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  • First 90s-born Minister May Be Appointed: 36-Year-Old Yong Hye-in and 41-Year-Old Lee So-young in Spotlight
    First '90s-born Minister May Be Appointed: 36-Year-Old Yong Hye-in and 41-Year-Old Lee So-young in Spotlight President Lee Jae-myung has nominated a new slate of ministers, featuring candidates in their 30s and 40s. Yong Hye-in, born in 1990, has been nominated as the Minister of Gender Equality and Family, while Lee So-young, born in 1985, is set to lead the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, significantly lowering the average age of the nominees.On August 30, President Lee announced the nominations for six ministerial positions, including the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Minister of Justice, the Minister of National Defense, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Minister of SMEs and Startups, and the Minister of Gender Equality and Family.Lee Hyung-il, the first deputy minister of finance, has been nominated for Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. Kim Seung-won, a member of the Democratic Party, is the nominee for Minister of Justice, while Kang Shin-cheol, former deputy commander of the ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command, has been nominated for Minister of National Defense. Hong Ji-sun, the second deputy minister of land, has been nominated for Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Lee So-young and Yong Hye-in are the nominees for the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, respectively.Particularly noteworthy is Yong, who is 36 years old. If confirmed after the National Assembly's confirmation hearing, she will become South Korea's first minister born in the 1990s. A two-term lawmaker, she currently serves as the floor leader of the Basic Income Party.Yong's past appearances in the National Assembly are being revisited. After giving birth to her first child, she brought her 59-day-old son in a stroller to the National Assembly in July 2021. At that time, she advocated for the so-called 'Child Accompaniment Law,' which would allow lawmakers with infants under 24 months to enter the assembly with their children.She argued that institutional support is necessary to ensure that childbirth and childcare do not hinder legislative activities. She believes that not only national lawmakers but also local council members should be able to balance childbirth, childcare, and their duties.Yong has since served on the National Assembly's Gender Equality and Family Committee, addressing policy areas related to gender equality, family, and caregiving, which align with the responsibilities of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family.The Blue House cited her legislative activities as a reason for her nomination. Kang Hoon-sik, the presidential chief of staff, stated that Yong has been a voice for vulnerable groups, advocating for measures to prevent digital sex crimes and improve work-life balance, making her well-suited to lead gender equality policies.Another young nominee is Lee So-young, who is 41 years old.Born in Busan in 1985, Lee graduated from Sungkyunkwan University with a degree in law and passed the 51st bar exam in 2009. She worked as a lawyer and an expert in climate and energy before entering politics, winning a seat in the National Assembly in 2020 from the Gyeonggi Province districts of Uiwang and Gwacheon. She was re-elected in the 2024 general election.In the National Assembly, she has served on the Industry, Trade, and SMEs Committee and as the secretary of the Budget and Accounts Committee, focusing on industrial and small business policies. President Lee has appointed her as the ministerial candidate responsible for SMEs and startups.The nominations of Yong and Lee have notably lowered the average age of the cabinet reshuffle. The average age of the six nominated ministers is now 50.5 years. The inclusion of 36-year-old Yong and 41-year-old Lee has significantly reduced this average.When the first cabinet of the Lee Jae-myung administration was finalized last year, the average age of the 19 ministerial candidates and incumbent ministers was 60.1 years, with only two members in their 40s.While this reshuffle does not involve a complete cabinet overhaul, the average age comparison between the first cabinet and the current six nominees has its limitations. However, the simultaneous emergence of Yong Hye-in, the first minister born in the 1990s, and Lee So-young in their early 40s highlights a noticeable trend toward a younger cabinet in this reshuffle. 2026-08-30 14:20:20
  • Government Moves to Expand Emergency Powers Amid Decline in Single-Stock Leverage Trading
