North Korean Anthem Played Instead of South Korean National Anthem at Asian Games During a match at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, the South Korean men's hockey team experienced an unexpected incident when the North Korean national anthem was played instead of the South Korean anthem. The Korea Sports Council has demanded an official apology from the tournament's organizing committee.On September 18, the Korea Sports Council stated, "An error occurred during the group stage match between South Korea and Bangladesh at the Green Stadium in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, where the September 18, 2026

Fire Breaks Out at Logistics Center Near Incheon Arapath Road A fire broke out at a logistics center near the Incheon Gyeongin Arapath Road, prompting a response from the fire department.According to Yonhap News, the fire was reported at 2:44 p.m. on September 18 at a logistics center in Gyeongseo-dong, Seohae-gu, Incheon.The Incheon Fire Department reported that there have been no casualties so far. Following the outbreak of the fire, 34 individuals, including building personnel, evacuated under the guidance of the fire department.The fire started from a September 18, 2026

Strengthening Campus Safety: School Safety Insurance Association Supports Universities from Prevention to Compensation “University safety management should not be limited to compensation after an accident; it must be a comprehensive safety network that includes prevention and rapid response on-site,” said Jeong Hoon, chairman of the School Safety Insurance Association, during the '2026 Second Half University Safety Accident Compensation Workshop' held on September 18 at the Kensington Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul. He emphasized the association's commitment to supporting universities in enhancing their self-sustaining September 18, 2026

Kim Hye-kyung Calls for Enhanced Protection for Domestic Violence Victims Kim Hye-kyung visited a domestic violence shelter on September 18 to comfort victims and encourage staff ahead of the Chuseok holiday. Ahn Gwi-ryeong, deputy spokesperson for the Blue House, stated in a written briefing that Kim listened to staff about the realities of domestic violence and the current operations of the facility while observing the victim protection and support efforts. Kim met with residents of the shelter to hear about their current situations and preparations for independence September 18, 2026

President Yoon Meets UAE's Al Mubarak, Thanks for Oil Supply Amid Middle East Tensions President Lee Jae-myung met with Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, the Administrative Director of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on September 18 at the Blue House to discuss ways to expand practical cooperation between the two countries.According to Yonhap News, Chief Spokesperson Kang Yoo-jung stated in a written briefing that President Lee welcomed Al Mubarak, who returned to South Korea after about eight months since his last visit in January.During the meeting, President Lee recalled the commitm September 18, 2026

Xi Jinping's Early Return from BRICS Sparks Health Speculation Chinese President Xi Jinping has not appeared in public since returning early from the BRICS summit in New Delhi, leading to speculation about his health.According to reports from the UK’s Independent and Newsweek on September 17, Xi returned to China on the 13th after attending the 18th BRICS summit on the 12th and 13th, departing ahead of other leaders. He also did not attend the gala dinner associated with the summit and has remained out of the public eye since his return.This visit marked Xi September 18, 2026

South Korea Women's Volleyball Team Advances to Quarterfinals After Defeating Vietnam The South Korea women's volleyball team secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games by defeating Vietnam.Under the guidance of head coach Cha Sang-hyun, South Korea (ranked 28th in the world) triumphed over Vietnam (32nd) with a set score of 3-1 (25-21, 25-21, 26-28, 25-18) in their final group match held on September 18 at the Park Arena Komaki in Aichi, Japan.Previously, South Korea had dominated Hong Kong (127th) and Qatar (107th), winning both matches 3-0. With t September 18, 2026

Seoul Bar Association to Celebrate 119th Anniversary on September 21 The Seoul Bar Association announced it will hold a ceremony on September 21 at the Dynasty Hall on the second floor of the Shilla Hotel in Jangchung-dong to celebrate its 119th anniversary and present awards for outstanding legal journalists.Among the seven legal journalists honored with the Outstanding Legal Journalist Award is Kwon Gyu-hong from this publication, recognized for his contributions to establishing the rule of law and promoting legal culture.The Outstanding Member of Parliament Aw September 18, 2026

Korean Women's Basketball Team Dominates Malaysia by 66 Points in Asian Games Opener The South Korean women's basketball team, aiming for their first gold medal in 12 years since the 2014 Incheon Games, achieved a resounding victory in their opening match of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.Under the guidance of head coach Park Soo-ho, South Korea (ranked 14th by FIBA) defeated Malaysia (ranked 83rd) 106-40 in the first match of Group C at the Aichi International Arena in Nagoya on September 18.Despite the absence of key players Park Ji-soo (Cheongju KB) and Park Ji-hyun (Los A September 18, 2026

Kim Hye-kyung: Timely Treatment for All, Regardless of Disability or Location Kim Hye-kyung attended the 7th anniversary ceremony of the Central Dental Care Center for the Disabled on September 18, where she also met with Daniel Grimley, the Dean of Humanities at Oxford University, to express interest in medical support for the disabled and the promotion of Korean studies.At the ceremony held at Seoul National University Dental Hospital, Kim expressed her gratitude to the medical staff and employees for their efforts over the past seven years to ensure that severely disab September 18, 2026