Warning on Trading Suspensions: Stocks Surge Nearly 200% Despite Delisting ◆아주경제 주요뉴스▷상폐확정인데 주가 200% 가까이↑…'폭탄 돌리기' 조심하세요-This year, among 30 stocks that faced delisting decisions and entered trading suspension, 10 (33.3%) experienced daily increases of over 30%, indicating extreme volatility.-Coiz saw a 35% drop on its first day of trading suspension, followed by a 140% surge just nine days later, although no clear reasons for the spike have been identified.-Trading suspensions allow for price fluctuati September 15, 2026

South Korea Honors LNG Terminal Chief with Industrial Medal at Gas Safety Awards The South Korean government will award An Young-hoon, CEO of the Northeast Asia LNG Hub Terminal, with the Industrial Medal at the 33rd Gas Safety Awards.The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced that the '33rd Korea Gas Safety Awards' will be held on September 15 at the Korea Science and Technology Center in Seoul. This annual event, which has been held since 1994, is organized by the ministry and supervised by the Korea Gas Safety Corporation.A total of 38 awards will be presented, September 15, 2026

August Import Prices Drop 2.4% Amid Falling Exchange Rates Last month, the import price index in South Korea fell for the third consecutive month, despite rising international oil prices, due to a decline in the won-dollar exchange rate.According to statistics released by the Bank of Korea on September 15, the import price index (in won, provisional figure; 2020 level set at 100) stood at 156.32 in August, down 2.4% from July.The import price index had previously dropped by 4.2% in June, marking the largest decline since November 2023 (-4.3%), and has n September 15, 2026

The Impact of Weather Disasters on Agriculture Extends Beyond Harvest Season “Will the seeds sprout properly this year?”This concern was not unfounded for farmers standing before their seedbeds this spring. A joint survey by the National Seed Resources and the Rural Development Administration found that government-supplied seeds had an average germination rate of over 85%, which is generally good. However, some varieties and farmer-saved seeds sprouted one or two days later than usual, and their germination rates were lower. For farmers, the timing of germination is cruc September 15, 2026

China's Security Chief Warns of AI Risks, Emphasizes Party Control Chen Yixin, the head of China's National Security Ministry, which is often compared to the CIA, warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could pose a direct threat to the Communist Party's grip on power, according to a report by The New York Times on September 14.In an article published on September 13 in the state-run magazine China Cybersecurity, Chen called for stronger party control over AI and urged for stricter government oversight. He argued that enhancing control over AI is necessary to September 15, 2026

Trump Considers Allowing Chinese Automakers to Produce in the U.S. Concerns are rising among domestic companies as the possibility emerges that the United States may allow Chinese automakers to produce vehicles locally. If Chinese firms bypass tariff barriers by manufacturing in the U.S., it could weaken the competitive edge of existing South Korean companies. Industries benefiting from local production, such as batteries and power equipment, are also closely monitoring the situation. According to industry sources on September 14, President Donald Trump recen September 15, 2026

South Korea and Uzbekistan Launch High-Speed Rail and Biome Center Projects South Korea and Uzbekistan have initiated the introduction of eight high-speed trains and the establishment of a national genome and biobank project known as the 'Biome Center.'On September 14, President Lee Jae-myung and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a summit and signed 13 agreements, including feasibility studies and memorandums of understanding (MOUs) for both projects.President Mirziyoyev and his delegation began their state visit with an official welcome ceremony at the Blue September 15, 2026

North Port Marina Sports Center Sees Recovery with Over 400 Daily Visitors The North Port Marina Sports Center in Busan has quickly become a popular urban recreational space, attracting an average of over 400 visitors daily since its reopening.According to the Busan Port Authority (BPA), the sports center underwent significant renovations, including repairs to the swimming pool and diving pool tiles, complete locker replacements, and water changes in the tanks, before reopening on August 24 after a month-long maintenance period that began on July 27. The facility is cu September 15, 2026

Kim Min-ji's Hat Trick Leads South Korea to 5-0 Victory Over Myanmar in Women's Football The South Korean women's football team, aiming for its first-ever Asian Games final, started strong in the group stage by defeating Myanmar 5-0.Under the guidance of head coach Shin Sang-woo, South Korea triumphed in the first match of Group F at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, held at Yanmar Stadium Nagai in Osaka, Japan, thanks to a hat trick from Kim Min-ji, along with goals from Jang Seul-ki and Choi Yu-ri.Ranked 19th by FIFA, South Korea took control early against 55th-ranked Myanmar, la September 14, 2026

Aftermarket Launches with 1.8 Trillion Won in Trading; Focus on Optoelectronics Aftermarket Launches with 1.8 Trillion Won in Trading; Focus on OptoelectronicsThe Korea Exchange's aftermarket concluded its first trading day with significant activity, particularly in optoelectronics and light electronics. On September 14, the aftermarket recorded trading volumes of 13.25 trillion won in the KOSPI market and 4.925 trillion won in the KOSDAQ market, representing 6.5% and 8.9% of regular market levels, respectively. Trading volumes were also notable, with the KOSPI market at 8. September 14, 2026