Typhoon 'Dujuan' Approaches Tokyo Area This Afternoon, Impacting Asian Games in Nagoya Typhoon Dujuan is expected to approach the Tokyo metropolitan area this afternoon and overnight. Heavy rainfall is likely in Tokyo and Chiba, and the storm will also affect Nagoya, where the Asian Games are being held. Some regions have already received more rain than the average for the entire month of September, leading to at least 275 flight cancellations and disruptions in train services.According to Japan's public broadcaster NHK, as of 9 a.m. on September 21, Dujuan was located about 150 k September 21, 2026

Shinhan Launches Financial Holding System in Indonesia to Manage Local Subsidiaries Shinhan Bank has launched a financial holding system to manage its subsidiaries in Indonesia under a unified framework. This move not only addresses local regulatory requirements but also connects its banking, finance, and securities operations while establishing a foundation for integrated capital and risk management.According to the financial sector on September 21, Shinhan Indonesia Bank officially transitioned to a financial holding company structure on September 16. Shinhan Bank received ap September 21, 2026

Financial Supervisory Service to Inspect Life Insurers Following Dispute Surge 금융감독원이 손해보험사에 이어 생명보험사의 분쟁 처리 실태를 들여다본다. 이달 말 삼성생명을 시작으로 장기 적체 사건과 분쟁 대응 절차를 점검하고 보험사별 관리 목표와 분쟁 유발 요인 개선 방안도 확인할 방침이다. 21일 금융권에 따르면 금감원은 이달 말 삼성생명을 시작으로 생보사에 대한 분쟁 처리 실태 현장점검에 나설 예정이다. 이달 초 KB손해보험과 DB손해보험부터 시작한 점검을 생보업계로 확대하는 것이다. 금감원은 분쟁조정 신청과 처리 적체가 많은 보험사를 중심으로 순차적으로 점검할 계획이다. 현장에서 September 21, 2026

Muan County Mayor Encourages Local Vendors Ahead of Chuseok at Ilro Traditional Market On the last market day before the Chuseok holiday on September 21, Ilro Traditional Market in Muan County buzzed with activity as residents, vendors, and visitors attended cultural events. Muan County Mayor Kim San visited the Ilro Traditional Market with county staff to encourage local vendors during a Chuseok shopping event. Mayor Kim and his team toured the market, purchasing holiday essentials and local agricultural products while greeting vendors and listening to their concerns. The signifi September 21, 2026

Gosoa, a Functional Ingredient for Muscle Maintenance, Enters Health Supplement Market Gosoa (the larva of the brown beetle) hydrolysate has been recognized as a functional ingredient in health supplements that can help reduce muscle loss due to aging. Results from human trials showed improvements in grip strength and lower body strength, indicating a potential expansion in the health supplement market utilizing insect protein.On September 21, the Rural Development Administration announced that Gosoa hydrolysate has been registered as a functional ingredient in health supplements September 21, 2026

Audi Korea Surpasses 300,000 Cumulative Registrations in South Korea Audi Korea announced on September 21 that it has achieved 300,000 cumulative registrations in South Korea since its official establishment. This milestone makes it the third largest foreign car brand in the country, following Mercedes-Benz and BMW.Audi Korea, which began operations in October 2004, reported that new registrations from January to August this year totaled 9,082, a 22.2% increase from 7,432 during the same period last year, according to the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributo September 21, 2026

Prugio Ranks First in Apartment Brand Awareness and Trust Survey Prugio has received the highest ratings for both brand awareness and trust among apartment brands, according to a recent survey.On September 21, Real Estate 114 announced the results of its "Apartment Brand Consumer Perception" survey, conducted from August 25 to 31 with 2,733 residents nationwide. The top three brands for awareness were Prugio, Xi, and Raemian, while the top three for trust were Prugio, Raemian, and Hillstate.The survey was conducted online through the Real Estate 114 platform. September 21, 2026

China's 301 Hospital Expands Telemedicine Services China's top medical institution, the 301 Hospital of the People's Liberation Army, is continuously expanding its telemedicine system.According to the telemedicine department at the 301 Hospital in Beijing, the facility is currently connecting medical institutions across the country to broaden the scope of telemedicine, which includes consultations, education, emergency response, and military medical support. The hospital has established a telemedicine network with over 1,300 military and civilia September 21, 2026

Electricity Rates Frozen Amid Rising Costs and Interest Rates for Korea Electric Power As the freeze on electricity rates continues, Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) is facing increased financial burdens. The rising costs of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for power generation and the electricity wholesale price (SMP) have coincided with KEPCO bond interest rates nearing 4.5%, putting pressure on both power purchase costs and financing expenses.On September 21, KEPCO announced that it will maintain the fuel cost adjustment rate at +5 won per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for the fourth September 21, 2026

Sae-man-geum Development Chief Moon Sung-yo: 'We Will Create a Functional Sae-man-geum' “We need to shift from ‘planning Sae-man-geum’ to ‘executing Sae-man-geum’ and from ‘potential Sae-man-geum’ to ‘achieving Sae-man-geum’,” said Moon Sung-yo, head of the Sae-man-geum Development Agency, in an interview with Aju Economy. Since taking office in May as the eighth head of the agency, he has emphasized ‘speed, innovation, and communication’ as core values. Four months into his tenure, his priorities remain unchanged.After decades focused on planning and infrastructure development, it September 21, 2026