Im Man-kyun: From Labor Lawyer to Seoul City Council Speaker For a boy from Hongseong, Seoul was a distant city at the end of the railway. Im Man-kyun, the Speaker of the Seoul City Council, graduated from Gwangcheon High School and studied urban planning at Hannam University. The Janghang Line, which connected his hometown of Hongseong to Daejeon and Seoul, was a significant part of his youth. He settled in Seoul in 2004, during his senior year of college, to seek employment.Now, 22 years later, the young man who moved to the capital has become the Speak September 14, 2026

Im Man-kyun, Seoul City Council Chair, Prioritizes TBS Normalization Im Man-kyun, Chair of the Seoul City Council, expressed a strong commitment to the normalization of Traffic Broadcasting System (TBS). However, he emphasized that the city council should not immediately enact support legislation but rather follow a process for the city to restore TBS's status as a public institution, after which the council can establish the financial support basis.In an interview with Aju Economy on September 2, Im stated, "The first step in normalizing TBS is restoring its sta September 14, 2026

Im Man-kyun Elected Chair of Seoul City Council, Emphasizes Collaboration The power dynamics of the Seoul City Council have shifted after four years. In the 12th council, where the Democratic Party holds 80 seats and the People Power Party has 38, Im Man-kyun, a three-term council member from Gwanak 3, has been elected as the chair. As the youngest chair, he combines a gentle demeanor with a clear sense of judgment. He stated that policies lacking procedures and citizen engagement will be halted, but he will actively cooperate with the Seoul city administration led by September 14, 2026

Nongshim Promotes Shin Ramyeon at UAE Comic Con Nongshim participated in the Middle East Film & Comic Con (UAE Comic Con), the largest pop culture festival in the region, to promote its Shin Ramyeon brand and engage with local Gen Z audiences.From September 11 to 13, Nongshim successfully operated a promotional booth and food truck at the UAE Comic Con held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, the company announced on September 14.The UAE Comic Con is the largest entertainment expo in the Middle East, covering film, animation, gaming, September 14, 2026

Korea and China Travel Industries Collaborate to Expand Regional Tourism The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization are hosting a mega fam tour, inviting 100 major travel agencies from China to develop regional tourism products centered around six domestic regional airports. The tour runs until September 15.Beginning on September 8, the fam tour includes 112 participants, including representatives from the top 100 Chinese travel agencies and media invited by the Korea Tourism Organization's overseas offices. Participants from vario September 14, 2026

Shinhan Bank's Delivery App 'Ddaenggyeo' Surpasses 10 Million Members Shinhan Bank's delivery app 'Ddaenggyeo' has surpassed 10 million members. To celebrate this milestone, the bank is launching an event offering discount coupons and support funds for customers and merchants. On September 14, Shinhan Bank announced that the number of Ddaenggyeo members has exceeded 10 million. Launched in January 2022, Ddaenggyeo has expanded its services by promoting low commission fees, consumer discounts, and support for small businesses. The app has particularly strengthened September 14, 2026

Hyundai Capital Offers Six-Month Payment Deferral for Small Rental Car Companies 현대캐피탈이 중소 렌터카 업체의 자금 부담을 덜기 위한 금융지원에 나선다.현대캐피탈은 중소 렌터카 업체를 대상으로 자동차 할부원금의 6개월 상환을 유예하는 지원 프로그램을 시행할 예정이라고 14일 밝혔다.유예기간 발생 이자의 50% 감면도 실시한다. 현재 현대캐피탈은 약 700곳의 중소 렌터카 업체에 렌터카 구입 등을 위한 금융서비스를 제공하고 있다. 관련 금융 규모는 약 7400억원이다. 현대캐피탈 금융서비스를 이용하고 있는 중소 렌터카 업체라면 이번 프로그램을 신청할 수 있다.금융지원 외에 중소 렌터카 업체의 영업 September 14, 2026

Chinese Companies Struggle to Collect Payments Amid Economic Slowdown Chinese companies are increasingly facing difficulties in collecting payments due to a sluggish domestic economy.According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, as of the end of July this year, the accounts receivable of large industrial enterprises in China reached 28.88 trillion yuan (approximately $4.5 trillion), an 8.5% increase from the previous year, as reported by China Finance Online on the 14th. During the same period, product inventory also rose to 7.27 trillion yuan, marking September 14, 2026

Hanwha General Insurance Launches Digital Finance School for Seniors Hanwha General Insurance has launched a training program aimed at senior customers utilizing mobile technology.On September 14, Hanwha announced that it hosted a 'Digital Finance School' for senior customers residing in the Gyeonggi region, including Incheon, Bucheon, and Bupyeong.This program was developed to enhance financial accessibility for digitally marginalized groups as non-face-to-face financial services expand. Considering that approximately 78.7% of visitors to Hanwha's customer servi September 14, 2026

Woori Financial Launches Pre-Notification Event for 'Wuda페' with Financial Coupons and Prizes Woori Financial Group announced on the 14th that it will hold a pre-notification event for the '2026 Woori Financial Together Festa (Wuda페)' until the 30th, showcasing financial products and services from its eight affiliates.During the inaugural Wuda페 last October, 263,000 customers signed up for the group's products and services over three weeks. This year, Woori Financial has extended the event to a month and increased the scale of benefits, including special offers and prizes, to enhance c September 14, 2026