UAE Offers Venue for Russia-Ukraine-U.S. Talks, Russia Responds Positively The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed its willingness to provide a venue for a trilateral meeting involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States aimed at ending the war, according to the Kremlin. This marks an increase in mentions of the trilateral talks from the Russian side.Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, conveyed this message to Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS summit held in New Delhi, as reported by September 13, 2026

Indonesian Ferry Sinks with 243 on Board, 6 Confirmed Dead and 130 Missing A ferry carrying over 240 people sank in the Java Sea after losing contact, resulting in six confirmed deaths and 130 individuals reported missing.According to reports from Reuters, AP, and CNN Indonesia, the Banjarmasin Search and Rescue Agency received a distress call at 4:10 a.m. local time on September 13 from a representative of the 'Virgo Transport 8' ferry near Banjarmasin.At the time of the incident, the ferry had 213 passengers and 30 crew members on board, totaling 243 people. Specific September 13, 2026

HK Inno.N's K-Cab Continues Growth Amid U.S. Approval Anticipation HK Inno.N's gastroesophageal reflux disease treatment, K-Cab, is continuing its growth trajectory through expanded domestic prescriptions and international market entry. With increasing sales in China and anticipated U.S. approval early next year, the drug is poised for a significant global breakthrough. However, the expiration of its domestic patent is scheduled for the second half of 2031, and the exclusivity period in the U.S. will last only five years post-approval, making the development o September 13, 2026

Yeosu World Island Expo: A Weekend Transformation "There’s nothing to see," and "Is this all for 70 billion won?"Since its opening on September 5, the 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo has faced significant criticism. Some broadcasts, YouTube channels, and social media highlighted the lack of content at the main venue and the unpreparedness of the sub-venues, leading to perceptions that the expo was a failure.However, on the ninth day of the event, which coincided with its second weekend on September 13, the atmosphere at the Yeosu World Island Expo September 13, 2026

Education Ministry: Up to 1,200 Students Affected by Application System Outage As many as 1,200 students were unable to complete their college application submissions due to a system outage during the early admissions process. In response, the Education Ministry and the Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) announced they will accept relief applications from September 14 to 16.On September 13, the Education Ministry reported that of approximately 2.61 million early admission applications, an estimated 1,200 students were unable to finalize their submissions due to September 13, 2026

Lee: ISDS Victory Confirms No Protection for Lawbreaking Foreign Investors President Lee Jae-myung stated on September 13 that the government’s victory in the international investment dispute settlement (ISDS) case confirms that foreign investors cannot receive protection for investments that violate domestic laws.In a post on his X account, President Lee emphasized that the principle established in the ISDS cancellation procedure is that foreign investors are not entitled to protection for investments that violate South Korean laws.He expressed gratitude to officials September 13, 2026

KIA's Kim Do-young Becomes Youngest Player to Achieve 40 Home Runs, 100 RBIs, and 100 Runs KIA Tigers' Kim Do-young has become the youngest player in KBO history to achieve 40 home runs, 100 RBIs, and 100 runs. This milestone comes just four days after he suffered a broken nose. On September 13, Kim started as the designated hitter in a home game against the Hanwha Eagles at Gwangju Kia Champions Field. The historic record was set in his third at-bat during the fifth inning, with the Tigers leading 3-2. After Park Jae-hyun reached base with a triple, Kim hit a timely single to left fi September 13, 2026

Democratic Party Won't Issue Further Statement on Yoon Hye-in's Resignation The Democratic Party announced on September 13 that it will not issue any further official statements regarding Yoon Hye-in, who resigned from her position as the nominee for the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family.Spokesperson Lee Yong-woo made the remarks during a press briefing at the National Assembly following a high-level party-government meeting held at the Prime Minister's residence in Seoul. When asked about the party's official stance on Yoon, he stated, "There is no further informa September 13, 2026

Government and Democratic Party Announce Major Support for Chuseok Holiday The Democratic Party and the government announced plans to stabilize prices for essential goods during the upcoming Chuseok holiday, which begins on September 24, by expanding supply and offering significant discounts.Lee Yong-woo, a spokesperson for the Democratic Party, spoke to reporters at the National Assembly after a high-level government meeting held at the Prime Minister's residence in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, on September 13. He stated, "The government and the party reviewed the implement September 13, 2026

Government and Democratic Party Review Preparations for Major Crime Investigation Agency The Democratic Party and the government announced plans to review preparations for the launch of the Major Crime Investigation Agency (MCIA) and the Prosecution Agency, set to begin operations on October 2. They also discussed measures to improve the police's management of missing persons cases and expedite the recovery of missing adults.Lee Yong-woo, spokesperson for the Democratic Party, spoke to reporters at the National Assembly after a high-level government meeting held at the Prime Ministe September 13, 2026