Korea and Vietnam Initiate First Director-Level Dialogue on Export Controls Korea and Vietnam are set to enhance cooperation on export controls to manage their advanced industry supply chains more effectively. With the implementation of Vietnam's export control system increasing uncertainty for local businesses, a permanent consultation channel between the two countries will be established.The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy held the 'First Korea-Vietnam Export Control Dialogue' in Seoul on September 11. This meeting follows the memorandum of understanding (MOU) September 11, 2026

Local Manufacturers Matched with AI Companies to Boost Industry Transformation The government is connecting local manufacturers with artificial intelligence (AI) suppliers to support the transition of the manufacturing sector to AI.The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy held the '1st M.AX Regional Expansion Conference' on September 11 at the Grand Mercure Ambassador Hotel in Changwon, Gyeongnam. The event was designed to help local manufacturers find suitable AI technologies and solutions for their processes.During the event, one-on-one consultations took place between September 11, 2026

Ministry of Science and ICT Selects 20 Leading National Scientists for Funding Support The government will select 20 leading national scientists and provide each with research funding of 100 million won for up to five years.The Ministry of Science and ICT announced on September 11 that it will hold an application process for the 2026 National Scientist Support Program from September 21 to October 12. The program aims to select 20 leading national scientists.This initiative is designed to recognize and honor outstanding scientists and engineers as national assets essential for the September 11, 2026

OpenAI Considers Slowing AI Model Development in Coordination with Other Companies OpenAI is considering the possibility of slowing down its advanced AI model development, according to a report by Bloomberg citing multiple sources on September 10.Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, suggested during a company-wide meeting this week that the organization could adjust its AI development pace in coordination with other AI companies. However, he noted that there is a chance other companies may not agree to such a plan. Altman also mentioned that he discussed the need for speed regulation in September 11, 2026

Cable TV Faces Crisis: Experts Urge Focus on Locality and Sustainability Cable television operators are facing challenges in securing revenue, prompting calls for a focus on public service and sustainability to enhance competitiveness.On September 10, a seminar titled 'Policy Paradigm Shift for Overcoming the Crisis and Ensuring Sustainability of Cable TV' was held at the 2026 Gwangju ACE Fair, organized by the Korean Association for Journalism and Communication Studies.The cable TV market is currently experiencing a downturn. Since 2013, all business performance met September 11, 2026

DB Insurance Launches 'Ordinary Day' Ad Campaign to Support Young People DB Insurance announced the release of a new advertisement themed "Ordinary Day" on September 11. The campaign aims to deliver a message of encouragement to those who live their lives diligently each day. The advertisement consists of two segments: "Youthful Steps" and "Pet Bliss." The "Youthful Steps" segment captures the daily lives of young people taking their first steps into society, conveying the message that simply living through the day is worthy of support. The "Pet Bliss" segment hum September 11, 2026

Baemin Shares 16 Years of Growth Insights at K-Startup Grand Challenge Baemin shared its 16 years of growth expertise with global startups.On September 10, Woowa Brothers, the operator of Baemin, held an exchange event with participants and stakeholders of the '2026 K-Startup Grand Challenge' at Baemin Startup Square in Pangyo, Seongnam.The 'K-Startup Grand Challenge' is a global startup support initiative organized by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and managed by the Gyeonggi Creative Economy Innovation Center. It aims to attract outstanding global startups and September 11, 2026

Cheongsong Gohwari Baeksoktan Dolgae Hole Designated as Natural Monument A rare 'dolgae hole' formation in the Gyeongbuk region of Cheongsong will be designated as a natural monument.The Cultural Heritage Administration announced on September 11 that it plans to designate the 'Cheongsong Gohwari Baeksoktan Dolgae Hole' in Andeok-myeon, Cheongsong County, as a nationally designated natural heritage.A dolgae hole is a circular or cylindrical feature formed by the erosion of bedrock at the bottom of a river due to flowing water.What makes the dolgae hole in Cheongsong G September 11, 2026

Samsung C&T's Rag & Bone Opens First Standalone Pop-Up in Seongsu Samsung C&T's Rag & Bone has expanded its menswear lineup with the opening of its first standalone pop-up store in Seongsu, Seoul.The pop-up will run at the cultural complex 'Stage 35 Seongsu' until September 20. This marks the brand's first large-scale pop-up outside the U.S. and its first flagship standalone pop-up in South Korea.Themed 'From SoHo to Seongsu,' the pop-up draws inspiration from the transformation of New York's SoHo from an industrial area to a cultural hub, paralleling the evol September 11, 2026

LH Transfers Self-Developed BIM Technology to GH, Promotes Standardization in Public Sector The Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) is transferring its self-developed core Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology for urban development to the Gyeonggi Housing and Urban Corporation (GH) to enhance BIM utilization in the public sector.On September 10, LH announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding with GH to facilitate the transfer of BIM technology and establish a collaborative framework for various projects, including the third phase of new town development.BIM tech September 11, 2026