    Government Moves to Expand Emergency Powers Amid Decline in Single-Stock Leverage Trading The South Korean government is moving to expand its emergency powers to directly adjust the terms of financial investment products amid a sharp decline in trading of single-stock leverage products following new regulations. This initiative aims to secure a legal basis for rapid responses to unpredictable market shocks, rather than merely regulating overheating in specific products after the fact. According to financial authorities on August 30, the Financial Services Commission is considering amendments to the Capital Markets Act to allow changes to the structure or conditions of financial investment products, including single-stock leverage products, in situations requiring market stabilization and investor protection. While the current law provides some authority for regulatory orders, it lacks clear grounds for altering the content of financial investment products themselves. This indicates institutional limitations in making immediate changes to product structures or conditions, even when investor protection or market stability is necessary due to rapid market fluctuations. If financial investment products are included under the emergency powers, it would enable swift adjustments to key product conditions based on market circumstances. For instance, it could allow for a reduction in the leverage ratio of single-stock products, currently set at two times, to prevent further volatility during periods of heightened market fluctuations or excessive capital concentration in specific stocks. Concerns have been raised that single-stock leverage products could exacerbate market volatility due to concentrated trading by individual investors since their launch. In response, financial authorities have implemented gradual regulations by increasing entry barriers for these products. The effects of these regulations are evident in trading volumes. According to the Korea Exchange and Koscom, individual investors sold a net total of 1.7731 trillion won worth of 16 single-stock leverage and inverse exchange-traded funds (ETFs) related to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix from July 31 to August 28. This included a net sell of 1.2415 trillion won in SK Hynix-related products and 531.6 billion won in Samsung Electronics-related products. This marks a stark reversal from the period before the regulations. From the launch of these products on May 27 until just before the regulations took effect on July 30, individual investors had net purchased 15.2876 trillion won worth of these products. In just over a month, the direction of investor funds shifted dramatically from net buying to large-scale net selling. Trading volumes have also plummeted. The average daily trading volume from May 27 to July 30 was 11.6787 trillion won, but this month, it has dropped to just 1.0059 trillion won, less than one-tenth of the previous amount. To curb excessive volatility in single-stock leverage products, financial authorities raised the minimum deposit requirement from 10 million won to 30 million won starting July 31. Additionally, as of August 19, they mandated the completion of simulated trading, and further measures will be introduced in November to limit trading units to 20 shares. Meanwhile, while the deposit regulations have helped stabilize supply and price volatility concentrated in specific semiconductor stocks, there is a balloon effect as investor demand shifts to other leverage products or overseas markets. This phenomenon of shifting investment demand could recur, which appears to be a key reason behind the expansion of emergency powers. 2026-08-30 14:20:00
  • President Lee Appoints Ha Jung-woo as Vice Chair of National AI Strategy Committee
    President Lee Appoints Ha Jung-woo as Vice Chair of National AI Strategy Committee President Lee Jae-myung has appointed Ha Jung-woo, former Chief of AI Future Planning at the Blue House, as the Vice Chair of the Presidential National AI Strategy Committee.On the 30th, Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik held a briefing at the Blue House to announce this appointment along with six other ministerial candidates and key personnel changes in the Blue House and presidential advisory bodies.Ha holds a Ph.D. in computer engineering from Seoul National University and has worked as a researcher at Samsung SDS before joining Naver. He has served as the leader of Naver Clova AI Research, head of Naver AI Lab, and director of the Naver Cloud AI Innovation Center, where he led the development of the Korean super-large language model 'HyperClova X.' Since around 2021, he has advocated for the concept of 'Sovereign AI,' emphasizing the need for the country to secure AI sovereignty through its own data and infrastructure.Ha was appointed to the newly established position of Chief of AI Future Planning in the Presidential Office when the Lee administration began in June of last year. He stepped down from this role in April and joined the Democratic Party, running in a by-election for the Busan North District. However, he lost to independent candidate Han Dong-hoon by a narrow margin of 1.7 percentage points in June.The position of full-time Vice Chair of the National AI Strategy Committee had been vacant for over a month since Im Moon-young left the role in May to run in a by-election in Gwangju. 2026-08-30 14:16:20
  • Ha Jung-woo Appointed as Vice Chair of National AI Strategy Committee
