Second National Participation Growth Fund Sales Begin on September 30 The Financial Services Commission announced that sales of the second National Participation Growth Fund will begin on September 30 and run until October 15, 2026, for a total of 10 business days. The target amount for the second fund is set at 600 billion won, the same as the first fund, and sales will end if the allocation is exhausted before the deadline. Individuals who have previously subscribed to the first National Participation Growth Fund will be restricted from joining the second fund. September 22, 2026

Kim Hak-kyun: Current Focus is on the White House, Not the Fed Kim Hak-kyun, head of the research center at Shinyoung Securities, stated that the recent rise in interest rates is not primarily due to the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, but rather a reaction to market interest rates that have increased first, with the Fed subsequently endorsing this trend. He noted that factors such as the U.S. fiscal deficit and rising oil prices due to the Middle East conflict are influencing long-term interest rates, and he believes that once the war ends, both oil pri September 22, 2026

Military Response Considered After Mine Explosion in DMZ Linked to North Korea Attention is focused on how the South Korean military will respond if North Korea is confirmed to be responsible for a mine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Experts suggest that enhancing psychological operations, including loudspeaker broadcasts directed at the North, could be an effective means of pressure, but they also believe the current government's policy of restraint makes such actions unlikely.According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, two South Korean military officers were seri September 22, 2026

JinCostec Announces Plans for KOSDAQ Listing, Aiming to Become a Global Hydrogel ODM Leader "Hydrogels require not just equipment but also formulation technology and extensive production experience to achieve consistent quality," said Kim Im-jun, CEO of JinCostec, during a press conference held on September 22 at the 63 Square in Yeouido, Seoul. He outlined the company's growth strategy following its planned transition to KOSDAQ. JinCostec aims to enhance its production capacity and secure global clients, leveraging 15 years of accumulated hydrogel formulation technology and production September 22, 2026

Binggrae to Participate in K-EXPO Mexico, Accelerating Latin American Expansion Binggrae is set to target Mexican consumers with its Banana Milk and Melona products.The company announced on September 22 that it will participate in the '2026 K-EXPO Mexico' from September 24 to 27 at the WTC International Exhibition and Convention Center in Mexico City.K-EXPO is a multi-ministerial export fair that supports the overseas expansion of consumer goods companies related to K-content. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and managed by the Korea Creative Content September 22, 2026

Melcon Expects Revenue Growth from AI Semiconductor Boom Ahead of IPO "As semiconductor circuits shrink to 2 nanometers, 1.5 nanometers, and 1 nanometer, controlling temperature, humidity, and contaminants becomes increasingly important. With major semiconductor companies seeking next-generation lithography equipment, we expect our temperature and humidity control device sales to grow," said Kim Sung-il, CEO of Melcon, during a press conference for the company's initial public offering (IPO) held at the 63 Building in Yeouido, Seoul, on September 22.Founded in 200 September 22, 2026

Epson Shifts Focus from Printers to Robotics and Industrial Inkjet Manufacturing Epson is set to transform its business model by leveraging its printer manufacturing expertise to enter the robotics and industrial inkjet sectors. The company aims to expand its precision processing technology across the manufacturing landscape, targeting the business-to-business (B2B) market.Junichi Yoshida, President of Seiko Epson, stated at a press conference on September 22 marking the 30th anniversary of Epson Korea, "Epson is evolving from a mere manufacturer of office and home equipment September 22, 2026

Deputy Minister Lee Byeong-gwon Inspects Traditional Market Ahead of Chuseok Lee Byeong-gwon, the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, visited the Dongducheon Central Market on September 22 to assess the local economy and conduct safety inspections ahead of the Chuseok holiday.During the visit, the Deputy Minister toured various shops in the market, listening to merchants' concerns about the current business environment and sales conditions. He also examined prices for holiday shopping and the overall usage of the market.Following this, he collaborated w September 22, 2026

Uber Pursues Acquisition of Delivery Hero, Parent Company of Baedal Minjok Global mobility company Uber is seeking to acquire Delivery Hero SE (DH), which indirectly controls Woowa Brothers, the operator of Baedal Minjok. The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a preliminary review of Uber's acquisition of DH to assess its impact on competition in the domestic taxi-hailing and delivery app markets.On September 22, the FTC announced that it has received a preliminary review application regarding Uber's plan to acquire all shares of DH.Uber intends to acquire DH sh September 22, 2026

Gunpo City Council Urges Action on Multi-Modal Freight Terminal, Sanbon Stream Restoration, and GTX-C Line The Gunpo City Council is intensifying its response to key urban development and transportation issues in the region, urging relevant agencies to actively promote projects.On September 22, the council held its second plenary session of the 289th regular meeting, where it passed three resolutions concerning the relocation and utilization of the Gunpo multi-modal freight terminal, the restoration of the Sanbon Stream, and the timely opening and safety management of the GTX-C line.Regarding the mul September 22, 2026