First Youth Festival in Gwangju, Jeonnam, Kicks Off on September 12 The first Youth Festival in Gwangju, Jeonnam, will take place on September 12. The event will be held at the Sky Plaza of the National Asia Culture Center (ACC) in Dong-gu. The festival aims to serve as a platform for young people from the two regions of Gwangju to meet, share ideas and cultures, and forge new connections. According to the Gwangju city government, this year's festival theme is 'Pipape,' an abbreviation for 'A New Resonance of Two Waves, Youth Festa.' The theme signifies the comi September 10, 2026

Audit Office Allows Public Institutions to Occupy Unsold Knowledge Industry Centers The Audit Office has indicated that public institutions engaged in business support can occupy public knowledge industry centers that are experiencing significant unsold units. On September 10, the Audit Office publicly announced its proactive administrative consulting case titled 'Allowing Public Institutions to Occupy Unsold Public Knowledge Industry Centers.' In Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, a knowledge industry center is being developed near Gwangju Station, but it has struggled to attract ten September 10, 2026

Bank of Korea Warns of Rising Financial Imbalance Amid Housing Price Surge As housing prices in the metropolitan area continue to rise, household debt is also increasing, leading to heightened risks of financial imbalance. Despite stricter lending regulations, the uptick in housing transactions has sustained the growth of household debt, and there are concerns that improved income conditions may further stimulate housing demand.The Bank of Korea assessed in its 'Monetary Credit Policy Report' released on September 10 that the recent surge in housing prices in the metro September 10, 2026

NH Bank to Invest 877 Billion Won in Chuseok Discounts NH Bank is investing 877 billion won in discounts on agricultural and livestock products ahead of the Chuseok holiday. Starting September 17, key items for traditional offerings, such as apples, pears, and jujubes, will be sold at half price to ease the burden on consumers.On September 10, NH Bank announced that it will hold a Chuseok discount event from today until the 24th at Hanaro Mart locations nationwide and its online shopping platform, NH Sing Sing Mall.Along with the government, NH Bank September 10, 2026

Korean-Japanese Shipping Route Remains Stable Amid Global Freight Volatility The global container shipping market is experiencing significant freight volatility due to geopolitical risks and supply-demand imbalances. However, the shipping route between Korea and Japan has maintained stability.According to an analysis by the Korea Maritime Promotion Corporation (KOBC), the Korean Container Freight Index (KCCI) indicates that the Korea-Japan route paradoxically continues to show 'calm freight rates' based on structural stability, even amidst global market fluctuations.Jung September 10, 2026

Korea Maritime Promotion Corporation Supports Shipping Finance with 17.5 Trillion Won The Korea Maritime Promotion Corporation (KMPC) has implemented a total of 17.5 trillion won in policy financing since its establishment in 2018. The organization has supported the management normalization of large shipping companies like HMM and the transition to eco-friendly vessels. Recently, it launched the 'Second Special Support Program' worth 1.1 trillion won, expanding its assistance to small and micro shipping companies.KMPC was established in July 2018 by merging Korea Shipbuilding & M September 10, 2026

Korean Air Employees Accused of Obstructing Fair Trade Commission Investigation 대한항공 직원들이 공정거래위원회의 현장조사 과정에서 조사 대상과 관련된 업무용 전산파일과 이메일을 삭제한 것으로 조사됐다. 공정위 심사관은 이들의 행위가 조사방해에 해당한다고 판단해 대한항공 법인과 직원 3명에 대한 고발 의견을 냈다.공정위는 10일 대한항공의 조사방해 혐의와 대한항공 등 5개 항공사의 기업결합 시정명령 변경 요청 2건에 대한 심사보고서를 위원회에 제출하고 심의 절차를 개시했다고 밝혔다.이번 조사방해 혐의는 대한항공과 아시아나항공의 기업결합에 따라 부과된 공급좌석 유지 의무를 완화해달라는 September 10, 2026

Youth Experience Cultural Exchange on Sea Voyage with KOBC Excited youths carefully board the Fanstar Miracle as part of the 'KOBC-Dreaming of the Sea' program organized by the Korea Maritime Promotion Corporation.The Korea Maritime Promotion Corporation has combined its core business of ship finance with social contribution activities to nurture future maritime talent. From September 6 to 10, the corporation, in collaboration with Fanstar, conducted a tour of Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe for 24 youths from children's facilities in Busan, Gyeongnam, and Gyeon September 10, 2026

South Korea to Establish Water Industry Promotion Agency The South Korean government plans to consolidate various water industry support functions into a single entity, tentatively named the Korea Water Industry Promotion Agency. This initiative aims to create a comprehensive support system for the water industry, covering everything from technology development to commercialization and international expansion.On September 10, the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment announced its intention to integrate and reorganize the water industry support September 10, 2026

Daesan Petrochemical Complex Companies Strengthen VOC Emission Management 충남 대산석유화학단지 내 주요 기업들이 휘발성유기화합물(VOCs) 배출 관리 강화에 나선다. 저장탱크 개방검사 때 배출가스를 별도로 포집·처리하고 설비의 잔류가스 제거와 비산누출 점검도 강화한다.기후에너지환경부 소속 금강유역환경청은 11일 대전 유성구 청사에서 HD현대오일뱅크, LG화학 대산공장, 한화토탈에너지스와 VOCs 배출 저감을 위한 자발적 협약을 체결한다고 10일 밝혔다.이번 협약은 국립환경과학원이 지난해 대산석유화학단지 사업장을 대상으로 실시한 VOCs 배출특성 진단 결과를 토대로 마련됐다.환경과학원은 지 September 10, 2026