Oil Prices Surpass $100: Should Investors Choose Oil ETNs or Refinery Stocks? International oil prices are on a steep rise, surpassing the $100 per barrel mark. As oil prices increase, investments related to crude oil gain attention. Today, we will explore the differences between oil exchange-traded notes (ETNs) and refinery stocks. WTI and Brent Crude Surpass $100 per Barrel: Notable Price Surge On September 10, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures traded at $102 per barrel. Meanwhile, Brent crude futures, which had already crossed the $100 threshold, fluctuated aro September 11, 2026

Fencing National Team Candidates Train Together in Haenam with Teams from Philippines and Hong Kong Haenam County has hosted a summer training camp for the national fencing team candidates, which includes participation from national teams of the Philippines and Hong Kong, creating a platform for sports exchange among domestic and international athletes.According to Haenam County, the summer training camp for the national fencing team candidates is taking place from September 7 to 20 in Haenam. A total of 56 participants, including coaches, are involved in the training.Notably, the Philippine n September 11, 2026

President Lee Calls for Expanding Diplomatic Efforts Amid Global Multipolarity President Lee Jae-myung emphasized on September 11 that the current global order is rapidly becoming multipolar and called for an expansion of diplomatic efforts to include more countries and regions. Following his state visit to France, he plans to accelerate diplomatic diversification centered on national interests through the upcoming first Korea-Central Asia summit.During a meeting with senior aides at the Blue House, President Lee stated, "Now is the time to partner with more countries and September 11, 2026

Chinese Stock Market Declines Again Amid Rising Oil Prices and Strong Defense Sector The Chinese stock market continued its downward trend on September 11, following a decline the previous day. The surge in oil prices has weakened the indices. The Shanghai Composite Index closed down 1.18% at 3,888.11, the Shenzhen Component Index fell 1.08% to 13,471.26, and the ChiNext Index dropped 0.49% to 3,322.04.International oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude reached around $109 per barrel at one point on September 11. T September 11, 2026

South Korean Prime Minister: U.S. Investments Should Benefit Both Countries South Korean Prime Minister Han Seung-soo stated that the government’s $350 billion investment in the United States should not only benefit one side but must provide substantial advantages to both countries while maintaining commercial viability.During a special meeting hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul, Han emphasized the importance of ensuring profitability from the investments. He noted, "I have received reports that discussions on how to secure September 11, 2026

'Hope' Ranks Second at North American Box Office on Opening Day, Surpassing Spider-Man Na Hong-jin's film 'Hope' debuted at second place in the North American box office on its opening day, signaling a positive start for its international release.According to Box Office Mojo, 'Hope' grossed $1.1 million (approximately 1.48 billion won) from 1,560 theaters on its opening day, September 9 (local time). On the same day, Christopher Nolan's 'Odyssey' topped the box office with $1.26 million, while 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' came in third with $1.001 million. Notably, 'Hope' achieved September 11, 2026

Yeongam County Conducts Joint Inspection of 20 Foreign Food Retailers Yeongam County has launched a joint inspection with relevant agencies to ensure the safe distribution and sale of foreign food products.On September 10, Yeongam County, along with the Jeonnam Police Agency and Yeongam Police Station, inspected 20 foreign food retailers in the area to assess food hygiene management and distribution practices.The inspection aimed to verify product labeling and expiration dates of items sold at these establishments and to prevent the distribution of illegal or inap September 11, 2026

Korea's LH to Maintain Headquarters in Jinju Amid Organizational Restructuring The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) have begun developing a detailed roadmap for LH's organizational restructuring. Despite the separation of the organization, both newly established entities will maintain their headquarters in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province.On the afternoon of September 11, Vice Minister Kim E-tak held a kickoff meeting with LH President Lee Seong-hoon and others to discuss the direction of the restructuring and f September 11, 2026

Memory Chip Market Thrives as AI Demand Surges; Samsung and SK Hynix Accelerate Investments The global memory semiconductor industry is experiencing unprecedented growth driven by increased demand for artificial intelligence (AI). Major companies are reporting operating margins exceeding 70%, and the funds generated from this boom are being reinvested into large-scale facility expansions. As Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix accelerate the establishment of domestic production bases, Chinese firms are also ramping up their investments, intensifying competition in the memory market.On Sep September 11, 2026

Jang Dong-hyuk Proposes Dialogue with Kim Min-seok on Agricultural Land Survey Jang Dong-hyuk, the leader of the People Power Party, proposed on September 11 that Kim Min-seok, the leader of the Democratic Party, meet to discuss the agricultural land survey issue.In a post on his Facebook page, Jang formally requested, "I hope we can create a first example of cooperation between the ruling and opposition parties."Referring to a notebook belonging to Kim that was captured by the media on September 9, Jang noted, "The phrase 'agricultural land survey' was written in Kim's no September 11, 2026