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Hana Bank Hosts Customized Retirement Pension Management Seminar Hana Bank announced that it held a customized retirement pension management seminar for its clients at the Hana Financial Group headquarters in Myeongdong on September 15.The seminar was organized to support clients in managing their retirement assets amid increasing volatility in the financial markets, providing practical information and professional consultation opportunities necessary for retirement pension management. Notably, Hana Bank's pension experts participated in one-on-one personalized consultation booths.The seminar covered topics including tax-saving strategies using retirement pensions, understanding the National Pension, managing retirement pension products tailored to individual circumstances, and market outlooks and investment strategies relevant to pension asset management.In the separate one-on-one consultation booths, clients reviewed their individual pension asset management status, investment preferences, and retirement plans with pension experts, receiving tailored advice accordingly.A Hana Bank representative stated, "It is crucial to accurately understand clients' situations and provide professional solutions at the right time regarding retirement pensions. We will continue to be a reliable partner in pension asset management through expert-driven client management."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-16 09:36:10 -
Naver Partners with Gorin Energy for 216MW Solar Investment and PPA Naver is collaborating with renewable energy developer Gorin Energy to secure renewable energy for its data center operations. The partnership aims to expand renewable energy procurement through equity investment in a 216MW solar project currently under development by Gorin Energy and a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA).Naver announced on September 16 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Gorin Energy to secure renewable energy for its data centers.Under the MOU, Naver plans to pursue equity investment in the 'Jindo Green Solar' project being developed by Gorin Energy in Jindo County, Jeonnam, and to establish a long-term PPA. The two companies aim to finalize the main contract by the end of this year based on the MOU.The Jindo Green Solar project received approval for a total capacity of 216MW earlier this year. Gorin Energy will lead the development and operational management of the project. Naver intends to purchase the renewable energy generated from the project over the long term to strengthen its renewable energy supply for AI and cloud infrastructure operations in Sejong and Chuncheon.This collaboration will diversify Naver's renewable energy procurement portfolio by combining long-term PPAs with equity investments in projects. Naver aims to expand its renewable energy procurement base for data centers by investing directly in renewable energy generation projects while purchasing the generated electricity over an extended period.Naver plans to procure the power needed for expanding its domestic AI and cloud infrastructure from renewable energy sources and establish a long-term cooperation model between renewable energy developers and technology platform companies.Chae Seon-joo, Naver's representative for strategic business, stated, “As the demand for power in data centers increases due to the expansion of AI and cloud services, securing stable renewable energy is essential for sustainable infrastructure operations. Naver will strengthen the foundation for renewable energy transition in data centers through long-term PPAs and strategic investments.”Asad Rajuk, CEO of Gorin Energy, expressed, “We are deeply honored that Naver, one of the most trusted and influential companies in Korea, has placed its trust in Gorin Energy for the successful advancement of the Jindo Green Solar project. We will contribute to supporting Naver's expansion of renewable energy while also aiding Korea's energy transition and carbon neutrality goals.”* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-16 09:36:00
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Shinhan Card Launches Super SOL Event with Prizes for Participants 신한카드가 신한금융그룹 통합 슈퍼앱 '신한 슈퍼SOL' 이용 고객 모집 및 활성화를 위해 사회관계망서비스(SNS) 이벤트를 진행한다.신한카드는 오는 30일까지 공식 인스타그램 채널에서 '타임슬립' 콘셉트의 슈퍼SOL 이벤트를 실시한다고 16일 밝혔다.이번 이벤트는 고객이 20년 전 금융생활 공간으로 이동해 곳곳에 숨겨진 단서를 찾고 퀴즈를 푸는 게임 방식으로 구성됐다. 달력과 컴퓨터, 통장, 신문 등 옛날 소품에서 단서를 모아 최종 퀴즈를 풀면 2026년으로 돌아오는 방식이다.과거 은행과 증권, 카드, 보험 업무를 각각 처리해야 했던 금융생활과 현재 슈퍼SOL을 통한 통합 금융서비스를 비교해 앱의 편의성을 알리는 데 초점을 맞췄다.최종 미션을 완료한 고객에게는 추첨을 통해 애플 맥북에어 13 M5(1명), 갤럭시 Z폴드8 256GB(1명), 닌텐도 스위치 2(1명), 다이슨 슈퍼소닉 뉴럴(1명), 신세계상품권 5만원권(20명) 등을 제공한다. 당첨자는 다음 달 14일 발표한다.신한카드 관계자는 "고객이 직접 탐색하고 참여하는 과정을 통해 슈퍼SOL의 편리함을 자연스럽게 경험할 수 있도록 이벤트를 기획했다"고 말했다.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-16 09:36:00
