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

Weather Forecast: Mostly Clear Nationwide with Rain on the East Coast On Tuesday, September 15, the weather will be mostly clear across the country, with rain expected primarily along the eastern coast of Gyeongsang Province. Most areas, excluding the eastern coast, will experience significant temperature differences between day and night.According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on September 14, the morning low temperatures are forecasted to range from 12 to 20 degrees Celsius, while the daytime highs are expected to be between 24 and 29 degrees Celsiu September 14, 2026

Proportion of Workers Affected by Minimum Wage Drops to Half in Seven Years The proportion of workers estimated to be affected by the minimum wage has significantly decreased over the long term, but experts caution that this should not be interpreted as an improvement in the wage conditions for low-wage workers. The increase in the minimum wage has not kept pace with the overall nominal wage growth, leading to a lower relative benchmark for the minimum wage itself.According to the Minimum Wage Commission on September 14, the impact rate of the minimum wage dropped from September 14, 2026

Mokpo University President Calls for Review of Site Evaluation Process As the controversy surrounding the selection of candidate universities for the establishment of a national medical school in Jeonnam escalates into legal disputes, Mokpo National University has demanded that the site acquisition plan submitted by Sunchon National University be re-evaluated based on the plans presented at the time of assessment, rather than on potential post-evaluation adjustments.Specifically, there are concerns about whether Sunchon National University's proposal for a 'free le September 14, 2026

National Assembly Concludes Government Q&A Amid Political Strife The National Assembly wrapped up its government question-and-answer session on September 14, focusing on education, culture, and social issues. This year's session, which lasted four days, has been criticized for prioritizing political conflict over addressing public concerns, particularly as discussions on constitutional amendments and cabinet reshuffles took center stage. Topics related to public welfare, such as real estate policies, ultimately devolved into blame-shifting without yielding si September 14, 2026

Hana Bank to Hire Over 230 Employees in Second Half of 2026 Hana Bank announced on September 14 that it will accept applications for its second half recruitment until the 28th of this month.This recruitment drive will include positions for △HanAXpert △local talent △Incheon Hana co-prosperity recruitment △Hana Green Leaders (special program for veterans) △NEXT CAREER regular positions, with plans to select over 230 candidates.Hana Bank has introduced the 'HanAXpert' program in this recruitment cycle. This initiative aims to cultivate specialized talent by September 14, 2026

Mokpo Mayor Kang Seong-hwi Protests Outside Gwangju Court Over Medical School Selection Mokpo Mayor Kang Seong-hwi held a one-person protest outside the Gwangju District Court on September 14, condemning the alleged illegality and unfairness in the selection process for the National Medical University candidates in Jeollanam-do.During the protest, Mayor Kang appealed for a fair and strict judicial ruling regarding the suspension request filed by Mokpo National University against the selection and recommendation process for the new National Medical University.The protest aimed to ra September 14, 2026

Hae-nam Expands Access to Sports Facilities for Residents Hae-nam County is enhancing access to public sports facilities, which have typically been used by specific sports organizations, by creating dedicated reservation spaces for residents.The Hae-nam Sports Park soccer field, completed last year, will waive usage fees entirely until the end of this year to encourage local residents to use the facility and attract outside soccer teams and training camps.The county announced plans to revamp the reservation system for sports facilities to improve conve September 14, 2026

2026 Jangheung Hoeryeongpo Yi Sun-sin Festival Attracts 3,000 Visitors The '2026 Jangheung Hoeryeongpo Yi Sun-sin Festival,' which commemorates the patriotic spirit of Admiral Yi Sun-sin and the local residents of Hoeryeongpo, concluded successfully with approximately 3,000 attendees.Jangheung County reported on the 14th that around 3,000 people, including residents and tourists, participated in the festival held from September 11 to 13 at the Hoeyang Port area.The festival aimed to promote the spirit of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, who defended the seas during a national c September 14, 2026

KAI and Hanwha Systems Compete for $1 Billion SAR Satellite Project Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Hanwha Systems are engaged in a fierce competition for a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite project valued at 1 trillion won. As Hanwha Group's intent to acquire KAI becomes more apparent, a tense atmosphere is developing between the two companies.According to industry sources on September 14, the government is set to issue large-scale SAR satellite contracts this month. The Agency for Defense Development (ADD) initiated the bidding process for a 567.1 September 14, 2026