    Ha Jung-woo Appointed as Vice Chair of National AI Strategy Committee Ha Jung-woo, former Chief Secretary for AI Future Planning, was appointed as the Vice Chair of the National AI Strategy Committee on August 30. He expressed his commitment to making significant contributions toward establishing South Korea as a leading AI powerhouse.In a Facebook post, Ha stated, "I will work diligently to realize 'Indispensable Korea' as a global leader in the AI supply chain, surpassing the three major AI powers."He added, "It seems that my experience in AI research and development in the private sector, along with my role in formulating the national AI strategy as Chief Secretary, was highly valued."Ha emphasized, "Since the release of ChatGPT, global AI competition has intensified. The AI race is rapidly expanding beyond mere technological competition to encompass national technology and security competition. With much work ahead, I feel a heavy responsibility."He noted, "South Korea has clear opportunities. We possess unparalleled competitiveness in the memory semiconductor sector and have accumulated significant capabilities to catch up with the U.S. and China in the frontier AI field, ranking clearly in the top three."Ha further explained, "With a world-class manufacturing industry foundation, we have the potential to lead in the physical AI sector, along with a stable infrastructure for AI development, transmission, and distribution."He stated, "If we connect these strengths into a cohesive national AI strategy, South Korea can become an indispensable country in the global AI supply chain, surpassing just being a leading nation in the AI era. I promise to realize a sustainable AI powerhouse and deliver results that the public can feel in a timely manner."Ha also committed to supporting the success of three major mega-projects and ensuring that seven SEED projects based on AI are successfully implemented. He emphasized that the benefits of the new high-growth era opened by AI should be felt by all citizens, not just a select few.Meanwhile, Ha ran as a candidate for the Democratic Party in the June 3 by-election for the Busan North District but lost to independent candidate Han Dong-hoon. 2026-08-30 14:12:20
  • Ha Jung-woo Returns to Blue House as AI Strategy Vice Chair
    Ha Jung-woo Returns to Blue House as AI Strategy Vice Chair Ha Jung-woo has returned to the Blue House as the Vice Chair of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Committee. He expressed his commitment to making South Korea an indispensable nation in the global AI supply chain, surpassing the top three AI powers.On Facebook, Ha stated on August 30, "I will dedicate myself to realizing 'Indispensable South Korea' as a global AI core supply chain nation, going beyond the top three AI powers."He added, "It seems that my experience in AI research and development in the private sector, as well as my role in establishing the national AI strategy as the Blue House AI Future Planning Secretary, were highly valued."Ha emphasized, "Since the release of ChatGPT, global AI competition has intensified. The AI race is rapidly expanding beyond mere technological competition to encompass national technology and security competition. There is much work ahead, and my responsibilities are significant."He noted, "South Korea has clear opportunities. We possess unparalleled competitiveness in the memory semiconductor sector and have accumulated substantial capabilities to pursue the frontier AI field, ranking clearly in the top three behind the U.S. and China."Additionally, he stated, "With a world-class manufacturing industry base, we have the potential to lead in the physical AI sector, along with a stable infrastructure for AI development, transmission, and distribution."Ha promised, "If we connect these strengths into a cohesive national AI strategy, South Korea can become an essential nation in the global AI supply chain, surpassing just being a leading country in the AI era. I will work to achieve sustainable AI power and deliver results that citizens can feel in a timely manner."He specifically mentioned, "I will do my utmost to support the success of three major mega-projects and ensure the successful implementation of seven SEED projects based on AI. At the same time, I will strive to ensure that the new era of high growth opened by AI provides opportunities and growth for all citizens, not just a select few."Ha previously ran as a candidate for the Democratic Party in the June 3 by-election for the Busan North District but lost to independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-30 14:12:00
  • President Lee Jae-myung Nominates Hong Ji-sun as Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
    President Lee Jae-myung Nominates Hong Ji-sun as Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport President Lee Jae-myung has nominated Hong Ji-sun, the current Second Vice Minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, as the new Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. This decision comes amid pressing issues following the August 13 housing supply measures, including the need for new public land, the commencement of public housing construction, and the expansion of supply in downtown Seoul.According to the Blue House on August 30, President Lee carried out a reshuffle of six ministries and appointed Hong as the candidate for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Born in 1970 in Donghae, Gangwon Province, Hong graduated from Seongnam High School and earned a degree in civil engineering from Hanyang University, followed by a master’s degree in urban and regional planning from the University of Birmingham in the UK. He entered public service after passing the local civil service exam and has held various positions, including Director of the Railway and Port Logistics Bureau in Gyeonggi