South Korea and Japan Strengthen Cooperation on Critical Minerals and LNG Supply Chains
South Korea and Japan are intensifying their collaboration to diversify critical mineral supply chains and ensure stable supplies of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and petroleum products. They will also jointly respond to global environmental and supply chain regulations, including the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced that on September 2, it held the first implementation meeting of the South Korea-Japan Supply Chain Part
Samsung Heavy Industries Employee Receives Industrial Medal for Cost-Saving Innovations
Kim Seung-tae, an employee at Samsung Heavy Industries, received the Industrial Medal for his contributions to developing new shipbuilding methods and transferring technology over his 36 years in the industry.On September 2, the Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Korea Industrial Human Resources Development Institute held the 30th Vocational Skills Month ceremony at the Fairmont Ambassador Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul. Vocational Skills Month was established in 1997 to promote the importance of
Law Firm Kwangjang to Host Seminar on Major Disaster and Yellow Envelope Laws
Law Firm Kwangjang, led by Managing Partner Kim Sang-gon, announced on September 2 that it will hold a large-scale online and offline seminar on September 10. The seminar will address key issues and responses related to corporate safety and labor management following the implementation of the Major Disaster Punishment Law and the Yellow Envelope Law.The seminar is co-hosted by Kwangjang's Labor Group and Major Disaster Center, featuring veteran experts including former Minister of Employment and
Yoon Gap-geun Loses Defamation Lawsuit Against JTBC Over Yoon Jung-cheon Connection
Yoon Gap-geun, the former chief of the Daegu High Prosecutors' Office, lost his appeal in a defamation lawsuit against JTBC and its former president, Sohn Suk-hee, as well as the reporters involved. On September 2, the Seoul High Court's Civil Division 13-1 (Presiding Judge Baek Kang-jin, Lee Kyu-hong, and Hwang Jin-goo) overturned the lower court's ruling that had partially favored Yoon, declaring him the loser in the appeal. This decision completely reversed the initial ruling that ordered the
SEVENTEEN's S.Coups Becomes First Face of Trudon Korea, Graces Allure Digital Cover
SEVENTEEN's S.Coups has been named the first ambassador for Trudon Korea. As part of his inaugural official engagement, he appears on the digital cover of Allure Korea's October issue, showcasing a photoshoot featuring Trudon's perfumes and candles. According to Allure Korea on September 2, the photoshoot was themed 'S.Coups' Trudon House.' The shoot includes Trudon's Carmen and Medi perfumes, as well as the Abdeslam candle. Trudon is a candle brand that originated in France and has a history of
South Korea Allocates 7.22 Trillion Won for 2027 Veterans Budget
The Ministry of Veterans Affairs announced on September 2 that it has proposed a budget of 7.22 trillion won for 2027. This represents an 8.0% increase of 532 billion won compared to the 6.68 trillion won budget for 2026, focusing on significantly enhancing the treatment of national merit recipients and improving access to veteran medical and welfare services. The ministry plans to use the increased budget to prioritize initiatives such as raising and expanding compensation, improving access to
Mayor Choi Daeh-ho: Anyang's Smart Administration Aims to Aid Global Cities
Mayor Choi Daeh-ho expressed hope on September 1 that "Anyang's advanced urban management technology and smart administrative capabilities will provide practical assistance in solving issues faced by cities abroad."On that afternoon, Mayor Choi noted that a delegation from the Cambodian Ministry of Interior, led by Secretary of State Touch Visalsok, visited the Anyang Smart City Integrated Center.Choi's experience in smart city operations and his use of advanced information and communication tec
Janggeum Shipping Denies Ownership of Vessel Attacked in Iran
Two tankers, including one owned by South Korea's Janggeum Shipping (also known as Sinoco), were reported attacked on August 31 while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Janggeum Shipping stated that the vessel in question is not owned by the company.On September 2, the Korean Shipping Association confirmed through a representative of Janggeum Shipping that the attacked vessel, the 'Senegal Prosperity,' along with five other vessels mentioned in recent articles related to Iran's b
President Lee Calls Current Economic Situation a 'Growth Hurdle' from Previous Administration
President Lee Jae-myung characterized the current economic situation as a 'growth hurdle' stemming from the previous administration and stated that policy efforts should focus on recovering growth for the time being. He warned that failure to achieve sustained growth could exacerbate polarization and lead to a reduction in welfare, urging understanding of the government's growth-centered policy approach.On this day, President Lee shared an editorial on his X (formerly Twitter) account, emphasizi
POSCO Chairman Jang In-hwa Advocates for Resource Diplomacy in Australia
Jang In-hwa, chairman of POSCO Group, attended the 47th Korea-Australia Economic Cooperation Committee (KAEC) annual joint meeting in Adelaide, Australia, on September 2. During the meeting, he proposed enhancing the resource supply chain by combining Australia’s resources with Korea’s advanced technology.The meeting was attended by over 200 officials from both countries, including Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell, and Martin Ferguson, chairman o