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  • Shinla SG Chooses KOSDAQ Exit for KONEX Listing, Sparking Interest in Next Candidates
    Shinla SG Chooses KOSDAQ Exit for KONEX Listing, Sparking Interest in Next Candidates Shinla SG, facing a delisting crisis on KOSDAQ due to insufficient market capitalization, has opted for a transfer listing to KONEX, drawing attention to potential candidates for the next KONEX transition. Companies such as Sejin T&S, Yukil C&S, and OSP are considered qualified candidates, although some firms are reportedly leaning towards remaining on KOSDAQ.According to financial investment industry sources on September 17, Shinla SG decided on September 11 to apply for preliminary consultations for a new listing on the KONEX market. This marks the first case following the announcement by financial authorities on September 4 regarding the KONEX transfer system for companies with market capitalization shortfalls, which allows for transfers without liquidation trading.Shinla SG was designated as a management stock on July 9 after its market capitalization fell below 20 billion won for 30 consecutive trading days. Failing to recover its status, it met the criteria for delisting on September 14, leading to a trading suspension starting September 15. If it passes the KONEX listing review, it will be the first company to transition from KOSDAQ to KONEX without liquidation trading due to market capitalization shortfalls.Several candidates are emerging to follow in Shinla SG's footsteps. A recent analysis by financial authorities on September 26 identified 97 KOSDAQ-listed companies with market capitalizations below 20 billion won, estimating that 43 of them meet the financial requirements for a KONEX transfer. These include companies that have reported operating profits in two of the last three fiscal years or have maintained equity of over 20 billion won while posting an operating profit in at least one of the last three fiscal years.Sejin T&S, Yukil C&S, and OSP are among those meeting these criteria. Notably, Sejin T&S and Yukil C&S were designated as management stocks on July 21 after their market capitalizations fell below the threshold for 30 consecutive trading days. According to the Korea Exchange, as of September 16, both companies have been under management designation for 41 trading days, with only 14 trading days of maintaining a market capitalization above 20 billion won.Companies designated as management stocks must maintain a market capitalization above 20 billion won for 45 consecutive trading days within 90 trading days of designation to avoid delisting. If Sejin T&S and Yukil C&S remain below the threshold for five consecutive trading days after the 46th trading day of their designation, they may face delisting.However, not all companies that meet the transfer criteria are opting for KONEX. Sejin T&S has stated it is focusing on remaining on KOSDAQ rather than considering a KONEX transfer. OSP is also leaning towards maintaining its KOSDAQ listing. On September 9, Y2K Partners, a major shareholder with over 10% stake in OSP, purchased 8,815 common shares on the market, increasing its ownership from 20.01% to 20.08%.Yukil C&S is also undergoing capital expansion and restructuring. On September 3, the company raised approximately 3 billion won through a third-party allocation of new shares. A new major shareholder acquired 1,999,999 common shares at 1,500 won per share, securing a 13.02% stake.A temporary shareholders' meeting is scheduled for October 1, where Yukil C&S will propose amendments to its articles of incorporation and the appointment of three internal directors, one independent director, and one auditor. The company recently announced a shift in its core business focus from tempered glass to an education technology and artificial intelligence platform, following the sale of its production subsidiary in Vietnam and its stake in C&A.If Shinla SG successfully passes the KONEX transfer listing review, it will establish a new pathway for KOSDAQ companies that fail to meet market capitalization standards to maintain their listing status instead of transitioning to unlisted status. Meanwhile, with companies like Sejin T&S and OSP choosing to remain on KOSDAQ, the identity of the next 'KONEX transfer candidate' after Shinla SG remains a point of interest.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-17 15:44:00
