Jeon Hyun-hee Proposes Bill to Expand Leasehold Housing Jeon Hyun-hee, a member of the Democratic Party, proposed a bill on September 21 to expand leasehold housing and stabilize housing for young people and low-income citizens.During a press conference at the National Assembly, Jeon explained, "In South Korea, a home is no longer just a living space. For young people, it represents the future; for newlyweds, it is tied to marriage and childbirth; and for low-income citizens, it is a lifelong challenge."The proposed amendment focuses on expanding lea September 21, 2026

LH Begins Demolition at Banghak Station Urban Complex, Eight Years Ahead of Private Projects The Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) has commenced demolition at the Banghak Station urban complex in the Dobong District of Seoul. This marks the first demolition in the urban public housing complex project, which has been underway for five years, and is reported to be more than eight years ahead of private redevelopment efforts.On September 21, LH announced that it has begun demolition at the Banghak Station complex, the fastest-moving site among the urban complex project areas, just fi September 21, 2026

Kim Yoon-woo Showcases Diverse Charms in New Profile Photos Actor Kim Yoon-woo has revealed a new profile photo that highlights his deepened aura and diverse expressions.On September 21, his agency WNY unveiled a set of profile photos showcasing Kim's range, from his youthful charm to his intense charisma.In the released images, Kim Yoon-woo dons a black shirt and suit, exuding a strong presence. His restrained expression and deep gaze project a unique aura. Notably, subtle changes in his gaze create distinctly different moods in each shot, capturing att September 21, 2026

Buhyung Group Establishes Sisterhood with Army Capital Defense Command, Delivers Gifts for Chuseok Buhyung Group has signed a sisterhood agreement with the Army Capital Defense Command and delivered gifts for soldiers ahead of Chuseok.On September 21, Buhyung Group announced that it held a sisterhood agreement ceremony at the main hall of the Capital Defense Command.Since 2000, Buhyung Group has been visiting sister units during holidays to deliver gifts. With this agreement, the number of military units partnered with Buhyung Group has increased to six, including the Capital Defense Command, September 21, 2026

Taiwan Media Reports Wang Yen-cheng's Absence from Korean Baseball Team Due to Pre-Game Agreement The South Korean baseball team is set to face Taiwan on September 21 in the group stage of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Reports indicate that the absence of starting pitcher Wang Yen-cheng from the lineup is due to prior coordination between the Taiwanese team and Hanwha Eagles.According to Yonhap News, Taiwanese media outlets such as TVBS reported that "Wang Yen-cheng's participation in the tournament is subject to restrictions set by his team." They noted that manager Tang Den-kai had to September 21, 2026

The Need for AI-Educated Talent: Defining Problems and Controlling Technology “In a month, a new artificial intelligence (AI) model will clearly outperform current employees. There are no talents in the field who have received perfect AI education and can solve problems instantly. Universities should focus not on mere technical skills but on developing the ability to identify and define real problems in the workplace.” This statement was made at the '2026 Industry University Education Innovation Forum' held on September 21 at the Korea Press Center in Jung-gu, Seoul, co- September 21, 2026

Ruling and Opposition Parties Clash Over Witness Selection for National Audit On September 21, the ruling Democratic Party and the opposition People Power Party clashed in the Judiciary Committee and the Industry, Trade, and Energy Committee over the selection of witnesses for the upcoming national audit. However, the Land and Transport Committee successfully adopted a confirmation report for Hong Ji-sun, the nominee for Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.During a full committee meeting, the Judiciary Committee decided to summon Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae for t September 21, 2026

High Interest Rates Impacting Households as Banks Face Rising Costs As banks face increased refinancing burdens with the maturity of bonds issued during low-interest periods, high interest rates are beginning to affect households. The rapid rise in domestic and international bond yields is putting upward pressure on mortgage rates as well as loans from secondary financial institutions, such as credit cards. As the increase in funding costs for financial companies is reflected over time, the interest burden on low-income and vulnerable borrowers is expected to gr September 21, 2026

Revised Tax Revenue Forecast May Push Future Response Fund Over 200 Trillion Won As the revised tax revenue forecast for this year approaches, attention is turning to the Future Response Fund, which may be bolstered by excess tax revenue. By July, national tax revenue had increased by over 41 trillion won compared to last year, indicating a more favorable trend than initially expected.According to the Ministry of Economy and Finance on September 21, national tax revenue from January to July reached 274 trillion won, an increase of 41.4 trillion won from the same period last September 21, 2026

President Yoon Calls for Zero Wage Arrears and Economic Growth Measures President Yoon Suk Yeol has directed the strengthening of measures to eradicate wage arrears and support vulnerable borrowers ahead of the Chuseok holiday. He emphasized that even if key economic indicators improve, if citizens do not feel the benefits and experience deprivation, it is essential to address the fundamental issues in the economic and financial structure. Kang Yu-jeong, the chief spokesperson for the Blue House, stated in a written briefing on the 21st that President Yoon ordered September 21, 2026