Jang Dong-hyuk: Kim Seung-won's Resignation Is Just the Beginning Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, stated on September 21 that the resignations of former Justice Minister candidate Kim Seung-won and former Minister of Gender Equality and Family candidate Yong Hye-in are not the end of the matter. He called for an investigation into the allegations surrounding Kim and pressured for the attendance of Kim Hyun-ji, head of the Presidential Office's first secretariat, at the upcoming National Assembly audit. During a Supreme Council meeting held a September 21, 2026

KT Shares AI Transformation Achievements in Finance and Media KT announced on September 21 that it shared examples of artificial intelligence (AI) transformation (AX) innovations in the finance and media sectors at its KT West building in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, in collaboration with BC Card, KT ENA, and KT Studio Genie.The event was part of the 'KT Group Connect Week,' aimed at sharing AX achievements and growth drivers across the group. KT showcased its AX capabilities and results, extending from industrial infrastructure to everyday customer experiences.BC September 21, 2026

South Korea, U.S., and Japan to Sign MOU on Arctic Cooperation and Energy Supply South Korea, the United States, and Japan are reportedly moving forward with a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing cooperation in Arctic maritime activities and energy supply. This initiative comes amid escalating competition with China and Russia over Arctic sea routes and resources, as the three nations seek to institutionalize Arctic cooperation to bolster economic security. According to a report by the Yomiuri Shimbun, citing multiple U.S. and Japanese sources, South Korea September 21, 2026

SK hynix CEO Kwak No-jung: Overcoming Semiconductor Challenges with Global Talent and AI Kwak No-jung, CEO of SK hynix, expressed a strong commitment to overcoming the limitations of semiconductor technology by collaborating with global talent and experts in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).SK hynix announced on September 21 that it held the '2026 SK hynix Global Forum' on September 18 at the Marriott Hotel in Santa Clara, California.The global forum has been a key event for SK hynix since 2012, inviting top graduate students and industry experts from North America to share t September 21, 2026

Hugel Hosts Taiwanese Medical Professionals for Academic Program Hugel has invited Taiwanese aesthetic medical professionals to South Korea to strengthen its market presence through a global academic program. From September 16 to 19, Hugel conducted the 'L.E.A.D. (Letybo Experience & Discovery)' program for 25 Taiwanese medical practitioners, the company announced on September 21. Participants toured the production facilities for Hugel's botulinum toxin product 'Letybo' and hyaluronic acid (HA) filler 'The Chaeum,' which is marketed in Taiwan under the na September 21, 2026

Gwangju City to Revamp Local Bus Routes Gwangju City is set to completely revamp its local bus routes. The city will finalize the "Gwangju Local Bus Route Overhaul Plan" during a Bus Policy Review Committee meeting on the 22nd. According to Gwangju City on the 21st, the number of bus routes will increase from 103 to 118, adding 15 new routes, while the average wait time will decrease from 25.2 minutes to 20.7 minutes, a reduction of 4.5 minutes. The number of daily bus operations will also rise from 8,394 to 9,355, an increase of 961 September 21, 2026

Kim Min-seok Calls on People Power Party to Respond on Constitutional Amendment Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party, urged the People Power Party to respond regarding the push for a constitutional amendment, following President Lee Jae-myung's declaration of a 'no re-election' stance.In a recent appearance on the Democratic Party's YouTube channel 'Minty07', Kim stated, "When the People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk mentioned the President's 'no re-election' remarks, he referred to me as the 'greatest public servant.'" He added, "Voices within the People Power September 21, 2026

Samsung Electronics Shares Surge Nearly 4% Amid Optimism for Q3 Earnings Samsung Electronics shares rose nearly 4% in early trading, reflecting a strong performance among domestic semiconductor stocks. This surge is attributed to optimism surrounding rising memory prices and expectations for third-quarter earnings.As of 9:08 a.m. on the Korea Exchange, Samsung Electronics was trading at 271,000 won, up 10,000 won (3.83%) from the previous trading day. Samsung Electronics' preferred shares also increased by 4.54% to 205,000 won.SK Hynix shares rose 1.00% to 1,875,500 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 rumors 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 21. According September 21, 2026

September Exports Surge 78.3%, Setting New Record Driven by Semiconductors South Korea's exports surged nearly 80% year-on-year by mid-September, setting a new record for the period.According to data released by the Korea Customs Service on September 21, the export value for the period from September 1 to 20 reached $71.49 billion, a 78.3% increase compared to the same period last year. This figure marks the highest ever recorded for this timeframe. The cumulative annual export value has also risen by 55.0% to $764.997 billion compared to the same period last year.When September 21, 2026