Buses display banners opposing strike A banner opposing the strike is displayed on a bus operating between Gyeonggi and Seoul at a bus depot in Gunpo, September 14, 2026. September 14, 2026

Seoul city bus strike looms in two days September 14, 2026

Seoul city bus strike looms in two days Buses operate at a bus stop in Seoul, September 14, 2026. September 14, 2026

Netflix celebrates Lee Chang-dong's Venice win with overseas film rollout SEOUL, September 14 (AJP) - Netflix is celebrating Korean director Lee Chang-dong's Venice win for "Possible Love" by rolling out his earlier films overseas. "Possible Love" won the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival. "Green Fish" and "Secret Sunshine" began streaming in Italy, Britain, France, Australia and New Zealand in late August. "Peppermint Candy" and "Oasis" were added in Italy and Sp September 14, 2026

Free flu shots available from next week amid rising cases SEOUL, September 14 (AJP) - Free flu shots will be available starting next week, as influenza cases rise sharply nearly a month earlier than usual, along with a resurgence of coronavirus infections, which have become a seasonal illness. According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government on Monday, the first round of flu shots will be available to children and pregnant women starting from Sept. 21. Children aged 6 months to under 9 who are receiving their flu shot for the first time mu September 14, 2026

Korea's bond offering draws 2.5 times bigger bids despite rising yields SEOUL, Sept. 14 (AJP) — South Korea's 10-year government bond offering drew bids worth nearly 2.5 times the amount on offer despite yields hovering near multi-year highs. Bids totaled 6.928 trillion won for 2.8 trillion won ($2.1 billion) of 10-year government bonds offered, equivalent to 247.4 percent of the planned sale, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The offering was sold at a weighted average yield of 4.510 percent, slightly below the benchmark September 14, 2026

Korea tourism archive to help build Nexon Games' 'Woochi' SEOUL, September 14 (AJP) - About 71,000 photos and videos from the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) will help build the landscapes and cultural settings of Nexon Games' upcoming fantasy adventure "Woochi the Wayfarer." The game is set in the Joseon era and draws inspiration from the classic Korean novel "The Tale of Jeon Woo-chi," which follows a mischievous wizard who uses supernatural powers to fight evil forces. Nexon Games and KTO signed an agreemen September 14, 2026

Korea boosts meat supply to fight Chuseok inflation SEOUL, September 14 (AJP) - Beef, pork and egg supplies will be sharply increased before the Chuseok holiday as South Korea seeks to contain prices ahead of one of the country's biggest family gatherings. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said Monday that beef will be supplied at 1.3 times usual volumes and pork at 1.4 times, while egg supplies, including imports, will reach 2.4 times normal levels. Government-backed discounts and producer levy funds will cu September 14, 2026

Seoul ready to launch medical aid to North Korea SEOUL, September 14 (AJP) - South Korea is ready to provide 166 types of medical equipment to North Korea as soon as Pyongyang agrees to accept the assistance, having already secured a U.N. sanctions exemption and arranged funding for the project, the Unification Ministry said Monday. "We received an exemption from U.N. Security Council sanctions in May. If the North responds positively, we plan to launch the project immediately," a ministry spokesperson said. Seoul mai September 14, 2026

K-pop boy band NCT WISH to drop new album next month SEOUL, September 14 (AJP) - K-pop boy group NCT WISH will return with their fourth mini album next month, about six months after releasing their first full-length album, SM Entertainment said on Monday. The six-track EP, titled "I SPY," will be released through major music platforms on Oct. 12, led by a title track of the same name. A physical version will also be released the same day, with preorders opening on Monday through major online and offline music retailers. September 14, 2026