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  • Samsung Heavy Industries secures new order after surpassing annual target
    Samsung Heavy Industries secures new order after surpassing annual target SEOUL, August 31 (AJP) - Samsung Heavy Industries has secured an additional order for two container ships, the shipbuilder said on Monday. According to the shipbuilder, it signed a contract with an Africa-based shipping company to build two container ships worth 444.5 billion won (US$324 million), with the vessels scheduled for delivery in stages by December 2028. With the latest deal, the company’s merchant ship orders this year rose to 36 vessels worth $6.1 billion, surpassing its annual target of $5.7 billion. By vessel type, Samsung Heavy Industries has won orders for 14 liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, two ethane carriers, four gas carriers, four container ships and 12 crude oil tankers. Including offshore projects such as two floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) production facilities, Samsung Heavy Industries’ total orders this year stood at $10.5 billion. The shipbuilder has focused on mid- to large-size container ships of 8,000 to 13,000 TEUs, as shipping companies look to replace older vessels with more fuel-efficient, eco-friendly ships amid stricter environmental rules and higher fuel costs. "Now that we have reached our annual order target, we will prioritize securing profitable orders rather than simply increasing order volume," a Samsung Heavy Industries spokesman said. AJP Takeaways • Samsung Heavy Industries secured a 444.5 billion-won ($324 million) order for two container ships from an Africa-based shipping company, with deliveries scheduled in stages by December 2028. • Samsung Heavy Industries' 2026 merchant ship orders reached 36 vessels worth $6.1 billion, surpassing its annual target of $5.7 billion. • Samsung Heavy Industries' total 2026 orders reached $10.5 billion, including offshore projects, as demand remains strong for mid- to large-size container ships amid fleet replacement and stricter environmental regulations. 2026-08-31 15:16:19
  • Hanwha Aerospace signs K9 deal with Spain in Western Europe debut
    Hanwha Aerospace signs K9 deal with Spain in Western Europe debut SEOUL, August 31 (AJP) - Hanwha Aerospace has signed a contract with Spanish defense company Indra Sistemas to export K9 self-propelled howitzers, marking the South Korean defense manufacturer’s first entry into the Western European market. Hanwha Aerospace said in a regulatory filing Monday that it signed an execution contract with Indra for the export of K9 self-propelled howitzers and related systems. The company did not disclose the number of systems, contract value or delivery schedule, citing confidentiality obligations. Under the payment terms disclosed, Hanwha will receive an initial advance payment equivalent to 20 percent of the contract value following the signing, followed by another 5 percent within this year. While the total value remains undisclosed, the deal is estimated to exceed 667.5 billion won ($486 million), based on Korea Exchange rules requiring companies to disclose contracts exceeding a certain proportion of annual sales. Spanish defense publication Infodefensa previously reported that an artillery modernization program led by Indra could be worth up to 4.52 billion euros ($5.3 billion). The deal marks Hanwha Aerospace’s first K9 export to Western Europe, expanding the artillery system’s footprint beyond its established markets in Northern and Eastern Europe. Indra, one of Spain’s leading defense companies, operates in more than 140 countries and has capabilities in communications, command and control (C2) and situational awareness systems for ground forces. The company also maintains an extensive business network across Latin America. Hanwha said Spain represents the K9’s 11th export market since the company began exporting the artillery system to Türkiye in 2001. The K9 has since been supplied to countries including Poland, Finland, India, Norway, Estonia, Australia, Egypt and Romania. The company said the K9’s expansion into Western Europe reflects its proven firepower, mobility and operational and maintenance efficiency, demonstrated through years of service with multiple armed forces. The Spanish deal comes less than two weeks after Hanwha secured a U.S. Army contract on Aug. 19 to provide six prototypes of a wheeled variant of the K9 under the service’s artillery modernization efforts. The back-to-back deals highlight the K9 family’s expanding presence in major Western defense markets. Industry officials expect the K9 to continue broadening its overseas footprint, citing its combat-proven capabilities, competitive pricing, relatively rapid delivery and established logistics and maintenance support. Global market research firm Spherical Insights has projected that the global howitzer market will grow from $33 billion in 2023 to $78.8 billion by 2033, identifying Hanwha Aerospace as one of the sector’s key manufacturers. Shares of Hanwha Aerospace fell 4.67 percent to 1.103 million won on Monday. AJP Takeaways · Hanwha Aerospace signed a K9 howitzer deal with Spain’s Indra, entering Western Europe for the first time. · The contract is estimated to exceed 667.5 billion won ($486 million). · Spain becomes the K9’s 11th export market. 2026-08-31 15:14:07
