South Korea Wins Gold in Modern Pentathlon and Techball at 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games The South Korean team secured gold medals in modern pentathlon and techball on September 20, marking the start of the medal race at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Seong Seung-min (Korea National Sport University) won the first-ever Asian Games gold medal in women's modern pentathlon for South Korea, while the men's team achieved back-to-back victories in the team event. In techball, which was officially included in the competition for the first time, Lee Jun-seok became the inaugural men's s September 20, 2026

Kumho Construction Selected as Preferred Bidder for Songdo Severance Hospital Project Kumho Construction will begin the construction of the Songdo Severance Hospital, which has a total floor area of 145,000 square meters.On September 20, Kumho Construction announced that it was selected as the preferred bidder for the construction of the Songdo Severance Hospital, a project commissioned by Yonsei University Health System on September 18.This project involves building a comprehensive hospital with three underground floors and 13 above-ground floors in the Songdo International City September 20, 2026

The Rise of Indie Brands: How ODM is Transforming K-Beauty Indie cosmetics brands have become a cornerstone of K-Beauty's growth, largely due to the support of Original Design Manufacturers (ODM). These ODM companies, equipped with advanced technology, have lowered the barriers for new brands to enter the market, fostering the emergence of competitive indie brands. This has led to an increase in K-Beauty exports and a growing global demand for domestic ODM services, creating a positive feedback loop within the ecosystem.According to industry sources, Co September 20, 2026

People Power Party Intensifies Criticism of Government Following Kim Seung-won's Withdrawal The People Power Party is tightening its criticism of the government following the withdrawal of Kim Seung-won as a candidate for Minister of Justice. The party plans to highlight the government's failures in personnel verification, especially after the recent resignations of Kim and former Minister of Gender Equality and Family, Yong Hye-in, while expanding its focus to broader government policies. However, the party is grappling with the complexities of initiating external protests that were i September 20, 2026

National Assembly Committees to Receive U.S. Investment Report on September 22 The National Assembly's Industry, Trade, and Energy Committee and the Finance Committee are expected to receive a report from the government regarding U.S. investments on September 22.According to political sources on September 20, the two committees plan to hold a closed-door briefing at the National Assembly on the morning of the 22nd.The report is anticipated to cover three major energy projects: the construction of a gas-fired power plant in Texas, the construction of large nuclear power pla September 20, 2026

Supreme Court Chief Justice Remains Silent on Nominee Request for Three Weeks Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae has remained silent for over three weeks regarding the request for a nominee for the Supreme Court. Attention is focused on whether he will announce his position this week or continue to deliberate until after the Chuseok holiday, as the People Power Party has decided to file a jurisdictional dispute over the Blue House's failure to submit the appointment consent proposal.According to legal sources on the 20th, it has been 23 days since the Blue House requ September 20, 2026

The Realities of the Korean Stock Market The stock market is a peculiar place. Stock prices can rise even when companies report losses, and they can fall despite record profits. Investors often sell on good news and buy on bad news. For those new to the stock market, this world can be perplexing, but its essence can be summed up simply: stock prices live off tomorrow, not today.The Korean semiconductor industry in 2026 dramatically illustrates this point. Samsung Electronics reported record sales of 171.5 trillion won and operating pro September 20, 2026

China's CXMT Begins Mass Production of 5th Generation DRAM, Accelerating Competition with Samsung and SK Hynix Changxin Memory Technology (CXMT), a leading Chinese memory semiconductor company, announced the mass production of its 5th generation technology platform, claiming it has established a technological breakthrough to compete with industry leaders such as Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron Technology.On September 20, CXMT officially unveiled its 5th generation technology platform at the 2026 World Manufacturing Conference held in Hefei, Anhui Province, China, according to reports from Chine September 20, 2026

Lee Jun-seok Wins First Gold Medal in Techball at Asian Games Lee Jun-seok has become the inaugural champion in men's singles techball at the Asian Games. His journey, which included giving up a career in a major corporation to fully commit to techball, has drawn attention.On September 20, at the Higashi Sports Center in Nagoya, Japan, Lee defeated Iraq's Ali Jalil Mezher Alalaywi in the final with a set score of 2-0 (12-11, 12-5). Notably, Lee did not lose a single set throughout the tournament, establishing himself as a flawless champion. Techball, creat September 20, 2026

Vietnam's PUBG Controversy Leads to Team Withdrawals and Sponsorship Suspension The controversy surrounding the fairness of the PUBG international event hosted by Krafton has escalated following the withdrawal of the Korean team and the suspension of sponsorship activities. Vietnamese players admitted to receiving external information during the match, but user backlash continues over the apologies and the organizers' response.According to the gaming industry on the 20th, the issue arose after the first day of the 'PUBG Asia Stars 2026' tournament held on the 17th. The even September 20, 2026