Hyundai Engineering Surpasses 10 Trillion Won in Urban Redevelopment Orders for Second Consecutive Year Hyundai Engineering has exceeded 10 trillion won in urban redevelopment orders for the second consecutive year. Following its historic achievement last year as the first construction company in the industry to reach an annual order volume of 10 trillion won, the company has again become the first among domestic construction firms to surpass this milestone this year.On September 19, Hyundai Engineering announced that it secured construction rights for the Yeouido Plaza Apartment 38-1 reconstructi September 20, 2026

Lotte Department Store Expands 3-Hour Delivery and Hand-Carry Gift Options Ahead of Chuseok Lotte Department Store is increasing its stock of small gift sets while offering a '3-hour delivery' service in the Seoul metropolitan area leading up to Chuseok. This initiative aims to enhance convenience for customers preparing last-minute gifts. On September 20, Lotte Department Store announced that it will operate a 'Chuseok Immediate Delivery Service' until 6 p.m. on September 23 at its main store and Jamsil branch, along with 15 other locations in the metropolitan area. Customers can have September 20, 2026

NH Nonghyup Bank Offers Tailored Consulting for Import and Export Companies NH Nonghyup Bank announced on September 20 that it held the 'Trade With NH Nonghyup Bank' event for import and export companies at its headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the 18th. The Trade With NH Nonghyup Bank program is designed to enhance the practical capabilities of import and export companies and support their specific trade operations. The event featured practical training covering all aspects of import and export operations, including customs, clearance, and reporting. It also provided September 20, 2026

Concerns Mount Over 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Amid Empty Stands and National Anthem Errors Concerns surrounding the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games persist following the opening ceremony, which was marred by issues related to athlete accommodations and national anthem performances. The ceremony, held on September 19 at Nagoya's Mizuhokouen Stadium, saw many empty seats despite the venue's expansion from 27,000 to 30,000 seats.The 20th Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, themed "Imagine One Asia," features participation from over 10,000 athletes representing 45 National Olympic Committees, includi September 20, 2026

SOVAC 2026 Aims to Find Solutions for Local Futures The SOVAC (Social Value Connect), a leading platform for social value in South Korea, will co-host the 3rd "Korea Social Value Festival" at COEX in Seoul from September 21 to 22. This year, over 400 organizations will participate, with SOVAC showcasing various programs alongside 228 companies and institutions, including sessions, markets, and exhibitions.According to industry sources, this year's key theme for SOVAC is "Local - The Future of Regions." As disparities between metropolitan and non- September 20, 2026

Hotel Shilla Expands to Hanoi with Second Silla Monogram Location Hotel Shilla is set to launch the Silla Monogram in Hanoi, Vietnam's capital. Following its first overseas venture in Da Nang in 2020, the company has chosen the new urban area of Hanoi, which is becoming a hub for global businesses and office facilities. The hotel will adopt a management contract model to reduce initial investment burdens and rapidly expand its international presence.On September 20, Hotel Shilla announced that it will open the five-star 'Silla Monogram Hanoi Westlake' on Octob September 20, 2026

LG Innotek Integrates AI in Component Selection, Reducing Quotation Time by 70% LG Innotek is applying artificial intelligence (AI) to its component purchasing and quotation processes, following its use in production. By analyzing data from 2 million components, the company has reduced the time required for generating product quotations by over 70%.On September 20, LG Innotek announced that it has implemented its 'AI Component Proposal System' across all business divisions after two years of development.Each camera module, semiconductor substrate, and automotive component f September 20, 2026

LG Electronics Launches Turbo Chiller for AI Data Centers, Expanding Cooling Portfolio LG Electronics has introduced a large-capacity air-cooled turbo chiller specifically designed for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. As the heat generation and power consumption of AI servers increase, the focus is on enhancing cooling efficiency and reducing the time required for data center construction and expansion.On September 20, LG Electronics announced the launch of its 'air-cooled oil-free inverter turbo chiller,' expanding its cooling portfolio for AI data centers with the addi September 20, 2026

Samsung and SK Hynix Stock Buybacks Expected to Conclude Soon, Raising KOSPI Concerns Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are expected to conclude their stock buyback programs as early as mid-next month. Analysts suggest that if the current pace continues, the buybacks could finish ahead of the originally scheduled end dates in November. According to a disclosure from the Korea Exchange on September 20, Samsung Electronics reported that it had purchased 39.8 million shares over the past 20 trading days, starting from August 24. This figure represents 74.69% of the planned total bu September 20, 2026

LG CNS Concludes Global Mathematical Optimization Challenge with 958 Teams from 55 Countries LG CNS has hosted a competition focused on mathematical optimization techniques, aiming to discover talent in the optimization field both domestically and internationally.On September 20, LG CNS announced the conclusion of the 'Optimization Grand Challenge 2026,' the only mathematical optimization competition in South Korea, along with the award ceremony.Mathematical optimization involves analyzing vast possibilities arising from given resources and conditions to find the most efficient solution September 20, 2026