  • Governments Guidelines on Labor Disputes Fall Short for Samsungs Investment Plans
    Government's Guidelines on Labor Disputes Fall Short for Samsung's Investment Plans The South Korean government has issued guidelines aimed at narrowing the scope of labor disputes under the Yellow Envelope Law, but industry leaders argue that these measures are insufficient to alleviate uncertainty in the workplace. A notable example is Samsung Electronics, which plans to invest 400 trillion won in a semiconductor project in Honam, where the largest union has indicated that 84% of its members oppose the initiative, signaling plans to address this in next year's negotiations.According to government and industry sources, the Ministry of Employment and Labor is set to release detailed guidelines on September 3 regarding whether management performance bonuses and corporate investments, including factory expansions, fall under the scope of labor disputes. The ministry met with the two major labor unions and the Korea Employers Federation to explain the supplementary direction and gather feedback. This decision comes amid ongoing confusion surrounding the scope of labor disputes following the implementation of the revised labor law.The revised guidelines have narrowed the scope somewhat from initial industry concerns. The current guidelines generally do not consider management decisions such as mergers, divisions, sales, or corporate investments and factory expansions as subjects of negotiation or dispute. The ministry has also indicated that changes in job assignments should only be considered if they result in significant changes to workers' status and working conditions. It has stated that corporate investments and factory expansions do not typically have a substantial or direct impact on working conditions.In the context of the Samsung semiconductor project, the guidelines suggest that the investment decision and its impact on working conditions must be distinguished. Samsung plans to invest 400 trillion won to build two semiconductor fabs in Gwangju. However, the Samsung Electronics union reported that 84% of its members opposed the project in a survey conducted in July, stating that they would address this issue in negotiations in 2027. The union believes that the revised labor law has expanded the scope of negotiations to include business decisions that affect working conditions.Industry representatives argue that new factory construction and the necessary workforce reallocation should not be viewed in the same context as restructuring. They contend that new investments are management decisions aimed at increasing production capacity rather than reducing existing employment. The Korea Employers Federation has called for high-level management decisions, such as new factory construction, to be excluded from collective bargaining and labor disputes. The Supreme Court has also ruled that high-level management decisions, such as whether to implement restructuring, should generally not be subject to collective bargaining.The issue lies in the fact that the government is defining these boundaries through administrative guidelines rather than through enforcement regulations or rules. Administrative guidelines serve as operational standards for government agencies and do not directly bind labor and management parties or labor commissions and courts. Even if the ministry distinguishes between new investments and restructuring, if the union interprets the situation differently and engages in actual disputes, the legality will need to be determined by individual judgments from labor commissions and courts. Changes in government interpretation could also lead to modifications of the guidelines themselves.President Lee Jae-myung has pointed out these limitations. Last month, he instructed the ministry to establish criteria for clarifying the scope of labor disputes, and this month, he directed Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon to review the need for revising subordinate laws, stating that “interpretations are merely opinions.” However, the ministry opted for guidelines, considering that there is no explicit legal basis in the labor law to delegate the scope of disputes to subordinate laws. Limiting the scope of disputes through enforcement regulations could raise constitutional and overreach concerns regarding the government's reduction of labor rights.The industry's concerns about the lack of legal effectiveness of the supplementary guidelines stem from this issue. Major countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Germany, while differing in approach, distinguish between management decisions like investments and factory construction and the resulting issues of layoffs, reassignments, and compensation. In South Korea, there are calls to separately address new investment decisions and the specific disadvantages that may arise for workers to protect both management rights and workers' rights.The Korea Employers Federation maintains that the principle of excluding high-level management decisions, such as new factory construction, from labor disputes should be clarified through enforcement regulations and rules.Park Ji-soon, a professor at Korea University Law School, noted, “There are often cases where business decisions are not entirely unrelated to workers' interests,” emphasizing the need for supplementary legislation that delegates detailed criteria to enforcement regulations to resolve uncertainties.