Ansan Mayor Lim Min-keun Emphasizes the Value of Pregnancy and Childbirth Lim Min-keun, the mayor of Ansan, emphasized on September 10 that "in an era of low birth rates, pregnancy and childbirth are precious values that our society should celebrate and support together."Mayor Lim made this statement while announcing a commemorative event for the 21st Pregnant Women's Day, scheduled for October 1 at the Sangnok District Office's Citizen Hall, aimed at celebrating pregnant women and their families.The mayor is working to create an atmosphere in the community that celeb September 10, 2026

mRNA Platform Evolution: Expanding from Vaccines to Therapeutics The messenger RNA (mRNA) platform has proven its significance with COVID-19 vaccines and is now facing its second major test. Building on the success of COVID-19 vaccines, the platform is expanding into new areas, including seasonal flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections, and treatments for cancer and rare diseases. The evolution of the mRNA platform is seen as a pivotal moment for the bio industry as it seeks new growth drivers in the post-COVID era.According to a report by global ma September 10, 2026

Shinhan Card Partners with SK Telecom to Develop AI Payment Standards Shinhan Card is collaborating with SK Telecom to establish standards for 'AI Payment,' where artificial intelligence (AI) will handle everything from product recommendations to transactions.On September 10, Shinhan Card announced its participation as a financial partner in the SK Telecom consortium for the 'Everyone's AI' project, which is promoted by the Ministry of Science and ICT.The Everyone's AI initiative aims to support citizens in accessing domestic AI models for free. Shinhan Card and S September 10, 2026

KB Financial Group Expands Collaboration with Bloomberg to Strengthen Global Business KB Financial Group is partnering with global financial information and technology company Bloomberg to enhance its competitiveness in the global capital markets and strengthen its overseas network.On September 9, KB Financial announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding with Bloomberg to expand their strategic collaboration.The two companies will enhance data and technology cooperation focusing on capital markets and asset management. KB Financial plans to utilize Bloomberg's financial September 10, 2026

Shinsegae Considers Chuncheon for AI Data Center Investment Jung Yong-jin, chairman of Shinsegae Group, has identified Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, as a strong candidate for its future artificial intelligence (AI) data center business. This comes as Gangwon Province confirmed ongoing investment discussions with Shinsegae and initiated efforts to expand the power grid, a key requirement for the data center. However, Shinsegae has not yet finalized the site, meaning further steps, including selecting a business operator and negotiating power supply, remain September 10, 2026

Coupang Surpasses 5 Trillion Won in Monthly Card Payments Amid Data Breach Fallout Coupang's monthly card payment amount has surpassed 5 trillion won, recovering from the impact of a data breach, and the number of users has reached a record high. According to AI data tech company IGAWorks' mobile index, Coupang's estimated credit and debit card payment amount for July was 5.09 trillion won, a 5.4% increase from the previous month's 4.83 trillion won. After dropping to an estimated 4.02 trillion won in February following the data breach at the end of last year, the company quic September 10, 2026

Big Pharma Competes in mRNA Cancer Vaccine Development, South Korea Joins Efforts The global competition in messenger RNA (mRNA) platform development has entered a critical phase. Major pharmaceutical companies are investing heavily in new indications for vaccines targeting influenza and cancer, achieving visible results. In South Korea, the government and biotech firms are collaborating to initiate domestic production efforts.According to industry sources, amid competition surrounding next-generation platforms such as antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), bispecific antibodies, a September 10, 2026

Hyundai Motor Group Gives Old EV Batteries a 'Second Life' with New ESS Project Hyundai Motor Group is giving old electric vehicle (EV) batteries a 'second life.' Although their performance has declined for vehicle operation, these batteries still hold value and will be repurposed for use in energy storage systems (ESS). This initiative comes nearly five years after the launch of the group's dedicated electric vehicle platform, E-GMP.On September 10, Hyundai Motor and Kia, in collaboration with LG Energy Solution, Hyundai Engineering, and Wonik P&E, held an event at Wonik P September 10, 2026

Man Uses AI to Create Fake Police ID, Commits Robbery Posing as Officer A man in his 30s posed as a police officer to steal valuables, using a fake police ID created with AI technology.According to legal sources on September 10, the Jeju District Court's Criminal Division 2 sentenced the man, identified as A, to two years in prison, suspended for four years, and ordered him to complete 80 hours of community service.The indictment states that A entered a multi-family home in Jeju City on May 27 and stole approximately 3 million won (about $2,500) in cash and jewelry. September 10, 2026

SH to Supply 125,227 Square Meters of Mixed-Use Land in Magok for Physical AI Companies The Seoul Housing and Communities Corporation (SH) will supply 33 parcels of mixed-use land totaling 125,227 square meters in the Magok Industrial Complex, located in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. The initiative aims to attract companies related to artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, particularly those involved in 'Physical AI,' to expand the advanced industrial ecosystem in the area.According to SH, the mixed-use land is designed to accommodate industrial facilities alongside other types of develop September 10, 2026