Naver Z's First Strike Amid Ongoing Losses and Metaverse Challenges Naver Z, the operator of Zepeto, is facing escalating labor disputes over wage increases as it continues to report operating losses for the sixth consecutive year. The union has initiated its first partial strike in the company's history and has announced plans for further action.On September 11, the Naver Z union conducted a partial strike demanding wage increases. The union warned that if negotiations with management do not progress, a full strike could occur on September 23. The union is seek September 11, 2026

Body of North Korean Defector Found in Paju Apartment; Suspect Fled Abroad The body of a North Korean defector in her 30s was discovered in an apartment in Paju, Gyeonggi Province.According to Yonhap News and police reports, the woman, identified as A, was found dead at around 10:35 a.m. on September 9 in an apartment located in Wadong-dong, Paju.Police, in coordination with fire authorities, entered the apartment after failing to contact A and discovered her body. At the time of discovery, the body showed significant signs of decomposition, and an autopsy indicated ev September 11, 2026

Market Preview: U.S. Interest Rates and Oil Prices Weigh on KOSPI's Stability The New York Stock Exchange has seen declines for four consecutive trading days, driven by surging international oil prices and rising U.S. long-term Treasury yields. As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalate, oil prices have surpassed $100 per barrel, and the U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) for August exceeded market expectations, raising inflation concerns. Attention is now focused on the domestic stock market's direction.On September 10, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down September 11, 2026

South Korea and Japan Discuss Copyright Policies in the AI Era South Korea and Japan exchanged information and discussed cooperation on various copyright policies, including those related to artificial intelligence.The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of South Korea and Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology held the '2026 South Korea-Japan Government Meeting and Seminar' in Seoul from September 9 to 10.During the meeting on September 9 at the Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Botanic Park, both sides engaged in in-depth dis September 11, 2026

Anti-Corruption Agency Denies Allegations Against Kim Seung-won The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission denied allegations on September 11 regarding Kim Seung-won, the nominee for Minister of Justice, related to lobbying for the approval of a new COVID-19 treatment.In a press release, the commission stated, "Article 107, Section 3 of the Constitution of the Republic of Korea stipulates that 'the procedures for administrative appeals shall be determined by law, and judicial procedures shall apply.'" It added, "The Administrative Appeals Act specifical September 11, 2026

Bitcoin Drops to $76,000 Despite $6 Billion U.S. Treasury Buyback Bitcoin fell to around $76,000 despite the U.S. Treasury's expansion of its long-term Treasury buyback program. The announced buyback amount did not meet market expectations, leading to a rise in U.S. Treasury yields and a continued lack of investor confidence in risk assets within the cryptocurrency market.According to CoinMarketCap, as of 8 a.m. on September 11, Bitcoin was trading at $76,936, down 1.38% from the previous day.Major altcoins also experienced declines. Ethereum dropped 0.18% to September 11, 2026

KDRT Team 2 Departs for Nepal with 4 Tons of Relief Supplies The second team of the Korea Disaster Relief Team (KDRT) departed for flood-affected Nepal on September 11. The team consists of eight members and will be deployed for seven days.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the KDRT team left at 2:55 a.m. on a military transport aircraft (KC-330) carrying approximately four tons of relief supplies, valued at 180 million won. According to officials, the team is composed of two members each from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Fire September 11, 2026

US Treasury Yields Surge Amid Rising Oil Prices and Iran Conflict The rise in oil prices is intensifying inflationary pressures, increasing the likelihood of further interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Additionally, concerns over the prolonged conflict between the United States and Iran have pushed the yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds to its highest level in over three years. According to the International Financial Center, the yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds rose by 12 basis points to 4.96%, marking the highest level since October 2023. Th September 11, 2026

Shinhan Securities Maintains Target Price of 700,000 Won for Shinsegae Amid Strong Department Store Performance Shinhan Investment Corp. announced on September 11 that it is maintaining its target price of 700,000 won and a "buy" rating for Shinsegae, citing strong performance in the department store sector.In a report released that day, analyst Jo Sang-hoon noted, "The renewal of large stores and a higher proportion of luxury sales compared to competitors have significantly contributed to growth." Jo pointed out that the strong performance of the department store sector in the first half of the year was September 11, 2026

iM Securities Expects HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to See Over 4 Trillion Won Revenue Increase from Engine Expansion iM Securities stated that HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is expected to see growth in performance due to the expansion of medium engine production capacity, maintaining a 'buy' rating and a target price of 860,000 won. This represents a potential upside of 89.6% compared to the closing price of 453,500 won on September 10.Researcher Byun Yong-jin noted, "The details of the long-awaited engine expansion have finally been revealed," explaining that HD Hyundai Heavy Industries announced a total invest September 11, 2026