Trump Open to Chinese Automakers If They Build in U.S. Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has indicated that he would allow Chinese automakers to produce vehicles in the U.S. if they build factories and hire local workers.In an interview with Fox News on September 11, Trump stated, "If China wants to come here and open a factory to make cars, I’m okay with that."He emphasized that local employment is a key condition, noting, "Japan does it, and they hire our people. The most important thing is that we hire our people."However, he drew September 12, 2026

President Lee: 'I Will Never Abandon Reform Goals and Values' President Lee Jae-myung stated on September 12 that he has "never abandoned the goals and values of reform," but acknowledged that excessive and rapid reform processes could provoke backlash and resistance. He emphasized the need to maintain the direction of reform while achieving effective results based on public consensus and procedures. On this day, President Lee quoted a post by Park Tae-hoon, head of the Youth Research Institute, evaluating his commitment to reform, saying, "There is not September 12, 2026

Which Lotto Numbers Have Not Appeared Recently? Insights Ahead of Draw 1241 As the 1241st Lotto draw approaches, attention is turning to numbers that have not appeared in recent winning combinations.The winning numbers for the 1240th Lotto draw, held on September 5, were 11, 13, 19, 20, 31, and 44, with a bonus number of 27. There were 16 first-place winners, each receiving 1.79 billion won.Looking at the last five draws (1236 to 1240), the numbers that did not appear at all include 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 35, 39, 41, 43, and 45. This is September 12, 2026

Free Flu Vaccinations Begin Next Week, Starting with These Groups The national vaccination program for influenza in preparation for this winter will begin next week. This year, the age limit for free vaccinations for children has been expanded from 13 to 14 years, allowing support for students up to the second year of middle school.According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, the national influenza vaccination program for 2026-2027 will run from September 21 to April 30, 2027. The free vaccination targets children, pregnant women, and seniors September 12, 2026

President Lee Celebrates Arrival of Arctic Route Test Voyage in the UK President Lee Jae-myung congratulated the crew of the Panstar Acro, the first South Korean container ship to embark on a test voyage along the Arctic route, upon its arrival in the United Kingdom. On September 12, President Lee expressed his gratitude on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "I extend my congratulations and thanks to Captain Seong-myeon and the crew for opening the historic first path along the Arctic route. I hope for the safe return of the Panstar Acro and the successful development September 12, 2026

Weather Forecast: Cloudy Nationwide with Temperature Variations Up to 15 Degrees On Sunday, September 13, the weather across the country will be mostly cloudy, with the capital region and Gangwon Province remaining overcast until the morning. The temperature difference between day and night is expected to reach up to 15 degrees Celsius in inland areas.According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the country will be under the influence of a high-pressure system located over the East Sea. The capital region and Gangwon Province will experience cloudy conditions in the September 12, 2026

President Lee Says Domestic Fuel Prices Stable Despite Rising Global Oil Prices President Lee Jae-myung stated that domestic gasoline and diesel prices will remain stable despite a surge in international oil prices. He explained that the government's diversification of crude oil import sources has reduced dependence on the Middle East from 70% to the 50% range, along with measures such as price caps and export volume controls to manage domestic prices and supply.On the afternoon of September 12, President Lee posted on X (formerly Twitter), "Dear citizens, do not worry. The September 12, 2026

Oracle Founder Larry Ellison to Sell Up to $7.5 Billion in Stock Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison plans to sell up to $7.5 billion worth of his company’s stock. According to the Financial Times, Ellison will sell up to 50 million shares of Oracle by the end of October as part of a pre-arranged trading plan. Based on the closing price of $150 per share on September 11, the sale could reach a maximum of $7.5 billion. Despite this sale, Ellison is expected to remain Oracle's largest individual shareholder, holding approximately 40% of the company's stock. Last S September 12, 2026

Kim Min-seok Advocates for Broad Political Unity in South Korea Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party, has proposed a vision for broad political unity that encompasses both progressive and reformist factions as well as centrist and conservative groups. He emphasized that any candidate unification should be based on competitiveness rather than political shares, while keeping the possibility of collaboration or merger with the Justice Party open.According to Yonhap News on September 12, during the 'Open Day' event held by the Pyeongtaek local committee, September 12, 2026

Gas Prices in South Korea Drop for 17th Consecutive Week Despite Rising Global Oil Prices Nationwide gas prices in South Korea have continued to decline for the 17th consecutive week, even as international oil prices surged due to conflicts in the Middle East. Analysts attribute the drop in domestic prices to the government's maintenance of a maximum oil price system, which limits the impact of rising global prices on local sales.According to the Korea National Oil Corporation's oil price information system, Opinet, the average price of gasoline at gas stations across the country fel September 12, 2026