People Power Party Calls for Transparency on Kim Seung-won's Resignation The People Power Party on September 20 urged the government and ruling party to disclose the circumstances surrounding the submission and delivery of a petition reportedly submitted by former aides of Kim Seung-won, who resigned as a candidate for Minister of Justice.Choi Bo-yoon, the party's chief spokesperson, stated in a commentary that "the receipt of the petition, the delivery route, and the timing of sharing it with the verification line must be made public immediately."Choi emphasized, "U September 20, 2026

Shin Ji-eun Wins Bronze in Women's Individual Time Trial at 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Shin Ji-eun (Geumsan County Office) secured a bronze medal in the women's individual time trial at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, marking the first medal for the South Korean team in the competition.On September 20, Shin recorded a time of 36 minutes and 56.14 seconds on the Shinchiro cycling road course. She finished third, following Kazakhstan's Rinat Sultanova, who took gold with a time of 36 minutes and 23.72 seconds, and China's Zhang Hao, who earned silver with 36 minutes and 28.40 sec September 20, 2026

Kim Min-seok Calls for Cooperation on Constitutional Reform Following President Lee Jae-myung's Denial of Reelection Intent Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party, urged the People Power Party on September 20 to engage in serious discussions on constitutional reform, stating, "Now that President Lee Jae-myung has officially denied any intention to seek reelection, it is time to shift to earnest discussions on constitutional amendments."During a press conference marking the launch of the Constitutional Reform Promotion Team at the National Assembly, Kim noted, "President Lee has repeatedly mentioned constitution September 20, 2026

Houthi Rebels Target Riyadh with Missile Attack Amid Escalating Conflict Saudi Arabia reported on September 19 that Houthi rebels, aligned with Iran, attempted to attack the capital Riyadh with a ballistic missile. This marks the first time Riyadh has been directly targeted since the escalation of conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis over the Iran War.According to reports from AFP and others, the Saudi-led coalition announced that it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis toward Riyadh early that morning. The coalition emphasized that the Houth September 20, 2026

Market Alerts: 25% of Stocks Drop Over 30% in 20 Days as Retail Investors Continue Buying 한국거래소의 투자경고·투자위험 종목으로 지정된 사례 중 25%는 주가가 30% 이상 떨어진 것으로 나타났다. 시장경보가 내려진 일부 종목에 대해 외국인과 기관이 순매도한 반면 개인투자자는 매수 우위를 보였다. 20일 국회 정무위원회 소속 박성훈 국민의힘 의원실이 한국거래소로부터 제출받은 자료를 분석한 결과 2022년부터 올해 8월까지 투자경고·투자위험 종목 지정 건수는 총 1548건 집계됐다. 투자경고와 투자위험은 각각 1429건, 119건에 달했다. 거래소는 주가 급등이나 소수 계좌의 매매 집중 등 불공 September 20, 2026

Major Ports Operate Normally During Chuseok Holiday During the Chuseok holiday, major ports across the country will continue to facilitate ship arrivals and departures as well as the handling of export and import cargo. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced on September 20 that it will implement special measures for port operations from September 24 to 27.To support smooth ship operations during the holiday, the ministry will maintain the normal operation of the Port Logistics Information System (PORT-MIS). In preparation for emergencies September 20, 2026

309.3 Million People Expected to Travel During Chuseok Holiday; Toll Fees Waived for Four Days The government will implement special traffic measures from September 23 to 27 to address congestion during the Chuseok holiday. An estimated 30.93 million people are expected to travel during this period.The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that it will operate a joint special traffic headquarters with relevant agencies to manage the holiday traffic.According to the Korea Transport Institute and the Korea Expressway Corporation, the total number of travelers this Chuseok September 20, 2026

Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries Allocates $10.3 Million for Aquaculture Recovery The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries will provide 13.7 billion won (approximately $10.3 million) in initial recovery funds to 338 aquaculture farms affected by high temperatures this summer. To stabilize the operations of these farms ahead of the Chuseok holiday, disaster relief funds will be prioritized for areas where damage assessments have been completed.On September 20, the ministry announced the 'Initial High Temperature Fisheries Disaster Recovery Support Plan' targeting 12 cities and cou September 20, 2026

Qatar to Import Korean Beef Starting in October The export of Korean beef to Qatar has been approved. Domestic exporters can now ship boneless chilled and frozen beef that meets Qatar's halal requirements and the agreed hygiene conditions between the two countries.On September 20, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced that it has completed discussions with Qatar's Ministry of Public Health regarding the hygiene conditions and certification forms for exporting boneless beef.As a result, Qatar has become the third halal September 20, 2026

KTX Ticket Booking Period Expands to Two Months Ahead Starting in October Starting in October, the booking period for KTX and other railway tickets will be extended from one month to two months prior to departure. This change is expected to enhance convenience for foreign tourists and domestic travelers planning long trips.The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and Korea Railroad Corporation announced that beginning October 1, the booking period for KTX and other railway tickets will be expanded from the current one month before departure to two months.Thi September 20, 2026