Business and Economy
- Woori Financial Group Volunteer Activities: Led by Chairman Lim Jong-ryong, employees of Woori Investment & Securities participated in volunteer work to celebrate the Chuseok holiday.
- POSCO Develops Steel for Hyperloop: POSCO became the first in the world to develop steel exclusively for Hyperloop systems and has supplied it to a test route in the Netherlands.
- HSAD Launches ‘Dash X’ Marketing Platform: HSAD unveiled ‘Dash X,’ a brand partnership marketing platform.
- Cuckoo Electronics Launches New Product: Cuckoo Electronics launched a new commercial dishwasher aimed at diverse kitchen environments.
- Samil Accounting Firm Signs MOU: Samil Accounting Firm has partnered with a hospital consulting firm to develop financial management solutions for Korean traditional medicine hospitals.
Society
- Reunion After 20 Years: A woman in her 70s, previously declared deceased, was reunited with her family after 40 years, thanks to police assistance.
- Expanded Support for Jeonse Scam Victims: The Korea Housing Finance Corporation expanded its support, allowing housing loans for residential officetels.
- School Parking Lots Open for Chuseok: Schools in Seoul will provide free parking during the Chuseok holiday.
Sports and Entertainment
- Son Heung-min Declines Autograph Request: South Korea’s football team captain Son Heung-min was seen declining a fan’s request for an autograph, sparking controversy.
- Lim Young-woong Shares Selfie with Dog: Singer Lim Young-woong posted a selfie with his pet dog, receiving an enthusiastic response from fans.
- An Se-young Badminton Gold Medalist Issue: The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism sided with badminton gold medalist An Se-young in her conflict with the association, drawing public attention.
- Son Ye-jin Shares Workout Video: Actress Son Ye-jin posted a workout video on her social media, garnering significant attention from fans.
- Young-tak’s Former Agency Admits Chart Manipulation: The former agency head of singer Young-tak admitted to manipulating music charts but claimed there are legal grounds for dispute.
Lifestyle and Culture
- Daemyung Sono Group’s Chuseok Event: Daemyung Sono Group’s Sono International is hosting various events and promotions for customers during the Chuseok holiday.
- BBQ Chicken Donation: Chicken franchise BBQ donated chicken to senior citizens in Songpa-gu for the Chuseok holiday.
- Everland Proves Antioxidant Effect of Rose: Everland demonstrated the antioxidant effect of a new rose variety and announced plans to launch related products.
- Heavy Traffic Expected During Chuseok Holiday: Traffic is expected to peak on the day of Chuseok for both the journey to and from hometowns.
Technology and Industry
- Samsung Executives Purchase Company Stock: Samsung Foundry Team executives began purchasing company stocks, with more executives following suit.
- Lunit Stock Rises: The stock price of medical AI company Lunit surged after announcing a collaboration with global biotech company Roche.
- Electric Vehicle Fire Prevention Solution: Busan National University and an electric vehicle fire prevention company partnered to develop a new fire prevention solution.
- Yamaha Launches Flagship Acoustic Guitar: Yamaha Music Korea launched the FG9 acoustic guitar series, handcrafted in Japan.
- Kirin Brewery Releases Low-Alcohol Beer: Japan’s leading brewery, Kirin, introduced a low-alcohol beer targeting younger consumers.
Gaming
- ‘Solo Leveling: Arise’ Championship: Netmarble hosted an event in celebration of the ‘Solo Leveling: Arise’ Championship.
- ‘Esper Week’ Event (Pokémon GO): Niantic is holding an ‘Esper Week’ event in Pokémon GO, introducing new Pokémon.
- ‘Space Marine 2’ Tops Steam Charts: Saber Interactive’s ‘Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2’ reached the top of the Steam sales chart.
- ‘Joy Town’ Unveiled: Joycity revealed its new social party game ‘Joy Town’ along with a teaser video.
- ‘Frostpunk: Beyond the Ice’ Pre-registration: Com2uS opened pre-registration for its mobile survival game ‘Frostpunk: Beyond the Ice,’ ahead of its global release.