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-31 15:12:00
  • Climate Companion Card to Transition to Climate Companion Pass on September 1
    Climate Companion Card to Transition to Climate Companion Pass on September 1 When will the Climate Companion Card be usable? Starting September 1, Seoul's unlimited public transportation pass, the Climate Companion Card, will transition to the Climate Companion Pass, which is integrated with the government's Everyone's Card. The age limit for youth discounts will also expand from 19-34 years to 19-39 years. Climate Companion Pass combines Seoul benefits with the government's card The Climate Companion Pass, effective September 1, combines the government's public transportation subsidy program with localized benefits from Seoul. While the previous Climate Companion Card focused on unlimited public transport within Seoul, the new pass will offer refund benefits for nationwide public transportation, including GTX, Shinbundang Line, and express buses. Refunds will be automatically calculated based on the higher amount between a percentage and a fixed amount of the monthly transportation expenses. Youth discount expanded to age 39 A significant change is the expansion of the youth discount eligibility. Previously, the Climate Companion Card offered discounts for those aged 19-34, but the Climate Companion Pass will now include individuals aged 19-39. This means that Seoul residents aged 35-39 can also benefit from youth-type refunds. The basic refund rate is 20% for the general category and 30% for the youth category, with fixed refund thresholds set at 62,000 won for the general category and 55,000 won for the youth category in the metropolitan area. However, a temporary government benefit in response to high fuel prices will apply through September, offering refund rates of 50% for the general public, 60% for youth, families with two children, and seniors, 80% for families with three or more children, and 83.3% for low-income individuals. This temporary benefit is in effect from April to September. No need to switch for existing cardholders Residents of Seoul who already use the Everyone's Card (K-Pass) will not need to obtain a new card. If they have registered for K-Pass and verified their residency in Seoul, the specialized benefits of the Climate Companion Pass will automatically apply starting September 1. Residents aged 35-39 who have completed residency verification will also be eligible for youth-type benefits. New users wishing to obtain the Everyone's Card can do so by applying for a credit or debit card through their card issuer and registering it with K-Pass. For prepaid cards, users must register their card number and refund account on the card issuer's website or app before registering with K-Pass to receive refund benefits. Free exchange for old cards To assist existing Climate Companion Card users with the transition, Seoul will operate promotional booths at 12 major subway stations from September 1 to October 2. The participating stations include Seoul Station, Seongsu, Konkuk University, City Hall, Yeonsinnae, Nowon, Hongdae, Jamsil, Sadang, Seolleung, Yeouido, and Gasan Digital Complex. Users can exchange their expired physical Climate Companion Cards for a new Climate Companion Pass card at no cost. Those who have already transitioned to the Everyone's Card can return their used cards for a convenience store coupon worth 2,000 won. However, if the existing physical card is registered on the T-money website, users must delete the card registration for privacy protection before visiting the booth to exchange for a new card. 30,000 won payback application extended to September There is also a separate compensation benefit for existing Climate Companion Card users. The application period for the "30,000 won monthly payback for the 30-day Climate Companion Card" has been extended from the end of August to the end of September. Eligible individuals are those who charged the 30-day Climate Companion Card between April 1 and June 30 and used it until the expiration date, residing in Seoul or the cities of Gimpo, Gwacheon, Guri, Seongnam, or Hanam in Gyeonggi Province. Eligible users can receive up to 90,000 won, with a maximum of 30,000 won per month for three months. For example, if all three months qualify, the