Ko Young-cheol Elected President of Asian Confederation of Credit Unions Ko Young-cheol has been elected as the new president of the Asian Confederation of Credit Unions (ACCU). The National Credit Union Federation of Korea announced on September 14 that Ko attended the '2026 Asia Credit Union Forum' and the 'ACCU Annual General Meeting' held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from September 11 to 13 (local time). Ko was elected as the new president during the 45th ACCU Annual General Meeting held on the last day of the event, September 13. His term will last for two years September 14, 2026

Samsung and SK Hynix Complete Half of 26.6 Trillion Won Share Buyback ◆Aju Economy Major News▷Samsung and SK Hynix buy back 26.6 trillion won in shares, raising market concerns- Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have recently completed a share buyback totaling approximately 26.6 trillion won over the past three weeks, serving as a key support for the KOSPI market.- Samsung purchased 29.8 million shares, accounting for 55.92% of the planned amount, worth 7.77 trillion won, while SK Hynix bought 10.95 million shares, or 45.49% of its planned buyback, totaling 18.8 tr September 14, 2026

Nepalese Man Rescued After Nine Days Trapped in Flooded Tunnel A Nepalese man, Sanjay Saha, 30, was rescued after being trapped for nine days in a tunnel of a hydroelectric power plant in the Himalayan region near the Nepal-China border due to severe flooding. He survived by drinking muddy water.According to Yonhap News on September 12, Saha, who had worked as a mechanical supervisor at the Trishuli 3A Hydroelectric Plant in central-northern Bagmati Province for over three years, was familiar with the tunnel's layout but found himself unable to escape alone September 14, 2026

Stabbing Incident in Dongdaemun District Leaves Man Hospitalized An 80-year-old man was arrested after wielding a knife on a street in Dongdaemun District, Seoul.According to police and fire authorities, the suspect, identified as A, was apprehended at approximately 8:40 p.m. on September 13, near the scene of the incident in Jeonnong-dong, on charges of attempted murder.The victim, a man in his 70s, was transported to a hospital with multiple self-inflicted wounds. He is currently reported to be in stable condition.Earlier that evening, at around 8:24 p.m., September 14, 2026

Accident Near Yaro Tunnel on Gwangju-Daegu Expressway At approximately 5:23 a.m. on September 14, a cargo truck traveling toward Gwangju collided with a tanker truck near the Yaro Tunnel on the Gwangju-Daegu Expressway in Hapcheon County, Gyeongnam. Following the initial collision, a Starrex vehicle struck the cargo truck, resulting in the Starrex driver being transported to the hospital in cardiac arrest. The accident has led to partial lane closures, causing severe traffic congestion. Police are currently working to manage the situation and inves September 14, 2026

Jeong Jae-deok of Ilim Electronics Receives Order of Industrial Merit for Localizing Key Auto Parts 수입에 의존하던 자동차용 점화코일 핵심 부품과 소재를 국산화해 미래차 산업 경쟁력 강화에 기여한 정재덕 이림전자 대표이사가 동탑산업훈장을 받았다. 산업통상부는 14일 대구 엑스코에서 산업단지 기업인과 근로자 등 500여명이 참석한 가운데 '산업단지의 날' 기념식을 개최했다고 밝혔다. 산업단지의 날은 국내 산업단지 조성의 토대가 된 '수출산업공업단지개발조성법' 시행일인 1964년 9월 14일을 기념하는 날이다. 2022년 법정기념일로 지정된 이후 서울 등 수도권에서 열렸지만 올해 처음으로 비수도권인 September 14, 2026

Explore Autumn at Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung with Ballet and Royal Experiences As the cool autumn breeze sets in, a series of performances and experiential events will take place at the palaces and gardens. Gyeongbokgung Palace will showcase a concert combining traditional court music and ballet, while Changdeokgung Palace will open the previously restricted Prince's study. Traditional music performances will also be held at Seoul Forest.According to the Cultural Heritage Administration, the 'Ballet x Sujecheon' concert will be held at the Jibokjae Hall in Gyeongbokgung fr September 14, 2026

Korea's Ministry of Land to Host 'Digital Land Day' with AI Innovations The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has expressed its commitment to utilizing new technologies such as AI and digital twins in land surveys.On September 14, the ministry announced that it will hold the '6th Digital Land Day' event on the 16th at the National Land Information Education Center in Gongju, South Chungcheong Province, in collaboration with the Korea Land and Geospatial Informatix Corporation (LX).'Digital Land Day' is an annual event commemorating the enactment of the September 14, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister Proposes EU Associate Membership Amid Trade Tensions Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has proposed that Canada become an associate member of the European Union (EU), drawing attention amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States. This suggestion stands in contrast to President Donald Trump's proposal for Canada to become the 51st state of the U.S., positioning Canada as a potential 28th member of the EU. However, there are critical perspectives regarding the move to engage with Europe while overlooking the largest market, the U.S.Accordin September 14, 2026

Government Reverses Tax Reform Plan After One Month: Where Is It Headed? "Why did you do that without proper preparation?"This was President Lee Jae-myung's remark on September 7 regarding the government's proposed changes to the Individual Savings Account (ISA). It was an unusual scene for the president to publicly reprimand the government and order a complete review of the tax reform plan.The issue began with the ISA. On September 3, the government announced its '2026 Tax Reform Plan,' proposing to establish a new productive finance ISA to stimulate domestic invest September 14, 2026