  • Seoul Land Offers Traditional Games and K-Ghost Content for Chuseok Holiday
    Seoul Land Offers Traditional Games and K-Ghost Content for Chuseok Holiday Seoul Land in Gwacheon is preparing traditional games and experiential programs for families to enjoy during the Chuseok holiday. According to Seoul Land on September 17, the '2026 Seoul Land Chuseok Festival' will take place from September 24 to 27. This year's event focuses on games that were popular in childhood, emphasizing programs that can be enjoyed by all generations. A highlight of the festival is 'Why Did You Come to Our House?' held in the World Square of Seoul Land. Participants will be divided into two teams to compete by singing and engaging in a traditional alley game where they bring over members of the opposing team through rock-paper-scissors. In Samcheong-dong, the 'Squid Stationery Store' will also be in operation. Visitors can experience making dalgona, playing ddakji, kicking jegi, and rolling a hoop. There will also be family programs such as writing Chuseok wishes. The fall season content, 'K-Dopamine Ghost Festival,' will continue during the Chuseok period. Characters from Korean folklore, such as the Grim Reaper, gumiho, and virgin ghost, will appear alongside Western ghost characters like Dracula, Frankenstein, and little ghosts. Interactive programs will also attract attention, including 'Ghost Prank Calls,' 'K-Ghost Singing Contest,' and 'K-Random Play Dance.' A performance musical titled 'Gumiho and Ghost Party,' featuring gumiho and Western ghost characters, is also planned. Families visiting Seoul Land during the Chuseok holiday are showing interest in experiencing both familiar and new games together. A Seoul Land representative stated, “We have created a large playground where generations can laugh and enjoy together, beyond just traditional games. We hope visitors will experience a unique Chuseok at Seoul Land, where childhood games and K-ghosts come together.”* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-17 15:44:00
  • Korea Eximbank to Invest 5 Trillion Won in Chungbuks Strategic Industries
    Korea Eximbank to Invest 5 Trillion Won in Chungbuk's Strategic Industries The Korea Eximbank will provide 5 trillion won to support the development of advanced industries such as semiconductors, biotechnology, and mobility in Chungcheongbuk-do over the next three years.On September 17, the bank announced that it has signed a comprehensive financial cooperation agreement with Chungcheongbuk-do to foster regional growth engines and support balanced regional development.This agreement aims to cultivate key strategic industries in the region through financial and administrative collaboration between the bank and local governments, securing growth momentum linked to large-scale projects.The Korea Eximbank plans to focus its financial support on enhancing the global competitiveness of advanced industries identified as future growth drivers for Chungbuk, including semiconductors, biotechnology, and mobility. To this end, it will provide over 5 trillion won in financial packages and preferential financial benefits to the province over the next three years.Additionally, the bank will expand financial support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) using special programs for crisis response and plans to implement a 'SME Development Fund Interest Subsidy Support Project' with Chungbuk within the year.Hwang Gi-yeon, president of the Korea Eximbank, stated, "We will actively support the realization of Chungbuk's mega-project policy, which is the heart of Korea's advanced industries, so that the province can lead the global market. In particular, we will ensure that financial support reaches local SMEs and mid-sized companies, centered around the newly established Central Region Headquarters since July."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-17 15:44:00
  • Chung Dong-young Proposes Comprehensive Framework for Peace on Korean Peninsula
