Weather Forecast: Cloudy with Temperature Variations Up to 15 Degrees On Monday, most regions across the country are expected to be partly cloudy.The morning low is forecasted to be between 14 and 21 degrees Celsius, while the afternoon high is expected to reach between 25 and 30 degrees. For the time being, significant temperature differences of 10 to 15 degrees between day and night are anticipated, so residents should take care of their health.Due to the moon's gravitational pull, higher sea levels are expected. Caution is advised as coastal low-lying areas may September 13, 2026

Korean Minister Kim Jung-kwan Aims for Finalization of U.S. Investment Talks This Week 김정관 산업통상부 장관이 한미 간 대미투자 협상이 상당 부분 진전됐다며 이번 주 중 최종 타결과 발표를 시도하겠다고 밝혔다. 다만 구체적인 투자 사업과 투자 구조를 둘러싼 일부 쟁점은 아직 남아 있다고 했다. 김 장관은 13일 미국과의 대미 투자 후속 협의를 마치고 인천국제공항을 통해 귀국한 뒤 기자들과 만나 "많은 이슈에서 합의에 근접한 것은 사실이지만 아직 여러 가지 쟁점이 남아 있다"고 말했다. 이어 "내부 절차를 거쳐 이번 주 초 다시 한번 화상회의를 통해 협의할 예정"이라며 "이번 September 13, 2026

Shipping Costs Surge Amid Fears of Logistics Crisis "Currently, there is no strategy the government can implement to respond. This makes it even more difficult."The Shanghai Container Freight Index (SCFI), a key indicator of shipping rates, has risen for seven consecutive weeks, surpassing 3,600 for the first time in over two years. With the Strait of Hormuz blocked and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels potentially threatening the Red Sea, a critical global shipping route, the SCFI could soar to its all-time high of 5,000. South Korean exporters, alr September 13, 2026

Park Bo-kyum Wins First Major Title at KLPGA Tour Park Bo-kyum has claimed the title of 'Major Queen' for the first time since her debut on the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour.On September 13, at the Blackstone Icheon Golf Club (par 72) in Icheon, Park shot a final round of 1-under 71, with three birdies and two bogeys, during the KLPGA Tour's third major event of the season, the KB Financial Golden Life Championship, which has a total prize pool of 1.5 billion won.With a total score of 5-under 283, Park edged out a grou September 13, 2026

Park Bo-kyum Wins First Major Title at KLPGA KB Financial Championship Park Bo-kyum has claimed her first major title since debuting on the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour.On September 13, at the Blackstone Icheon Golf Club in Icheon, Park shot a final round of 1-under 71, with three birdies and two bogeys, in the third major tournament of the KLPGA Tour season, the KB Financial Golden Life Championship, which has a total prize pool of 1.5 billion won.With a total score of 5-under 283, Park edged out a group tied for second place at 4-under September 13, 2026

HMM's Growing Role in Busan Amid Record Earnings Expectations HMM is expected to achieve record earnings in the third quarter of this year, driven by strong shipping rates amid the prolonged conflict in the Middle East. However, the business environment is becoming increasingly complex. While calls for HMM to contribute to the Busan community are growing alongside its improved performance, specific support measures to facilitate the company's relocation remain slow to materialize.According to industry sources on September 13, HMM's operating profit for the September 13, 2026

Samsung's Taylor Fab Begins Pilot Production Ahead of Mass Production of 2nm Chips Samsung Electronics has officially launched pilot production at some lines of its Taylor Fab in Texas, marking a significant step toward establishing a local advanced manufacturing system. The introduction of test wafers for prototype production indicates that the facility is moving closer to full operational capacity.According to reports from foreign media and industry sources on September 13, Samsung's Taylor Fab began operating its pilot lines this month, initiating comprehensive process opti September 13, 2026

Expanded Espionage Law Takes Effect, Critics Say It Falls Short on Tech Theft On September 13, a revised criminal law that allows for the punishment of acts involving the transfer of state secrets, including semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, to foreign entities took effect. The key change expands the scope of espionage laws, which were previously limited to 'hostile nations,' to include all foreign entities. However, critics argue that the law may be insufficient to prevent industrial technology leaks, as most incidents involve insiders and do n September 13, 2026

Suez Canal Blockage and High Oil Prices Disrupt Shipping Rates Shipping rates are poised to reach record highs as shipping companies enter emergency management mode. The blockade of the Red Sea and Suez Canal is expected to increase travel distances and sailing days, prompting domestic and international shipping firms to consider further slow steaming to mitigate the impact of high oil prices. The reduction in effective shipping capacity raises concerns about a global supply chain disruption.According to the shipping industry on September 13, major domestic September 13, 2026

Ministry of SMEs and Startups Seeks Candidates for Cooperation Promotion Awards The Ministry of SMEs and Startups announced on September 13 that it will accept nominations for the 'Cooperation Promotion Awards' from September 14 to October 13.The awards aim to recognize individuals and organizations that have actively participated in creating a cooperative ecosystem and alleviating conflicts in business areas, as well as to promote outstanding examples of cooperation.Nominees can be submitted in three categories: △Expansion of performance-sharing systems △Expansion of coope September 13, 2026