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

U.S. Ambassador Michelle Steel Hosts Dinner with Korean Political Leaders to Discuss Key Issues Ambassador Steel invites political leaders for dinner to discuss troop deployment and investmentMichelle Steel, the U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, hosted a dinner on September 21 at the ambassador's residence in Jung-gu, Seoul, inviting leaders from both major political parties.According to political sources, the dinner was organized at Ambassador 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 P September 22, 2026

Korea Trade Insurance Corporation Provides $200 Million Financing to Mercuria The Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-Sure) is providing long-term financing to the global commodity trading company Mercuria to support the payment of charter fees for Korean shipping companies. This initiative aims to encourage the use of domestic shipping firms by Mercuria, thereby increasing their contracts and charter fee revenues.K-Sure announced on September 22 that it will offer $200 million (approximately 270 billion won) in long-term financing to Mercuria. The company, based in Sing September 22, 2026

LG Electronics Joins NVIDIA's AI Data Center Ecosystem, Shares Rise 4.6% LG Electronics is experiencing a strong performance in early trading following news that it has joined NVIDIA's next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) data center ecosystem.As of 9:40 a.m. on September 22, LG Electronics shares were trading at 212,000 won, up 9,500 won (4.64%) from the previous trading day, according to the Korea Exchange.The rise in LG Electronics' stock price is attributed to its participation in NVIDIA's AI data center ecosystem. The company announced that its large-cap September 22, 2026

Hanwha Aerospace to Invest $2.2 Billion in Arkansas for Ammunition Production Hanwha Aerospace is set to invest $2.2 billion to establish a large-scale ammunition production base in the United States. The company plans to build production facilities on U.S. Army land to enhance local ammunition production capabilities and accelerate its entry into the U.S. ground defense market.On September 21, Hanwha Defense USA, the American subsidiary of Hanwha Aerospace, held an office opening ceremony at the Pine Bluff Arsenal, a U.S. Army base in Arkansas.Hanwha Defense USA was sele September 22, 2026

Law Firm Kwangjang Hosts Seminar on Criminal Justice System Changes Law firm Kwangjang, led by managing attorney Kim Sang-gon, is organizing a seminar on October 2 to address key changes businesses should be aware of following the launch of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency and the Prosecution Office.The seminar, titled 'How Will the Investigation Structure and Practices Change in the Era of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, Prosecution Office, and Special Investigation Units?', will take place on September 29 at 3 p.m. in the Academia Room on the f September 22, 2026

U.S. Proposes $10 Billion Fund for Middle East Reconstruction Amid Iran War The Trump administration is working on a plan to establish a $10 billion fund to rebuild infrastructure in the Middle East affected by the war with Iran.According to reports from the Wall Street Journal and other foreign media on September 21, the U.S. plans to contribute $5 billion and is requesting the same amount from eight Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, and Jordan.The initiative, led by the U.S. Internatio September 22, 2026

NCSOFT's 'Astraea' Attracts 30,000 Visitors at Tokyo Game Show NCSOFT's role-playing game (RPG) 'Astraea' attracted 30,000 visitors at the Tokyo Game Show. During the first public demonstration, wait times reached up to 120 minutes, reflecting strong interest from local users.NCSOFT set up a dedicated booth for 'Astraea' at the Tokyo Game Show 2026, held from September 17 to 20 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. The company reported a total of 30,000 visitors to its booth as of September 22.The Tokyo Game Show is a major international gaming exhibition in J September 22, 2026