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

Shinhan Bank Launches Same-Day Trading Service for Retirement Pension ETFs Shinhan Bank announced on September 21 that it will implement a 'same-day trading service for retirement pension ETFs' to enhance investment convenience for its clients. This service allows customers with defined contribution (DC) and individual retirement pension (IRP) accounts to purchase another ETF on the same day after selling an existing one, without waiting for settlement. The results of ETF sales will be reflected in account balances within a minimum of 2 minutes to a maximum of 10 minut September 21, 2026

KT&G Wins Top Award at 2026 Korea IR Awards for Enhanced Investor Communication KT&G has been recognized with the top award at the '2026 Korea IR Awards' for its efforts in direct communication with investors and enhancing shareholder value. The company announced on the 21st that it received the top award from the Korea Exchange Chairman at the 2026 Korea IR Awards held on the 18th at the KRX Market Square in Yeouido, Seoul. The Korea IR Council, under the Korea Exchange, has been awarding companies since 2001 for their active and effective investor relations (IR) activitie September 21, 2026

Jensen Huang: AI Doomsday Predictions Are Irresponsible, 0% Chance of Human Extinction by 2030 Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, dismissed warnings that artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to human extinction as 'apocalyptic narratives' and directly countered calls for regulating the speed of AI development. He criticized claims from some industry voices advocating for a slowdown, suggesting they are attempting to evade responsibility under existing laws.In an interview with CBS aired on September 20, Huang stated that the world will not end in 2030, asserting, "The probability of the worl September 21, 2026

U.S.-China AI Competition Shifts from Speed to Regulation Concerns are growing over the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), this time not from regulatory bodies or civic groups, but from within the companies leading the AI development race. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, recently publicly suggested slowing down the pace of enhancing cutting-edge AI models. Sam Altman of OpenAI and Elon Musk of xAI echoed similar sentiments. In contrast, Jensen Huang of NVIDIA acknowledged the need for corporate responsibility regarding safety but expres September 21, 2026

Korea Technology Agency Conducts Integrity Training for All Employees The Korea Technology Agency (KTA) has initiated integrity training for all employees ahead of the Chuseok holiday, aiming to promote a culture of integrity.According to KTA on September 21, the agency conducted 'Anti-Corruption and Conflict of Interest Law Training' on September 18 at its headquarters in Sejong.This training was designed to enhance awareness of anti-corruption and ensure fair job performance, particularly emphasizing the importance of integrity as the Chuseok holiday approaches. September 21, 2026