Fujian Province and Taiwan Engage in 260 Trillion Won Joint Investment Fujian Province in China and Taiwan have engaged in joint investments totaling 260 trillion won over the past three years.Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office under the State Council, reported on September 9 during a regular briefing that the 'Fujian-Taiwan Integration Development Plan' has yielded significant results since its implementation three years ago, according to the China News Service on September 10.Chen stated that Fujian has introduced 74 policy measures to promot September 10, 2026

Blue House Clarifies President Lee's Term Limit Remarks, Signals Future Statement The Blue House clarified that President Lee Jae-myung's remarks regarding 'term limits' indicate that he will not consider the possibility of a second term. The president is expected to provide a clearer stance on the matter in a public setting soon. Seong Gi-hong, the Blue House's chief of public communication, stated on MBC Radio on September 10 that President Lee's comment during a meeting with Korean expatriates in France—"My term is clearly limited by the Constitution"—is interpreted to mea September 10, 2026

Nongshim's Shin Ramyeon and aespa Campaign Surpasses 100 Million Views in Two Weeks Nongshim announced on September 10 that the second global advertisement featuring Shin Ramyeon and the K-pop group aespa has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube just two weeks after its release. This achievement is significantly faster than the first campaign, which took about a month to reach the same milestone last year.The latest advertisement focuses on linking the spicy flavor of Shin Ramyeon to everyday 'happiness.' The main video begins with aespa stating, "For us, spicy flavor is happ September 10, 2026

South Korea Expands AI Applications in Shipbuilding Industry The South Korean government is expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) collaboration in the shipbuilding industry, initially focused on autonomous vessels, to include ship manufacturing sites. The initiative aims to disseminate AI technologies verified by large shipbuilders to small and medium-sized shipyards and their partners, while also enhancing support for the issuance of refund guarantees (RG) for small shipbuilders and their entry into the U.S. market.On September 10, the Ministry of T September 10, 2026

Ministry of Land to Launch New Urban Regeneration Projects with Up to 15 Billion Won in Support The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is initiating the selection process for new urban regeneration projects aimed at promoting balanced national growth and revitalizing declining cities.The ministry announced on September 10 that it will begin accepting applications for new urban regeneration projects starting on September 11, 2027. From next year, the scope of support will expand to include capacity building for project stakeholders such as residents and merchants, ensuring that September 10, 2026

Hyundai Mobis Unveils Robotics Actuator at Tech Day Hyundai Mobis is accelerating its search for future growth by expanding its automotive component technology into robotics. The company is enhancing next-generation vehicle technologies, such as software-defined vehicles (SDV), while also unveiling its humanoid actuator for the first time.On September 10, Hyundai Mobis announced that it will hold its '2026 R&D Tech Day' at its technology research center in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, until September 18. The event will showcase over 60 next-generat September 10, 2026

Japanese Baseball Legend Isao Harimoto Passes Away at 86 Isao Harimoto, a Korean-Japanese baseball player who became the first in Japanese professional baseball history to achieve 3,000 career hits, has passed away at the age of 86.On September 10, Japanese broadcaster TBS reported, citing sources, that Harimoto died at around 5 p.m. the previous day at a hospital in Tokyo.Born in Hiroshima Prefecture, Harimoto began his professional career in 1959 with the Toei Flyers. He later played for the team that became known as Nittaku Nippon Ham, as well as t September 10, 2026

Chungcheong Region Accelerates $392 Billion Investment in Advanced Industries The government and local authorities are working to expedite the approval process for a $392 billion investment in advanced strategic industries in the Chungcheong region. They plan to closely manage the approval schedules for individual investment projects and share examples of expedited processing among local governments to enhance the speed of corporate investments.On September 10, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy held the third meeting of the 'Chungcheong Advanced Industry Leap TF September 10, 2026

New Apartment Complex in Dongtan 1 New Town Targets Relocation Demand As Dongtan 1 New Town approaches its 20th anniversary since residents began moving in 2007, new housing developments are gaining attention for their potential to improve living conditions within the established community. With schools, academies, and commercial areas already in place, the ability to maintain familiar amenities while relocating to a new apartment is a key consideration for homebuyers.When comparing older complexes with new apartments, factors such as location, parking availabilit September 10, 2026

Hwachun County Council Chair Jo Woong-hee Explores Winter Tourism Development in Finland Jo Woong-hee, the chair of the Hwachun County Council in Gangwon Province, visited Rovaniemi, Finland, to explore winter tourism and local industry best practices. On September 10, the Hwachun County Council reported that Jo attended the 21st World Winter Cities Mayors' Conference in Rovaniemi with a delegation that included Hwachun County Mayor Kim Se-hoon. On September 7, Jo visited LAPPSET, a global amusement facility company, and Apukka Resort, examining family-oriented tourism facilities an September 10, 2026