total would be "30,000 won x 3 months = 90,000 won." Refunds will be deposited sequentially into the user's bank account. Applications for the payback can be made on the T-money card and pay website, and for those over 65 or foreigners who find online applications difficult, paper submissions via mail, fax, or email will also be accepted. Discounts for bike rentals and veterans to be applied later Not all benefits of the existing Climate Companion Card will disappear on September 1. Seoul plans to implement expanded discounts for veterans up to age 42 and bike rental discounts later this year. There are also plans to expand discounts for youth in the future. Existing Climate Companion Card users can use prepaid 30-day cards until September 29 and postpaid cards until September 30, but after that, they must transition to the new system. Residents of Seoul already using K-Pass can receive the specialized benefits of the Climate Companion Pass without needing to reissue their cards, as long as they complete residency verification.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-31 15:08:00
  • Shinhan Banks SOL Travel Check Card Surpasses 3.5 Million Issuances
    Shinhan Bank's SOL Travel Check Card Surpasses 3.5 Million Issuances Shinhan Bank announced that its SOL Travel and SOL Trip series check cards have surpassed 3.5 million issuances as of August 31.The SOL Travel check card has shown steady growth since its launch in February 2024. As of August 27, the balance of SOL Travel foreign currency deposits exceeded $400 million, and the total amount exchanged since its launch has surpassed $3 billion.To celebrate the milestone of 3.5 million issuances, Shinhan Bank is hosting a customer appreciation event throughout September, allowing customers to purchase triangular kimbap for 350 won at CU convenience stores.During the event, customers can present their Pocket CU membership QR code and pay with the eligible SOL Travel check card to buy one of 20 selected triangular kimbap varieties for 350 won. Each customer can take advantage of this offer up to three times during the event, with a limit of one purchase per day. The maximum discount per transaction is 2,000 won. The eligible cards include the Mastercard-branded 'SOL Travel Check Card' and 'SOL Travel J Check Card.'A Shinhan Bank representative stated, "We prepared this event to express our gratitude for the support received for the SOL Travel series, coinciding with the milestone of 3.5 million issuances. We will continue to offer various services that provide tangible benefits to our customers in their daily lives." 2026-08-31 15:04:10
  • Labor Ministry Honors 10 Employees for Outstanding Public Service
    Labor Ministry Honors 10 Employees for Outstanding Public Service #. A complainant, who had been struggling to find a new job due to an occupational disease, faced the possibility of giving up on vocational training after being unable to obtain a National Tomorrow Learning Card because of age restrictions and a computer error. After over 100 days of seeking solutions through the customer service center and online, the assistance of a labor center employee provided a new opportunity for learning.The Ministry of Employment and Labor announced on August 31 that it has awarded five employees nominated by the public for their outstanding service and five best employees recognized by their colleagues, along with four exemplary public and civil service proposers. Four agencies were also selected for their excellent public service response.Park Bae-joo, a civil servant recognized as a 'Public Recommended Outstanding Employee,' contacted the relevant labor center after hearing about the difficulties faced by a complainant in obtaining the National Tomorrow Learning Card and helped find a solution. Beyond just issuing the card, he also supported the complainant in accessing additional training.The complainant expressed gratitude on the Ministry's website, stating, "I felt like the door to learning had closed, but the person in charge understood my discomfort and actively helped me. Their sincere kindness became a new beginning and hope for learning."A labor inspector who gained the trust of a complainant during the handling of a workplace harassment case was also recognized as an outstanding employee. After the case concluded, the complainant left a message on the Ministry's website, saying, "Thanks to the inspector's sincere empathy and responsible response, I found the courage to overcome workplace harassment and return to my daily life."The Ministry plans to promote empathetic labor administration by rewarding public-recommended outstanding employees, best employees chosen by colleagues, and exemplary proposers. The Ministry handles over 25 million complaints annually, with most employees involved in tasks such as unemployment benefit payments and wage arrears investigations.To address recurring complaints more objectively, the Ministry is pursuing institutional improvements. The existing complaint mediation committee will be restructured into a 