Singer Young Tak Returns with New Album 'GOGO' Singer Young Tak is set to return with a new regular album after three years.He will release his third studio album, 'GOGO,' on September 14 at 6 PM through various music streaming platforms. This marks his first album since the release of his second studio album, 'FORM,' in August 2023.The album features 12 tracks, including the title song 'Kkeokkeo,' as well as 'Penguin,' 'Psycho World,' 'Dosi Rasol Pamiredo,' 'Vintage Love,' 'Heo Heo' (虛虛), 'Old Radio,' 'The Weather is Nice,' 'Temporary Sav September 13, 2026

Minister Kwon Oh-eul Expects Swift Passage of Democracy Heroes Act As the National Assembly prepares to vote on the Democracy Heroes Act, Kwon Oh-eul, Minister of Veterans Affairs, attended the '2026 Joint Memorial Ceremony' at the Democracy Movement Memorial Park in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province, on September 12, honoring the spirits of democracy martyrs. This memorial ceremony was the first held since Moon Guk-joo took office as chairman of the Democracy Movement Memorial Foundation on September 8. Minister Kwon, along with Chairman Moon and others, laid flowers September 13, 2026

50 Years of Apgujeong Hyundai: What Defines a Future Residential City? Aju Economy is marking the 50th anniversary of the completion of Apgujeong Hyundai Apartments with a five-part series titled 'Apgujeong: Building the Future Again.' Introduced in 1976, Apgujeong Hyundai Apartments transformed a sandy area south of the Han River into a premier residential district in South Korea. With features like elevators, central heating, spacious layouts, and a community-oriented environment, it ushered in the era of Gangnam apartments, symbolizing a time when housing transc September 13, 2026

Child Traffic Accidents in School Zones Surge 76% in One Year Child traffic accidents in school zones have increased by over 76% in just one year. The government plans to inspect 93 high-risk areas nationwide and initiate improvements at more than 500 facilities.The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced on September 13 that it will enhance traffic safety measures based on the results of joint inspections conducted in areas with frequent accidents involving children.Last year, there were 927 child traffic accidents in school zones, a significant ris September 13, 2026

National Assembly Speaker Cho Jung-sik Marks 100 Days in Office National Assembly Speaker Cho Jung-sik emphasized the need to process livelihood legislation and the budget without delay during the regular session, while also advancing discussions on constitutional reform to realize popular sovereignty.In a press release on the 13th, Cho stated, "If the past 100 days were about establishing the groundwork for a working National Assembly, the task now is to ensure that the public can feel the changes." He marked his 100th day in office on the 12th, having been September 13, 2026

Director Lee Chang-dong Reflects on Venice Film Festival Win 제83회 베니스국제영화제에서 넷플릭스 영화 '가능한 사랑'으로 은사자상(심사위원대상)을 품에 안은 이창동 감독이 영광의 순간을 뒤로하고 관객과의 만남에 대한 벅찬 기대감을 전했다. 이 감독은 시상식과 기자회견을 마친 직후이자 제51회 토론토국제영화제 참석을 위해 출국하기 전, 일문일답을 통해 24년 만의 베니스 귀환과 뜻깊은 수상에 대한 소회를 밝혔다. 먼저 이 감독은 은사자상 수상에 대해 "매우 기쁘고 감사하다"면서도 "황금사자상이 아니어서 실망하는 분들도 계신데, 저는 이것으로 충분하다고 생각한다"고 소신을 September 13, 2026

Korea Eximbank Launches 'Productive Inclusive Finance' for SMEs and Startups Korea Eximbank is launching its 'Productive Inclusive Finance' program to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups from inception to growth and recovery. On September 13, the bank announced the introduction of 'technology special loans,' which will assess companies based on their technological capabilities rather than credit ratings. These loans will be available for businesses with annual sales exceeding 2 billion won, with a maximum loan amount of 5 billion won and a repa September 13, 2026

E-Land Foundation and Incoop Partner to Provide English Education for Vulnerable Youth E-Land Foundation announced on September 13 that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Incoop Social Cooperative on September 11 to support English education for vulnerable children and youth preparing for independence.The two organizations agreed to provide English education tailored to different growth stages, from vulnerable children to youth preparing for independence. The initiative aims to reduce educational disparities and assist social integration by linking basic learning i September 13, 2026

Financial Support of 103 Trillion Won Ahead of Chuseok Holiday Financial institutions are set to provide a total of 103 trillion won to small businesses and medium-sized enterprises ahead of the Chuseok holiday. Loans and credit card payment deadlines that fall during the holiday will be automatically extended to the 28th.According to the Financial Services Commission on the 13th, policy finance institutions and banks will implement financial support measures from September 24 to 27 to minimize inconveniences during the holiday.First, policy finance institu September 13, 2026

Why the 'Number' in Hyundai Apartment Names Matters The 'number' in the names of Hyundai apartments does not refer to building numbers or the current reconstruction area numbers. Instead, it indicates the order in which large-scale construction projects were carried out, with the first project being Hyundai 1st, followed by Hyundai 2nd. Each project phase includes multiple buildings. Currently, the reconstruction areas do not align with the order of these numbers. Hyundai 1st, 7th, 10th, 13th, and 14th, along with Daelim Villa, are part of Apguje September 13, 2026