Government Launches Specialized Housing Program for Youth, Seniors, and Families The government is expanding the supply of public rental housing tailored to the needs of youth, seniors, and families by launching a specialized housing program. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that it will accept applications for the specialized housing program from public housing providers, including local governments and public corporations, from September 21 to November 20. Specialized housing integrates public rental housing with facilities and services that cat September 20, 2026

Delivery Workers' Safe Driving Insurance Discounts Expanded to 11% Delivery workers who complete traffic safety education or install safety devices can receive discounts of up to 11% on their commercial transportation insurance premiums.The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Delivery Service Mutual Aid Association announced that they will increase the discount rate for the currently operating special provisions related to traffic safety from a maximum of 5% to 11%, encouraging voluntary safe driving efforts among delivery workers.This measur September 20, 2026

South Korea to Provide $27 Million in Disaster Relief to Farmers Affected by Heat and Hail The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs will provide 30.5 billion won (approximately $27 million) in disaster relief to over 15,000 farms affected by this summer's heat, drought, hail, and strong winds before the Chuseok holiday.On September 20, the ministry announced that it finalized its disaster relief and financial support plan for farms impacted by the heat and drought in July and August, as well as the hail and strong winds on August 31, following a decision by the Agricultural September 20, 2026

Ministry of Industry to Provide 81.6 Billion Won in Subsidies for Non-Metropolitan Factories The government will provide 81.6 billion won in local investment promotion subsidies to 10 companies establishing or expanding factories outside the metropolitan area. This initiative is expected to generate 391.8 billion won in corporate investment and create 429 new jobs.The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on the 20th that it had decided to support 10 out of 11 companies that applied through local governments during the third review of the local investment promotion subsidies September 20, 2026

Hoban Construction Joins '1 Trillion Club' with Changdong Reconstruction Project Hoban Construction has surpassed 1 trillion won in urban regeneration project contracts, officially joining the '1 Trillion Club.' On September 20, Hoban Construction announced that it was selected as the contractor for the 'Changdong Sang-a 1st Apartment Reconstruction Project' in Dobong-gu, Seoul, and the 'Jungwha Station 2-6 District Street Housing Regeneration Project' in Jungnang-gu on September 19. With this latest contract, Hoban Construction's cumulative contract amount for urban regener September 20, 2026

Hanwha to Advance Payments of 185 Billion Won to Partners Ahead of Chuseok Hanwha Group announced on September 20 that it will make early payments totaling approximately 185 billion won to over 1,580 partner companies ahead of the Chuseok holiday. The payments will include 52.5 billion won from Hanwha Aerospace, 55 billion won from Hanwha Ocean, 24.5 billion won from Hanwha Systems, and 14 billion won from Hanwha's construction division.This early payment initiative is expected to help the partner companies manage their financial burdens, facilitating the distribution September 20, 2026

SK On Wins CSR Award in Hungary for Second Consecutive Year SK On announced that it received the 'Exemplary Practice in Sharing' award at the '2nd CSR Awards for Companies Entering Hungary' in recognition of its ongoing social contribution activities in Hungary.The awards ceremony, hosted by the Korean Embassy in Hungary, took place on September 18 at the Korean Cultural Center in Budapest. The event was attended by Park Cheol-min, the Korean Ambassador to Hungary, and representatives from major Korean companies operating in Hungary.This marks the second September 20, 2026

Hwacheon County Restructures Organization, Establishes Tourism City Division Hwacheon County in Gangwon Province has expanded its main office organization to a structure of 1 division, 2 bureaus, and 15 departments to accelerate the implementation of key policies for the 9th elected term. A notable change in this restructuring is the establishment of the Tourism City Division, which will oversee and coordinate tourism and sports as well as urban development.According to Hwacheon County, the main office has been reorganized from the previous structure of 2 divisions and 1 September 20, 2026

BTS Shines at 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival, Marking Their Return After Six Years 그룹 방탄소년단(BTS)이 미국의 대형 음악 축제 '2026 아이하트라디오 뮤직 페스티벌(2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival)'의 대미를 화려하게 장식했다. 소속사 빅히트뮤직에 따르면 방탄소년단은 지난 18일(현지시간) 미국 라스베이거스 티모바일 아레나에서 열린 이번 페스티벌 첫날 공연의 마지막 주자로 무대에 올랐다. 방탄소년단이 '아이하트라디오 뮤직 페스티벌'에 출연한 것은 2020년 이후 6년 만으로, 이날 공연에는 카디 비, 스눕독, 벤슨 분 등 세계적인 팝스타들이 함께했다. 이날 방탄소년단은 팀의 제2막을 의미하는 'BT September 20, 2026

Delivery Workers' Safe Driving Insurance Discounts Expanded to 11% Delivery workers who complete traffic safety education or install safety devices can receive discounts of up to 11% on their commercial transportation insurance premiums.The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Delivery Service Mutual Aid Association announced that they will increase the discount rate for the currently operating special provisions related to traffic safety from a maximum of 5% to 11%, encouraging voluntary safe driving efforts among delivery workers.This measur September 20, 2026