Delay in Appointments for Prosecutor General and Major Crime Investigation Agency Following Kim Seung-won's Resignation The Prosecution Service and the Major Crime Investigation Agency are set to launch in about ten days, but the likelihood of filling their leadership positions on time is diminishing. Concerns are growing that the criminal justice system may face a leadership vacuum as the selection process for the Minister of Justice has reverted to square one.According to legal sources on the 20th, the Minister of Justice position has been vacant for nearly a month since former Minister Jeong Seong-ho stepped d September 20, 2026

South Korea Women's Handball Team Defeats Kazakhstan 42-18 for Second Straight Win The South Korea women's handball team achieved a decisive victory over Kazakhstan on September 20, showcasing their dominance and boosting their chances for a gold medal.The team secured a 42-18 win against Kazakhstan in their second match of the round-robin stage at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, held at the Gasu Gai Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Notably, Woo Bit-na from Seoul City Hall led the offense with an impressive 10 goals.This victory marks the team's second consecutive win, foll September 20, 2026

Korean Men's Team Wins Bronze in Men's Tennis at 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games The Korean men's tennis team secured a bronze medal in the team event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.On September 20, at the Higashiyama Park Tennis Center in Nagoya, Japan, Korea lost to Taiwan in the men's team event semifinals with a match score of 1-2.There is no separate third-place playoff in the Asian Games tennis events, so Korea concluded its team competition with a bronze medal after the semifinal defeat.The team event consists of three matches: doubles, singles, and doubles. In September 20, 2026

Korean Men's Basketball Team Cancels Training Before Final Against Japan Due to Transportation Issues The South Korean men's basketball team, aiming to reclaim the Asian Games title for the first time in 12 years, faced a setback before their final match against host nation Japan due to a transportation oversight by the organizing committee.Under the guidance of Latvian coach Nikolajs Mazulis, South Korea is set to compete against Japan at the Aichi International Arena in Nagoya at 7:40 PM on the 20th. This match marks South Korea's first gold medal attempt since the 2014 Incheon Games and is th September 20, 2026

North Korea Launches Unidentified Projectile into East Sea North Korea launched an unidentified projectile into the East Sea on the afternoon of September 20.The Joint Chiefs of Staff stated that they are analyzing the specifications and range of the North Korean projectile. If confirmed as a ballistic missile, this would mark a re-launch after eight days.Previously, North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles on September 12, the day after the conclusion of the regular military exercise 'Freedom Edge' conducted by South Korea, the United S September 20, 2026

Trump Secures 'Permanent Control' Over Greenland to Counter China and Russia Chinese experts interpret President Donald Trump's recent announcement of securing the United States' 'permanent control' over the security of Greenland, a territory of Denmark, as a move to counter the expanding influence of China and Russia in the Arctic and to gain a strategic advantage.On September 18, Trump stated via his social media platform Truth Social that the U.S. has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland to secure 'permanent control' over Greenland's security, which include September 20, 2026

Insurance Companies Seek Growth Amid Regulatory Challenges 보험사들이 포화 상태에 접어든 국내 보험시장을 벗어나 새로운 성장동력 찾기에 나서고 있다. 그러나 사업 범위를 제한하는 규제가 외연 확장을 막고 있다는 우려가 나온다. 20일 금융권에 따르면 국내 보험사들은 국내외 금융사를 대상으로 인수·합병(M&A) 매물을 물색하고 있다. 국내 보험시장이 포화된 만큼 국내뿐 아니라 해외 고객과 판매망을 확보하려는 전략으로 풀이된다. 삼성화재는 2019년, 2020년, 2025년 세 차례에 걸쳐 총 1조2000억원을 투입해 영국 특수보험사 캐노피우스 지분 40%를 확보한 상태다. 최 September 20, 2026

Public Housing Prices Surge, Increasing Burden on Pre-Applicants The price of public housing in Incheon Gyeyang A6, initially estimated at 400 million won during the pre-application phase in 2023, has now exceeded 550 million won in the main application this year. With the basic construction cost, which is subject to the price ceiling system, rising by over 22% in four years, concerns have been raised about the financial burden on pre-applicants.On September 20, an analysis by Aju Economy of the pre-application and main application announcements for Incheon G September 20, 2026

Korea Real Estate Agency Aims to Transform Big Data into Public Infrastructure In the age of AI, the issue is not a lack of real estate information, but rather an overwhelming abundance of it. Some YouTube channels report rising housing prices, while others claim they are falling. Online portals display asking prices, and the government provides actual transaction prices and various statistics. With the advent of generative AI, forecasts about the real estate market are becoming more prevalent. As information floods in, determining what to trust has become increasingly cha September 20, 2026

Financial Authorities Revise Guidelines Following August 13 Real Estate Measures Financial authorities are revising detailed guidelines to reduce confusion arising from the implementation of the 'August 13 Comprehensive Financial Measures for Real Estate Market Stability,' announced just over a month ago. They are specifying exceptions for the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for first-time homebuyers and increasing risk weights for high-value and high-LTV mortgage loans to strengthen banks' capital requirements.According to the financial sector on September 20, authorities have re September 20, 2026