Gwangju City Conducts Simulation Training for AI Human Infection Response Gwangju Metropolitan City has conducted a simulation training exercise to prepare for potential human infections from avian influenza (AI) and other emerging infectious diseases.On September 11, Gwangju held the '2026 Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Disease Crisis Management Training' at Hotel Hyundai by Lahan Mokpo, as announced on September 12.The training involved over 140 participants from relevant agencies, including the Honam Disease Control Center, health offices from 22 cities and co September 12, 2026

North Korea Marks 78th Anniversary with UN Chief's Message North Korea announced on September 12 that UN Secretary-General António Guterres sent a congratulatory message to Kim Jong Un in honor of the 78th anniversary of the North Korean regime's establishment, known as 9·9 Day. Notably, the disclosure of Guterres' message has drawn attention.According to the Korean Central News Agency, Guterres stated, "National holidays remind us of the value of dialogue and solidarity in responding to global challenges." He added, "To address issues such as ending wa September 12, 2026

Yeosu World Island Expo Welcomes Autumn Visitors with Concerts and Sunset Views As the cool breeze signals the start of autumn, the '2026 Yeosu World Island Expo' in Jeollanam-do is expanding its tourism offerings to include exhibitions, experiences, performances, and island travel.Initially focused on individual visitors, the expo has recently seen an influx of groups from daycare centers, schools, and organizations. In response, the organizing committee is increasing performances and interactive programs while actively attracting weekday group visits.The expo, which opene September 12, 2026

BNK Gyeongnam Bank Donates 100 Million Won in Traditional Market Gift Certificates to Changwon BNK Gyeongnam Bank announced on September 12 that it has donated 100 million won in traditional market gift certificates to the city of Changwon ahead of the Chuseok holiday.The donation ceremony, held the previous day at Changwon City Hall, was attended by Kim Tae-han, president of BNK Gyeongnam Bank, and Changwon Mayor Kang Ki-yoon. The gift certificates will be distributed to 2,000 vulnerable households recommended by the city, to assist with holiday preparations.BNK Gyeongnam Bank explained September 12, 2026

Shinhan Bank Partners with Gachon University Gil Medical Center for Senior Dementia Prevention Seminar Shinhan Bank announced on September 12 that it conducted a dementia prevention seminar in collaboration with Gachon University Gil Medical Center for senior participants in the Incheon area, ahead of World Alzheimer's Day on September 21.The seminar, held on September 10 at 'Shinhan Hakijae Incheon,' aimed to help seniors understand the main symptoms of dementia and the importance of early detection, as well as to learn health management methods that can be practiced in daily life.Professor Choi September 12, 2026

North Korea Launches Multiple Ballistic Missiles, Flying 250 km North Korea launched several ballistic missiles early on September 12, flying approximately 250 kilometers.The Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that at around 5:20 a.m., multiple short-range ballistic missiles were detected being fired from the Wonsan area into the East Sea. They added, "The U.S. and South Korea are currently conducting a detailed analysis of the exact specifications of the missiles."They emphasized, "Our military maintains a robust readiness posture under the strong South Korea-U September 12, 2026

Kim Seong-hoon Emphasizes Field Voices in Policy for Bikyaram Innovation City The Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City is seeking to discover new growth engines for Bikyaram Innovation City based on industry-academia-research collaboration. Kim Seong-hoon, head of the Innovation City Support Team, expressed his commitment to translating field voices into practical policies.On September 11, the Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City Innovation City Support Team held the 'Innovation City Industry-Academia-Research Conference' at the Bikyaram Complex Cultural and Sports September 12, 2026

Han Dong-hoon Criticizes Police for Alleged Political Bias Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon intensified his criticism of Kim Seung-won, the nominee for Minister of Justice, on September 12, questioning whether the police are becoming "teeth for the Democratic Party's brothers."In a Facebook post, Han stated, "I have never seen the police move so quickly in response to a political complaint that lacks specific details or evidence." He further asked, "Is the police also going to become the teeth for the Democratic Party's brothers?" He accused Democrati September 12, 2026

Trump Promises $5,000 Dividend Ahead of Midterm Elections As the midterm elections approach, President Donald Trump emphasized on September 12 that a $5,000 Trump dividend for every American adult will be realized. He urged voters to support the Republican Party.In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, "The stupid Democrats are hoping the Trump dividend will not be paid out." He added, "Democrats said that 'The Great Big Beautiful Bill' would not pass, but it eventually did."He also pointed out that last year, the 'Warrior Dividend' provided $1,776 to September 12, 2026

MyRealTrip to Acquire CreateTrip, Expanding Travel Services Domestic travel app MyRealTrip is expanding its business scope by acquiring CreateTrip, an inbound tourism platform.On September 11, MyRealTrip announced that its board had approved the acquisition of all shares of CreateTrip through a stock exchange method. After making a strategic investment in CreateTrip in 2024, MyRealTrip plans to complete the subsidiary integration by the end of the year.This acquisition will allow MyRealTrip to extend its services beyond outbound and domestic travel to in September 12, 2026