    Chung Dong-young Proposes Comprehensive Framework for Peace on Korean Peninsula Chung Dong-young, the Minister of Unification, proposed a comprehensive framework for peace on the Korean Peninsula that encompasses the signing of a peace treaty, normalization of relations between North Korea and the U.S. and Japan, halting North Korea's nuclear advancements, and inter-Korean economic cooperation.In a keynote speech at the "Three Blueprints for Peaceful Coexistence on the Korean Peninsula: A Journey to Peace" conference held at the Westin Chosun Hotel in Seoul, Chung emphasized the need to consolidate fragmented agendas into a single framework to end the long-standing state of war and hostility on the peninsula.Chung's proposal consists of four main areas. In the "political" sector, he aims to promote the signing of a peace treaty to replace the armistice agreement. In the "diplomatic" sector, he seeks to complete mutual recognition on the Korean Peninsula through normalization of relations between North Korea and the U.S. and Japan. The "military" sector includes halting North Korea's nuclear advancements, conventional arms control, and building mutual trust. The "humanitarian and economic basket" focuses on humanitarian cooperation, joint economic growth, and collaboration in climate change and artificial intelligence.Chung stated, "The 'big basket' is not just about gathering various agendas together; it is a negotiation and implementation strategy aimed at broadening areas of cooperation and exchange to enhance the likelihood of reaching an agreement."He proposed the principles of "parallel, mutual, and gradual" progress as the operational framework. This approach allows discussions in all four areas to proceed simultaneously without making denuclearization a precondition, while ensuring that advancements in one area can lead to compromises in others.Chung identified the reasons for past failures in peace discussions as the precondition of denuclearization, distrust among parties, and the inability to maintain agreements amid changes in government. He noted that while periods of dialogue and engagement have led to a restraint on North Korea's nuclear and missile development, sanctions and pressure have accelerated nuclear tests and intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) development.He emphasized, "It is difficult to initiate any discussions using the past 'pre-conditions for denuclearization' approach. We must discuss all baskets together without postponing any one of them."Chung described the simultaneous inauguration of the Lee Jae-myung administration in South Korea and the Donald Trump administration in the U.S. as an opportunity for a transition to a peace system. He also announced plans to continue proactive measures for easing tensions, such as restoring inter-Korean communication channels and promoting peaceful use of border areas. He stated, "We will change the way we engage with our counterparts without first demanding concessions or changes from North Korea, and we must untie the knots of war with peace." 2026-09-17 15:36:00
  • Scores of users information exposed in cyberattack, Kakao Games reveals
    Scores of users' information exposed in cyberattack, Kakao Games reveals SEOUL, September 17 (AJP) - Kakao Games belatedly said Thursday that some 140 users of two of its services had their personal information exposed in a cyberattack last week. The game publisher said it detected unusual activity on its systems at 10:44 p.m. last Saturday, prompting it to block the unauthorized access and launch an internal probe, which found that an outside attacker had breached the system. After immediately blocking the access and checking the affected systems, the company has been working with an outside cybersecurity firm to find out how the attacker gained access and whether other systems were affected. The affected services are "Partners," a platform used to create promotional content for games, and "RINK," which allows users to remotely control PC games using smartphones. But it said there is currently no indication that highly sensitive personal information such as users' names, contact information, addresses, payment details or passwords was exposed. Kakao Games said it has notified affected users by e-mail and set up a webpage where they can check whether their information was exposed. Once the probe is complete, it will