'Complaint Communication Mediation Committee,' with external members, including labor experts, making up the majority. If necessary, an external expert may serve as the chairperson, and each local office will hold the committee at least once a quarter to review repeated and complex complaints.The Ministry will also strengthen its response to malicious complaints that hinder legitimate work, such as verbal abuse and physical assault. Starting next month, it will implement a 'Directive on Employee Protection and Support,' becoming the first central government agency to do so. The Ministry plans to respond strictly to illegal and unjust complaints at the organizational level and expand protection and support for affected employees.Kwon Chang-jun, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Employment and Labor, stated, "Many citizens who visit the Ministry are in desperate situations related to their livelihoods and jobs, and some issues are directly linked to the lives and safety of workers. We will ensure that employee protection leads to good administration for the public, enhancing labor rights protection on the ground and increasing public trust."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-31 15:04:00
  • Government Establishes 17-Member Team Ahead of Compensation System Shift for Humidifier Disinfectant Victims
    Government Establishes 17-Member Team Ahead of Compensation System Shift for Humidifier Disinfectant Victims 가습기살균제 피해구제 제도가 오는 10월 8일부터 기존 구제급여 중심에서 정부와 기업이 재원을 분담하는 손해배상 체계로 전환된다. 정부는 배상 업무를 지원할 17명 규모의 전담조직을 만들고 구체적인 배상 기준 마련에 착수했다.기후에너지환경부는 31일 서울 중구 대한상공회의소에서 가습기살균제 피해자·유족 간담회를 열어 배상체계 전환 준비 상황을 공유하고 피해자들의 의견을 들었다고 밝혔다. 간담회에는 김성환 기후부 장관이 참석했다.정부는 지난 6월 2일부터 7월 13일까지 '가습기살균제 피해구제를 위한 특별법' 시행령 전부개정안을 입법예고한 데 이어 법제처 심사를 진행하고 있다. 개정 특별법이 시행되는 10월 8일 전까지 시행령을 확정할 계획이다.시행령에는 손해배상금 결정 기준과 항목, 계속치료비 신청 절차, 배상심의위원회 운영 방식, 사업자 분담금 산정식 등이 담긴다. 다만 위자료 금액 등 시행령에 명시되지 않는 세부사항은 배상심의위원회의 검토와 심의를 거쳐 배상 기준과 배상액 산정 예시 형태로 공개할 예정이다.국무조정실과 기후부는 이를 위해 지난 7월 ‘배상지원체계 마련’ 연구용역에 착수했다. 국무조정실 소속으로 3개 과, 정원 17명 규모의 배상지원단도 구성하고 예비비를 활용해 배상 업무를 추진한다.배상 재원은 정부와 가습기살균제 사업자가 분담한다. 개정법 시행 후 구성되는 배상심의위원회가 배상 기준을 심의·의결하면 구제자금운용위원회가 필요한 재원을 추계해 기업 분담금을 부과·징수한다. 정부 출연금은 2027년도 예산안에 반영하는 절차를 밟고 있으며 올해 12월 국회에서 확정될 예정이다.가습기살균제 참사는 1994년부터 판매된 제품이 폐 손상 등을 일으킨 사건이다. 2011년 질병관리본부 역학조사를 통해 가습기살균제와 폐 손상의 인과관계가 처음 확인됐다. 현재까지 피해를 신청한 8094명 가운데 6037명이 피해자로 인정됐다.대법원은 인과관계가 확인된 지 13년 만인 2024년 6월 가습기살균제 참사에 대한 정부 책임을 인정했다. 이후 정부는 지난해 12월 피해 지원을 배상체계로 전환하는 내용의 종합지원대책을 발표했고, 이를 반영한 개정 특별법은 오는 10월 8일 시행된다.김 장관은 "그동안 아픔과 고통을 겪은 피해자와 유족에게 진심으로 사과드린다"며 "배상체계 전환 약속을 차질 없이 이행하고 조속히 손해배상을 시작할 수 있도록 최대한 노력하겠다"고 밝혔다.​​​​​ * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-31 15:04:00
  • Ha Jung-woo Appointed as Vice Chair of National AI Strategy Committee
    Ha Jung-woo Appointed as Vice Chair of National AI Strategy Committee The National AI Strategy Committee has officially begun operations under the leadership of newly appointed Vice Chair Ha Jung-woo. In his inaugural address, Ha announced plans to enhance government policy coordination and public-private collaboration through three major megaprojects focused on semiconductors, physical AI, and AI data centers.According to the National AI Strategy Committee, Ha emphasized during his speech on August 31 that "the world is entering a new era of civilization centered around artificial intelligence." He stated that the committee should serve as the core of national AI governance, connecting the innovative capabilities of the private sector with government policy to achieve tangible results.Ha outlined three key priorities for the committee's operations: consolidating national capabilities to elevate South Korea to one of the top three AI powerhouses, facilitating a comprehensive AI transformation across industries, public sectors, and daily life, and realizing 'AI for All' to ensure that every citizen benefits from AI advancements.The committee plans to strengthen government policy coordination and public-private partnerships centered on the 'Three Megaprojects for South Korea's Great Leap Forward,' which focus on semiconductors, physical AI, and AI data centers. The goal is to establish an 'innovative AI ecosystem' where semiconductor and AI infrastructure, physical AI, and the manufacturing and robotics industries are interconnected, channeling private investment and innovation into new growth drivers for the AI sector.Additionally, the committee aims to lead inter-agency cooperation to ensure that AI becomes a practical engine of innovation across various sectors, including industry, research, education, healthcare, administration, and public services. The three megaprojects are designed to connect regional industrial bases and talent to create a Korean-style AI industrial revolution that fosters growth in both metropolitan and regional areas.Ha stated, "We will swiftly decide on necessary policies, actively mediate inter-departmental issues, and decisively eliminate obstacles in the field." He added that AI should not be a technology exclusive to a few companies or specific