Mixed Results for Korean Insurers in Vietnam's Life Insurance Market Korean life insurers in Vietnam reported mixed results for the first half of the year. According to recent local media reports, Hanwha Life Vietnam increased its net profit by 68% due to effective asset management and cost control, while Shinhan Life Vietnam reduced its losses by nearly half by cutting insurance payout costs and sales expenses. Both companies focused on internal management despite a lack of significant growth in insurance operations. Insurance Premiums Decline, but Hanwha Life E September 14, 2026

Dunamu Launches Startup Studio in Partnership with Seoul National University Dunamu is collaborating with Seoul National University's Business School to support young startups.The company, which operates the digital asset exchange Upbit, announced the launch of the 'SNU x Upbit Startup Studio' and held a welcome event for the resident startups on September 10.The selected companies, chosen through a review process, include △Breadcrumb △Steelcut △Iruri Labs △Beli Labs △Theta One Korea △PION △LeadAxis.Dunamu aims to prioritize the growth of young talent and will support th September 14, 2026

LG Uplus and Defense Ministry Host 'AI Plus Camp' for Military Families LG Uplus announced on September 14 that it is hosting the 'AI Dream Challenge LG U+ AI Plus Camp' in collaboration with the Ministry of National Defense, which includes a family invitation event.The camp aims to help children of military personnel understand and utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to develop their future digital skills. The theme of the event is 'Mission! Protect Mom and Dad, Little AI Guardians,' with participation from 110 students in grades 4 to 6 and 193 guardians, totaling September 14, 2026

Hana Financial Projects Record Quarterly Profit for KB Financial in Q3, Raises Target Price Hana Securities forecasts that KB Financial will achieve a record quarterly profit in the third quarter, raising its target price to 235,000 won. The investment recommendation remains a 'buy.'In a report released on the 14th, analyst Choi Jeong-wook stated, "The net interest margin (NIM) for banks in the third quarter is estimated to decline by 2 basis points to 1.72% compared to the previous quarter, but the growth of approximately 1.7% in bank won-denominated loans is expected to offset this n September 14, 2026

'Odyssey' Surpasses 10 Million Viewers, Continues Box Office Success with 6th Consecutive Week at No. 1 The film 'Odyssey' continues its remarkable box office run, surpassing 10 million viewers and setting a new record for the longest consecutive weeks at No. 1 for a foreign film released in South Korea since 2010.According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing system, 'Odyssey' attracted 449,039 viewers over the weekend from September 11 to 13, maintaining its position at the top of the weekend box office. This marks the film's sixth consecutive week at No. 1.Notably, 'Odyssey' has ac September 14, 2026

Eugene Investment Securities Raises Amorepacific Target Price Amid Global Growth Expectations 유진투자증권이 14일 아모레퍼시픽의 목표주가를 기존보다 상향한 19만원으로 제시하고 투자의견 ‘매수’를 유지했다. 국내에서 경쟁력을 검증한 더마 뷰티와 헤어케어 사업이 글로벌 확장에 나서면서 매출과 수익성이 함께 개선될 것으로 전망했다. 아모레퍼시픽은 지난 11일 인베스터데이에서 더마 뷰티와 코스메슈티컬 그리고 헤어케어를 3대 성장축으로 제시했다. 2027년 연결 매출은 10% 성장하고 영업이익률은 10~12%를 달성한다는 중장기 목표를 내놨다. 올해 매출 목표는 4조5000억원이다. 더마 뷰티에서는 에스트라 September 14, 2026

Wemade Announces Change in Major Shareholder with Neopulse Consortium A consortium of investors, including Neopulse and global gaming company Kingnet, will become the new major shareholder of Wemade.On September 14, Wemade issued a joint statement regarding the change in its major shareholder with the Neopulse-led consortium.The investor consortium signed a stock transfer agreement with Park Kwan-ho, chairman of Wemade, on June 30. They are currently proceeding with the necessary steps to finalize the transaction, including payment of the remaining balance and obt September 14, 2026

Meritz Securities: LS Marine Solutions to Benefit from Expansion of Undersea Power Networks, Target Price Set at 40,000 Won Meritz Securities stated on September 14 that LS Marine Solutions is expected to benefit from a shortage of cable laying vessels (CLVs) due to the expansion of undersea power networks. The firm maintained a 'Buy' rating and set a target price of 40,000 won. The stock closed at 32,300 won on September 11, indicating a potential upside of 23.8%.Jang Jae-hyuk, a researcher at Meritz Securities, explained, "While LS Marine Solutions is known as a player in the offshore wind sector, its core business September 14, 2026

President Lee's Approval Rating Hits Record Low at 33.8% President Lee's approval rating has dropped for the ninth consecutive week, reaching a record low of 33.8% since taking office. The decline is particularly pronounced among young voters and progressives, with disapproval ratings surpassing 60% for the first time. In party support, the Democratic Party has seen a decrease while the People Power Party has gained ground, resulting in a shift in rankings within the margin of error. According to a poll released on September 14 by Realmeter, President September 14, 2026

KAIST Research Team Uncovers Mechanism of RNA Delivery in Neurons, Paving Way for New Brain Disease Treatments KAIST's Professor Yoon Gi-jun and his research team have discovered the molecular mechanism by which neurons accurately transport specific ribonucleic acid (RNA) to the end of their axons. They found that the chemical marker 'm6A' serves as a 'delivery tag' that helps select the necessary RNA.On September 14, KAIST announced that the research team identified the role of the m6A chemical modification in the process of transporting specific RNA to the end of the axon, a long pathway in neurons. Th September 14, 2026