Grandmother Sues Son for $72,000 in Child Support After Raising Granddaughter for 15 Years A woman in China has filed a lawsuit against her son for approximately 720,000 yuan ($72,000) in child support after raising her granddaughter for 15 years.According to the South China Morning Post, the Shanghai Songjiang District People's Court recently disclosed the case involving a woman in her 60s, identified as Xu, who sued her son, Liang, for 360,000 yuan (about $72,000) in child support.Xu took on the responsibility of raising her granddaughter after her son divorced in 2014 when the chil September 10, 2026

Interest Grows in Future Transit-Oriented Developments Ahead of New Rail Openings As new towns with nearby railway stations drive up local property prices, interest in the "future transit-oriented development" blocks is increasing. In these new towns, even with shared amenities like schools, parks, and commercial facilities, residential areas within walking distance to actual railway stations are limited. Consequently, demand for properties near planned railway stations is rising even before their opening.According to Real Estate R114, the price per 3.3 square meters for "Geu September 10, 2026

Gwangju's Organizational Restructuring Delayed Amid Council Conflicts Gwangju Mayor Min Hyung-bae has been in office for two months and ten days, but the city's organizational restructuring is delayed. The restructuring plan is currently under review by the city council. However, conflicts among council members raise doubts about when the review will be completed, particularly before the Chuseok holiday. During the review on September 9, council members from the western region strongly opposed the placement of the national deputy mayor at the eastern office. Conce September 10, 2026

Hana Financial Group Revamps School Commute Path in Incheon with Employee Participation Hana Financial Group announced on September 10 that over 30 employees participated in a volunteer activity to create a mural along the commute path at Bongsu Elementary School in Incheon, in collaboration with award-winning artists from the 'Hana Art Bus' competition for individuals with developmental disabilities.The volunteer event, held on September 9, aimed to improve the educational environment by decorating the aging walls of the commute path with murals featuring the works of artists with September 10, 2026

Lotte Wellfood Teams Up with Stray Kids to Promote Pepero Day Lotte Wellfood is collaborating with global ambassadors Stray Kids to promote Pepero Day worldwide.Lotte Wellfood announced that the digital single 'November 11,' created in partnership with Stray Kids, will be released on September 10 at 1 PM on both domestic and international music platforms.The new song centers on the core value of Pepero, 'sharing,' and the theme of Pepero Day on November 11. It expresses moments of sharing feelings while exchanging Pepero, set against a refreshing band soun September 10, 2026

SK Hynix and Labor Union Reach Agreement on Cash Compensation SK Hynix and its labor union have reached a tentative agreement on modifications to this year's wage and collective bargaining agreement. The key change is an increase in the cash payment ratio, enhancing the choice for members. On September 9, SK Hynix and the union agreed to adjust the basic payment ratio for performance bonuses from the previous '40% cash and 60% stock' to '50% cash and 50% stock.' Members can now choose their stock allocation from a minimum of 50% to a maximum of 100%, in September 10, 2026

Hanwha Ocean to Hire New Employees for 35 Positions in Second Half of 2026 Hanwha Ocean is launching a recruitment drive for new employees to lead its production and future technology capabilities.According to industry sources, Hanwha Ocean will recruit new employees for production and general positions in the second half of 2026. The hiring scope will expand to include specialized personnel for shipbuilding, design, artificial intelligence transformation (AX), and research and development.For production positions, the company is looking to fill 13 roles, including wel September 10, 2026

Transforming Aging Apartments: Remodeling Without Reconstruction On September 9, remodeling work was underway at the 30-year-old Neutimaeul Complex 4 in Bundang, Seongnam. The project aims to transform the aging apartments into a new complex. The existing corridors and balconies have been removed to create expanded living spaces, while construction is ongoing for a four-level underground parking facility.Unlike reconstruction, which involves demolishing and rebuilding, remodeling retains the main framework of the existing building. This process not only updat September 10, 2026

BS Group and KB Financial Group Collaborate on AI Data Centers and Energy Infrastructure Financing BS Group and KB Financial Group are establishing a collaborative framework to connect business development and financial support in future growth sectors, including real estate development, energy infrastructure, and AI data centers. On September 9, BS Group announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding with KB Financial Group at the BS Hanyang Tower in Munjeong-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul. The agreement involves three companies from BS Group—BS Boseong, BS Hanyang, and BS Industry—and five September 10, 2026

Local Sports Organizations Mismanage Subsidies and Revenue The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission announced on September 10 that it has identified 12 local governments among the 226 basic local governments nationwide that are at risk of poor management and accounting of subsidies. These include Wonju, Tongyeong, Jeonju, Sunchang, Jincheon, Hwaseong, Jindo, Mokpo, Gumi, Pohang, Yangsan, and Cheonan. The commission conducted a survey of the entire process of subsidy allocation, disbursement, execution, accounting, and follow-up management for spo September 10, 2026