Apartment Requests Delivery Riders to Show Faces, Sparking Controversy A residential complex in Jeonju, South Korea, has sparked controversy after requesting delivery riders to remove their helmets and masks to reveal their faces. The notice has generated significant discussion among internet users.On September 8, a post titled "Notice requesting delivery riders to show their faces at an apartment in Jeonju" was shared on the social media account of Bobae Dream, accompanied by a photo of the notice.The notice requests that delivery riders and others wearing helmets September 11, 2026

Gyeonggi Province's Gwacheon Mayor Aims to Revitalize Local Economy with '10,000 Won Happiness' Program Shin Gye-yong, the mayor of Gwacheon in Gyeonggi Province, is launching an initiative to revitalize struggling local businesses and promote consumption within the community by linking it to regional currency. The mayor, in collaboration with the Korea Racing Authority, will host the '2026 Gwacheon 10,000 Won Happiness' event from September 14 to 23. This initiative aims to support small businesses facing challenges due to rapid environmental changes, such as urban redevelopment, and to enco September 11, 2026

93% of Bodies Recovered from Nepal Floods Remain Unidentified, AI Facial Recognition Deployed Only 7% of the bodies recovered from the recent floods in Nepal have been identified. Due to a lack of DNA testing capacity, authorities are now utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) facial recognition technology to assist in the identification process.According to local media reports from the Kathmandu Post and EFE on September 11, 1,377 bodies have been recovered since the floods struck the Himalayan region near the Nepal-China border on August 26. However, only 102 of these bodies, or 7.4%, September 11, 2026

South Korea Officially Joins GEPA Negotiations to Strengthen Green Trade Response South Korea will officially participate in the Green Economy Agreement (GEPA) negotiations led by Singapore, New Zealand, and Chile. This move aims to proactively reflect domestic industrial interests in new green trade norms as climate and environmental-related trade measures, such as the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), become more widespread.The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on September 11 that South Korea's participation in the GEPA negotiations September 11, 2026

Gwangmyeong Mayor Park Seung-won Pledges Support for Youth Mental Health Park Seung-won, the mayor of Gwangmyeong, promised on September 11 to create a supportive environment where youth can seek help without hesitation.During the opening ceremony of the Gwangmyeong Youth Counseling Welfare Center, Mayor Park stated that the center will specialize in addressing the psychological and emotional challenges faced by young people, offering services such as counseling, psychological assessments, and crisis support.The center was established with a total investment of 4.172 September 11, 2026

HD Hyundai Marine Solutions Shares Rise 5% on Engine Expansion Growth Expectations HD Hyundai Marine Solutions is experiencing a 5% increase in its stock price, driven by growth expectations in its data center engine maintenance business.As of 2:23 PM on September 11, the company’s shares were trading at 242,500 won, up 13,000 won (5.66%) from the previous trading day, according to the Korea Exchange.The rise in stock price is attributed to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' announcement of a larger-than-expected expansion plan for its power engine production capacity, which is expe September 11, 2026

Korean Stock Exchange Extends Trading Hours to 8 PM Starting September 14 The Korea Exchange will launch an 'aftermarket' allowing real-time stock trading until 8 PM starting September 14. This change shifts the existing after-hours trading from a fixed-price system to a real-time trading format, joining the 'after-hours stock trading' market previously dominated by the alternative exchange NextTrade (NXT).According to financial industry sources on September 11, the exchange will implement the aftermarket for the KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets starting on the 14th. Previous September 11, 2026

Ministry of Science and ICT Enhances Public Nano Fab Operations with Samsung's Expertise The Ministry of Science and ICT is taking steps to enhance the operational competitiveness and service quality of the public nano fab, a national research and development infrastructure. On September 11, the ministry announced it would hold a report meeting on the outcomes of the 'Samsung Electronics-Nano Convergence Technology Institute Public Nano Fab Operational Efficiency Consulting' as a follow-up to a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed among the three major semiconductor companies: S September 11, 2026

S2W Shares Surge 16% Following Announcement of Joining OpenAI Cybersecurity Initiative The stock price of South Korean big data analytics AI company S2W has surged following news that it will join a global cybersecurity initiative led by OpenAI.As of 1:37 PM on September 11, S2W shares were trading at 13,680 won, up 1,930 won (16.43%) from the previous trading day. At one point during the session, the stock rose to 14,450 won, marking an increase of over 22%, although it later retraced some of those gains. This follows an 11.90% rise in the previous trading session.Earlier, S2W an September 11, 2026

South Korean Foreign Minister Discusses Strait of Hormuz with Iranian Counterpart South Korean Foreign Minister Jo Hyun spoke by phone on September 11 with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi to discuss the recent situation in the Middle East, bilateral relations between South Korea and Iran, and the protection of overseas citizens. This call was made at the request of Minister Araghchi amid ongoing tensions regarding the deployment of South Korean forces to the Strait of Hormuz.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "Minister Jo expressed deep concern over the re September 11, 2026