National Assembly and Business Sector Launch Economic Leap Committee Choi Tae-won, chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry and SK Group, emphasized the need for the legislative body to minimize uncertainties in response to changing international circumstances. He stated, "To implement planned investments, businesses must know what is possible and when."On September 9, the National Assembly and the business sector held the launch ceremony for the 'National Assembly Economic Leap Committee' at the National Assembly's Sarangjae.The committee aims to r September 9, 2026

Eddie Daniel, Our Diversity Scholarship Recipient, to Compete in Asian Games Our Diversity Scholarship Foundation, part of Woori Financial Group, announced that Eddie Daniel, a scholarship recipient, will represent South Korea at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.Daniel, who plays for the Seoul SK Knights, has gained recognition as the first high school graduate to win the KBL Rookie Sixth Man Award. This award is given to players who excel as substitutes, making significant contributions to their teams.When he was first selected as a scholarship recipient, Daniel expres September 9, 2026

Saemangeum Development Corporation Participates in World Smart City Expo Saemangeum Development Corporation is showcasing the future of the Saemangeum smart waterfront city at the 2026 World Smart City Expo.The corporation announced on September 9 that it will introduce plans for smart city services in the first city being developed in Saemangeum, the 'Saemangeum Smart Waterfront City,' during the expo, which runs until September 11.The World Smart City Expo is the largest international smart city event in Asia, co-hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and T September 9, 2026

SBI Savings Bank First in Korea to Achieve International Customer Satisfaction Certification SBI Savings Bank announced on September 9 that it has become the first bank and savings bank in South Korea to obtain the international standard certification for customer satisfaction management, known as 'ISO10002.'ISO10002 is a standard established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) that recognizes organizations with systematic and fair processes for handling customer requests and complaints. In South Korea, the certification is granted after an evaluation by the Kore September 9, 2026

Coramco to Develop Urban Complex at Government Gwacheon Station Coramco Asset Trust will participate in a project to develop the commercial area of Gwacheon’s old downtown into a mixed-use urban complex combining residential and commercial facilities. On September 9, Coramco announced that it has signed a business agreement with the Integrated Preparatory Committee for the Government Gwacheon Station District 1 Urban Complex Development Project to promote the development through a private trust method. The Government Gwacheon Station District 1 is located in September 9, 2026

Court Rules on Kwon Hyuk-bin's Divorce Settlement, Valuing Assets at 2.5 Trillion Won In a divorce ruling, a court ordered Kwon Hyuk-bin, Chief Vision Officer (CVO) of Smilegate, to pay his spouse 35% of Smilegate-related stock and 650 million won in cash as part of the asset division. The court dismissed the spouse's claim for alimony, determining that Kwon CVO was not responsible for the breakdown of the marriage.The Seoul Family Court's Division 3 ruled on September 9 that Kwon CVO's spouse, identified as Lee, would receive 35% of the stock related to Smilegate as part of the September 9, 2026

NH Savings Bank Launches 6% Savings Account with Limited Availability NH Savings Bank announced on September 9 that it will offer the 'NH FIC Correct Earth Regular Savings' account with an interest rate of up to 6.0% per year, available for a limited 800 accounts.The 'NH FIC Correct Earth Regular Savings' account is designed to provide customers with tangible financial benefits while encouraging environmentally friendly practices in daily life. NH Savings Bank sets annual sales limits for this product in the first and second halves of the year.In line with its com September 9, 2026

South Korea Hosts World Emerging Security Forum, Emphasizing International Cooperation The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the 2026 World Emerging Security Forum (WESF) was held in Seoul on September 9. Launched in 2021 to lead discussions on emerging security threats, this year's forum marks its sixth iteration.The forum featured over 20 speakers from government, international organizations, and academia, with an audience of more than 200 attendees. The theme, "Emerging Technology: Risks and Opportunities," facilitated in-depth discussions and diverse analyses on how t September 9, 2026

SK Hynix to Introduce ASML's Next-Generation EUV Equipment for DRAM Production by 2028 SK Hynix plans to implement ASML's next-generation High NA extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography equipment in its DRAM production process by 2028. This move aims to enhance the performance and cost competitiveness of next-generation DRAM by surpassing the limitations of current fine process technologies.According to reports from Reuters and others on September 9, SK Hynix has set a goal to apply the High NA EUV process to DRAM mass production by 2028. The company is also considering participatio September 9, 2026

Information on Sex Offenders to Be Available Through National Assistant Starting in October Starting in October, information on sex offenders will also be available through the National Assistant of the Ministry of Interior and Safety.The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family announced on September 9 that it will fully implement the addition of the National Assistant as a notification channel for sex offender information, alongside existing KakaoTalk and Naver electronic documents.Currently, information on sex offenders is sent out approximately 6.5 million times a year to guardians o September 9, 2026