Province, Director of Urban Housing, and Deputy Mayor of Namyangju.The Blue House praised Hong for overseeing the entire process of housing supply from planning to execution while serving as Director of Urban Housing in Gyeonggi Province, successfully translating housing stability into tangible results. They expressed confidence that he would quickly supply sufficient housing in desired locations.With Hong's nomination, the focus of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's policies is expected to shift towards enhancing the execution of housing supply. The government previously announced plans to secure over 100,000 new public housing units in the metropolitan area, expand the construction of public housing, and utilize idle urban land as part of the August 13 measures. A subsequent announcement of over 73,000 new public housing units is anticipated by the end of September or early October.Hong's ability to navigate negotiations between the central government and local authorities will likely be tested as discussions regarding housing supply solutions in Seoul unfold. The government has opened the possibility of utilizing parts of Yongsan Park and expanding public housing supply, while the Seoul city government emphasizes the preservation of Yongsan Park and greenbelt areas, proposing alternative site utilization. If appointed as minister, Hong's coordination skills will be a key factor in the success of the supply measures.Challenges in the transportation sector also await Hong. As the Second Vice Minister, he has been responsible for rail and transportation issues. With significant tasks ahead, including preparations for the integrated operation of KTX and SRT, safety inspections of railways, and the expansion of the metropolitan transportation network, the connection between housing supply and transportation infrastructure will become increasingly important. Just the day before, he inspected the site of the Uiwang Station accident and stated, “We will establish fundamental measures to prevent recurrence through thorough investigation of the cause of the accident.”The real estate market is closely watching how much Hong will push for the expansion of public housing supply and the acceleration of housing construction. As the government has identified supply expansion as a key means to stabilize housing prices, major tasks include designating new land, shortening approval processes, expanding public housing construction by LH, and coordinating roles with private redevelopment projects.Meanwhile, Hong's nomination appears to be more about accelerating the implementation of the August 13 measures rather than a shift in policy direction. The key for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport will be how quickly the announced supply quantities can be translated into actual construction and occupancy schedules.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-30 14:08:20
  • Profile: Lee So-young Nominated as Minister of SMEs and Startups
    Profile: Lee So-young Nominated as Minister of SMEs and Startups Lee So-young, a member of the Democratic Party, was nominated on August 30 as the Minister of SMEs and Startups. She is a two-term lawmaker and a former climate and environmental attorney.Born in Busan in 1985, Lee graduated from Baekyang High School in Anyang and earned a law degree from Sungkyunkwan University. She passed the bar exam in 2009 and completed her training at the Judicial Research and Training Institute in 2012, subsequently working as an attorney at Kim & Chang.During her time at Kim & Chang, Lee specialized in the environmental and energy sectors. After leaving the firm in 2016, she founded the non-profit organization 'Climate Solution,' gaining attention for her 'Coal Finance' project, which advocated for regulating public fund investments in coal power.Under the Moon Jae-in administration, she served as the secretary of the Reduction Committee for the National Climate and Environment Conference, which was established to address fine dust issues, and played a key role in implementing seasonal management measures for fine dust during winter.Lee entered politics as a recruited talent for the Democratic Party ahead of the 2020 general elections, successfully securing the nomination for the Gyeonggi Province's Uiwang and Gwacheon district and winning re-election. She has served as the party's spokesperson, the secretary of the National Assembly's Special Committee on Climate, and is currently the secretary of the Climate, Energy, Environment, and Labor Committee in the National Assembly.◇ Profile△ Born in 1985△ Busan△ Baekyang High School, Anyang△ Sungkyunkwan University, Law△ Attorney at Kim & Chang△ Director of the Korean Society of Environmental Law△ Expert member of the Reduction Committee for the National Climate and Environment Conference△ Private member of the Presidential Committee on Green Growth△ Spokesperson for the Democratic Party△ Member of the Democratic Party's Emergency Response Committee△ Secretary of the National Assembly's Special Committee on Climate△ Secretary of the National Assembly's Special Committee on Budget and Accounts△ Secretary of the National Assembly's Climate, Energy, Environment, and Labor Committee 2026-08-30 14:08:00
  • 72-Hour Autonomous Factory Platform Exported: A Visit to Jeonbuk National Universitys Physical AI Lab
