Korea Railroad Enhances Services and Ticket Monitoring for First Chuseok After Merger As the first Chuseok holiday following the integration of high-speed rail services approaches, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL) are expanding train services and intensifying efforts to combat ticket scalping. KORAIL employees will pose as buyers on online resale platforms to identify scalpers, and a 24-hour emergency response system will be activated during the special transport period.On September 21, the Ministry and KORAIL announced me September 21, 2026

Korean Foreign Minister Jo Hyun Meets with Panama and Bahrain Counterparts to Discuss Cooperation Jo Hyun, the Korean Foreign Minister, met with the President of the UN General Assembly and held talks with the foreign ministers of Panama and Bahrain on September 20 during the high-level segment of the 81st UN General Assembly.According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Jo conveyed Korea's commitment to actively contribute to the discussions at this year's assembly to UNGA President Khalilou Lrahman. The two sides agreed to enhance cooperation in new technologies and artificial int September 21, 2026

President Yoon Suk Yeol Begins U.S. and Mexico Visit, Unveils Peace Plan at UN 이재명 대통령이 21일부터 27일까지 미국 뉴욕과 멕시코를 방문한다. 이 대통령은 유엔총회 기조연설을 통해 유엔 개혁과 한반도 평화 공존의 구상을 밝히고, 16년 만의 멕시코 국빈 방문을 통해 교역·투자와 첨단산업·문화 분야의 협력을 확대할 예정이다. 위성락 국가안보실장은 21일 춘추관에서 순방 브리핑을 열고 이 대통령이 뉴욕에서 열리는 유엔총회 고위급 회의에 참석한 뒤 멕시코를 국빈 방문한다고 밝혔다. 먼저 이 대통령은 22일 오후 유엔총회장에서 기조연설을 한다. 글로벌 문제 해결을 위한 유엔 개혁 방향과 대한 September 21, 2026

Discussions Underway for New 13 Billion Won Administrative Office in Hwacheon Discussions are intensifying regarding the location of a new administrative office in Sanaemyeon, Hwacheon County, with a total project cost of 13 billion won.Hwacheon County has narrowed down potential sites to two options: the reconstruction of the current office and a new building across the road. Key considerations include resident convenience, administrative efficiency, project costs, and the potential use of the existing 38-year-old office.According to local leaders, 21 village heads will September 21, 2026

Key F-35 Stealth Components Misdelivered to Hong Kong Key components used in the U.S. stealth fighter F-35 have reportedly been delivered to Hong Kong.According to Chinese media outlet Observer Network, citing Politico, some F-35 parts that were supposed to be sent from Australia to the U.S. for repairs deviated from their route and arrived in Hong Kong during transportation across the Pacific this summer. The U.S. Department of Defense has also confirmed that the whereabouts of some of the parts are unknown and that an investigation is underway.Th September 21, 2026

Kim Young-beom Sets Asian Games Record in Men's 50m Freestyle 남자 자유형 100m에서 0.04초 차로 금메달을 놓쳤던 김영범이 자유형 50ｍ 예선에서 아시안게임 신기록을 세우며 금메달 도전을 이어간다.김영범은 21일 일본 도쿄 아쿠아틱스센터에서 열린 2026 아이치·나고야 아시안게임 남자 자유형 50ｍ 예선에서 21초71을 기록해 전체 1위로 결승에 진출했다.김영범의 21.71초 기록은 아시안게임 신기록이다. 2023년 항저우 아시안게임에서 지유찬이 금메달을 획득하며 작성한 종전 대회기록 21초72를 0.01초 앞당겼다.앞서 김영범은 전날 자유형 100ｍ에서 47초65를 기록해 은메달을 목에 걸 September 21, 2026

Yuhan Corporation Hosts 'Innovation Program Networking Day' to Discuss New Drug Development Yuhan Corporation engaged in discussions with basic science researchers regarding collaboration for new drug development. On September 18, Yuhan held the '4th Yuhan Innovation Program (YIP) Networking Day' at its cultural complex, Willow House, to commemorate its 100th anniversary. Approximately 50 attendees participated, including Yuhan CEO Joo Ok-je and Kim Yeol-hong, head of research and development (R&D), along with R&D executives, key researchers, and YIP project leaders. Participants shar September 21, 2026

Law Firm Kim & Chang Prepares for Electronic Shareholder Meetings Kim & Chang, led by Managing Partner Kim Sang-gon, announced on September 21 that its corporate advisory group is activating a response system in preparation for the implementation of electronic shareholder meetings. Starting next year, publicly traded companies with total assets exceeding 2 trillion won will be required to hold electronic shareholder meetings, leading to significant changes in the overall operation of shareholder meetings, including convening, agenda review, and voting.Electron September 21, 2026

Shark Sightings in Busan Boost The Pinkfong Company's Stock by 7% Shark sightings exceeding 3 meters in length have been reported for three consecutive days in downtown Busan, leading to a surge in stock prices for The Pinkfong Company, which holds the intellectual property rights for the song 'Baby Shark.'According to the Korea Exchange, as of 10:25 a.m. on September 21, The Pinkfong Company’s stock rose by 930 won (7.69%) to 13,030 won compared to the previous trading day.The spike in The Pinkfong Company’s stock is attributed to the recent shark appearances September 21, 2026

Daishin Securities Revamps MTS Interface to Enhance Trading Convenience Daishin Securities is enhancing the investment information and trading convenience of its mobile trading system (MTS) Cybos and Creon in line with the expanded trading hours of the domestic stock market.On September 21, Daishin Securities announced that it has revamped the MTS interface to allow customers to more easily access and place orders for domestic stock trading information from pre-market to regular and aftermarket sessions.Information on individual stocks can now be viewed in one place September 21, 2026