Sangsangin Savings Bank to Finalize Share Sale Next Month; KBI Group Committed to Acquisition 상상인이 자회사 상상인저축은행의 매각 예정일을 다음 달 12일로 정하고 계약금 110억7000만원을 받은 것으로 나타났다.21일 금융권에 따르면 상상인은 상상인저축은행 지분 처분예정일자를 10월 12일로 변경했다. 처분금액은 기존과 같은 1107억원이다.이번 매각과 관련한 계약금은 처분금액의 10%인 110억7000만원이며 잔금은 996억3000만원이다.상상인은 매각 이후 상상인저축은행 지분 9.99%(135만9999주)를 보유하게 된다.매각이 예정대로 이뤄지면 상상인이 보유하는 상상인저축은행 지분은 9.99%(135만9999주)로 줄어든다. 앞서 September 21, 2026

South Korea's Ahn Hyun-ki Wins Bronze in Wushu at 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games South Korea's Ahn Hyun-ki secured a bronze medal in Wushu at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, marking the country's first medal in the sport at this event.On September 21, at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall in Nagoya, Ahn competed in the men's Taijiquan and Taijijian events, scoring 9.713 points in Taijiquan and 9.716 points in Taijijian for a total of 19.429 points, placing third overall.Ahn initially ranked fourth with his Taijiquan score of 9.713 in the morning session but improved September 21, 2026

New Comprehensive Guide on Korea-Japan Relations Released 1965년 국교정상화 이후 지난 60여 년간 갈등과 협력을 반복해 온 한일관계를 입체적으로 조망하고, 미래 세대를 위한 새로운 이정표를 제시하는 종합 교재가 출간됐다.한국대학출판협회는 국내 일본 및 한일관계 전문 연구자 16인이 공동 집필한 『한일관계 다시읽기: 갈등과 협력을 이해하는 새로운 접근』을 발간했다고 21일 밝혔다.이번 신간은 2025년 한일 국교정상화 60주년을 계기로 학계에서 제기된 문제의식을 대학 교육과 공공 논의 현장으로 확장하기 위해 기획됐다. 책 제목의 ‘다시 읽기’는 기존의 역사적 기억 September 21, 2026

Korea Technology Guarantee Fund Concludes 3rd '2026 Business Succession M&A Bridge Forum' in Seoul The Korea Technology Guarantee Fund (KOTEC) announced that it held the 3rd '2026 Business Succession M&A Bridge Forum' on September 21 at the KBIZ Hall of the Korea Federation of Small and Medium Businesses in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul.The forum aimed to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) preparing for business succession through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) with information on related systems, tax changes, and support programs, enhancing their understanding of M&A to facilitate smoot September 21, 2026

Conflict Between Kim Min-seok and Chu Mi-ae Over Gyeonggi Province Budget Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, and Chu Mi-ae, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, clashed during a provincial meeting on September 21. Chu claimed that the assertion that Gyeonggi Province is cutting livelihood budgets is a "distorted attack" on the actual situation. In response, Kim emphasized the importance of clearly understanding and explaining the circumstances surrounding the party and the province.During the Democratic Party's Supreme Council meeting held at the Gyeongg September 21, 2026

Agricultural Land Reform Faces Uncertainties Despite Government Promises The government has proposed a path to normalization for minor and habitual violations identified during the agricultural land survey process, including self-management and entrusting to the agricultural bank. This is seen as a way to alleviate farmers' concerns following the land survey.However, uncertainties remain for individual farmers. Key details, such as the specific conditions under which farmers can avoid disposal and the duration of the grace period, will be determined during the legisl September 21, 2026

Kim Min-seok Meets Basic Income Party Leader to Discuss Political Reforms Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party, met with Oh Jun-ho, leader of the Basic Income Party, on September 21 to discuss political reforms, including easing the requirements for negotiating groups and constitutional amendments. Kim expressed understanding regarding the resignation of Yong Hye-in, the former nominee for Minister of Gender Equality and Family, and emphasized the need for both parties to pursue coalition politics.During their meeting at the National Assembly, Kim referred to September 21, 2026

President Yoon Emphasizes Commitment to Reform and Lowered Approach President Lee Jae-myung stated on September 21 that if too much consideration is given to the backlash and resistance from existing stakeholders, or the powerful, nothing can be changed. During the opening remarks at the 47th senior secretary meeting held at the Blue House, President Lee emphasized that "reform is essentially about adjusting interests." He noted that adjusting unreasonable, unfair, and biased interests will inevitably provoke backlash from those who benefit from the existing r September 21, 2026

Kumho Construction Breaks Ground on Samsung Electronics' Plakt Factory in Korea, Set for 2028 Completion Kumho Construction has officially begun construction on the Samsung Electronics Plakt factory in Korea. The new facility will produce heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) products for advanced industrial facilities, including artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and semiconductor plants. On September 21, Kumho Construction announced that a groundbreaking ceremony for the 'Samsung Electronics Plakt Factory Construction Project' was held at Samsung's Gwangju plant in Jeollanam-do September 21, 2026

CEOs of Manufacturing Firms Explore AI Solutions for Equipment Failures and Skilled Labor Shortages CEOs of manufacturing firms in regional industrial complexes are seeking to address issues such as equipment failures and a shortage of skilled labor through artificial intelligence (AI).The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy held the 'M.AX CEO Hackathon' on September 21 at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Sejong, with around 100 participants, including CEOs from local industrial complex manufacturing companies and AI specialists. The event featured over 50 CEOs from manufacturing firms, 10 A September 21, 2026