Kakao Pay Completes Proof of Concept for Digital Asset Wallet Technology 카카오페이가 원화 스테이블코인 등 디지털 자산을 보관하고 송금·결제할 수 있는 지갑 기술의 실증(PoC·개념검증)을 마쳤다고 9일 밝혔다. 이번 실증의 핵심은 기존 카카오페이머니 지갑 시스템을 스테이블코인 등 온체인 자산까지 담는 통합형 지갑으로 확장하는 것이다. 약 4300만명이 사용하는 기존 지갑 시스템을 기반으로 스테이블코인의 송금·결제·정산 기능을 검증하고 실제 서비스에 적용하기 위한 사용자 인터페이스도 구축했다. 향후 카카오그룹은 카카오페이의 결제 인프라와 카카오뱅크의 September 9, 2026

Kim Jae-seop Calls for Tax Relief for Small Business Owners Kim Jae-seop, a lawmaker from the People Power Party, stated on September 8 that "now is not the time to increase taxes on small business owners, but rather to alleviate their burdens." He emphasized his commitment to actively pursue tax reform during the National Assembly's tax law review process.On the same day, Kim listened to the opinions of small business and restaurant industry representatives regarding the government's tax reform proposal and received a petition for improvements aimed at September 9, 2026

Court Rules on Stock Division in Kwon Hyuk-bin Divorce Case The court has recognized Kwon Hyuk-bin, Chief Vision Officer of Smilegate, as having a 35% spousal contribution in his divorce case, ordering the division of unlisted stocks. This contrasts with the ruling in the divorce case of Choi Tae-won, chairman of SK Group, where Noh So-young's contribution was set at one-third, while Choi retained his shares. Although the contributions were similar, the division method differed based on the 'nature of the assets and their liquidity.'On September 9, the S September 9, 2026

Hanwha Life Insurance Service Secures Patent for Auto Insurance Quote Accuracy Hanwha Life Insurance Service has obtained a patent for technology that automatically detects discrepancies between auto insurance comparison quotes and actual premiums.On September 9, Hanwha Life Insurance Service announced that it has secured a patent for a feature that automatically verifies the accuracy of insurance premiums during the auto insurance comparison process.In the field of insurance sales, agents use comparison systems to simultaneously check auto insurance premiums from various September 9, 2026

Financial Supervisory Service Calls for Improvement of Insurance Companies' KPI 금융감독원이 보험업계에 핵심성과지표(KPI) 개선을 주문했다. 단기 실적 중심의 평가 체계가 보험업계 전반의 신뢰를 떨어뜨리고 있다는 판단에서다. 금감원은 9일 생명보험협회 교육문화센터에서 보험회사·보험협회 임원 49명을 대상으로 '보험회사 성과평가 관행 개선 워크숍'을 열었다. 이번 워크숍에서는 보험회사 KPI 점검 결과와 검사 지적사례, 해외 주요국의 성과평가체계 운영 현황 등이 중점 논의됐다. 금감원이 성과평가체계를 점검한 결과 최고경영자(CEO) 성과평가에서 단기실적 중심 평가체계, 중&mid September 9, 2026

Lee Seok-yeon: National Integration Committee Must Not Flatter Power Lee Seok-yeon, who has been controversially dismissed as the chair of the National Integration Committee after suggesting that President Lee Jae-myung should resign for the sake of national unity, stated on September 9, "If the National Integration Committee is merely an organization that flatters power with pleasing words and performative activities, it has no value in existence."After completing his resignation ceremony at the Seoul Government Complex in Jongno, Lee posted on Facebook, asserti September 9, 2026

Chugye University Hosts 'Odyssey' Fusion Education Event at 4D Theater Chugye University of the Arts has launched a unique fusion humanities project by renting out an entire cinema to enhance students' foundational academic skills and career exploration. The event, held on September 3, invited not only students and faculty but also the often-overlooked facility support staff and local residents, fostering a warm sense of community.The university announced that the '2026 Fusion Humanities Concert: Experiencing the Classic Odyssey and the Film Odyssey for My Nostos ( September 9, 2026

Champions City: A New Luxury Residential Hub in Gwangju "Currently, the wealthiest area in Gwangju is Bongsun-dong. However, I believe that will change to 'Gwangju's Gangnam' in the future," said a 70-year-old taxi driver, identified as A, during a visit to Champions City in Imdong, North Gwangju, on September 8. Construction is underway to transform the site of former textile factories into a large-scale residential complex featuring high-rise apartments, The Hyundai Gwangju, and various commercial and cultural facilities. There is growing anticipa September 9, 2026

Hanse Apparel and Hongik University Launch Next Design School's Second Semester Hanse Apparel, a clothing manufacturer and development production (ODM) company, has launched the second semester of its global fashion talent development program, the Next Design School (NDS), in collaboration with Hongik University. The program aims to cultivate global fashion professionals through practical training led by industry experts.On September 9, Hanse Apparel announced the commencement of the second semester of the NDS program, which was established last year through a partnership b September 9, 2026

New '8-Week Rule' for Auto Insurance Takes Effect on September 10 Starting September 10, a new regulation known as the '8-week rule' will require minor injury patients to undergo a review if they need treatment exceeding eight weeks following a traffic accident. The aim is to reduce excessive long-term treatment costs and alleviate the burden of rising auto insurance premiums. However, there are concerns that this could lead to a balloon effect, with increased focus on intensive treatment or higher injury classifications within the eight-week period.According September 9, 2026