Korea Railroad Corporation to Elevate Safety Chief Position in November Restructuring The Korea Railroad Corporation plans to elevate the position of its safety chief to an executive level and reestablish decision-making authority for both headquarters and field operations. The organization also aims to restructure its future growth areas, including artificial intelligence (AI), data utilization, and transit-oriented development.According to the Korea Railroad Corporation on September 21, a task force under Chairman Jeong Jin-hyuk has been activated to finalize the restructuring September 21, 2026

Disparities in Development Progress Among First-Generation New Towns 1기 신도시 정비 선도지구 선정 이후 약 22개월이 지났지만 지역별 사업 속도는 엇갈리고 있다. 별도정비물량을 포함해 분당은 4곳 모두 사업시행자 지정을 마친 반면 일산 4곳은 특별정비구역 지정 전 단계에 머물러 있다. 전체 15곳 중 시공자 선정 절차에 착수한 곳은 산본 9-2구역 한 곳뿐이다.21일 아주경제가 국토교통부와 1기 신도시 5개 지방자치단체 고시·공고 등을 살핀 결과, 선도지구와 별도정비물량 총 15곳 중 특별정비구역 지정을 마친 곳은 10곳(66.7%)으로 확인됐다. 이 가운데 사업시행자 지정까지 완료한 곳은 9곳(60% September 21, 2026

LG Electronics and NVIDIA Begin Collaboration in Physical AI LG Electronics and NVIDIA have commenced practical collaboration in the field of physical artificial intelligence (AI).According to industry sources on September 21, LG Electronics and NVIDIA have been engaging in both online and offline collaboration focused on practical work since signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) last month, particularly in future strategic business areas including physical AI.The two companies signed the MOU on August 13 at NVIDIA's headquarters in Santa Clara, Cal September 21, 2026

South Korea Considers Expanding Cheonghae Unit Deployment Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions The South Korean government is considering enhancing the role of the Cheonghae Unit in the Strait of Hormuz as a means to contribute to regional security. This comes as the precedent set in 2020, when the operational area was expanded, is being revisited. While protecting South Korean vessels under independent command is seen as a viable option, the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict raises questions about the need for parliamentary approval and the potential for combat involvement.On September 21, the September 21, 2026

Korean Sports Agency Awards $17,000 to National Team for Asian Games The Korea Sports Promotion Foundation announced on September 21 that it has awarded 20 million won (approximately $17,000) to the South Korean team participating in the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.On the morning of the announcement, Hah Hyung-joo, the chairman of the foundation, visited the South Korean team’s office in Nagoya, Japan, where he met with team leader Lee Sang-hyun and other officials to express support for the athletes. Hah also listened to updates on the team’s living conditions September 21, 2026

Life Insurance Association Honors Care Workers at Inaugural Senior Life Care Awards 생명보험협회가 요양·돌봄 현장에서 어르신을 돌보는 종사자들을 격려하기 위한 시상식을 마련했다.생명보험협회는 서울 생명보험교육문화센터에서 ‘제1회 생명보험 시니어 라이프케어 어워즈’ 시상식을 개최했다고 21일 밝혔다.이날 행사에서는 삼성노블라이프·신한라이프케어·KB골든라이프케어에서 근무하는 요양보호사와 간호사 등 12명이 수상했다. 김철주 생명보험협회장과 생명보험사 요양 자회사 대표들이 참석해 수상자들에게 직접 상패를 전달했다.이번 어워즈는 생명보험업계가 실버사업을 확 September 21, 2026

KOSPI Recovers Above 7000 as Semiconductor Exports Hit Record High In September, South Korea's semiconductor exports reached an all-time high, boosting major semiconductor stocks and helping the KOSPI index recover above 7000. Samsung Electronics surged nearly 5%, while institutional investors made net purchases of approximately 1.5 trillion won, driving the index higher. On September 21, the KOSPI closed at 7007.72, up 113.49 points (1.65%) from the previous trading day. In the securities market, institutions net bought 1.4924 trillion won, while individual September 21, 2026

K-Bio Targets Growing Cancer Drug Market with Data Release in Europe Korean pharmaceutical and biotech companies are set to unveil clinical data on new cancer drug candidates at Europe’s largest oncology conference. Attention is focused on whether these late-stage pipelines will lead to technology transfers and joint development opportunities.According to industry sources, numerous Korean biotech firms will present clinical data at the annual European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO 2026) conference, scheduled for October 23-27 in Madrid, Spain.ABL Bio's partn September 21, 2026

Mine Explosion Injures Three Military Officers in DMZ Search Operation A mine explosion is believed to have occurred during a search operation in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) along the western front, injuring three military officers. The military has begun an investigation into the exact cause of the incident while transporting the injured personnel. According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the explosion took place at approximately 10:50 a.m. on September 21, between the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) and the southern limit line within the DMZ. At the time, South K September 21, 2026

Director Lee Chang-dong Returns to Venice with 'Possible Love,' Raising Questions on Ethics and Desire Director Lee Chang-dong has made a triumphant return to the Venice International Film Festival, winning the Silver Lion (Jury Prize) for the first time for a Korean film, eight years after his last feature, 'Burning.' The film explores the collision of two vastly different worlds: a couple of laid-off workers and a documentary filmmaker and her wealthy husband, raising profound questions about the ethics of creation and hidden human desires. On September 21, a press screening and conference fo September 21, 2026