social classes, but rather a tool that broadens opportunities and enhances the quality of life for all citizens, aiming for a widespread distribution of AI benefits across businesses, regions, generations, and social classes.The committee will also focus on strengthening policy implementation. Ha remarked, "A good strategy is just the beginning; what matters is execution and results," emphasizing the need to ensure that South Korea's AI action plan and the three megaprojects translate into actual policies, projects, investments, and changes that citizens can feel.He concluded by stating, "I will do everything in my power to ensure that the Yoon Suk-yeol administration's three megaprojects and national AI transformation proceed without a hitch, allowing South Korea to become a country that the world pays attention to and a global model, achieving the status of an 'indispensable South Korea' that the world needs."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-31 14:56:00
  • NCT to bring 10th anniversary events across Seoul
    NCT to bring 10th anniversary events across Seoul SEOUL, August 31 (AJP) - NCT will hold a series of public events across Seoul in September to mark the 10th anniversary of its brand launch, SM Entertainment said Monday. The events will be held in collaboration with Seoul Fashion Week and will include fountain shows, costume displays, a runway program, installations and an anniversary exhibition. From Sept. 1 to 5, Banpo Hangang Park's Moonlight Rainbow Fountain will present nightly shows set to songs by NCT 127, NCT DREAM, WayV, NCT WISH and NCT U. The shows will combine NCT's music with lights and water displays along the Han River. In Jamsil, NCT stage costumes will be displayed near Lotte World Tower from Sept. 4 to 6 as part of the 2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week. On Sept. 6, Seoul Fashion Week will host a curated runway program combining NCT's music and stage outfits. An NCT flea market will also be held the same day, offering costumes, activity-related items and personal belongings from members. In cooperation with Songpa District Office, a large art balloon marking the NCT and Seoul Fashion Week collaboration will be installed at Seokchon Lake from Sept. 3 to 27. A nighttime lighting event using NCT's official color, pearl neo champagne, will run around Seokchon Lake's East Lake and waterside stage from Sept. 7 to 25. The anniversary exhibition, "EXHIBITION: NEO DIMENSION," will open at Deep, a venue on the third basement level of Lotte World Adventure, from Sept. 18 to Oct. 18. Further details will be released through NCT's official social media channels. The Seoul events are part of "NCT 10TH ANNIVERSARY ," a broader project marking a decade since the brand's launch. AJP Takeaways · NCT will hold citywide offline events in Seoul in September for its 10th anniversary. · The project is being held in collaboration with Seoul Fashion Week. · Events include Han River fountain shows, costume displays, a runway program and a flea market. 2026-08-31 14:55:54
  • Augsburgs Seol Young-woo Records Assist in Bundesliga Debut
    Augsburg's Seol Young-woo Records Assist in Bundesliga Debut Seol Young-woo, a national team defender, made an impressive debut in the Bundesliga, recording an assist just one minute after stepping onto the field for Augsburg.On August 31, during the opening match of the 2026-2027 Bundesliga season against Schalke 04 at WWK Arena in Augsburg, Seol entered the game as a substitute in stoppage time of the second half and assisted the team's third goal.Seol was substituted in for right wing-back Marius Wolf in the 46th minute, and just a minute later, he delivered a precise left-footed pass to Rodrigo Ribeiro, who was charging into the penalty area. Ribeiro scored with a powerful right-footed shot, marking Seol's first touch in his debut as an assist.Augsburg celebrated a resounding victory in their season opener. Michael Gregoritsch opened the scoring with a left-footed goal in the 18th minute. Anton Kade added another goal with a long-range shot from the right side of the penalty arc in the 79th minute, and the match concluded with the goal from Seol and Ribeiro, resulting in a 3-0 win.Seol, who previously played for Ulsan Hyundai in the K League 1, made his European debut in 2024 with Red Star Belgrade in Serbia. After two years, he successfully transitioned to a major league, joining Augsburg on August 27. He became the fourth South Korean player in Augsburg's history, following Gu Ja-cheol, Ji Dong-won, and Hong Jeong-ho.According to local reports, Augsburg invested approximately €4 million (about $4.3 million) for Seol's transfer, including options. Unusually for a defender, he was assigned the iconic number 7 jersey, indicating high expectations for his performance.After a successful debut in the top league, Seol will aim for his first starting appearance and a second consecutive assist in the upcoming away match against Eintracht Frankfurt on September 7.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-31 14:52:00