40 Years of Art Captured: 32 Works from Jeonnam and Gwangju on Display A special exhibition reflecting on 40 years of shared history between Jeonnam and Gwangju is now open. The Jeonnam Gwangju Special City announced on September 20 that the exhibition titled 'We Were One, Again' will be held at the Muan Government Complex Gallery until October 28, commemorating the launch of the special city. The exhibition features 32 works from the Jeonnam and Gwangju Art Museums. It uses 1986, the year the two regions were administratively separated, as a temporal reference September 20, 2026

Authority of the 'Apgujeong President': Limits on Business Rights The head of a reconstruction union represents the group, convening general meetings and delegate councils, negotiating permits with the Seoul and Gangnam districts, and discussing construction and design costs with contractors. This role holds significant influence over the management of funds and partner companies. Given the scale of the project, which is worth trillions of won, the term 'Apgujeong President' has emerged. However, the union leader does not wield absolute power. According to the September 20, 2026

Apgujeong Hyundai Apartments: Building a New Future The union leader election at the Apgujeong Hyundai Apartments is often referred to as the 'Apgujeong Presidential Election.' While the term may be exaggerated, it reflects the scale of the project. The Apgujeong District 3 redevelopment is the largest in the area, combining existing 3,934 units from Hyundai 1, 7, 10, 13, and 14, as well as Daelim Villat. The construction cost proposed by Hyundai Engineering & Construction is approximately 5.561 trillion won. The District 3 union received approva September 20, 2026

Local Food Group Delivers Traditional Dishes to Seniors for Chuseok Traditional sauces made from home-fermented meju have found their way to the tables of seniors in the Hampyeong area ahead of Chuseok.The Hampyeong Local Food Research Association announced on September 20 that it conducted a volunteer activity to deliver side dishes made with traditional sauces to local seniors in preparation for the holiday.This initiative aimed to provide food to seniors who might feel isolated during the festive season while also checking on their well-being and preserving t September 20, 2026

Coupang Fulfillment Service to Provide $4.5 Million in Support for Incheon Fire Victims Coupang Fulfillment Service (CFS) announced on September 20 that it will provide an additional 4.5 billion won (approximately $4.5 million) in support for residents and the community affected by the fire at its Incheon logistics center in July. CFS will distribute 50,000 won (about $50) in living support funds and 100,000 won (about $100) in recovery support funds per household to residents in Seongnam 1-dong and parts of Sinhyun-dong. Residents in Seongnam 1-dong, who experienced greater impact September 20, 2026

Han Dong-hoon Presses Kim Min-seok on Allegations Against Kim Seung-won Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon intensified his criticism of Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok on September 20, demanding clarity on allegations surrounding former Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won. In a Facebook post, Han stated, "Instead of a public apology from Kim Seung-won, the party is discussing constitutional amendments and continuous rule by the Democratic Party." He added, "The recent reports about Kim's sexual harassment and drunk driving seem to have led to unrealistic ex September 20, 2026

Supreme Court Rules Pushing Classmate Does Not Constitute School Violence A first-grade student’s act of pushing a classmate, resulting in injury, does not qualify as school violence, according to a ruling by South Korea's Supreme Court. The court emphasized the need to consider the circumstances surrounding the incident, the relationship between the students, and their ages.On September 20, the Supreme Court's first division, led by Justice Cheon Dae-yeop, confirmed the lower court's ruling that dismissed a lawsuit filed by student A against the local education offic September 20, 2026

Democratic Party Denies Allegations of Central Party Submission of Kim Seung-won's Petition The Democratic Party has categorically denied allegations that a petition regarding Kim Seung-won, who recently expressed his intention to resign amid various controversies, was submitted to the central party before being delivered to the Blue House. The party has also responded sharply to ongoing attacks from independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon against the former nominee.Park Sung-jun, the party's chief spokesperson, spoke to reporters after a press conference on the launch of a constitutional a September 20, 2026

Kim Geon-hee's Appeal Verdict This Week; Im Seong-geun Sentencing Also Expected The appeal verdict for Kim Geon-hee, who was sentenced to seven years in prison for receiving bribes under the pretext of personnel and business solicitations, is expected this week. The Seoul High Court will also announce its decision regarding Im Seong-geun, a former Marine Corps commander, who was sentenced to prison for perjury related to lobbying allegations.According to legal sources on September 20, the Seoul High Court's Criminal Division 15-3, presided over by judges Seong Eon-joo, Won September 20, 2026

South Korea's Women's Tennis Team Wins Bronze in Team Event The South Korean women's tennis team secured a bronze medal in the team event.Under the guidance of coach Ko Bok-seong, South Korea faced Taiwan in the semifinals of the women's team event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, held on September 20 at the Higashiyama Park Tennis Center in Nagoya, Japan. Despite a hard-fought match, South Korea lost 1-2 to Taiwan, earning the bronze medal.Both teams that lost in the semifinals are awarded bronze medals.The South Korean team battled through all thr September 20, 2026