    72-Hour Autonomous Factory Platform Exported: A Visit to Jeonbuk National University's Physical AI Lab "Our ultimate goal is to implement a Physical AI factory that operates for at least 72 hours without human intervention and to develop it into a new export product for South Korea," said Kim Soon-tae, a professor in the Software Engineering Department at Jeonbuk National University and head of the Physical AI Convergence Technology Promotion Team, during a visit on August 27.Kim emphasized, "While our goal is to create effective Physical AI software and platforms, we also need to ensure that the hardware supports this vision."The Physical AI factory envisioned by Jeonbuk National University differs from existing unmanned factories. It aims not only to replace humans with robots but also to ensure that if one piece of equipment stops, another from a different manufacturer can take over the task and continue the process. To achieve this, the university is developing a 'Collaborative Intelligence Physical AI' platform that connects various robots and equipment into a single operating system.During the visit to the Physical AI technology demonstration lab at Jeonbuk National University, assembly equipment surrounded by transparent safety fencing and gray robotic arms were lined up. Conveyor rails connected the equipment for moving parts, and green lights indicated operational status.When a researcher instructed the AI factory manager to execute a process, the equipment began to operate sequentially. Autonomous mobile robots transported parts while a vision system checked their status, and robotic arms picked up and assembled the components. The actual movements of the equipment were mirrored on a digital twin screen with a slight delay of about 0.5 seconds.Lee Jun-woo, project manager for Physical AI at the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA), noted, "For instance, if an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) from Company A breaks down, an AMR from Company B can be deployed to share operational information with surrounding equipment and continue the interrupted transport tasks, ensuring the process keeps running."The ability to connect and replace equipment without being tied to specific manufacturers is expected to create new opportunities in the domestic manufacturing equipment industry. Currently, the AMR transporting parts in the demonstration lab is produced by the Japanese company Omron. Lee stated, "Domestic general-purpose AMRs are not widely deployed in the field, and the localization rate is low. Our goal is to increase the localization rate of general-purpose AMRs through this project."The project team is currently using the demonstration lab as a showroom to assist domestic equipment in entering the market. Kim explained, "We can show potential demand companies the completed factory and provide equipment suppliers with opportunities to test their products in actual manufacturing processes."Securing leadership in the factory operating platform alongside equipment localization is also a challenge. Currently, the digital twin and simulation in the demonstration lab utilize foreign solutions such as NVIDIA's Isaac Sim and Siemens' Plant Simulation. Given that Siemens control equipment is widely used in actual manufacturing sites, it is difficult to completely eliminate existing foreign technologies.The project team plans to establish a domestic factory operating and control system (SDF-OCS) that is compatible with existing foreign equipment and software. Lee remarked, "We cannot remove all Siemens equipment installed in existing factories, so we must ensure some level of compatibility with existing equipment." He added, "We aim to validate the performance of domestic AMRs and control software before gradually replacing components."Efforts are also underway to diversify the NVIDIA-centered computing and simulation ecosystem. The project team plans to establish a technology validation station to verify the performance and stability of Physical AI models on domestic neural processing units (NPUs).The research team confirmed the potential for optimizing operations through the factory operating system. They identified unnecessary movements when robots transported parts and simulated improved actions in the digital twin, which were then remotely applied to the actual equipment. Kim noted that this led to a 16.7% improvement in robot movement efficiency.The ultimate goal of the demonstration lab is to develop the factory operating platform into an export industry. To achieve this, it is essential to accumulate validation data across different industries, equipment, and processes while verifying the platform's versatility.Lee mentioned, "Currently, there are over 200 companies and research institutions participating in the Physical AI projects in Jeonbuk and Gyeongnam. We are in the process of formalizing agreements with them and will hold a signing ceremony soon." He added, "We aim for at least 55 field applications by 2030 as part of our commercialization and technology dissemination efforts."There are also movements to expand the validation results obtained domestically to factories abroad. Kim stated, "DH Autoliv expressed interest in applying the domestic validation results to their factory in Mexico. If we create good references domestically, we can spread the technology to the overseas factories owned by these companies."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-30 14:00:20
