Blue House Urges Chief Justice Cho to Expedite Supreme Court Justice Nominations The Blue House urged Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae on September 11 to expedite the nomination process for Supreme Court justices amid ongoing vacancies.Kang Yu-jeong, the Blue House spokesperson, stated during a briefing following a senior aides meeting chaired by the President, "The Blue House is ensuring that there are no obstacles to the public's right to a fair trial as we prepare for the next steps."Kang emphasized, "The Chief Justice must also ensure that the prolonged vacancies do not infring September 11, 2026

Kang Shin-cheol: No Issues with Defense Even if Wartime Operational Control is Returned Tomorrow Kang Shin-cheol, the nominee for Minister of National Defense, stated on September 11, "Even if wartime operational control is returned tomorrow, there will be no significant issues in our ability to defend ourselves." He expressed agreement with comments made by Minister of National Defense An Gyu-baek during a Future Defense Strategy Committee meeting on May 26.According to Yonhap News, Kang made these remarks in a written response to a question from Yoo Yong-won, a member of the ruling People September 11, 2026

Lee Jae-geun Named Next Chairman of KB Financial Group After 33 Years KB Financial Group has appointed Lee Jae-geun, the current head of the group, as the next chairman. This decision comes as a surprise, breaking expectations that Yang Jong-hee would easily secure reappointment after 33 years since Lee joined KB Kookmin Bank.The Chairman Candidate Recommendation Committee announced on September 11 that it had selected Lee as the final candidate for the next chairman.Previously, the committee had narrowed down the shortlist on August 27, which included Lee, former September 11, 2026

Blue House Confirms No Prior Consultation on Yoon Hye-in's Press Conference The Blue House reaffirmed on September 11 that Yoon Hye-in, the nominee for Minister of Gender Equality and Family, should have the opportunity to explain the controversy surrounding her concurrent positions as a lawmaker. While avoiding a direct response regarding the possibility of withdrawing her nomination, officials stated they are open to listening to various public opinions.During a briefing following a senior secretary meeting, Chief Spokesperson Kang Yoo-jung commented on Yoon's press c September 11, 2026

Kumho Construction Launches Employee Walking Challenge to Promote Healthy Culture Kumho Construction has launched a walking challenge aimed at promoting employee health and practicing carbon neutrality in daily life.On September 11, Kumho Construction announced that its employee walking challenge, 'JUST WALK Season 5,' will take place from today until the 17th, lasting a total of seven days.'JUST WALK' is an annual internal eco-friendly challenge program initiated by Kumho Construction since 2022. The initiative encourages walking as a daily habit to reduce greenhouse gas emi September 11, 2026

Lee Jae-geun Named Next Chairman of KB Financial Group After 33 Years KB Financial Group has appointed Lee Jae-geun as the next chairman. This decision comes as a surprise, breaking expectations that incumbent chairman Yang Jong-hee would easily secure re-election, marking Lee's rise to the top of the group after 33 years with KB Kookmin Bank. The chairman candidate recommendation committee announced on September 11 that it had selected Lee as the final candidate for the upcoming chairman position. Previously, the committee had narrowed down a shortlist on Augu September 11, 2026

Concerns Rise Over 'Eco-Friendly Village' for Asian Games Athletes in Nagoya As the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games approach, Japan has introduced an 'eco-friendly village' utilizing containers and cruise ships instead of building new accommodations. However, the substandard living conditions have sparked controversy.According to Yonhap News on September 11, approximately 2,000 athletes participating in the Asian Games will be housed in container-style wooden modular accommodations near Nagoya Port. The organizing committee decided against constructing a separate village d September 11, 2026

Weather Forecast: Chilly Mornings and Warm Afternoons Expected Nationwide On Saturday, September 12, the weather will be mostly cloudy across the country, with daytime temperatures rising to 30 degrees Celsius. Morning temperatures may drop to as low as 12 degrees, so residents should be mindful of the temperature differences between day and night.According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on September 11, the morning low temperatures on the 12th are forecasted to range from 12 to 20 degrees Celsius, while the daytime highs will be between 24 and 30 degrees. September 11, 2026

KOSPI Closes Lower After Early Drop of Over 3% The KOSPI index closed down by 1.76% amid rising international oil prices and U.S. long-term interest rates. After an initial drop of more than 3%, the index managed to reduce its losses.On September 11, the KOSPI finished at 6,909.91, down 124.01 points from the previous trading day. The index opened at 6,802.50, a decline of 231.42 points (3.29%), fluctuating around the 6,800 mark before narrowing its losses.In the securities market, individual investors made a net purchase of 2.4177 trillion September 11, 2026

South Korea Requests Exemption from UK Sanctions on Russian LNG The South Korean government has requested the United Kingdom to apply an exemption to sanctions related to the shipping and insurance services for Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG). It also urged improvements to import regulations that restrict the entry of South Korean steel into the UK market.The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced that Park Jeong-sung, head of the Trade Negotiation Headquarters, held a video conference on September 11 with Jonathan Reynolds, the new UK Minister September 11, 2026