Kim Seung-won, the nominee for Minister of Justice, has been confirmed to have registered his minor children at a different address than their actual residence. Kim's team stated that this was done for educational purposes and expressed regret.
According to Yonhap News on September 11, Kim's eldest daughter and son were registered at Apartment A in Seohyeon-dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam, in February 2006 when they were 9 and 6 years old, respectively.
In contrast, Kim and his wife, along with their 2-year-old youngest daughter, registered at Apartment B in Sinheung-dong, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam, a week later. Apartments A and B are approximately 10 kilometers apart.
Seohyeon-dong, where Apartment A is located, is known as a preferred school district among parents in the Bundang area.
Court Rejects Public Trial Request for Kim Se-hee in Defamation Case
The court has denied a request for a public trial for Kim Se-hee, the head of the Garosero Research Institute, who has been indicted on charges of defamation against actor Kim Soo-hyun.
The Seoul Central District Court's Criminal Division 26 held its first pre-trial hearing on September 11 and decided to proceed with Kim's case as a regular trial rather than a public trial.
Kim is charged with violations of the Information and Communications Network Act and the Sexual Violence Punishment Act.
On this day, Kim's legal team denied all allegations raised during the trial.
Korean Men's Basketball Team Defeats Indonesia by 54 Points for Second Straight Win
The Korean men's basketball team achieved a decisive 54-point victory over Indonesia, marking their second consecutive win. This victory places Korea at the top of Group A in the preliminary round.
Under the leadership of head coach Nikolaos Maroulis, Korea (ranked 57th by FIBA) defeated Indonesia (ranked 92nd) 102-48 in their second group match of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, held at the Aichi International Arena in Japan on September 11.
Similar to their previous match against Saudi Arabia, Korea took control early in the first quarter. They intensified their offensive efforts at the start of the second half, securing their lead.
As they prepare for a match against Japan on September 13, Coach Maroulis stated, "Every game starts from zero, regardless of the opponent. Both our team and Japan have undergone significant roster changes since the last friendly match."
LG AI Research Institute Partners with National Pension Service for AI Development
LG AI Research Institute is collaborating with the National Pension Service to develop artificial intelligence (AI) specialized for pension fund management.
On September 11, LG AI Research Institute announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Pension Service at its headquarters in Magok, Seoul, to jointly develop AI for pension fund management.
The two parties plan to combine LG AI Research Institute's AI technology with the National Pension Service's investment expertise to create AI services tailored for fund management.
They aim to establish reliable and safe AI services, focusing on building stable applications of AI in the fund management sector.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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