Putin's Party Wins Russian Elections Amid Intensifying Ukraine War and Trump-Zelensky Meeting In the first Russian State Duma elections since the outbreak of the Ukraine war, the ruling United Russia Party secured a significant victory, providing President Vladimir Putin with a political foundation to claim public support for the war. However, as military clashes between Ukraine and Russia escalate, diplomatic efforts led by the United States are also underway to seek a resolution.According to Reuters, preliminary results from the Russian elections released on September 20 indicated that September 21, 2026

New Quarantine Regulations for Travelers from Japan and Hong Kong Starting in October The Disease Control Agency will adjust its quarantine regulations in response to global infectious disease trends, effective October 1. Japan and Hong Kong, where chikungunya has emerged, along with Bangladesh, which is experiencing a measles surge, have been added to the list of quarantine areas. Travelers to these regions are urged to exercise caution and report any symptoms.On September 21, the Disease Control Agency announced that it will designate 32 priority quarantine areas and 177 quaran September 21, 2026

Blue House Responds to Allegations Against Kim Seung-won The Blue House reaffirmed its respect for the resignation intent of Kim Seung-won, a former nominee for Minister of Justice, following reports that a former aide submitted a petition containing additional allegations against him. However, the Blue House did not provide specific responses to the allegations outlined in the petition. Kang Yu-jeong, the Blue House spokesperson, stated on KBS1 Radio's 'Current Affairs' program on the morning of September 21, "The Blue House responds through its pers September 21, 2026

Korea's Agricultural Agency to Conduct 64-Day Crackdown on Rice Mislabeling As the new rice harvest approaches, a special crackdown on rice mislabeling will be implemented to prevent the sale of old rice as new and the mixing of new and old grains.On September 21, the National Agricultural Products Quality Management Service announced that it will conduct a 64-day special inspection on grain labeling from September 28 to November 30. This initiative aims to focus on monitoring rice mislabeling practices during the peak shipping period for this year's harvest.The crackdo September 21, 2026

Abandoned Tunnel Transformed into Vibrant Tourist Attraction in Inje The long-unused abandoned tunnel from a pumped storage power plant in Inje, Gangwon Province, is being transformed into a vibrant tourist attraction filled with light and stories.According to Inje County, the 'Jindong Cave,' developed from the abandoned tunnel in Jindong-ri, will officially open on the 24th.The tunnel was originally created for transporting materials during the construction of the Yangyang pumped storage power plant. The county has installed media art, sculptures, and storytelli September 21, 2026

Concerns Grow Over Agricultural Land Survey Amid Regulatory Changes The South Korean government is conducting a comprehensive survey to assess the ownership and use of agricultural land, amid rising concerns in rural areas about the effectiveness of the survey methods and anxiety over land disposals. Farmers, particularly those unable to farm due to aging or labor shortages, worry that various circumstances for land ownership, such as inheritance and leasing, may be uniformly regulated.According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and rural so September 21, 2026

Seongnam Cultural Foundation Announces Diverse Fall and Winter Performances The Seongnam Cultural Foundation will present five performances at the Seongnam Art Center from October to December, featuring classical music, ballet, traditional music, theater, and film scores. According to the foundation on the 21st, the fall season will kick off with classical and ballet performances, followed by a modern interpretation of Gyeonggi folk songs and a stage adaptation of a bestselling play. In December, a Christmas concert centered on film music and carols is scheduled. The September 21, 2026

Korean Women's Hockey Team Dominates Kazakhstan 7-0 for Second Straight Win 한국 여자 하키대표팀이 2026 아이치·나고야 아시안게임 조별리그에서 카자흐스탄을 대파하고 2연승을 달렸다.김용수 감독이 이끄는 한국은 21일 일본 기후현 그린스타디움에서 열린 대회 여자 하키 A조 조별리그 2차전에서 카자흐스탄을 7-0으로 꺾었다.지난 18일 대만과의 1차전에서 3-1로 승리한 한국은 이날까지 2경기를 모두 잡으며 4강 진출을 향한 순항을 이어갔다.한국은 경기 시작부터 주도권을 잡았다. 1쿼터 박미향(kt)의 필드골로 선제점을 올린 뒤 2쿼터 막판 안수진과 김정인(이상 평택시청)이 연달아 골망을 흔들며 September 21, 2026

U.S.-China Trade Talks Begin Ahead of Upcoming Summit High-level economic trade talks between the United States and China took place ahead of the upcoming U.S.-China summit scheduled for September 24. Despite online speculation regarding Chinese President Xi Jinping's health, the negotiations are expected to proceed as planned.On September 20, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Vessen and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng led their respective economic delegations in discussions in New York, as reported by China's state-run Xinhua News Agency on September 2 September 21, 2026

Family Activities for Chuseok in Yanggu: Traditional Games and Stargazing Yanggu County in Gangwon Province is offering family-friendly programs during the Chuseok holiday, featuring traditional cultural experiences during the day and stargazing at night.According to Yanggu County, the Yanggu Prehistoric and Modern History Museum will host the '2026 Chuseok Traditional Culture Experience Festival' from September 22 to 27.Activities will take place daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can enjoy traditional games such as yutnori, tuho, jegichagi, and gulreongsoe at the September 21, 2026