Korea's Men's Basketball Team Advances to Quarterfinals Against Jordan The South Korean men's basketball team, having finished the group stage with three consecutive wins, will face Jordan in the quarterfinals.According to Yonhap News on September 14, the team, led by Latvian coach Nikolajs Mazulis, will play against Jordan on September 16 at 10 a.m. at the Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, Japan.South Korea topped Group A after defeating Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and Japan in succession.On September 10, South Korea triumphed over Saudi Arabia 82-66, followed by September 14, 2026

Warning on Speculative Trading Amid Confirmed Delisting KOSDAQ-listed company Koiz was confirmed for delisting earlier this month due to a market capitalization below 20 billion won. After undergoing special trading for seven trading days from September 3 to 11, it was ultimately delisted on September 14. Special trading provides shareholders with a final opportunity to recover their investments before delisting, typically resulting in a sharp decline in stock prices. Koiz's stock fell approximately 35% on the first day of special trading and continu September 14, 2026

Red Cross Delivers Relief Supplies to Flood-Affected Areas in Nepal The Korean Red Cross has delivered relief supplies to residents in Nepal's flood-affected Nuwakot district, in collaboration with the second team of the Government Emergency Relief Team (KDRT).On September 14, the Korean Red Cross announced that it distributed blankets, tarps, mattresses, and hygiene kits to the affected residents.The supplies were pre-stocked in local warehouses in Nepal in preparation for disaster response.The Red Cross stated, "To ensure a rapid response to overseas disasters September 14, 2026

Public Support for Democratic Party Falls Behind People Power Party A recent poll revealed that the Democratic Party has lost its lead to the People Power Party in party support ratings, as announced on September 14. The decline in support for the ruling Democratic Party is attributed to negative evaluations of President Lee Jae-myung's economic policies and cabinet appointments.According to a survey conducted by Realmeter on behalf of the Energy Economy Newspaper from September 10 to 11, 1,003 voters aged 18 and older were polled, showing the Democratic Party r September 14, 2026

Political Parties Focus on Kim Seung-won's Confirmation Hearing Amid Controversies As the National Assembly enters a confirmation hearing phase for the second cabinet reshuffle of the Lee Jae-myung administration, the hearing for Kim Seung-won, the nominee for Minister of Justice, has become a focal point. The outcome of Kim's confirmation could significantly influence the political landscape moving forward. The ruling People Power Party has launched a full-scale offensive against Kim, raising various allegations, while the Democratic Party is mobilizing all efforts to defend September 14, 2026

Seongnam Mayor Calls for Immediate Appointment of Deputy Mayor Amid Vacancy Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin urged on September 14 for the immediate appointment of a deputy mayor, stating that addressing the vacancy is more urgent than appointing the head of the newly established Central Disaster Management Headquarters.In a message on Facebook, Mayor Shin called on Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae to swiftly resolve the vacancy of the Seongnam deputy mayor position.Shin emphasized that he does not know the newly appointed head of the Central Disaster Management Headqu September 14, 2026

Trump and Xi Accelerate Tech Rivalry Amid AI Safety Concerns As concerns grow that the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) could threaten humanity, the leaders of the United States and China are focusing on securing AI dominance.On September 13, President Trump dismissed warnings that AI could pose a threat to humanity during a visit to his golf course in Dunbeg, Ireland. He stated, "The side that wins the AI competition will ultimately have everything," and claimed that negative forces are highlighting issues that are unlikely to occur.Mean September 14, 2026

Kia Construction Hosts 'Brand Day' with Daejeon Hana Citizen Kia Construction organized a sports culture festival for employees, their families, and local citizens.On September 12, Kia Construction held a 'Brand Day' event at the Daejeon World Cup Stadium in collaboration with Daejeon Hana Citizen.The event, themed 'K-VIBE, Our Unique Vibe,' featured Kia Construction employees and their families watching and cheering for the Daejeon Hana Citizen match. Thirty-two children of employees entered the stadium as 'escort kids' alongside Daejeon Hana Citizen pla September 14, 2026

LX Strengthens Integrity Management to Combat Corruption The Korea Land Information Corporation (LX) is enhancing its integrity management to prevent corruption and become a trusted public institution.On September 14, LX held an awards ceremony for its 'Korea Land Information Corporation Anti-Corruption Certification System' at its headquarters in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, attended by President Eo Myung-soo and other officials.During the ceremony, a total of 38 policies aimed at preventing corruption in vulnerable areas received anti-corruption c September 14, 2026

Yoon Geon-young Advises Blue House: 'Do Not Try to Overcome the People' Yoon Geon-young, a member of the Democratic Party, advised the Blue House on September 14 not to try to overcome the people. Concerns are rising within the ruling party regarding the declining approval ratings of President Lee Jae-myung.In a Facebook post, Yoon stated, "While we must not lose momentum, the first priority is to fully embrace the voices of the people." He added, "We must abandon the mindset of 'I will compromise,' as this could lead to worse outcomes than doing nothing at all."He September 14, 2026