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NH Nonghyup Card Conducts Data Protection Training for Employees NH Nonghyup Card has conducted data protection training for employees who handle customer information directly. On September 15, NH Nonghyup Card held a 'Personal (Credit) Information Protection Training' session at its headquarters in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, for over 70 employees. The company announced this on September 16. This training is the third session in line with NH Nonghyup Card's operational policy for 'Information Security Months' declared in February. Customized training sessions were previously held in March for managers and in June for department heads and deputy managers. The training featured a lecture by Joo Young-sun, a specialist from the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA). The session focused on practical training based on recent changes in the financial information technology environment and actual data breach case studies. Key topics included compliance guidelines for using customer information based on consent and response measures in the event of a data breach. Lee Jeong-hwan, President of NH Nonghyup Card, stated, "Safeguarding customer financial information is a fundamental responsibility and top priority for financial companies. We will continue to strengthen customized security training to maintain our information protection system." * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-16 09:36:00
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Woori Financial Group to Host '2026 Woori Momocon' at Seoul Land Woori Financial Group announced on September 16 that it will hold the social contribution concert '2026 Woori Momocon' on the 19th at Seoul Land in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province. Now in its fourth year, Woori Momocon is a social contribution event that embodies the idea that 'the more we gather, the greater the good we can do.' This year, the event will combine performances with theme park attractions. Eight teams, including QWER, Kim Jae-hwan, Yoon Machi, Cheese, MeloMance, Jinuson, Jannabi, and YB, will perform. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy the concert alongside the rides and social contribution programs at Seoul Land. In conjunction with the opening of the '2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games' on the same day, a program to support the South Korean national team will also be featured. As an official sponsor of the Korea Sports Council, Woori Financial will operate a 'Team Korea Fan Park' at the venue, offering activities such as shooting experiences, writing support messages, and Team Korea tattoo stickers. The social contribution programs will involve eight non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including Love Snail, World Vision, Fruit Sharing Foundation, Foundation for Children and Future, Love Fruit, Save the Children, Aidrun, and Dream Makers. A pop-up store for Woori Financial's social contribution initiative 'Goodwill Store,' which supports the independence of individuals with developmental disabilities, will also be in operation. Park Jun-tae, head of the brand strategy department at Woori Financial Group, stated, 'This year's Momocon is designed to allow attendees to experience joy and sharing in a new theme park setting. We aim to channel the interest and support generated by the event to those in need.' 2026-09-16 09:32:20
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32 Companies from 9 Countries Seek to Hire South Korean Youth at Global Job Matching Day Thirty-two companies from nine countries are looking to hire young talent from South Korea. Companies in various fields, including information technology (IT), machinery, electronics, finance, and aviation, will conduct on-site interviews and offer consultations and mentoring from experienced overseas employees.The Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Korea Industrial Human Resources Corporation announced that the '2026 Global Job Matching Day' will be held on September 16 at the Seoul Garden Hotel in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Participating companies include Korean Re's London office and the Kansai Airport Group, which will recruit for positions in IT systems, machinery, electrical and electronic engineering, finance and accounting, sales and services, and airport services.This job fair aims to provide real employment opportunities and job preparation information for young people seeking overseas employment. It goes beyond merely introducing job information by directly connecting job seekers with companies and offering employment counseling.At the corporate recruitment booth, young job seekers can meet with company representatives to learn about job openings and participate in on-site interviews. Special lectures and recruitment presentations will provide insights into overseas employment trends and company-specific hiring information. Programs to assist with job preparation, including one-on-one employment consulting, mentoring from experienced overseas employees, and profile photography, will also be available.The Ministry of Labor and the Industrial Human Resources Corporation plan to support a total of 4,700 young people in finding overseas jobs this year through the K-Move School and overseas employment settlement support funds. They will enhance support to help