Woori Bank Supports 9,722 Households of Seniors Living Alone with Essential Supplies Woori Bank announced it will provide essential supply kits, named 'Woori Dundeunham,' to 9,722 households of seniors living alone ahead of the Chuseok holiday.This initiative is part of Woori Financial Group's project 'Woori. Everyone. Us,' aimed at expanding the ecosystem of jobs for people with disabilities. The support items are sourced from products made by vocational rehabilitation facilities for people with disabilities, linking assistance for seniors with job creation for the disabled.In September 20, 2026

Sung Seung-min Makes History with Gold in Women's Modern Pentathlon at Asian Games Sung Seung-min of South Korea has made history in women's modern pentathlon by winning gold at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, held on September 20 at Anjo Sports Park in Japan. She scored a total of 1,492 points in fencing, obstacle course, swimming, and laser run, marking the first gold medal for the South Korean team in this event.This victory makes Sung the first South Korean woman to win the individual event in modern pentathlon at the Asian Games. Previously, the best results for South September 20, 2026

Anthropic Faces Uncertainty Ahead of IPO Amid Rapid Growth Questions U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic is confronting market skepticism regarding the sustainability of its rapid growth as it approaches its initial public offering (IPO).The Financial Times reported on September 19 that intensified competition with OpenAI, the proliferation of cost-effective models, and concerns over AI safety are testing Anthropic's growth potential.As of July, Anthropic's annualized revenue had reached $65 billion, with projections suggesting it could exceed $12 September 20, 2026

Trust is Essential for Effective Real Estate Policy Predictability is crucial in real estate policy more than in any other area. Real estate constitutes a significant portion of national assets, and decisions regarding buying or holding property can impact household finances for years, even decades. This is why the market reacts sensitively whenever the government alters a real estate regulation.Recently, the government's real estate policies have been adjusted repeatedly just months after their implementation or announcement. On September 17, th September 20, 2026

Hyundai Unveils All-New Tucson, Setting New Standards for Compact SUVs 현대자동차의 대표 준중형 스포츠유틸리티차량(SUV) 투싼이 6년 만에 완전히 새로워졌다. 현대차는 신형 투싼에 강인한 디자인과 하이브리드 파워트레인 등 신기술을 대거 적용하며 상품성을 끌어올렸다.현대차는 지난 18일 경기도 파주에서 미디어데이를 열고, '디 올 뉴 투싼'을 최초로 공개했다. 디자인 철학 '아트 오브 스틸'을 바탕으로 한 강인한 디자인은 물론 한층 향상된 기술력에 대해 발표했다.이 모델은 2020년 9월 출시한 4세대 이후 6년 만에 선보이는 5세대 완전변경 모델이다. 파워트레인 시스템은 가솔린과 하이브리드(H September 20, 2026

Rising Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Amid U.S. and Japan Rate Hikes The exchange rate between the South Korean won and the U.S. dollar continues to rise, increasing volatility in the foreign exchange market due to policy changes by the U.S. and Japanese monetary authorities. Following the Federal Reserve's decision to raise its benchmark interest rate for the first time in over three years, the yen has weakened further, pushing the won-dollar exchange rate in the Seoul foreign exchange market close to the 1380 won mark.On September 20, the won-dollar exchange ra September 20, 2026

AI Development Speed Regulation Sparks Antitrust Lawsuit On September 12, Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, suggested that the pace of AI development should be regulated. Less than ten days later, his statement led to an antitrust lawsuit after Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Demis Hassabis expressed their agreement. A consumer group in the U.S. has accused them of collusion.The lawsuit's premise is straightforward. Each company has the freedom and obligation to set its own safety standards and development speed. However, once competitors share these decisio September 20, 2026

Koo Ja-eun: AI Transitioning from Exploration to Business Results as LS Integrates AI into Manufacturing and Power Sectors LS Group is shifting its focus on artificial intelligence (AI) from technology exploration to tangible business results. The company aims to enhance productivity in manufacturing and integrate AI into its core products, such as cables and power solutions, to create new business opportunities and customer value.On September 18, LS Group held its fifth 'LS Future Day' at the LS Tower in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, under the theme 'Beyond AI Exploration to Business Results.' More than 500 employees, September 20, 2026

Beyond Medal Counts: Key Insights from the Nagoya Asian Games From September 21, the competition schedule will be packed. The women's football match between North and South Korea and the baseball game against Taiwan will take place on the same day, alongside swimmers Hwang Sun-woo and Kim Woo-min. Following them will be Song Se-ra, Oh Sang-wook, and Shin Yu-bin, with Woo Sang-hyeok competing in the high jump finals on the 27th.The South Korean team aims to secure 40 to 45 gold medals and finish third overall. They are striving for a third consecutive third September 20, 2026

Delinquency Rates for Low-Credit Self-Employed Surge Fivefold in Five Years As high interest rates continue to rise, delinquency rates among low-credit self-employed individuals are sharply increasing. This trend is exacerbated by recent interest rate hikes from major economies like the United States and Japan, raising concerns about the long-term impact of sustained high rates. Analysts warn that increased repayment burdens on vulnerable borrowers could lead to greater challenges for banks in maintaining financial stability.According to financial sector data released o September 20, 2026