Ottogi Commemorates 10th Anniversary of Late Honorary Chairman Ham Tae-ho Ottogi held a memorial service to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the late Honorary Chairman Ham Tae-ho, reflecting on the founding principles of quality first and sharing.On September 11, Ottogi conducted the memorial service at Ham Tae-ho Hall in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province. The event was attended by Ottogi Chairman Ham Young-jun, President Hwang Seong-man, and other employees who paid their respects with flower offerings.Born in 1930 in Wonsan, Ham Tae-ho volunteered for military service du September 14, 2026

LG Electronics Opens First B2B 'AI Home Experience Space' in Saudi Arabia LG Electronics is making a significant push into the Global South market by actively showcasing its integrated artificial intelligence (AI) home solutions for business-to-business (B2B) transactions. On September 14, LG Electronics announced the official opening of its first 'AI Home Experience Space' in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This space is an offline store designed for B2B customers, including local construction companies, and is modeled after premium residential environments in the region September 14, 2026

Robot Vacuums Safeguard Camera and Voice Data, but Some Guidance Lacks Clarity Major robot vacuums sold in South Korea, including those from Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, and Roborock, have been found to handle personal data such as camera footage, voice commands, photos, and mapping information without significant risk of privacy violations. However, some instances were identified where the legal basis for data processing was not clearly distinguished in privacy policies, and user choice was not adequately ensured.The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIP September 14, 2026

Ansan Mayor Lee Min-keun Pledges to Address Citizens' Concerns on the Ground Lee Min-keun, the mayor of Ansan, expressed his commitment on September 11 to "find answers on the ground for changes that citizens can feel." On this day, Mayor Lee visited key locations closely related to citizens' daily lives to hear their voices and seek improvement measures ahead of the 2027 budget planning. After visiting major sites in Choji-dong under the theme "Incorporating Citizens' Dreams into the Budget," he directly checked residents' daily inconveniences and discussed solutions. September 14, 2026

Samsung Electronics' Major Union Protests Offensive Remarks Against Chairman Choi Seung-ho Samsung Electronics' largest union, the Samsung Group Major Union, has officially protested against another in-house union, the Donghaeng Union, demanding an end to derogatory and violent remarks aimed at Chairman Choi Seung-ho. The conflict between the unions, which has escalated over performance bonuses, has now turned into a dispute over the language used by the rival union's leadership.On September 14, industry sources reported that the Major Union recently sent a formal letter to the Dongha September 14, 2026

Amorepacific Shares Rise Nearly 2% on Upgraded Price Targets Amorepacific is seeing a nearly 2% increase in early trading, driven by expectations of growth in its overseas business and improved long-term performance. Recent upgrades to target prices by securities firms have boosted investor sentiment.As of 9:12 a.m. on the Korea Exchange, Amorepacific shares were trading at 143,300 won, up 2,800 won (1.99%) from the previous trading day. The stock opened at 143,000 won and reached as high as 147,400 won in early trading.During its Investor Day on Septembe September 14, 2026

SK Telecom's Kang Wook: Long-term Customers Value Recognition Over Discounts During a recent event, Kang Wook, head of SK Telecom's segment team, shared insights on the company's approach to long-term customer benefits. He noted that customers expressed a desire for recognition rather than discounts, stating, "What long-term customers want is for SK Telecom to acknowledge that I have been a loyal customer for a long time." The goal of the long-term customer program is to instill a sense of pride in their loyalty.On September 12, SK Telecom hosted 3,000 long-term customer September 14, 2026

Defense Acquisition Agency to Host Customized Consulting Day for SMEs on September 21 The Defense Acquisition Agency will hold a Customized Consulting Day for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the defense sector on September 21 at the Grand Ballroom A of Songdo Convensia in Incheon. The event will take place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. This initiative aims to enhance access to information on support programs for defense SMEs and address on-site challenges. The event was organized in response to feedback indicating that SMEs find it difficult to access information about defense sup September 14, 2026

KT Releases AX Insight Report Analyzing Financial and Public Sector Challenges On September 14, KT announced the release of the 'KT AX Insight Report,' which analyzes the current state and key challenges of artificial intelligence transformation (AX) in the financial and public sectors.The report is based on a survey conducted in July involving 400 employees from domestic banks, securities firms, insurance companies, and credit card companies, as well as employees from central government agencies, local governments, and public institutions. It includes insights on the prog September 14, 2026

Elder Artists Call for Art Preservation Amid Inheritance Tax Burdens Artists Fearful of Closing Their Eyes Recent conversations among veteran artists reveal a growing sentiment: "It would be better if the government or local authorities established crematoriums for artworks." This is not mere hyperbole; it reflects a structural contradiction where the creations that artists have dedicated their lives to can become burdens after their passing. For unknown artists, the lack of sales history makes it nearly impossible to assess the market value of their works for i September 14, 2026