young people acquire the necessary job skills and ensure stable settlement after employment.Those interested in overseas employment can check job openings from foreign companies on World Job Plus. Information on employment counseling, training, job placement, and overseas work experience is also available.Recently, the youth employment rate has continued to decline for two consecutive years. According to employment trends released by the National Data Agency, the number of employed people increased for three consecutive months as of August 2026, but the youth employment rate fell by 1.0 percentage point from the previous year to 44.1%, marking a 28-month decline. In response, the government has announced measures to recover youth jobs and is working to revitalize youth employment.Ha Chang-yong, Director of Youth Employment Policy at the Ministry of Labor, stated, "I hope this event serves as a starting point for young people to expand their workplaces beyond South Korea to the world," adding that the experience and skills gained abroad will contribute to personal growth and enhance the global competitiveness of the nation and its companies.Lee Byung-hoon, President of the Industrial Human Resources Corporation, remarked, "We will expand job matching between overseas companies and domestic youth," and emphasized that they will provide systematic support from the preparation stage for overseas employment to building careers abroad and re-employment in South Korea after returning.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-16 09:32:00
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Seongnam Urban Development Corporation Strengthens Protection System for Emotional Laborers Seongnam Urban Development Corporation has garnered attention for receiving re-certification from relevant agencies for its strengthened systems and on-site response measures to protect emotional laborers. On September 16, the corporation announced that it obtained the 'Excellent Institution for Emotional Laborer Protection' re-certification from the Korea Emotional Labor Certification Agency. This marks the third consecutive certification since its initial award in 2021. The corporation has continuously enhanced its response systems to protect the rights and ensure a safe working environment for emotional laborers. In particular, it has shifted its focus from merely responding to incidents of malicious complaints to proactively preventing emotional labor by reducing repetitive in-person tasks and utilizing technology. An emotional labor dedicated department operates directly under the CEO, with designated personnel in each department. The corporation is also revising its 'SDC Emotional Laborer Protection Standard Manual' to fit on-site conditions. For malicious complaints involving insults, verbal abuse, violence, and sexual harassment, the corporation has implemented a step-by-step response procedure and a right to cease work. Additionally, it has established a system to support affected employees with treatment costs, legal advice, and attorney fees. Support for rest and psychological recovery is ongoing. The corporation is reviewing break facilities across all departments and improving them based on on-site feedback, while also offering health consultations, self-diagnosis, meditation, and healing programs. Each year, it assesses the level of emotional labor and job stress, incorporating the findings into departmental improvement activities. The corporation is also promoting a shift to non-face-to-face operations. It has introduced non-face-to-face settlement methods using QR codes and smart parking management to reduce repetitive in-person guidance tasks, while supporting the safety of on-site workers through integrated monitoring of two-way emergency bells and CCTV, as well as an automatic recording system. This year, the corporation held a human rights management declaration ceremony in collaboration with labor and management, proclaiming a charter that respects the human rights of all members, including emotional laborers. CEO Lee Jae-yul stated, "It is crucial that the protection of emotional laborers goes beyond establishing systems to ensuring that employees feel genuinely protected in the field. We will listen to on-site voices and strengthen practical support such as psychological counseling and health management." He added, "We will create a safe working environment by utilizing technologies such as AI and digital transformation to proactively reduce emotional labor incidents."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-16 09:28:10