disclose its findings along with measures to prevent similar incidents. AJP Takeaways - Kakao Games said about 140 users had personal information exposed in a cyberattack last week after an outside attacker breached one of the company's systems. - The affected services were Partners and RINK, but Kakao Games said there was no indication that sensitive information such as users' names, contact information, addresses, payment details or passwords was exposed. - Kakao Games is investigating the incident with an outside cybersecurity firm and has notified affected users by e-mail. The company said it will disclose its findings and measures to prevent similar incidents after the investigation is completed. 2026-09-17 15:35:40
  • Koreas first-half knowledge-services deficit tops $6bn amid AI use
    Korea's first-half knowledge-services deficit tops $6bn amid AI use SEOUL, Sept. 17 (AJP) — South Korea's knowledge-services trade deficit widened to $6.44 billion in the first half, the largest since the second half of 2010, as payments for overseas software and copyrights surged amid wider AI deployment, central bank data showed Thursday. The shortfall widened by $1 billion from the previous six months and was the second-largest half-year deficit in data going back to 2010, behind only the $7 billion deficit recorded in the second half of that year, according to the Bank of Korea (BOK). Knowledge-services exports totaled $20.36 billion in the January-June period, while imports reached $26.8 billion. Knowledge services cover cross-border transactions involving intellectual property, information and communications, cultural and leisure services, and professional and business services. Intellectual property usage fees accounted for most of the deterioration, with the deficit widening by $900 million from the second half of 2025 to $4.9 billion. Copyright-related trade posted a $2.88 billion deficit, compared with a $2.02 billion shortfall in the previous six months. The deficit in computer and mobile software widened by $530 million to $2.84 billion as the use of overseas software and online services increased, the BOK said. Multimedia copyrights swung to a $40 million deficit from a $290 million surplus as copyright exports by information and communications companies declined and payments for overseas copyrights increased. Cultural and leisure services posted a $720 million surplus, up from $530 million in the previous half. Multimedia production services recorded a $380 million surplus as music and video exports increased, while performance and exhibition-related services posted a $330 million surplus, helped by the music industry. Information and communications services remained in surplus at $2.42 billion, although the figure fell by $450 million from the previous six months. The BOK attributed the decline to a high comparison base following the previous half's record surplus and the deferral of some receipts for pre-installed applications to the second half of this year. Professional and business services posted a $4.67 billion deficit, narrowing by $170 million from the previous half. By industry, manufacturing recorded a $2.23 billion deficit, while the information and communications industry posted a $900 million surplus. Regionally, South Korea recorded a $2.62 billion surplus with Asia, while posting deficits of $3.32 billion with North America and $2.25 billion with Europe. A separate classification covering the information and communications technology industry showed an $860 million knowledge-services surplus in the first half. Within that category, game software development and production recorded a $1.91 billion surplus. AJP Takeaways - South Korea's knowledge-services trade deficit widened to $6.44 billion in the first half, the largest since the second half of 2010 and the second-largest half-year shortfall in data going back to 2010. - Intellectual property usage fees drove most of the deterioration, with the deficit widening by $900 million to $4.9 billion, including a $2.84 billion shortfall in computer and mobile software. - Cultural and leisure services posted a $720 million surplus, while game software development and production recorded a $1.91 billion surplus under a separate ICT classification. 2026-09-17 15:33:58
