Nexspace Reports $30.98 Million in Revenue from MapleStory Universe in First Half of 2026 Nexspace generated approximately 30.98 million NXPC in revenue from the blockchain gaming ecosystem 'MapleStory Universe' in the first half of 2026. This figure surpasses the 28.14 million NXPC distributed as rewards to players of the blockchain-based MMORPG 'MapleStory N' during the same period. Nexspace is accelerating the expansion of the MapleStory Universe ecosystem by incorporating user-generated content.On September 9, Nexspace, a blockchain subsidiary of Nexon, released its '2026 First H September 9, 2026

Hite Jinro to End Operations at Iksan Plant, Consolidate Production in Jeonju Hite Jinro will cease production at its Iksan plant in North Jeolla Province and consolidate operations at its Jeonju facility. This decision comes amid a decline in alcohol consumption and aims to streamline production by closing an aging facility and enhancing the efficiency of existing operations. According to a report filed with the Financial Supervisory Service on September 9, Hite Jinro has decided to end production and operations at the Iksan plant on October 16. The company stated that t September 9, 2026

ETF Market Slows as Stock Prices Decline, Listings Halve The excitement surrounding new exchange-traded fund (ETF) launches has cooled. In the first half of the year, the KOSPI index surpassed the 9,000 mark, leading to a surge in new ETF listings. However, as the stock market has recently dropped nearly 30% from its peak, the pace of new listings has significantly slowed.As of September 9, the Korea Exchange reported a total of 1,168 domestic ETF listings, a modest increase of 2.73% (32 funds) from 1,136 on June 8. This is a stark contrast to the 5.9 September 9, 2026

KOSPI Recovers 7000 Points After 34 Trading Days, Boosted by AI and Semiconductor Stocks The KOSPI index has reclaimed the 7000-point mark for the first time since July 23, recovering after 34 trading days. On September 9, the index closed at 7051.64, up 1.40% from the previous trading day, driven by gains in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor stocks. Despite external challenges such as rising oil prices from the Middle East and increasing U.S. Treasury yields, institutional investors' net buying of over 900 billion won absorbed significant selling from individual invest September 9, 2026

Jang Dong-hyuk Calls for Special Investigation into Jeju Missing Persons Case Jang Dong-hyuk, the leader of the People Power Party, urged on September 9 to initiate discussions on the introduction of a special prosecutor to investigate the 'false conclusion' of the Jeju missing persons case. With the abolition of the prosecution office just over 20 days away, he emphasized the need for legislative efforts to restore supplementary investigation powers amid concerns over a gap in police investigation authority.Speaking at a forum on 'Public Safety and Control of Police Inve September 9, 2026

Mirae Asset Securities' Park Hee-chan: Time to Pause Aggressive Investments The stock market in September is showing mixed trends. The momentum that pushed indices toward 10,000 has long dissipated, with factors such as war, interest rates, and exchange rates contributing to increased volatility. In this chaotic environment, experts are offering various investment strategies.Park Hee-chan, head of the product support division at Mirae Asset Securities, provided a clear diagnosis: "Now is the time to pause aggressive investments." He noted that while the domestic stock m September 9, 2026

Mirae Asset Securities' Product Strategy Focuses on Stability and Diversification 박희찬 대표가 올해 새로 맡은 상품지원부문은 증권사 상품 라인업을 구성하는 일종의 상품기획자(MD) 역할을 담당한다. 외부 운용사에서 다양한 금융상품을 공급받아 고객에게 제공할 상품을 선별하고, 판매 채널과 모바일트레이딩시스템(MTS)에 어떤 상품을 배치할지 결정한다. ETF 역시 주요 대상이다.국내 최대 증권사인 미래에셋증권이 고객들에게 선보이는 상품 구성은 최근 많이 달라졌다. 박 대표는 "인공지능(AI)·반도체 등 특정 성장 테마를 중심으로 한 상품 전략 대신 인덱스와 분산투자 중심으로 상품 라인업을 September 9, 2026

Government Introduces Guidelines to Mitigate Trauma in Disaster Reporting Sensational images from disaster scenes and the recurring portrayal of grieving families have raised concerns about the media's role in exacerbating trauma for victims and the public. In response, the government has introduced guidelines aimed at fostering a safer culture of disaster reporting. On September 9, the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the National Mental Health Center announced the results of their research on enhancing disaster reporting monitoring tools and developing a checklist September 9, 2026

Aekyung Industry Sponsors Georg Baselitz Exhibition to Expand Cultural Engagement Beauty company Aekyung Industry is expanding its consumer engagement in the cultural and artistic fields by sponsoring an exhibition of contemporary art master Georg Baselitz.Aekyung Industry announced on September 9 that it will serve as the official sponsor of the Georg Baselitz exhibition at Sehwa Museum.This exhibition at Sehwa Museum is a retrospective showcasing approximately 60 years of work by Georg Baselitz, a leading figure in German Neo-Expressionism. It features 46 pieces, including September 9, 2026

Global Automakers Urge U.S. Congress to Block Chinese Car Market Entry Major automakers, including Hyundai, Toyota, and Volkswagen, are calling on U.S. lawmakers to enact legislation that would prevent the entry of Chinese-made vehicles and related technologies into the American market. This proactive measure aims to establish regulatory barriers before Chinese automakers fully penetrate the U.S. market.According to industry sources, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation (AAI) recently sent an official letter to Congress requesting the passage of a bill that would September 9, 2026