Yuanta Securities Upgrades Korea Gas Corporation to 'Buy' on Strong Overseas Earnings 유안타증권이 10일 한국가스공사에 대해 해외 자산이 실제 이익을 창출하기 시작했다는 점을 근거로 투자의견 '매수'와 목표주가 4만8000원을 제시했다손현정 유안타증권 연구원은 "해외 자원개발이 한국가스공사의 정상 이익 수준을 한 단계 높이고 있다"며 "캐나다 액화천연가스(LNG)의 상업생산에 힘입어 해외사업 영업이익은 전년 대비 약 90% 증가할 전망"이라고 분석했다.그러면서 "캐나다 LNG 사업은 올해 상반기에만 1430억원의 영업이익을 기록했다"며 "국내 규제사업에 집중됐던 이 September 10, 2026

2027 College Admissions: Competition Decreases for SKY Universities In the 2027 college admissions cycle, the number of applicants for the top-tier "SKY" universities—Seoul National University, Yonsei University, and Korea University—has decreased by about 3,300 compared to the previous year, resulting in a slight drop in competition ratios. Notably, competition for medical schools has also declined across the board, while there is a significant polarization in application trends, with a surge in applicants for Korea University's essay admissions. Experts attrib September 10, 2026

Apple Unveils First Foldable Smartphone, iPhone Duo, with Pricing Details Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, has generated significant buzz online following the announcement of its domestic pricing.On various online communities, posts summarizing the iPhone Duo's launch prices in South Korea have circulated widely.According to Apple Korea's official sales page, the iPhone Duo is priced at 3.29 million won for the 256GB model, 3.59 million won for the 512GB model, 4.19 million won for the 1TB model, and 5.09 million won for the 2TB model. The highest ca September 10, 2026

SK Hynix Saves 170,000 Tons of Water Daily, Aims for 600 Million Tons by 2030 SK Hynix has reported an average daily water savings of 170,000 tons at its domestic facilities last year, equivalent to the daily water usage of approximately 550,000 people.The company announced its water conservation achievements on September 9 during the 'International Water Week 2026' held at EXCO in Daegu. It also set a goal to save a cumulative total of 600 million tons of water by 2030.The International Water Week in South Korea is an international event focused on discussing solutions t September 10, 2026

Trump Associates Express Concerns Over Longevity of Iran War Associates of President Donald Trump have expressed concerns that the Iran War may continue throughout his presidency, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) citing sources on September 9. While Trump has assured that the conflict will end after the midterm elections, contrasting worries have emerged within his administration.According to the report, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and other key officials conveyed to Trump during discussions in the Oval O September 10, 2026

Bithumb Warns of Fake AI Investment Scams Bithumb is taking action to prevent a new type of cybercrime that impersonates artificial intelligence (AI) automated trading programs to steal personal information and virtual assets.On September 10, Bithumb announced a campaign to prevent malware damage.This initiative comes in response to a surge in cybercrimes exploiting the recent popularity of AI technology in virtual asset investment services. Scammers lure users with phrases like 'AI trades automatically for high profits' and 'lossless a September 10, 2026

New York City Releases 170,000 Pages of Documents on 9/11 Aftermath 9·11 테러 25주기를 앞두고 미국 뉴욕시가 테러 직후 대기질과 건강 위험, 정부 대응 과정 등을 폭로했다.New York City has revealed information about air quality, health risks, and government responses following the 9/11 attacks as the 25th anniversary approaches.On September 8, Mayor Joran Mamdani released over 170,000 pages of documents detailing air quality and pollution conditions around the World Trade Center (WTC) site.Notably, the documents include a memo from then-Deputy Mayor Robert Harding, September 10, 2026

Gwangju, South Korea, Secures $4.2 Million for AI-Driven Vaccine Production The city of Gwangju, South Korea, is set to develop technology that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to predict variability in vaccine production processes and manage quality in real-time. On September 10, Gwangju announced that its project, titled 'Development of AI-Based Control of Vaccine Manufacturing Variability and Intelligent Quality Management System,' led by GC Pharma, has been selected for the Ministry of Trade's 2026 Biohealth R&D program, securing 5 billion won (approximately $4 September 10, 2026

Samsung Electronics Service Launches Cashless Service Center Pilot Program Samsung Electronics Service is launching a pilot program for a cashless service center focused on digital payments and enhancing eco-friendly services, including the issuance of electronic receipts.Starting September 17, the pilot program will be implemented at 16 service centers nationwide. The initiative aims to promote digital payment methods such as credit cards, app cards, Samsung Pay, and bank transfers, following a recent decline in cash payments at service centers to less than 5%.The pil September 10, 2026

Korea Eximbank Expands Financial Cooperation in Africa, Supporting AI and Key Mineral Supply Chains Korea Eximbank is partnering with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to enhance financial support for future growth sectors in Africa, including artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, key minerals, and eco-friendly infrastructure.On September 9, during the 8th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference held in Seoul, Korea Eximbank announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AfDB to expand sustainable growth and financial cooperation i September 10, 2026