Families of Missing Persons in Nepal Express Discontent Over Rescue Efforts Following the deployment of the Korea Disaster Relief Team (KDRT) to Nepal, which was affected by severe flooding, some families of missing persons expressed dissatisfaction with the team's efforts. The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working to resolve misunderstandings.On September 14, Lee Gyu-ho, the head of the KDRT, stated at the Ministry's office in Jongno, Seoul, "We consulted with the Nepalese military regarding the areas the families wanted searched, but we received a respon September 14, 2026

Vietnamese Pharmaceutical Delegation Visits Daewon Pharmaceutical's Jincheon Plant Daewon Pharmaceutical announced that a delegation from the Vietnamese government and pharmaceutical industry visited its Jincheon plant in North Chungcheong Province on September 11 to tour its advanced pharmaceutical production facilities and quality control systems. The delegation included officials from the Vietnam Ministry of Health's Drug Administration (DAV) and representatives from pharmaceutical and bio companies such as Newteco and Phitopharma. They visited the Jincheon plant to benchma September 14, 2026

Opposition Questions Leadership Vacancies in Criminal Justice System The opposition People Power Party raised concerns on September 14 during a government questioning session in the National Assembly regarding the vacancies in key law enforcement positions, including the police chief and prosecutor general. In the first round of questioning, People Power Party lawmaker Seo Beom-soo pressed Prime Minister Han Seung-soo, stating, "The position of police chief has been vacant for 15 months. Is it that you have not appointed someone, or that you cannot?" With the abo September 14, 2026

Kim Ji-yong Responds to 'Pro-Yoon' Controversy, Citing Past Disciplinary Actions Kim Ji-yong, the nominee for the inaugural head of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, has firmly rebutted allegations of being 'pro-Yoon' (supportive of President Yoon Suk Yeol). He asserted that his opposition to the abolition of supplementary investigative powers in the past was motivated by a concern for victims, not the prosecution.On September 14, Kim addressed reporters in the lobby of the Government Seoul Building in Jongno, Seoul, where he shared his stance on various allegations s September 14, 2026

Councilman Lee Jeong-woon Visits Senior Care Facility Ahead of Chuseok Lee Jeong-woon, a councilman from the Democratic Party representing Muan 2 in the Jeonnam Gwangju Unified Special City Council, visited a local senior care facility to check on the well-being of elderly residents and listen to the voices from the welfare field ahead of the Chuseok holiday.On September 14, the councilman visited the Sunyoung Senior Care Center located in Samhyang-eup, Muan County, where he delivered care packages to the elderly residents and encouraged the staff.This visit aimed September 14, 2026

Cryptocurrency Taxation Set to Proceed as Planned The taxation of cryptocurrency is expected to proceed as scheduled in January 2026. Lee Hyung-il, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance nominee, stated that the introduction of capital gains taxes, including the financial investment income tax, should be considered only after market conditions stabilize, but affirmed that cryptocurrency taxation will go ahead as planned. However, concerns have been raised regarding the adequacy of the tax infrastructure needed to calculate acquisitio September 14, 2026

CJ Logistics Launches 'Green Delivery Plus 4th Phase' to Support Disabled Small Business Owners CJ Logistics, in collaboration with the Community Chest of Korea and the Milal Welfare Foundation, is launching a program to enhance the logistics capabilities of disabled small business owners.On September 14, CJ Logistics announced it will support 22 businesses run by disabled individuals through its 'Green Delivery Plus 4th Phase' initiative.Now in its fourth year, the Green Delivery Plus program aims to reduce logistics costs for small businesses and enhance their competitiveness in eco-frie September 14, 2026

Fuel Tax Cut Extension in Question Amid Rising Oil Prices As international oil prices have surpassed $100 per barrel, attention is turning to whether the government will extend the fuel tax cut set to expire at the end of this month. The government plans to decide on the tax adjustment by considering the oil price ceiling and trends in international oil prices. However, there are calls to reassess the tax rates and adjustment methods, as the temporary fuel tax cut introduced in 2021 has effectively continued for nearly five years.According to the Minis September 14, 2026

South Korean Prime Minister Comments on Yoon Hye-in's Resignation 한성숙 국무총리는 14일 용혜인 성평등가족부 장관 후보자의 자진 사퇴에 대해 “청문회 과정을 거치면서 본인의 생각들이 정리되는 부분이 있었을 것”이라며 후보자 스스로 내린 결정이라는 입장을 밝혔다. 한 총리는 이날 국회 교육·사회·문화 분야 대정부질문에서 서범수 국민의힘 의원의 질의에 이같이 답했다. 서 의원은 앞서 낙마한 이진숙·강선우 장관 후보자에 이어 용 후보자도 물러난 점을 거론하며, 후보자들이 각 부처가 지켜야 할 핵심 가치에 부합하지 못한 것 아니냐고 따졌다. 이 September 14, 2026

Korea's Food and Drug Administration Donates 5 Million Won to Jecheon Ahead of Chuseok The Korea Food and Drug Administration announced on September 14 that it has donated 5 million won to Jecheon City, a sister city, to support those in need ahead of the Chuseok holiday.On this day, officials from the agency visited Jecheon City Hall and contributed the entire amount of a reward received for being selected as an excellent institution for performance management in 2025. Kim Yong-jae, the Deputy Commissioner of the Korea Food and Drug Administration, visited the Jecheon Naeto Marke September 14, 2026