Hyumax Mobility Unveils AI Parking System at Seoul Station A vehicle entered the parking lot at Seoul Station, where a display showed the license plate and parking route simultaneously. When a pedestrian approached the vehicle's path, a 'Caution: Pedestrian' alert activated. In areas where vehicles intersect, a 'Caution: Vehicle' warning appeared. If the entering vehicle is electric, the system also provides directions to the charging station. On September 9, Hyumax Mobility showcased its AI-based smart video guidance system, Ai-PAS, developed by its su September 9, 2026

Lim Young-woong's New Album 'I'm Hero 10' Tops Music Charts Immediately After Release Singer Lim Young-woong has reached the top of major music charts with the release of his new album.Lim Young-woong unveiled his special digital album 'I'm Hero 10' on September 8 at 6 p.m. through various music streaming sites.Immediately after its release, all tracks from 'I'm Hero 10' entered the upper ranks of major music charts, including Melon, Genie, and Bugs. The title tracks 'Tto Tto' and 'Moise' secured the first and second spots, respectively, on the Melon HOT100 chart.Lim Young-woong September 9, 2026

T'way Air to Revamp In-Flight Meals Ahead of Trinity Air Launch T'way Air announced on September 9 that it will completely revamp its in-flight meal menu starting on the 10th, coinciding with the launch of Trinity Air.This meal overhaul is part of the selective service airline (SSC) strategy recently announced by Sonot Trinity Group's Trinity Air. The SSC model enhances services based on the characteristics of routes and travel purposes, allowing customers to choose what they need.In-flight meals will vary based on flight distance. On long-haul routes to Eur September 9, 2026

GTX Headquarters Initiates Upgrades for Stable Power Supply on Gyeongin Line The GTX Headquarters of the Korea Railroad Corporation has officially begun efforts to establish a stable power supply system in preparation for future railway demand.On September 9, the GTX Headquarters announced plans to upgrade aging rail power supply equipment to support stable operations on the Gyeongin Line and respond to increasing railway traffic demand.Rail power supply equipment is responsible for supplying electricity necessary for train operations and regulating voltage to ensure sta September 9, 2026

Chuseok Box Office Showdown: Min-sik Choi, Hae-jin Yoo, and Yo-han Byun Face Off As foreign films like 'Odyssey,' which surpassed 10 million viewers, and the long-running 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' dominate the box office, three major Korean films are set to compete this Chuseok holiday. These films, ranging from a family-friendly K-office human drama to a heavy historical mystery thriller and the final chapter of a 20-year crime franchise, are poised to create a fierce three-way battle.The first film to hit theaters on September 16 is 'Intern.' This movie is a perfect rein September 9, 2026

Fitch Ratings Positively Assesses South Korea's 2027 Budget Proposal Fitch Ratings has projected that South Korea's fiscal performance under the 2027 budget proposal will significantly improve compared to previous forecasts. The agency assessed that both the fiscal balance and national debt ratio will show a more stable trend, emphasizing the importance of investments in strategic industries such as AI and semiconductors to enhance productivity and growth potential.On September 9, the Ministry of Economy and Finance reported that Fitch's analysis indicated a stro September 9, 2026

KAMCO Appoints Kim Kyung-jae as New Executive Director KAMCO (Korea Asset Management Corporation) announced the appointment of Kim Kyung-jae as its new executive director on September 9. Kim will oversee the public development sector. Born in 1975, Kim has built a career in real estate finance and project financing, having worked at both banks and securities firms. He joined Shinhan Bank in 2002 and has held positions at Mirae Asset Securities' project finance division, as well as serving as the head of the real estate finance and investment asset m September 9, 2026

Korea Maritime Promotion Corporation Raises $300 Million in Taiwan for U.S. Logistics Infrastructure The Korea Maritime Promotion Corporation has issued $300 million in foreign currency bonds in the Taiwanese financial market. The funds will be used to support investments in U.S. maritime and logistics infrastructure and to secure vessels for national shipping companies transporting essential goods.On September 9, the corporation announced the completion of a $300 million Formosa bond issuance with a five-year maturity aimed at global investors.Formosa bonds are issued in foreign currency by ov September 9, 2026

Choi Seung-ho Faces Controversy Over 370 Million Won Deal with Family Business Choi Seung-ho, chairman of the Samsung Group's Choi Seung-ho Union at Samsung Electronics, is embroiled in a moral controversy following revelations of a multi-million won transaction with a company owned by his father-in-law. Choi defended the deal as a decision based on legitimate comparative estimates, but the Jeon Samsung Union, another labor group within Samsung Electronics, quickly refuted his claims, escalating tensions between the unions.According to industry sources, during preparations September 9, 2026

August Employment Rises by 184,000 Amid Recovery, Youth Job Market Struggles In August, the number of employed individuals increased by 184,000 compared to the same month last year, marking the third consecutive month of growth. The rise in employment was primarily driven by the service sector, while the declines in manufacturing and construction industries lessened, indicating an overall improvement in the job market. However, youth employment rates have fallen for 28 consecutive months, and sectors such as agriculture and forestry continue to face challenges.According September 9, 2026