KITA Hosts Michigan Governor for Discussion on Battery and Mobility Supply Chain Cooperation The trade industry explored ways to stabilize supply chains and enhance investment cooperation between Michigan and South Korean companies.The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) hosted a luncheon meeting on September 14 at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, inviting Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.KITA President Yoon Jin-sik and members of the Korea-U.S. Economic Cooperation Committee (KUSEC), which serves as a private sector channel for U.S. economic cooperation, attended in September 14, 2026

Hyundai Card Partners with Korean Air to Introduce Starlink In-Flight Wi-Fi Hyundai Card and Korean Air are expanding their collaboration beyond credit cards, mileage, and data marketing into in-flight services.On September 14, Hyundai Card announced its partnership with Korean Air to support the introduction of high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi, the first of its kind among domestic airlines.Starting September 15, Korean Air will offer free in-flight Wi-Fi using the low Earth orbit satellite communication service, Starlink.Hyundai Card will assist in the implementation of Star September 14, 2026

Asian Semiconductor Stocks Decline Amid AI Development Concerns Amid growing concerns over excessive competition in artificial intelligence (AI) development, the notion of an 'AI development slowdown' is gaining traction globally. On September 14, major semiconductor companies in Asia saw their stock prices decline.According to Bloomberg, as of 11:30 a.m. on this day, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix in South Korea fell by 2.5% and 4.3%, respectively. In Taiwan, TSMC dropped by 1%, while in China, CXMT saw a decline of about 3%. The Japanese market also expe September 14, 2026

G-CON 2026: Exploring the Role of Creators in the Age of AI As artificial intelligence (AI) takes on a more prominent role in content creation, a forum will be held to discuss the role of human creators and the direction of narratives in gaming. This year's 'G-CON 2026' will focus on how narratives are crafted in games and how they engage players.On September 14, the G-Star Organizing Committee unveiled the second lineup of speakers and detailed session information for 'G-CON 2026.' The main themes for this year's event are 'narrative' and 'AI.' The comm September 14, 2026

Unification Ministry: North Korea Health Support to Proceed Regardless of Political Situation The Unification Ministry stated that it is committed to the 'healthcare cooperation package' aimed at modernizing local hospitals in North Korea, emphasizing that this initiative will proceed consistently regardless of the political situation.During a regular briefing on the 14th, the ministry addressed concerns regarding medical support for North Korea in light of recent missile launches.The 'healthcare cooperation package' is part of the ministry's 'four major peace exchange projects.' It aims September 14, 2026

KOSPI Drops Over 3% Before Recovering Slightly Amid Heavy Selling The KOSPI index is experiencing a decline of over 2% due to significant selling by foreign and institutional investors. Although the initial drop exceeded 3%, it has since moderated as these investors sold more than 4 trillion won worth of shares, applying downward pressure on the index. The KOSDAQ is also showing weakness ahead of the September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, amid ongoing concerns about potential interest rate hikes.As of 1:04 PM, the KOSPI is down 170.96 points ( September 14, 2026

Naju Launches Citizen Petition for Second Phase of Public Institution Relocation The city of Naju in Gwangju is actively promoting a citizen petition for the second phase of public institution relocation and has officially launched a task force to attract these institutions. From September 11 to 12, Naju held a signature campaign at the Bitgaram Festival, which took place at Bitgaram Lake Park. The campaign aimed to gather support for the successful relocation of public institutions and the integrated headquarters of the five power companies. This initiative follows the gove September 14, 2026

Min Eun-kyung Wins Presidential Prize at Imbangul National Music Festival Min Eun-kyung, 44, from Seoul, won the top prize at this year's Imbangul National Music Festival, receiving the Presidential Prize.The Imbangul National Music Festival is a major traditional Korean music festival that honors the artistic spirit of Imbangul, a renowned singer who soothed the national sorrow during the Japanese colonial period (1905-1961).Min earned the Presidential Prize by scoring high marks from the judges for her performance of 'Chogyeong-ikyeong' from Chunhyangga.In addition September 14, 2026

Gimhae City Celebrates Family Unity and Indian Culture Gimhae City is drawing attention with a series of vibrant cultural events that connect the past and present, from a special international cultural exchange honoring the relationship between King Kim Suro and Queen Heo Hwang-ok 2,000 years ago to family-oriented activities for vulnerable children in the community.On September 17, from 3:40 PM to 5 PM, the '2026 Love-India Cultural Festival' will take place at the Gimhae Culture Center's Aedureum Square, organized by the Indian Embassy in Korea an September 14, 2026

Government Accelerates Climate Finance Supply, Achieving 127% of July Target The South Korean government plans to supply a total of 790 trillion won in climate finance by 2035, with 42 trillion won already disbursed as of July this year. The government also aims to establish practical standards for transition finance by next month to support its implementation in the financial sector. On September 14, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced that it held the first meeting of the Climate Finance Activation Task Force (TF), chaired by the Director of the Financi September 14, 2026