Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin Advocates for Gender Equality as a Core Value
Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin emphasized on September 2 that "gender equality is an important value for ensuring that all citizens are respected without discrimination and have access to fair opportunities."In his remarks, Mayor Shin presented gender equality as a core value and expressed his commitment to enhancing tailored support based on family structures and living conditions, as well as strengthening women's socio-economic independence.On this day, Mayor Shin attended the '2026 Gender Equal
2026 GGGF Opens: South Korea Leads in Physical and Agent AI
Key to AI Nation: Youth Employment and Regulatory Reform "For South Korea to truly become a State of AI, regulations must be relaxed to allow new companies to emerge freely. The government needs to open up the initial market for youth-led startups in new industries such as AI, robotics, defense, and healthcare." On September 2, at the Plaza Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul, the 18th Good Growth, Good Jobs Forum (2026 GGGF) hosted by Ajou Economic Newspaper featured lectures and discussions
Opposition Lawmaker Criticizes Prolonged Vacancy of Police Chief Position
Members of the People Power Party on the National Assembly's Administrative Safety Committee voiced strong criticism on September 2 regarding the prolonged vacancy of the police chief position, calling it "an abnormal situation."Kang Myung-gu, the opposition's committee representative, held a press conference at the National Assembly, stating, "The position has been vacant for 21 months since the suspension of former Chief Jo Ji-ho in December 2024, which amounts to 630 days."Kang raised concern
Acting Police Chief Kim Jong-cheol Visits Jeju to Address Missing Persons Cases
Kim Jong-cheol, the newly appointed acting chief of the National Police Agency, will visit the site of a long-term missing persons case in Jeju as his first official action. Following recent criticisms of the police's handling of missing persons cases, he aims to directly assess the response and command structure and initiate improvements.According to the National Police Agency on September 2, Kim will officially begin his duties by presiding over a national police command meeting at 9 a.m. on S
Electric Vehicle Charging Costs Change in September: Take Advantage on Weekends
Electric vehicle drivers should consider their charging times starting this month, as discounts on charging fees have resumed in September after being suspended during the summer.According to the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment and Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), a 50% discount on the energy charge will be available for electric vehicle charging from 11 AM to 2 PM on weekends and holidays in September and October. The discount applies during the spring months of March to Ma
Floods in Nepal and China Claim 1,130 Lives as South Korea Sends Rescue Team
Flooding along the Nepal-China border has resulted in over 1,130 deaths, with approximately 4,400 people reported missing. As a week has passed since the disaster, the chances of finding survivors are diminishing. A South Korean emergency rescue team (KDRT) arrived in Nepal on September 2 to begin search and rescue operations for nine missing South Koreans.According to reports from AFP and Reuters, the Nepal Disaster Management Authority has confirmed at least 1,114 fatalities within Nepal. Incl
Russia and Japan Exchange Blame Over Deteriorating Relations
Russia and Japan are engaged in a diplomatic dispute, each blaming the other for the deterioration of their bilateral relations. Tensions have escalated amid joint military exercises between Japan, the United States, and Australia, intertwined with the territorial dispute over the four Kuril Islands, known in Japan as the Northern Territories.On September 2, Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking to reporters during his visit to Kyrgyzstan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, as
Kwon Young-jin and Seo Beom-soo Challenge Party Suspension, Seek Re-examination
Kwon Young-jin and Seo Beom-soo, both lawmakers from the People Power Party, have decided to challenge their party suspensions of 18 months and 10 months, respectively, by seeking a re-examination from the party's Ethics Committee.On September 2, Kwon announced his intention to request a re-examination during an appearance on Channel A's YouTube program 'Political Signal.' The Ethics Committee had previously imposed an 18-month suspension on Kwon for physically confronting floor leader Jeong Geu
Six Missing After Tugboat Capsizes Off Busan
The Coast Guard has launched a nighttime search for six crew members missing after a tugboat capsized off the coast of Busan. A total of 19 vessels, including 11 from the Coast Guard and four from the Navy, along with three aircraft and an underwater drone, are being deployed for the operation.According to the Busan Coast Guard, the search began at 7 p.m. on September 2. The area where the tugboat, identified as A-ho, sank has been divided into 15 sections measuring 25 kilometers wide and 12 kil
U.S. Congress Pushes Bill to Promote American AI Amid China Competition
The U.S. Congress is advancing legislation aimed at securing America's global leadership in the open weight artificial intelligence (AI) sector. This move comes as Chinese companies rapidly expand their influence in the open weight AI market by publicly sharing model weights, prompting the U.S. to support the development and dissemination of American models.U.S. House Considers 'Open Source AI Leadership Act'According to the South China Morning Post, the U.S. House of Representatives reviewed th