NCT WISH Concludes 2nd Anniversary Fan Meeting with 10 Performances Across Asia The group NCT WISH wrapped up their 2nd anniversary fan meeting with a performance in Hong Kong.On September 19, NCT WISH held their event titled ‘NCT WISH 2ND ANNIVERSARY FANMEETING: It’s Complicated If Six Princes Propose to Me’ at the AsiaWorld-Arena in Hong Kong. Both shows were sold out, attracting around 20,000 fans.During the event, NCT WISH performed their new Japanese song ‘BOY MEETS GIRL,’ along with tracks like ‘WISH,’ ‘Still 3PM,’ and ‘Cheat Code.’They also covered Super Junior’s ‘U’ September 20, 2026

LG Expands AI Education Program for Youth and Employees LG is expanding its tailored artificial intelligence (AI) education system for youth, young adults, and employees. The initiative aims to broaden the domestic AI talent pool by connecting AI theory education with real-world problem-solving, recruitment, and the development of in-house experts.On September 20, LG announced that it held the 'LG Aimers' hackathon over two days starting September 19 at its LG Inhwa Center in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province. Since its inception in 2022, more than 23,000 yo September 20, 2026

Houthi Attacks Trigger Air Raid Alerts in Saudi Capital, Fuel Tank Fire Near Airport The Iran-aligned Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for missile and drone attacks targeting Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi military intercepted ballistic missiles aimed at Riyadh, leading to air raid alerts and a fire at a fuel tank near the international airport.According to reports from AFP and Reuters on September 19, Saudi civil defense authorities issued warnings of potential aerial attacks in Riyadh and several other regions from the previous night into the morning. This September 20, 2026

Manufacturing Sector Shows Increased Optimism; Automotive and Semiconductor Outlook Positive Domestic manufacturing sentiment has remained above the baseline for two consecutive months, with expectations for improvement in the coming month. Notably, the semiconductor and automotive sectors are anticipated to perform well, while the steel industry is expected to continue its downturn.According to the 'Industrial Business Expert Survey' released by the Industrial Research Institute (KIET) on September 20, the October manufacturing outlook expert survey index (PSI) rose to 113, an increase September 20, 2026

Daegu Shinsegae Expands Fashion and Living Sections with 34 International Brands and IKEA Daegu Shinsegae is enhancing its offerings in international fashion and living content as it marks its 10th anniversary. On September 20, Shinsegae Department Store announced the opening of a 1,536-square-meter 'International Designer Specialty Area' on the fourth floor of Daegu Shinsegae. The store has consolidated various international fashion brands previously scattered across multiple floors and added new brands, bringing the total to 34. Maison Margiela, Sacai, Jacquemus, and Time Paris hav September 20, 2026

Thai and Czech Transportation Officials Experience Kakao Mobility's Autonomous Driving Services Officials from Thailand and the Czech Republic visited Kakao Mobility to examine domestic autonomous driving technology and service operations. Their goal was to observe practical applications of autonomous driving as both countries push for the adoption and commercialization of this technology.Kakao Mobility announced that on September 17, a delegation led by Siri Phong Angkasakulkiat, Thailand's Deputy Minister of Transport, visited its headquarters in Pangyo, Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province.The T September 20, 2026

Samsung Electronics Unveils AI Strategy at Silicon Valley Tech Forum Samsung Electronics' top executives gathered in Silicon Valley to unveil their long-term artificial intelligence (AI) strategy to global tech talent. The plan aims to expand AI applications beyond smartphones and TVs into everyday spaces and robotics, providing hyper-personalized experiences.On September 18, Samsung held the '2026 Tech Forum' at its Samsung Research America facility in Mountain View, California. This year’s event, the eighth of its kind, attracted over 80 leaders and developers September 20, 2026

Iran Presents Conditions for Ceasefire Negotiations to U.S. The Iranian government has communicated its conditions for resuming ceasefire negotiations to the United States through a mediator, Qatar, according to a report by Al Jazeera on September 19.Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), revealed in an interview with Al Jazeera that the ceasefire conditions include an end to hostilities on all fronts, the release of frozen Iranian funds, and the lifting of maritime blockades. He stated that these conditions were con September 20, 2026

Nobel Laureate Craig Mello Discusses AI's Role in Research at Pukyong National University "AI's answers are merely a starting point for the next question."Craig C. Mello, a Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine in 2006 and a professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, summarized the attitude researchers should adopt in the age of AI with this statement.Pukyong National University hosted a lecture by Professor Mello on September 18 in celebration of its 80th anniversary.His talk, titled 'RNAi: A Molecular Spark in an Information Inferno,' was part of the 'Nobel September 20, 2026

President Lee Calls for Civil Discourse Amid Controversy Over Social Media Post President Lee Jae-myung urged his supporters on September 19 to abandon hate, sarcasm, and emotional criticism, calling instead for rational critique based on facts and affection, as well as dignified persuasion and warm appeals. In a post titled 'Friend of the President' on his X (formerly Twitter) account, he stated, "The only desire that led me to this position was the aspiration to change the world, driven by the people." He acknowledged the significant role played by his comrades who hav September 19, 2026