's Jagalchi and Bujeon markets, ranged from 35,000 to 40,000 won per kilogram from Sept September 15, 2026

Korea Investment & Securities Lowers Orion's Target Price by 10% Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty 한국투자증권은 15일 제과업체 오리온에 대해 지정학적 불확실성과 원화 강세(환율 하락)에 따른 수익성 둔화를 반영해 목표주가를 17만 5000원으로 기존 대비 10% 하향 조정했다. 다만 견고한 기초체력을 감안해 투자의견은 '매수'를 유지했다.최고운 한투증권 연구원은 "오리온의 8월 단순 합산 매출액은 전년 동월 대비 9% 증가한 3010억원, 영업이익은 5% 늘어난 505억원을 기록했다"며 "멀티트랙 채널에서의 성과가 부각되며 7~8월 합산 매출이 9% 이상 성장했다"고 말했다. 최근에는 해외 시장에서 성 September 15, 2026

Auto Insurance Reports First Loss in Six Years Amid Rising Costs 올해 상반기 자동차보험의 보험손익이 6년 만에 적자로 돌아섰다. 손해율과 사업비율이 함께 오르면서 보험손익이 악화됐다. 투자손익 증가에도 전체 이익도 지난해보다 크게 줄었다. 금융감독원이 15일 발표한 ‘2026년 상반기 자동차보험 사업실적(잠정)’에 따르면 올해 상반기 자동차보험 총손익은 2380억원으로 전년 동기 3820억원보다 37.7% 감소했다. 보험손익은 1848억원 적자를 기록했다. 손해율과 사업비율을 합한 합산비율이 101.9%로 손익분기점인 100%를 넘어선 영향이다. 자동차보험 보험손익이 상반기 기준 September 15, 2026

Daehan Electric Unveils 11,000-Ton CLV 'Scandi Connector' at Climate Industry Expo Daehan Electric announced on September 15 that it will showcase its core power infrastructure technologies and business competitiveness at the 2026 Climate Industry International Expo, the largest climate and energy event in South Korea, taking place from September 16 to 18 at BEXCO in Busan.The company will set up a total of 30 booths covering approximately 270 square meters. Under the theme, 'From the West Sea to the World, Daehan Electric Connects New Energy Paths,' the exhibition will highli September 15, 2026