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Gwangju Imposes $15.4 Million Environmental Fee on Old Diesel Vehicles The city of Gwangju has imposed a total of 15.4 billion won in environmental improvement fees on 20,171 owners of old diesel vehicles classified as grade 4 and 5 for emissions.The fees were assessed through five autonomous districts and apply to vehicles owned by individuals and corporations from January 1 to June 30 of this year.The environmental improvement fee is a system that requires those responsible for environmental pollution to bear the costs of environmental improvements, and it is regularly assessed every March and September.The collected fees will be used to fund various environmental projects, including air and water quality improvements.The payment period is from the 16th to the 30th of this month.If payments are not made within the deadline, a 3% penalty will be added.The environmental improvement fee operates on a post-payment basis, meaning that it can be charged one to two more times based on the usage period even after a vehicle is scrapped, transferred, or deregistered.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-16 09:24:10
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KOSPI Shows Mixed Trends Ahead of September FOMC, Battling at 6600 Level The KOSPI is showing mixed trends around the 6600 level ahead of the September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) results. The KOSDAQ is down by over 1%.According to the Korea Exchange, as of 9:10 a.m., the KOSPI is down 7.52 points (0.11%) at 6619.74. The index opened at 6611.24, down 16.02 points (0.24%) from the previous session. It briefly turned positive around 9:04 a.m. but then returned to a downward trend.In the securities market, individual investors have made a net purchase of 323.4 billion won, while foreign and institutional investors have sold a net 320.7 billion won and 44.9 billion won, respectively.Among the top market capitalization stocks, SK Square (-0.10%), Hyundai Motor (-0.54%), Samsung Biologics (-0.35%), and Samsung Life (-0.35%) are all declining. Conversely, Samsung Electronics (0.20%), SK Hynix (1.04%), Samsung Electro-Mechanics (0.38%), LG Energy Solution (2.05%), and KB Financial (0.23%) are rising.The KOSDAQ index is trading at 803.61, down 8.80 points (1.08%) from the previous session. It opened at 808.37, down 4.04 points (0.50%), and then widened its losses.In the KOSDAQ market, individual investors have made a net purchase of 103.6 billion won, while foreign and institutional investors have sold a net 100.8 billion won and 3.5 billion won, respectively.Among the top market capitalization stocks, Alteogen (-2.31%), EcoPro BM (-0.28%), JUSUNG Engineering (-0.52%), Rainbow Robotics (-1.50%), IOTech (-1.01%), Wonik IPS (-1.66%), Rino Technology (-1.56%), and Simtec (-1.91%) are all declining.Overnight, U.S. stocks fell amid caution ahead of the September FOMC and rising pressures from Treasury yields and international oil prices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.6%, the S&P 500 fell 0.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.8%.The yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury note is at 4.99%, while the 30-year Treasury yield is at 5.37%. International oil prices have also risen, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil priced at $105.3 per barrel.Han Ji-young, a researcher at Kiwoom Securities, stated, "Currently, major stock markets in the U.S. and Korea are experiencing fatigue due to macroeconomic uncertainties, and the event that could alleviate this fatigue is the September FOMC scheduled for early tomorrow morning. Since the September rate hike is already known, the focus has shifted to whether there will be additional hikes in October or December FOMC meetings."He added, "Today, the domestic market is expected to show cautious trading due to the upward pressure from rising U.S. 10-year Treasury yields and oil prices, despite perceptions of excessive declines from consecutive adjustments earlier in the week."He further noted, "The current downward pressure on stock prices is largely due to the uncertainty surrounding the September FOMC and the noise from reduced AI investments, which has temporarily heightened market caution. Unless there is a significant shock indicating a commitment to tightening, such as an upward adjustment in the dot plot at the September FOMC, additional adjustment pressure from the Fed is likely to be limited."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-16 09:24:00
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Gwangju Imposes Environmental Fees on Older Diesel Vehicles The city of Gwangju has imposed a total of 1.54 billion won in environmental improvement fees on 20,171 owners of older diesel vehicles classified as grade 4 and 5 for emissions.The fees were assessed through five autonomous districts and apply to vehicles owned by individuals and corporations from January 1 to June 30 of this year.The environmental improvement fee is a system that requires those responsible for environmental pollution to bear the costs of environmental improvements, and it is regularly assessed every March and September.The collected fees will be used to fund various environmental projects, including air and water quality improvements.The payment period is from the 16th to the 30th of this month.If payments are not made by the deadline, a 3% penalty will be added.The environmental improvement fee operates on a post-payment basis, meaning that it can be charged one to two more times based on the usage period even after a vehicle is scrapped, transferred, or deregistered.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-16 09:24:00