Arco Highlights Franco Mancuso Oral History as a Case of Korean-Italian Cultural Exchange The connection between Korea and Italy, established over 30 years ago during the construction of the Korean Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, was revisited through records.The Korea Arts and Culture Education Service (Arco) presented the 'Franco Mancuso Oral History' during a book talk titled 'Italy? Books! - Italians Encountering Korea' at the Italian Embassy in Korea on September 11.The event featured a book talk program where Korean authors introduced Italian culture, aimed at expanding cultur September 14, 2026

Yeosu World Island Expo: Beyond Attendance, Can Yeosu Shape the Future of Islands? The success of the 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo should not be judged solely by attendance numbers.The theme of the expo is 'Islands, Connecting the Sea and the Future.'Yeosu is home to 365 islands. This expo should serve as a starting point to transform the islands, previously overshadowed by land tourism, into a new pillar of Yeosu tourism, rather than just a one-time event that attracts visitors to exhibition halls in the Jindo area.The direct budget for the expo is reported to be 71.3 billion September 14, 2026

South Korea Men's Volleyball Team Secures Third Place at Asian Championship, Qualifies for World Cup The South Korea men's volleyball team finished third at the 2026 Asian Championship, securing a spot in the 2027 FIVB World Cup.Under the guidance of Brazilian coach Isanaye Ramirez, South Korea (ranked 24th in the world) triumphed over Australia (ranked 38th) in the third-place match held on September 13 at the Kitakyushu City Gymnasium in Japan, winning 3-2 (16-25, 25-18, 22-25, 25-18, 15-9).After losing to Japan in the semifinals the previous day, this victory marked South Korea's return to t September 14, 2026

Taekwang Industrial Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Trusstone Executives Taekwang Industrial announced that it has filed a defamation and obstruction of business lawsuit against three executives from Trusstone Asset Management, including CEO Hwang Seong-taek and Lee Seong-won, on September 14. The lawsuit alleges that the defendants damaged the reputation of Taekwang Industrial and its directors through a shareholder letter containing false information, thereby obstructing normal business operations.According to the lawsuit submitted by Taekwang Industrial, the defen September 14, 2026

KIC China Partners with Seoul National University to Explore Opportunities in China One of China's largest international forums in the field of science and technology, the '2025 Pujiang Innovation Forum – International Technology Transfer Expo,' hosted the 'China-Korea Science and Technology Innovation Entrepreneurs Forum' on September 14 in Shanghai.The Global Innovation Center (KIC China) co-hosted the '6th China-Korea Science and Technology Innovation Entrepreneurs Forum' with the Eastern Center for National Technology Transfer and the Shanghai International Technology Excha September 14, 2026

LG Chem Expands Semiconductor Cleaning Material Production in China LG Chem is enhancing its collaboration to target the global semiconductor market by establishing a local supply chain for ultra-pure isopropyl alcohol (IPA), a key cleaning material for semiconductors.On September 14, LG Chem signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Jianghuawei, a leading precision chemical materials company in China, to collaborate on the ultra-pure IPA business for semiconductors. Jianghuawei produces and refines high-purity chemical materials for semiconductor and disp September 14, 2026

Kang Deuk-gu Appointed as New Head of the Democratic Research Institute Representative Kang Deuk-gu, a prominent member of the pro-Lee Jae-myung faction, has been appointed as the new head of the Democratic Research Institute, the party's think tank, on September 14. The Democratic Party announced that "Kim Min-seok, the party leader, has nominated former Supreme Council member Kang as the head of the Democratic Research Institute in accordance with Article 57 of the party constitution." According to Article 57, which governs the establishment and operation of polic September 14, 2026

HD Hyundai E&F Completes LNG Cogeneration Plant in Daesan Industrial Complex HD Hyundai E&F, a subsidiary of HD Hyundai Oilbank specializing in district energy, has completed a liquefied natural gas (LNG) cogeneration plant in the Daesan petrochemical complex in South Chungcheong Province, marking the start of energy supply.The completion ceremony was held on September 14 at the LNG cogeneration plant in Daesan-eup, Seosan City, attended by key officials including Song Myung-jun and Jeong Im-joo, representatives of HD Hyundai Oilbank, and Kim Myung-hyun, CEO of HD Hyunda September 14, 2026

Hong Ji-sun Supports Increased Tax Burden on High-Value Homes and Non-Resident Homeowners Hong Ji-sun, the nominee for Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, has officially endorsed the government's plan to increase the tax burden on high-value homes and non-resident homeowners. She also outlined her vision to reshape the housing market to focus on actual residents and to rapidly increase supply for genuine demand.In written responses submitted to the National Assembly's Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee on September 14, Hong stated, "I agree with the direction of September 14, 2026

Gwangju Mayor Park Kwan-yeol Focuses on Price Stability Ahead of Chuseok Gwangju Mayor Park Kwan-yeol stated on September 14, "Ahead of the Chuseok holiday, the largest holiday for our people, we will do our utmost to stabilize prices and alleviate the burden on citizens."He added, "To help citizens feeling the pressure of high prices while preparing for the holiday, we will expand the refund program for Onnuri gift certificates and local currency benefits, and enhance parking convenience at traditional markets."Mayor Park is implementing a comprehensive plan to ease September 14, 2026