Strategic Economic Advisory Group Visits AI Semiconductor Company, Urges Expansion of Domestic Use The Strategic Economic Advisory Group visited an artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor company to discuss policy measures aimed at supporting the ongoing growth and expanded use of semiconductors.On September 21, the Ministry of Economy and Finance announced that the advisory group held a meeting of its semiconductor subcommittee at DeepX, located in Pangyo, Gyeonggi Province.DeepX is developing ultra-low-power Neural Processing Units (NPUs) for on-device AI, which processes computations di September 21, 2026

Samsung Electronics Breaks Ground on AI Data Center Cooling Facility in Gwangju with 240 Billion Won Investment Samsung Electronics is investing 240 billion won to establish a production base for cooling and air conditioning equipment for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers at its Gwangju facility. The company aims to expand its HVAC business, targeting AI data centers and advanced manufacturing facilities by combining the central air conditioning technology of Flaekt Group, which it acquired last year, with its manufacturing capabilities.On September 21, Samsung Electronics held a groundbreaking ce September 21, 2026

Starbucks Launches Coffee Donation Campaign to Support Local Communities Starbucks is launching a campaign to donate coffee equivalent to the amount purchased by customers to local communities.Starbucks Korea announced on September 21 that it will kick off the customer participation campaign 'My Star Coffee' on September 28. The initiative aims to express gratitude to neighbors dedicated to serving the community by gifting them coffee.During the campaign, customers who purchase 'Today's Coffee' at Starbucks locations nationwide every Monday will have 'My Star Coffee' September 21, 2026

Ansan City Council Conducts Training for Council Members Ahead of Regular Session The Ansan City Council in Gyeonggi Province conducted training to enhance the capabilities of its members ahead of the regular session scheduled for October and November. According to the council on the 21st, training sessions were held from the 17th to the 18th at the Air Sky Hotel in Incheon, focusing on ordinance drafting and review processes, as well as prevention of four major types of violence. Council members, including Chairman Han Myung-hoon and Vice Chairwoman Hyun Ok-soon, partic September 21, 2026

Ansan City Council Conducts Training for Council Members Ahead of Regular Session The Ansan City Council in Gyeonggi Province conducted training to enhance the capabilities of its members ahead of the regular session scheduled for October and November. According to the council on the 21st, training sessions were held from the 17th to the 18th at the Air Sky Hotel in Incheon, focusing on ordinance drafting and review processes, as well as prevention of four major types of violence. Council members, including Chairman Han Myung-hoon and Vice Chairwoman Hyun Ok-soon, partic September 21, 2026

Hanmi Semiconductor Unveils '2040 Vision' Reinterpreting Kim Jung-gi's Work with AI Hanmi Semiconductor announced the release of a video depicting the future of semiconductor technology in 2040 on its official YouTube channel on September 21. Titled 'Imagining Hanmi Semiconductor's Future in 2040 through the Lens of Kim Jung-gi,' the video reinterprets the works of the late Kim Jung-gi (1975-2022) using artificial intelligence (AI) technology.The original artwork that inspired the video was a large canvas commissioned by Hanmi Semiconductor in 2020 to celebrate its 40th anniver September 21, 2026

Uiwang Mayor Kim Seong-je urges community to practice carbon neutrality Kim Seong-je, the mayor of Uiwang City in Gyeonggi Province, emphasized on September 19 that "citizens, businesses, and organizations must work together to practice carbon neutrality." On that day, Mayor Kim made this statement during the first 'Carbon Neutral Living Practice Day' event of 2026, held around Baegun Lake. The mayor initiated efforts to promote carbon neutrality in daily life, engaging citizens, businesses, and civil society. The event was co-hosted by Lotte Premium Outlet U September 21, 2026

President Lee Calls for Investment Policies to Share Economic Growth President Lee Jae-myung stated on September 21 that in an era of large-scale international competition, traditional financial support such as subsidies and loans with repayment obligations are insufficient for flexible responses.In a post titled 'Investment: A Middle Ground Between Support and Loans' on his X (formerly Twitter) account, President Lee emphasized the need for a new approach.He shared an article titled 'Why Did the U.S. Government Buy Corporate Stocks?' alongside his remarks.Presid September 21, 2026

Consumer Alert: Insurance Sales Posed as Free Workshops 금융감독원이 무료 강연이나 박람회를 활용해 소비자를 모집한 뒤 보험 가입을 권유하는 이른바 ‘브리핑·박람회 영업’에 대해 소비자 주의를 당부했다. 금감원은 21일 브리핑·박람회 방식으로 보험에 가입할 경우 판매 단계별 유의사항을 확인해야 한다고 밝혔다. 브리핑 영업은 케이크·화과자·도마 만들기 등 무료 강연을 내세워 참가자를 모집한 뒤 강의 시작 전 보험설계사가 ‘후원사 홍보’ 등의 명목으로 종신보험 등 보험상품을 설명하고 가입을 권유하는 방식이다. 가입 September 21, 2026

Financial Supervisory Service Warns Consumers About Insurance Sales at Free Seminars and Expos 금융감독원이 무료 강연이나 박람회를 활용해 소비자를 모집한 뒤 보험 가입을 권유하는 이른바 ‘브리핑·박람회 영업’에 대해 소비자 주의를 당부했다. 금감원은 21일 브리핑·박람회 방식으로 보험에 가입할 경우 판매 단계별 유의사항을 확인해야 한다고 밝혔다. 브리핑 영업은 케이크·화과자·도마 만들기 등 무료 강연을 내세워 참가자를 모집한 뒤 강의 시작 전 보험설계사가 ‘후원사 홍보’ 등의 명목으로 종신보험 등 보험상품을 설명하고 가입을 권유하는 방식이다. 가입 September 21, 2026