Dermatologist Arrested for Illegally Administering Propofol to Patients A dermatologist has been arrested for illegally administering propofol to patients for non-medical purposes.On September 21, a judge at the Seoul Central District Court issued an arrest warrant for the suspect, identified as A, citing concerns over potential evidence destruction related to violations of drug management laws.A is accused of administering propofol to patients at a dermatology clinic in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, for sedation and anesthesia without medical necessity. Investigat September 21, 2026

Kwak Bin Throws No-Hitter Against Taiwan in Asian Games Opener The South Korean baseball team is leading Taiwan 3-0 in a tightly contested pitching duel during their first match of the B Group preliminary round at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, held at Okazaki Central Comprehensive Park in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.Starting pitcher Kwak Bin, from the Doosan Bears, delivered an impressive performance, throwing six innings without allowing a hit and finishing with no runs scored. He recorded 10 strikeouts and threw 90 pitches. Kwak, who leads the KBO League September 21, 2026

Yoon Dong-hee's Solo Home Run Leads South Korea to 5-0 Victory Over Taiwan The South Korean baseball team maintained a 5-0 lead against Taiwan in their first Group B match of the 2026 Aichi Nagoya Asian Games, held at Okazaki Central Park in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, on September 21.The decisive moment came from a solo home run by pinch hitter Yoon Dong-hee in the eighth inning, extending South Korea's lead to five runs.Starting pitcher Kwak Bin left the mound after six innings, having not allowed a hit and recording no runs against him, with a total of 90 pitches throw September 21, 2026

Taiwan Fines Coupang $648,900 for Data Breach Affecting 204,552 Customers Taiwan's government has imposed a total fine of NT$1.5 million (approximately $648,900) on Coupang's local subsidiary and its representative for a data breach incident.According to the Taiwan-based media outlet Economic Daily News, the Ministry of Digital Affairs fined Coupang Taiwan NT$750,000 (about $324,450) each for violations of the Personal Data Protection Act last month and issued a corrective order.However, the clause related to 'serious matters,' which could have resulted in fines of up September 21, 2026

China Strips Military Leader Zhang Youxia of Party and Military Membership Over Corruption The Chinese Communist Party has stripped Zhang Youxia, the former Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission and considered the second-in-command of the military under Xi Jinping, of his party and military membership due to allegations of corruption and factionalism.According to Xinhua News Agency on September 21, the Central Political Bureau of the Communist Party reviewed and adopted a report from the Central Military Commission's Discipline Inspection Commission regarding Zhang Youxia a September 21, 2026

201 Applicants for Second Special Appointment at Major Crimes Investigation Agency A total of 201 individuals, including prosecutors and investigative officers, have applied for the second special appointment at the Major Crimes Investigation Agency, which is set to launch next month.The Ministry of the Interior and Safety's preparation team for the agency announced on September 21 that the application period for the second special appointment, which targeted prosecutors and staff from the prosecution service, ran from September 15 to 20.Eligible applicants included prosecutor September 21, 2026

Korean Men's Badminton Team Advances to Quarterfinals at 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games The Korean men's badminton team secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games by defeating Hong Kong 3-1 in their opening match on September 21.Under the guidance of head coach Park Joo-bong, the team triumphed at the Ichinomiya City Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture.World No. 46 Yoo Tae-bin set the tone for the match by overcoming No. 19 Lee Cheuk-yao 2-1 (18-21, 21-16, 22-20) in the first singles match. In the second doubles match, the world’s top-ranked pair of Seo Seun September 21, 2026

Anyang Youth Foundation Strengthens Support for Youth in Collaboration with Local Agencies Anyang Youth Counseling Welfare Center and Anyang Out-of-School Youth Support Center, under the Anyang Youth Foundation, are expanding counseling and welfare support for youth and families in collaboration with local agencies. According to the foundation, the Anyang Youth Counseling Welfare Center signed a memorandum of understanding with a regional support agency for single-parent families on September 16. The agreement aims to assist the healthy development of youth from single-parent families September 21, 2026

Chung Dong-young Meets with Stephen Biegun, Discusses North Korea Situation Chung Dong-young, the Minister of Unification, met with Stephen Biegun, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, on September 21 at the Government Complex in Jongno, Seoul, to discuss the situation on the Korean Peninsula and ways to resume dialogue.In his opening remarks, Minister Chung pointed out that North Korea's nuclear capabilities have significantly advanced over the past seven years since the collapse of U.S.-North Korea negotiations during the Trump administration. He described this peri September 21, 2026

Gyeonggi Province Mayor Shin Gye-yong Thanks Citizens for Successful Arts Festival Shin Gye-yong, the mayor of Gwacheon, expressed gratitude on September 21 for the citizens who contributed to the success of the '2026 Gwacheon Performing Arts Festival.' Mayor Shin made this statement following the closing performance of the festival, which was hosted by the city of Gwacheon and organized by the Gwacheon Cultural Foundation. The mayor is focused on expanding opportunities for cultural enjoyment in citizens' daily lives and strengthening the foundation of the local cultural September 21, 2026