  • Koreas Namdong Power Dispatches Second Response Team to Nepal Flood Site
    Korea's Namdong Power Dispatches Second Response Team to Nepal Flood Site Korea's Namdong Power is sending a second response team, including the acting president, to assist in the search and rescue of employees who have gone missing due to severe flooding in Nepal. The total number of response personnel has increased to 20, including existing local staff.On August 30, Namdong Power announced the urgent dispatch of a nine-member second response team, led by acting president Cho Young-hyuk, to Nepal.Previously, on August 27, the day after the incident, the company sent an initial response team of six members from South Korea. One employee from the Pakistan branch was also dispatched, bringing the total to seven, to assess the situation and establish a coordination system with the Nepalese government and relevant agencies.With the addition of the nine new members, the total number of personnel in the local response team has expanded to 16. Including four staff members already working at the local branch, the total number of Namdong Power personnel supporting the recovery and search and rescue operations has reached 20.The second response team is composed mainly of personnel with experience working in Nepal, familiar with the local terrain and culture. Given the poor transportation and communication conditions in the affected area, team members were selected to directly assist in search and rescue operations on-site.Acting President Cho will personally oversee the search and rescue efforts and strengthen consultations with the Nepalese government and relevant agencies. Namdong Power is maintaining a 24-hour coordination system with the government’s joint rapid response team, the South Korean embassy in Nepal, and the construction company Doosan Enerbility.The flooding in Nepal has affected the Upper Trishuli-1 (UT-1) hydropower plant construction site, resulting in the disappearance of six Doosan Enerbility employees and three Namdong Power employees. In response, the government has dispatched a joint rapid response team consisting of 11 members, including four from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, five from the Fire Agency, and two from the National Police Agency, to conduct search operations.The UT-1 project involves the construction and operation of a 216 MW hydropower plant on the Trishuli River, located about 70 kilometers north of Kathmandu. The total project cost is 712.1 billion won, with Namdong Power, the Korea Overseas Infrastructure and Urban Development Corporation (KIND), and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) participating as joint project partners, while Doosan Enerbility is responsible for design, procurement, and construction.Acting President Cho stated, "We will do our utmost in search and rescue operations to bring our employees back to their families and colleagues as quickly as possible. We will spare no human or material resources to ensure safety on-site and expedite the recovery efforts."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-30 14:00:00
  • Song Min-kyu Leaves FC Seoul to Join Portugals CD Nacional
    Song Min-kyu Leaves FC Seoul to Join Portugal's CD Nacional FC Seoul forward Song Min-kyu has signed with Portugal's Primeira Liga club CD Nacional.Nacional announced on its website on August 30 that it has signed the South Korean international winger to a two-year contract.According to the club, Song will join the team for training starting this weekend.After leaving Jeonbuk Hyundai as a free agent last year, Song joined Seoul in January. It is reported that he included a clause in his contract allowing him to leave the team without transfer fees if a European club made an offer.Song made his professional debut with Pohang Steelers and has played nine seasons in K League 1, recording 48 goals and 30 assists in 229 matches. This season, he contributed to Seoul's strong performance with 5 goals and 4 assists in 25 league matches.He has also represented South Korea in 14 international matches, scoring once, and was included in the final roster for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.In a statement through Seoul, Song expressed his gratitude, saying, "I had many concerns about leaving at such a crucial time for the team as it aims for the championship. I apologize for not being able to lift the trophy with coach Kim Gi-dong, who reached out to me during a difficult time, but I am grateful to the club for respecting my dreams and challenges, allowing me to take this step into Europe."Despite receiving an offer that is less than half of his salary at Seoul, Song chose to move to Portugal, accepting a pay cut."This is a challenging decision, but I am determined to prove my worth in Europe," he said.CD Nacional, based in Madeira, has a history of featuring notable players, including former national team striker Seok Hyun-jun, who played for the club during the first half of the 2014-2015 season. As of the 2026-2027 season, Nacional is currently in 8th place in the league with 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss, totaling 4 points.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-30 14:00:00