Supreme Court Rules Private School Teacher Disciplinary Actions Invalid Without Lawyer Presence The Supreme Court ruled that disciplinary actions against private school teachers are invalid if they are conducted without the presence and testimony of a lawyer, similar to public school procedures.The Supreme Court's third division, led by Justice Lee Heung-gu, overturned a lower court ruling that dismissed a lawsuit filed by A, who sought to annul a decision by the Teacher Disciplinary Review Committee. The case has been sent back to the Seoul High Court.A, appointed as an associate professo September 14, 2026

Kang Chan-hee Successfully Concludes His Debut Play 'Dead Poets Society' 배우 강찬희가 첫 연극 '죽은 시인의 사회'의 마지막 공연을 성공적으로 마쳤다. 14일 소속사 FNC엔터테인먼트에 따르면 강찬희는 지난 13일 서울 NOL 씨어터 대학로 우리카드홀에서 열린 연극 '죽은 시인의 사회' 마지막 무대에 오르며 유종의 미를 거뒀다. 동명의 명작 영화를 원작으로 한 '죽은 시인의 사회'는 1959년 미국, 엄격한 규율과 전통을 중시하는 명문 기숙학교 웰튼 아카데미를 배경으로 한다. 새로 부임한 영어 교사 존 키팅이 입시와 성공만을 강요받던 학생들에게 '카르페 디엠(Carpe Di September 14, 2026

Kumho Construction Enters Suwon Market with Artera Brand Kumho Construction's residential brand Artera is making its debut in Suwon.On September 14, Kumho Construction announced that it has been selected as the construction company for the Pajang 1 District housing redevelopment project in the Jangan District of Suwon, Gyeonggi Province.The project will create an apartment complex consisting of four buildings, ranging from two basement levels to 28 stories, with a total of 258 units. The total construction cost is approximately 9.27 billion won, with September 14, 2026

Construction of GTX C Line to Begin on September 15 The construction of the metropolitan express railway (GTX) connecting northeastern and southern areas of the Seoul metropolitan area is set to commence.The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that it will begin construction on the GTX C Line private investment project on September 15. A promotional center will also be established to allow citizens to experience the GTX C Line in advance.The GTX C Line will span 86.6 kilometers, starting from Deokjeong Station in northern Gye September 14, 2026

Coupang CPLB Launches First Offline Festival for Private Brand Products Coupang's private brand subsidiary, CPLB, is set to open a pop-up space where customers can directly engage with its private brand products.CPLB announced on September 14 that it will host the 'Coupang Only Festa' from September 17 to 20 at Anderson C in Seongsu-dong, Seoul. This marks the first time since CPLB's launch in 2020 that it will hold an event for customers in an offline setting.The event aims to provide customers with the opportunity to experience familiar private brand products such September 14, 2026

WTO Reform Discussions Intensify as South Korea Evaluates Response Strategies As discussions on reforming the World Trade Organization (WTO) gain momentum, the South Korean government and trade experts are assessing the country's response strategies. This involves analyzing member states' proposals on key issues such as decision-making, development, and fair competition, while seeking ways to reflect the interests of domestic industries and businesses.The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on September 14 that it will hold a 'WTO Reform Forum' with experts f September 14, 2026

AI Demand Boosts Semiconductor and Computer Exports; August ICT Exports Near $60 Billion Driven by increased demand for artificial intelligence (AI), exports of semiconductors, computers, and peripherals recorded triple-digit growth, propelling August's information and communication technology (ICT) export figures.On September 14, the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy reported that August's ICT exports totaled $59.98 billion, marking a 162.6% increase compared to the same month last year. This marks the third consecutive month of exports exce September 14, 2026

Basic Construction Cost to Increase by 4.07% to 2.328 Million Won per Square Meter The basic construction cost used to determine the sale price of homes under the price ceiling system will increase by 4.07% starting September 15.On September 14, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that the basic construction cost applicable to the price ceiling system will be officially announced on September 15.The basic construction cost is one of the components that make up the sale price ceiling for homes subject to the price ceiling system. The sale price is calcu September 14, 2026

Park Hong-geun Calls for Proactive Investment Amid Era of Transformation Park Hong-geun, Minister of the Ministry of Planning and Budget, emphasized the need for proactive large-scale investments on September 14 at Korea University, stating, "To become an irreplaceable Republic of Korea, we must prepare for structural transformation as part of our national development strategy for 2045."During his visit, themed "Asking and Answering the Future from the Youth's Perspective," Park first met with student council members at the university's student center, sharing a brea September 14, 2026

South Korea Invests $2.89 Billion to Develop Global Research Centers for SMEs The South Korean government will invest 289.5 billion won (approximately $2.89 billion) from this year until 2031 to develop research centers for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into global technology hubs. This initiative aims to support research and development (R&D) in advanced industries such as semiconductors and secondary batteries, linking it with overseas validation and global commercialization.On September 14, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced that it will h September 14, 2026