  • South Korea and IEA Launch RISE ASIA for Energy Security in Asia
    South Korea and IEA Launch RISE ASIA for Energy Security in Asia 한국과 국제에너지기구(IEA)가 아시아 지역의 에너지 공급망과 전력시스템 회복력을 높이기 위한 새로운 협력체계를 가동한다. 화석연료 수급뿐 아니라 재생에너지 전환과 전기화, 전력시스템 안정성까지 포괄해 중동발 공급망 불안과 인공지능(AI)·데이터센터 확산에 따른 전력수요 증가 등에 공동 대응할 방침이다. 기후에너지환경부는 17일 서울 종로구 포시즌스호텔에서 IEA와 '아시아 에너지 안보 협력 한-IEA 양해각서(MOU)'를 체결하고 '회복탄력적·통합적 아시아 에너지 안보 협력(RISE ASIA)'을 추진한다고 밝혔다. 이번 MOU는 이날 이재명 대통령과 파티 비롤 IEA 사무총장의 면담 직후 체결됐다. 지난 6월 주요 7개국(G7) 정상회의에서 이 대통령이 제안한 '아시아 지역 에너지 공급망 회복력 강화' 구상을 구체화하기 위한 후속조치다. RISE ASIA는 전통적인 에너지·자원 수급뿐 아니라 재생에너지 전환과 전기화, 전력시스템의 안정성과 회복력 등을 통합적으로 다루는 협력 구상이다. 아시아 국가들의 에너지 위기 대응 역량을 높이는 동시에 기후위기 대응을 함께 추진하는 게 목표다. 기후부와 IEA는 수입 화석연료 의존도를 낮추기 위한 에너지 전환과 전기화를 가속하고 첨단산업과 미래 성장에 필요한 전력을 안정적으로 공급할 수 있는 회복력 있는 전력시스템 구축을 핵심 협력 방향으로 설정했다. 정부는 최근 중동 정세 불안이 화석연료 수입 의존도가 높은 아시아 국가들의 에너지 공급망 취약성을 드러내고 있다고 보고 있다. AI와 데이터센터, 첨단산업 확산으로 전력수요가 빠르게 증가하면서 안정적이고 유연한 전력공급의 중요성도 커지고 있다는 판단이다. 극한 기후재난에 대한 대응도 협력 대상에 포함된다. 정부는 최근 네팔 대홍수와 같은 극한 기후재난이 현실화하면서 국가 간 경계를 넘어서는 기후위험에 대응하기 위한 에너지 전환과 전기화가 필요하다고 설명했다. 기후부는 앞으로 IEA와 공동연구를 진행해 RISE ASIA의 세부 추진과제와 구체적인 이행계획을 마련할 예정이다. 이를 아시아 지역의 에너지 전환과 에너지 안보를 위한 국제협력 플랫폼으로 발전시킨다는 계획이다. 김성환 기후부 장관은 "에너지 안보와 기후위기 대응은 둘 중 하나를 선택하는 문제가 아니라 함께 달성해야 할 과제"라며 "RISE ASIA를 통해 아시아의 에너지 공급망 회복력을 높이고 재생에너지 중심의 전기화와 회복력 있는 전력시스템 구축을 이끌어 가겠다"고 밝혔다.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-17 15:32:10
  • Kim Seung-won’s Confirmation Report Approved by Ruling Party
    Kim Seung-won’s Confirmation Report Approved by Ruling Party 김승원 법무부 장관 후보자에 대한 인사청문경과보고서가 17일 더불어민주당 주도로 국회 법제사법위원회를 통과했다. 국민의힘은 청문보고서 채택 안건이 일방적으로 상정됐다고 항의하며 회의장에서 퇴장했다.법사위는 이날 전체회의를 열고 김 후보자 청문보고서를 의결했다. 국민의힘은 김 후보자의 의혹이 충분히 규명되지 않았는데 민주당이 기습적으로 청문보고서 채택안을 상정했다고 반발했다.국민의힘 법사위 간사인 박형수 의원은 "청문회에서 의혹이 해소된 게 하나도 없다"며 "(여야 합의 없이) 채택 안건을 상정한 것은 지금까지의 청문회 자체가 요식 행위였다는 것을 증명해준다"고 비판했다. 같은 당 곽규택 의원도 "(대통령) 기자회견을 앞두고 오늘(16일) 상정하는 것 아니냐"고 따져 물었다. 민주당 소속 서영교 법제사법위원장은 "인사청문회법상 청문회 후 3일 이내에 보고서를 채택해야 한다"며 "엉뚱하게 대통령실과 엮으려고 한다"고 반박했다.국민의힘 의원들은 의사진행 발언을 통해 강하게 항의하다가 회의가 시작되자 모두 회의장을 떠났다. 결국 김 후보자에 대한 청문보고서는 민주당을 비롯한 범여권 주도로 채택됐다.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-17 15:32:00
  • Ansan Fire Department Conducts Safety Inspections Ahead of Chuseok
    Ansan Fire Department Conducts Safety Inspections Ahead of Chuseok On September 17, the Ansan Fire Department conducted joint safety inspections at an apartment complex in Ansan to prevent fire and electrical accidents ahead of the Chuseok holiday. According to the fire department, the inspections took place at the Gunja Jugong 13 Complex, in collaboration with Ansan City, the Korea Electrical Safety Corporation's Ansan-Siheung and Anyang branches, and the Housing Management Corporation, targeting vulnerable households. The initiative included checks on residential fire safety equipment and electrical facilities within the complex. Old or faulty outlets were replaced on-site, and the condition of fire extinguishers and smoke detectors was verified. The fire department also informed residents about registering for the 119 emergency call service and provided guidelines on fire prevention measures and evacuation procedures during the Chuseok holiday. The Korea Electrical Safety Corporation inspected the electrical facilities in each household, while Ansan City provided heatwave prevention supplies to vulnerable residents. Some residents expressed appreciation for the opportunity to check electrical and fire safety equipment that they typically find difficult to inspect. They emphasized the importance of such safety checks. In particular, elderly residents found the explanations on evacuation procedures and emergency response methods helpful. Hwang Eun-hwa, a member of the Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly, also attended the event to greet residents for the Chuseok holiday. Meanwhile, Fire Chief Ko Young-joo stated, "We have combined our expertise with related agencies to provide essential safety services to residents. We will continue to collaborate to ensure a safe living environment for vulnerable households."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-09-17 15:32:00
  • Korean Cinema Expands Its Reach to North American Theaters
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