Park Mun-ok Calls for Objective Standards in Gwangju's Public Relations Budget Concerns have been raised that the public relations budget of Gwangju, a special city in South Jeolla Province, should be governed by objective and transparent standards to avoid being perceived as a means of rewarding or pressuring specific media outlets.During the first regular session of the third meeting on September 9, Park Mun-ok, a member of the Gwangju City Council from the Democratic Party, focused on the fairness of public relations spending and the effectiveness of the public informat September 10, 2026

Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin Questions Necessity of Gyeonggi Province Amid Funding Controversy Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin expressed strong concerns on September 9 regarding the ongoing controversy over provincial funding, suggesting that the necessity of Gyeonggi Province itself should be reconsidered.In a post on his Facebook page, Mayor Shin criticized the province's move to reduce its funding support ratio, stating, "How about we consider abolishing Gyeonggi Province altogether?" He voiced his discomfort with the situation.The Gyeonggi provincial government is proposing to lower its September 10, 2026

Kangjin County Aims for AI Integration in Administrative Tasks Kangjin County is accelerating its transition to 'AI administration' by utilizing generative artificial intelligence (AI) across various administrative tasks. Currently, approximately 72% of the county's employees are reported to be using generative AI in their work processes.On September 10, Kangjin County announced that it is expanding its support system to utilize generative AI as a key tool for enhancing administrative efficiency, moving beyond its role as a simple work assistant.Kang Jin-wo September 10, 2026

Samsung Life Launches New Pension Insurance Product for Retirement Savings Samsung Life has introduced a new pension insurance product that allows customers to make a lump-sum payment and receive retirement benefits.The company announced on September 10 the launch of its digital-only pension insurance product, 'Samsung Rolling Pension Insurance.'This product requires a one-time premium payment at enrollment, with a minimum accumulation period of 10 years before benefits are received. For those who enroll this month, a guaranteed interest rate of 4.40% will apply for th September 10, 2026

Korean Ministry of Culture Establishes Five Major Tourism Zones Centered on Regional Airports The effort to expand the entry points for international visitors from Incheon and Gimpo airports to regional airports is gaining momentum. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on September 10 that it has established the 'Five Major Tourism Zones Centered on Regional Airports' to create new growth axes for regional tourism.The budget allocated by the ministry amounts to 935 billion won, which includes 659 billion won from the national budget and 276 billion won from local governm September 10, 2026

KIA Tigers Face Crisis as Kim Do-young and Park Min Suffer Injuries The KIA Tigers are facing a crisis. Power hitters Kim Do-young and Park Min have both sustained injuries, disrupting KIA's lineup. In particular, Kim Do-young's participation in the Asian Games is now uncertain, which could significantly impact his career. KIA lost 4-5 to NC in a game held on September 9 at Gwangju Kia Champions Field. They have struggled against NC this season, with a record of 2 wins and 10 losses against them. The injury woes began in the fourth inning when Kim Do-young attem September 10, 2026

Kia Unveils PV7 at Hannover IAA, Targeting European Electric Commercial Vehicle Market Kia has globally unveiled the 'Kia PV7,' a large electric model aimed at the thriving purpose-built mobility market in Europe.The company announced on September 10 that it will showcase the PV7 at the IAA Transportation 2026, the world's largest commercial vehicle exhibition, which opens in Hannover, Germany, on September 14.Kia will set up a 1,531-square-meter exhibition booth during the event, displaying three models from the PV7 lineup and seven from the PV5 lineup, while also presenting its September 10, 2026

Sempio Shares Surge Following Stock Buyback Announcement Sempio's shares soared following the announcement of a stock buyback. As of 9:10 a.m. on September 10, Sempio's stock was trading at 55,700 won, up 12,850 won (29.99%) from the previous trading day, according to the Korea Exchange. The company disclosed the plan to retire all of its treasury shares, totaling 860,332 shares (29.9%), on September 11. The shares to be retired represent the entirety of Sempio's current treasury stock, valued at approximately 37 billion won. Since the implementation September 10, 2026

China Actively Working to Facilitate Trump-Kim Summit China is reportedly making concerted efforts to facilitate a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.According to multiple sources cited by the Hong Kong South China Morning Post on September 10, China is exploring ways to play an active and constructive role in reviving diplomatic relations between North Korea and the United States. The report also noted that China plans to support any credible efforts to resume dialogue between the two nations, although i September 10, 2026

South Korean Prime Minister Calls for Advance Oil Supply Securing Amid Middle East Tensions 한성숙 국무총리가 중동 정세 불안과 관련해 오는 11월 이후 필요한 원유 물량의 선제 확보를 관계 부처에 지시했다. 한 총리는 10일 정부서울청사에서 제17차 비상경제점검회의를 주재하고 “현재 원유는 10월까지 전년 대비 90% 이상의 물량을 확보해 수급에 문제가 없는 상황”이라며 “실제 국내 공급에 차질이 없는지 재차 점검하고 사태 장기화에 대비해 11월 이후 물량 확보에도 선제적으로 대응해 달라”고 말했다. 이번 회의는 지난 7월 29일 이후 약 6주 만에 총리 주재로 열렸다. 이날 회의에서는 중 September 10, 2026