Hyundai Motor Completes 'Forest Run 2026' Campaign, Donates 100,000 Trees to Africa Hyundai Motor has successfully concluded its eco-friendly social contribution campaign. The company announced on September 13 that a total of 6,500 participants took part in the 'Forest Run 2026 Final Run' held the previous day. The event featured a 10 km course between Yeouido Park and the Seogang Bridge in Seoul. The Forest Run campaign links participants' running to actual tree donations and plantings. It began in 2016 to raise awareness about fine dust and promote cleaner skies. Over the pas September 13, 2026

Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' Wins Silver Lion at Venice Film Festival, a First for Korean Cinema Lee Chang-dong's new Netflix film 'Possible Love' won the Silver Lion (Jury Prize) at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, marking the first time a Korean film has received this honor at the festival.At the closing ceremony held on September 12 in Venice's Sala Grande, 'Possible Love' was awarded the Silver Lion in the competition category. This win comes 24 years after Lee received the Silver Lion for Best Director for 'Oasis' in 2002.Receiving the trophy from jury member and presenter September 13, 2026

LG Electronics Expands Partnership with Emmys to Include Premium Appliances LG Electronics is expanding its partnership with the Emmys to include premium appliances alongside its OLED TVs. The company aims to reinforce its premium brand image among Hollywood producers and actors by integrating LG Signature appliances into its existing content marketing strategy.On September 13, LG Electronics announced that it has been selected as the official 'TV and Appliance Partner' for the 78th Emmy Awards, which will take place on September 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles September 13, 2026

Mobile Phone Bills to Get Additional 25% Discount: Who Qualifies? Recently, messages have circulated online and via messaging apps claiming that starting today, users can receive an additional 25% discount on their mobile phone bills as part of a presidential pledge.According to industry sources on September 13, these messages present the existing 'selective contract discount' as if it were a new initiative. While the selective contract discount rate is indeed 25%, users who are already receiving this discount will not receive an additional 25% off.The selecti September 13, 2026

Samsung Bioepis Hosts Family Invitation Event at Songdo Headquarters Samsung Bioepis invited employees' families to its headquarters in Songdo, Incheon, to share the company's vision and organizational culture. On September 12, Samsung Bioepis held its '2026 Family Invitation Event,' attended by approximately 2,800 family members of employees. The event, which began in 2022, marks its fifth year of fostering communication between the company and its employees' families. Attendees participated in a tour of the offices and laboratories where employees work. A buski September 13, 2026

Samsung Electronics Launches 'Galaxy AI Class' to Teach AI in Schools Samsung Electronics is bringing its latest Galaxy devices to classrooms across the country to teach artificial intelligence (AI) to elementary and middle school students. The program has been revamped to go beyond simple AI functionality, focusing first on concepts and ethics before allowing students to apply their knowledge in areas of interest such as career paths, environmental issues, and history.Starting September 14, Samsung will recruit classes for the second semester of the 'Galaxy AI Cl September 13, 2026

Hwachun County Mayor Kim Se-hoon Envisions Green Tourism Inspired by Finland Kim Se-hoon, the mayor of Hwachun County in Gangwon Province, expressed his desire to incorporate sauna and recreational facilities observed in Rovaniemi, Finland, into Hwachun's tourism offerings.From September 7 to 11, Mayor Kim shared updates on his Facebook page, titled 'Governing Diary,' detailing his participation in the World Winter Cities Conference and local site visits. As his schedule concluded, he outlined the facilities he hopes to introduce at the Sancheoneo Festival site, Bungeose September 13, 2026

Kim Jong Un Responds to Xi Jinping, Emphasizing Strengthening North Korea-China Relations Kim Jong Un, the Chairman of North Korea's State Affairs Commission, has expressed his commitment to strengthening relations with China in a response to a congratulatory message from Chinese President Xi Jinping on the occasion of North Korea's 78th founding anniversary.According to the North Korean state newspaper Rodong Sinmun on September 13, Kim conveyed his deep appreciation for Xi's warm congratulations and heartfelt wishes in a letter sent the previous day.Kim stated that Xi's message ser September 13, 2026

FortyTwoDot Expands AI Autonomous Driving with Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 On September 11, at the FortyTwoDot headquarters in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, a 'Vehicle Workshop' showcased the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 side by side. At first glance, they appeared to be ordinary vehicles, but a closer look revealed significant differences. The Ioniq 5 was equipped with a large LiDAR sensor on its roof and additional sensors around the side mirrors for data collection. Next to it was an Ioniq 6-based SDV test vehicle.The vehicles on display are used by FortyTwoDot to train its a September 13, 2026

Oktoberfest Seoul Brings German Beer Festival to South Korea Ein PrositOn the afternoon of September 12, as autumn weather settled in, the 'Oktoberfest Seoul 2026' took place at the Culture Storage Base in Seongsan-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. The main venue, the Big Tent, resonated with the traditional toast song 'Ein Prosit,' which is sung by attendees at the world's largest beer festival, Munich's Oktoberfest.The event was co-hosted by Deutsche Oktoberfest Korea and Original Beer Company, marking the first official Oktoberfest in South Korea approved by the c September 13, 2026