President Lee Jae-myung Pledges to Strengthen Care for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities President Lee Jae-myung announced on September 10 that the government will enhance support for individuals with developmental disabilities, referencing the story of the late Jeon Gyeong-cheol, who left behind a son with such disabilities. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), President Lee stated, "The tears of a father who worried only about his son's future until his last moment touched all of our hearts," adding, "The story of 'Peter Pan Dad' resonates with many parents of children with disabili September 10, 2026

Government to Develop Five Regional Tourism Zones to Diversify Foreign Visitor Destinations The South Korean government is taking steps to address the phenomenon of foreign tourists predominantly visiting Seoul by establishing five regional tourism zones centered around local airports. The initiative aims to promote unique tourism content that can only be experienced in these areas, rather than simply expanding administrative boundaries or infrastructure.On September 10, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced the confirmation of five regional international airports—Gimha September 10, 2026

Will Bank Deposits Be Converted to CBDC? Debunking Social Media Rumors “Starting in September, money deposited in banks will automatically convert to CBDC.” “By signing up for the Youth Future Savings, you agree to the CBDC conversion.” Recently, such claims have been circulating on social media and online communities. Some have even suggested that individuals should move their salary and living expense accounts elsewhere or disconnect their accounts from open banking and mobile payment services. To clarify, there will be no automatic conversion of money deposite September 10, 2026

Big Bang's Seungri Under Investigation for Assaulting Man in Gangnam Restaurant Seungri, a member of the group Big Bang, is under police investigation for allegedly assaulting a man in his 30s during a meal. According to a report by News1, the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul received a complaint on August 26, requesting that Seungri be punished for special assault, and is currently investigating the circumstances of the incident. Seungri is accused of assaulting the man while dining at a restaurant in Gangnam District, Seoul. Police are verifying the details of the incid September 10, 2026

Conflict Erupts Between Prime Minister Han Seung-sook and Independent Lawmaker Han Dong-hoon Over Allegations of Surveillance Prime Minister Han Seung-sook and independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon clashed during a government question session in the National Assembly on September 10 over allegations regarding the involvement of a Prime Minister's Office staff member in a press conference. Lawmaker Han accused the staff member of asking questions at his press conference without disclosing their identity, raising suspicions of 'surveillance of opposition lawmakers.' Prime Minister Han responded that if any inappropriate act September 10, 2026

AI Payment Market Worth $7 Trillion: What Standards Are Being Set by the US and China? Ant Group, the financial affiliate of China's Alibaba Group, is partnering with American credit card companies Visa and Mastercard to establish new standards for AI agent payments.On September 10, Ant International, the overseas division of Ant Group, announced the signing of a partnership agreement aimed at developing these standards.The collaboration centers on the principle of 'Know Your Agent,' which aims to create new payment criteria. Just as individuals verify their identity with banks or September 10, 2026

President Lee Directs Revisions to Prosecutorial Agency's Structure President Lee Jae-myung has instructed the Ministry of Justice to revise the organizational and personnel plan prepared ahead of the launch of the new prosecutorial agency. This decision comes as he believes that maintaining the current number of prosecutors and the designation of the department reviewing police non-prosecution cases as 'Judicial Control Division' does not align with the intent of prosecutorial reform.According to reports from News1 and others on September 10, President Lee retu September 10, 2026

Ruling Party Withdraws Bill to Strip Special Prosecutor's Investigative Powers The Democratic Party of Korea withdrew a bill on September 10 that aimed to strip special prosecutors of their investigative powers just one day after its introduction. The party explained that the inclusion of the special prosecutor law in the revision of 140 bills was a result of the overall adjustment process in line with the amended Criminal Procedure Act. Jung Jeom-sik, the floor leader of the People Power Party, criticized the Democratic Party during a press conference at the National As September 10, 2026

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won Inspects Ulsan AI Data Center and Manufacturing AX Site Chey Tae-won, chairman of SK Group, visited Ulsan to assess the implementation status of AI transformation (AX).On September 10, Chey visited the SK AI Data Center in Ulsan and the SK Innovation Ulsan CLX (Complex) as part of his on-site management efforts. He was accompanied by key executives, including Jang Yong-ho, CEO of SK Innovation; Jeong Jae-hun, CEO of SK Telecom; Yoon Byeong-seok, CEO of SK Gas; Kim Won-ki, CEO of SK Enmove; Kim Jong-hwa, CEO of SK Energy and SK Geo Centric; Kim Seong- September 10, 2026

Test Drive: Volkswagen's Touareg Final Edition Offers Power and Stability The Volkswagen Touareg Final Edition prioritizes fundamentals over flashiness. Despite its large frame and diesel engine, the vehicle proved to be more stable than expected during the drive. Originally introduced in 2002, the flagship premium sports utility vehicle (SUV) is now being sold in its final edition as production comes to an end this year. On September 10, I drove approximately 74 kilometers from Jonggak in Seoul, through Yangpyeong's Meeting Plaza, to Gapyeong County in Gyeonggi Pro September 10, 2026