South Korea Wins Four Gold Medals on First Day of 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games South Korea's delegation had a strong start at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, securing four gold medals on the first day of competition.On September 20, South Korea won a total of 14 medals, including four golds, three silvers, and seven bronzes, placing third in the overall medal standings.The gold medal tally began with modern pentathlon, where Seong Seung-min triumphed in the women's individual event, marking the first time a South Korean woman has won gold in this category at the Asian G September 20, 2026

South Korea's Men's Basketball Team Wins Gold at 2026 Asian Games South Korea's men's basketball team claimed the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games, marking their return to the top after 12 years. The team, led by young stars Lee Hyun-jung, Lee Jung-hyun, and Lee Woo-seok, showcased their potential as a new golden generation, with younger players like Moon Yoo-hyun and Eddie Daniel also gaining championship experience.Under the guidance of head coach Nicolas Majulus, the South Korean team defeated Japan 67-57 in the final held at the Aichi-Nagoya Internationa September 20, 2026

South Korea Men's Basketball Claims Fifth Asian Games Gold, Defeats Japan South Korea's men's basketball team has returned to the top of the Asian Games, defeating host nation Japan. The team finished the tournament with a perfect record, winning all six games and overcoming the disappointment of an early exit in the 2023 Hangzhou Games.Under the guidance of head coach Nicolas Majul, South Korea triumphed 67-57 in the final held at the Aichi-Nagoya International Arena in Japan on September 20. This victory marks South Korea's fifth Asian Games gold medal, following wi September 20, 2026

Ibo-mi Becomes First Korean MMA Medalist at Asian Games, Secures Bronze Ibo-mi is set to become the first South Korean medalist in mixed martial arts (MMA) at the Asian Games, having secured at least a bronze medal.On September 20, at the Inae Sports Center in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Ibo-mi defeated Vietnam's Ro Ti Phung 2-1 in the women's modern 54kg quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals. In this tournament, if a competitor loses in the semifinals, they are awarded a bronze medal without a separate playoff for third place. Ibo-mi is scheduled to compete agai September 20, 2026

Korean Basketball Star Lee Hyun-jung Wins Gold at Asian Games, Eyes NBA Career Lee Hyun-jung may become the second South Korean to enter the NBA after leading the national basketball team to a gold medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. On September 20, at the Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, South Korea defeated the host nation Japan 67-57 in the men's basketball final, securing the gold medal. Overcome with emotion, Lee shed tears of joy after the victory.This marks South Korea's first gold medal in basketball at the Asian Games since the 2014 Incheon Asian Game September 20, 2026

North Korea Launches Additional Missiles Following Initial Test North Korea Launches Additional Missiles Following Initial TestNorth Korea conducted a series of missile tests on September 20, launching a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) into the East Sea just three hours after an initial launch. The Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that an unidentified projectile was fired around 6 p.m. after an SRBM was launched from the Wonsan area at approximately 3 p.m., flying about 450 kilometers.This series of provocations is seen as a show of force aimed at both U. September 20, 2026

Mayor Park Seung-won Celebrates Community Participation in Gwangmyeong Book Festival Mayor Park Seung-won praised the community's involvement in creating a unique book festival for Gwangmyeong on September 19.During the '2026 Gwangmyeong Book Festival' held at the outdoor lawn of the Gwangmyeong Citizens' Gymnasium, Mayor Park emphasized the importance of communication through books with local residents.He is accelerating efforts to promote reading culture and establish Gwangmyeong as a 'City of Reading' based on citizen participation.This year's festival, themed 'The Beginning September 20, 2026

UN Reports Over 1,000 Cases of Sexual Violence in Ukraine War, 89% by Russian Forces More than 1,000 cases of sexual violence have been reported since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with approximately 90% of the perpetrators identified as Russian soldiers, according to a United Nations investigation.On September 20, EuroNews reported that the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) released a 20-page report analyzing 1,004 incidents of war-related sexual violence reported from February 2022 to July 2023, condemning them as "shocking torture and threats, coerci September 20, 2026

Simsangcheol Overcomes 4th Lane to Win Seoul Olympic Anniversary Race Simsangcheol (7th class, A1) won the Seoul Olympic 38th Anniversary Race, overcoming the disadvantage of starting from the 4th lane. According to the Korea Racing Authority, Simsangcheol crossed the finish line first in the final held on September 17, showcasing bold maneuvering and experienced race management. Park Won-kyu (14th class, A1) finished in 2nd place, while Lee Joo-young (3rd class, A1) took 3rd. The race determined its finalists through two preliminary heats held the day befor September 20, 2026

Patients Sue Drug Makers After Vision Loss Linked to Ozempic and Wegovy Patients in the U.S. are filing lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies after experiencing sudden vision loss allegedly linked to the popular GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) medications, including Ozempic and Wegovy. According to the Wall Street Journal on September 19, patients claim they developed non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) after taking GLP-1 drugs. They are pursuing legal action against manufacturers Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. NAION is a condition characterize September 20, 2026