Hyundai Unveils Documentary on 12-Year Journey of Motorstudio Hyundai Motorstudio, the brand experience space of Hyundai Motor Company, has been transformed into a feature-length documentary film that chronicles its journey over the past 12 years.Hyundai announced that the documentary titled 'The Studio: From Space on Wheels to Space on Land' will be released on the 21st.'The Studio' captures the evolution of Hyundai Motorstudio, which first opened in Seoul in 2014. It has expanded beyond a vehicle exhibition space to become a cultural and artistic hub tha September 21, 2026

Kim Sung-wan Appointed as New Spokesperson for the Blue House Kim Sung-wan has been appointed as the new spokesperson for the Blue House. According to the Blue House on the 21st, Kim officially began his duties today. He previously worked for the media outlet Media Today and has hosted radio current affairs programs. He is currently active as a political commentator across various broadcasting platforms. The spokesperson position had been vacant since former spokesperson Jeon Eun-soo resigned in late April to run in a by-election for the National Assembly September 21, 2026

Coway Opens 10th Direct Store of the Year at Lotte Department Store in Nowon Coway announced the opening of its 'Coway Gallery Lotte Nowon Direct Store' on the seventh floor of the Lotte Department Store in Nowon, Seoul, on September 21. This marks the company's 10th official direct store this year, excluding pop-up locations.Coway is expanding its Coway Gallery concept in department stores, focusing on premium appliances and furniture, as well as moving and wedding needs. With high customer demand for hands-on product experiences, the company is actively utilizing depar September 21, 2026

Amkor Plans Additional 2 Trillion Won Investment in Gwangju Factory Amkor Technology Korea has announced plans for an additional investment of approximately 2 trillion won in its Gwangju factory, following an initial investment of 1 trillion won.If realized, this investment is expected to coincide with Samsung Electronics' and SK Hynix's plans, propelling Gwangju's advanced district to become a leading semiconductor packaging production base in South Korea.Amkor, a global leader in semiconductor packaging, is headquartered in the United States.According to Gwang September 21, 2026

Kia Launches Fourth Cohort of Harmonium Program to Support Multicultural and Defector Youth Kia is taking the lead in supporting multicultural and defector youth. On September 20, Kia held the graduation ceremony for the third cohort and the entrance ceremony for the fourth cohort of the Harmonium education program, known as 'Harmony Day.' Harmonium is a social contribution initiative launched in 2024 aimed at supporting the socio-economic independence of multicultural youth and enhancing multicultural acceptance. The program operates twice a year, and starting from the third cohort, a September 21, 2026

Auhome Delivers Special Chuseok Meals to Local Children Auhome has spread warmth by delivering special holiday meals to children at local centers ahead of the Chuseok holiday.On September 17, Auhome provided holiday meal boxes through the international development NGO, G Foundation, to over 100 children at a local center in Dobong-gu, Seoul, as part of its social contribution initiative, 'On-the-Go BOX.'Auhome chefs and employees personally delivered the special meal boxes, which included traditional holiday dishes such as braised abalone and assorte September 21, 2026

Flu Season Arrives Early; Gwangju Implements Emergency Response Ahead of Chuseok As concerns grow over the spread of respiratory infections like influenza and COVID-19 ahead of the Chuseok holiday, Gwangju Metropolitan City is implementing emergency health measures.On the 21st, Gwangju officials announced that, in response to an increase in influenza-like illness cases and COVID-19 hospitalizations, they will enhance monitoring and vaccination efforts to ensure public safety during the holiday.Recent surveillance data from outpatient clinics over the past five weeks shows a September 21, 2026

Hanwha Q CELLS and POSCO Sign MOU for Agricultural Solar Power Expansion Hanwha Solutions' Q CELLS division and POSCO announced on September 21 that they signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on September 17 to promote agricultural solar power and establish a domestic industrial ecosystem.The two companies plan to jointly develop and supply modules and structural packages optimized for agricultural solar power, and to form an alliance among domestic companies to create integrated solutions for agricultural solar power.Agricultural solar power is a solution that September 21, 2026

Government Unveils Measures to Address Agricultural Land Concerns The government has outlined plans to alleviate concerns over forced dispossession of farmland and tenant evictions that arose during the comprehensive land survey. The initiative includes providing opportunities for voluntary adjustments for land that has been left fallow or is in violation of rental agreements. If adjustments are not feasible, the government will allow these lands to be managed or rented through the land bank, postponing the obligation to dispose of the land. Additionally, ille September 21, 2026

ESS Battery Shipments Surge 71% with Prismatic Cells Leading the Market As the construction of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers rapidly increases, particularly in the United States, global shipments of batteries for energy storage systems (ESS) surged over 70% in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year.According to global market research firm SNE Research and industry sources, worldwide ESS battery shipments totaled 461GWh in the first half of this year, up from 270GWh during the same timeframe last year, marking a 71% increase.Shi September 21, 2026