Helinox Wear Launches First Flagship Store in Dosan Park, Expands Global Reach Helinox Wear, a brand developed by Kolon Industries FnC, has opened its first flagship store in the Dosan Park area of Seoul, marking a significant step in expanding its offline presence and targeting the global market.On September 10, Helinox Wear unveiled its inaugural flagship store in the Gangnam district of Seoul. This store, the first of its kind since the brand's launch, aims to enhance brand experience in the Dosan Park area and broaden customer engagement both domestically and internati September 10, 2026

Ryu Jun-yeol and Seol Kyung-gu Shine in Netflix's 'The Rat' Every work has numerous perspectives. Although the director and actors share the same space and time, their experiences may differ. 'B-Cut by Choi Song-hee' focuses on the vivid behind-the-scenes records beyond the 'A-Cut' captured on screen. It reconstructs the moments of the 'B-Cut' that were more intense than the completed frames through interviews with the director and actors. (Editor’s note)Netflix's original series 'The Rat' (directed by Kim Hong-sun) is a thriller that follows novelist Mo September 10, 2026

Small Business Association Establishes Overseas Expansion Network in Vietnam The Small Business Association is creating an ecosystem for the overseas expansion of small businesses.On September 10, the association announced that the '2026 Small Business Global Scale-Up Delegation' visited Vietnam from September 2 to 5 to promote local market entry for small businesses and enhance economic cooperation between the two countries.This initiative is the first follow-up project of the 'Korea-Vietnam Joint Small Business Support Agreement' signed in July between the Small Busine September 10, 2026

Global Oil Prices Near $110 Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are causing international oil prices to rise sharply. The price of Dubai crude, a benchmark for Middle Eastern oil, has surpassed $100 per barrel for the first time in four months, raising concerns within domestic industries. Prolonged high oil prices could lead to increases in fuel, raw materials, energy, and logistics costs, thereby heightening the cost burden on companies.According to industry sources, international oil prices have been rapidly increas September 10, 2026

Jeong Dong-young: South Korea Should Act as a 'Peacemaker' After US-North Korea Talks 정동영 통일부 장관은 10일 북미정상회담이 성사될 때까지 한국이 ‘페이스메이커’ 역할을 하고, 이후에는 ‘피스메이커’로 전환해 한반도 평화체제 구축의 당사자로 나서야 한다고 밝혔다.정 장관은 이날 국회 외교·통일·안보 분야 대정부질문에서 “불안정한 정전체제를 항구적인 평화체제로 바꾸는 것은 이재명 대통령이 역설해 온 정책 목표”라며 이같이 말했다.그는 도널드 트럼프 미국 대통령의 한미 연합훈련 축소 지시가 김정은 북한 국무위원장을 의식한 즉흥적인 결정이라는 일 September 10, 2026

Samsung Biologics Secures $2.6 Billion Contract with European Pharmaceutical Company Samsung Biologics announced on September 10 that it has signed a contract worth 350.8 billion won (approximately $2.6 billion) for contract manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals with a European pharmaceutical company. The names of the client and the product are kept confidential due to non-disclosure agreements. The contract is set to last until December 31, 2033.This year, Samsung Biologics has secured six contracts, bringing its total cumulative orders to $21.9 billion since its inception.A comp September 10, 2026

Korea Railroad Corporation Wins Prime Minister's Award for AI and Innovation The Korea Railroad Corporation has been recognized for streamlining the reporting process for activities in railroad protection zones.On September 10, the Korea Railroad Corporation announced that it received the Prime Minister's Award in the knowledge management category at the 15th Korea Knowledge Awards held at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul, organized by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.The Korea Knowledge Awards aim to identify and reward institutions that have achieved government innovat September 10, 2026

Author Lee Je-hong's Journey from Baekje to His Wife 늦깎이로 등단… 여섯 번째 책 <다시, 그대와 길을 나서다> 출간늦깎이 작가 이제홍(67)이 여섯 번째 책을 펴냈다. 제목은 <다시, 그대와 길을 나서다>. 수필집이다.이 작가는 서울대 무역학과를 졸업하고 이수그룹 등 여러 대기업에서 고위 임원을 지냈다. 평소 역사와 글쓰기에 관심이 많았으나 퇴직하고서야 작가에 도전하더니 2015년 월간 <수필문학>으로 등단에 성공했다.부여 출신으로 백제에 대한 자부심이 대단한 이 작가는 역사 교과서의 ‘근초고왕이 중국 산둥반도를 지배했었다’는 구절을 보며 백제에 September 10, 2026

Government Discusses Potential Military Contribution in Hormuz Strait The South Korean government has reaffirmed its cautious stance regarding potential military contributions in the Hormuz Strait, stating that no specific plans have been finalized. To address concerns surrounding the US-South Korea alliance, the government announced plans for a foreign ministers' meeting later this month. In terms of inter-Korean relations, officials reiterated the priority of establishing a peace regime over economic cooperation.During a government Q&A session on foreign affairs September 10, 2026

Samsung Biologics Requests Delay for Second Mediation Session Amid Labor Dispute Samsung Biologics has requested a delay for its second mediation session originally scheduled for September 15. The cancellation of the focused negotiations aimed at reaching a wage and collective agreement before the Chuseok holiday has raised concerns about the prolonged negotiations. According to industry sources on September 10, Samsung Biologics submitted a formal request to the Incheon Regional Labor Relations Commission to postpone the second mediation session. After completing the first September 10, 2026