LH to Hire 235 New Employees in Public Recruitment Starting September 22 The Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) will publicly recruit 235 new employees in the second half of this year. This recruitment aims to strengthen the workforce to implement government policies, including the development of new towns and the expansion of housing supply. LH announced that the application period for the recruitment of new employees at levels 5 and 6 will begin on September 22. The total number of hires will be 235, consisting of 211 level 5 employees and 24 level 6 employees September 22, 2026

Han Seong-sook Announces Establishment of Police Reform Committee in Prime Minister's Office Han Seong-sook, the Prime Minister of South Korea, announced plans to establish a Police Reform Committee and a promotion team within the Prime Minister's Office to align with the expanded powers and responsibilities of the police following judicial reforms. During the 41st Cabinet meeting held at the Government Sejong Center on September 22, Han stated, "In the new criminal justice system, the role and responsibility of the police are extremely important. We will establish a Police Reform Comm September 22, 2026

U.S.-China Trade Talks Focus on Tariff Extension, Iran Sanctions, and AI Safety The United States and China are engaged in intense negotiations over the extension of a trade truce, Iran sanctions, and artificial intelligence (AI) safety, just two days before a scheduled summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping.U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessenet described his meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on September 21 as "very successful" during an interview with CNBC. He noted that the focus of the discussions was the U.S.-China tariff truce set to September 22, 2026

U.S. Stocks Rise as AI Stocks Rally; Nasdaq Hits Record High The U.S. stock market surged on September 21, driven by strong performances from major tech stocks and a decline in oil and bond yields. The Nasdaq composite index reached a record high for the first time in nearly four months.On the New York Stock Exchange, the S&P 500 index closed up 114.20 points (1.49%) at 7,764.70, while the Nasdaq composite rose 599.55 points (2.26%) to finish at 27,096.00. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended the day up 1,082.68 points (1.43%).Stocks related to arti September 22, 2026

Hanmi Semiconductor Ships First 'FC Bonder 75' for AI Packaging Hanmi Semiconductor has shipped its AI semiconductor 2.5D packaging equipment, the 'FC Bonder 75', to global customers for the first time. This marks an expansion into the advanced packaging market for system semiconductors, following the TC Bonder for high-bandwidth memory (HBM).The FC Bonder 75 supports large interposer packaging of 75mm x 75mm, allowing for a larger area than the standard 20mm x 20mm semiconductor packaging. This capability is essential for accommodating the large dies and mu September 22, 2026

Online Investment Firms Expand Loans for Low to Mid-Credit Borrowers The Financial Services Commission is easing investment regulations for top online investment firms to expand funding for low to mid-credit borrowers.On September 22, the commission announced a plan to activate funding for low to mid-credit borrowers in the online investment sector. With six years since the establishment of the online investment industry, the aim is to strengthen its role in providing mid-interest loans and alternative financing for these borrowers.According to the commission, th September 22, 2026

Kakao Expands Energy Efficiency in Data Centers, Reducing Cooling Costs by 23% As the demand for effective heat management and energy efficiency in data centers grows, Kakao is expanding its energy management capabilities from its operations to leased data centers.On September 22, Kakao announced that it has improved the cooling system operations at its leased data center in Hanam, Gyeonggi Province, while maintaining service stability and reducing energy consumption for cooling.This initiative applies the energy management experience gained from its own data center to enh September 22, 2026

Kim Min-seok Criticizes Kim Yong-min's Opposition to Prosecutor-Backed Chief of Major Crimes Agency Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party, criticized fellow party member Kim Yong-min on September 22, stating, "If you express your opinions publicly without going through the proper procedures, how are you different from the opposition?" This remark was directed at Kim Yong-min, who recently voiced his opposition to the nomination of Kim Ji-yong, the newly appointed chief of the Major Crimes Agency, due to Kim's background as a former prosecutor.During an appearance on the Democratic Party September 22, 2026

North Korea Reveals Test of Hypersonic Missile 'Hwasong-11M-1' North Korea has publicly confirmed the test launch of the 'Hwasong-11M-1,' believed to be a short-range hypersonic missile. The country claims to have successfully advanced its weapon systems by highlighting its low-altitude gliding and maneuverability capabilities. The Korean Central News Agency reported on September 22 that the North Korean Missile Bureau conducted a test of a new combat weapon system on September 20, attended by Kim Jong Un. The agency described the test as a normal activity September 22, 2026

K-Expo to Showcase Korean Beauty and Food Industries in Mexico The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency will host the '2026 K-Expo Mexico' from September 24 to 27 at the Mexico City International Exhibition and Convention Center (CIEC WTC).The event will highlight K-content alongside related industries such as food, beauty, and tourism, supporting domestic companies in their international expansion through consultations with key buyers from Latin America.Mexico is considered a strategic entry point into the Spanish-s September 22, 2026