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Ministry of SMEs and Startups Holds Launch Ceremony for 'Everyone's Startup Community' to Provide Foundation for Communication and Growth The Ministry of SMEs and Startups announced today that it held a launch ceremony at SVC Seoul in Mapo-gu, Seoul, to mark the inauguration of "Everyone's Startup Community" (hereinafter referred to as the community), a platform where entrepreneurs can share experiences and resources. SBS Sep 16, 2026 2:52 PM

Second Round of Applications for Youth Future Savings Account to Open on October 7; Application Screening System Improved Applications will be accepted on October 7 for those whose birth year ends in an odd number, and on October 8 for those whose birth year ends in an even number. SBS Sep 16, 2026 2:51 PM

KOCCA Tests 3 Garment Care Appliances: Similar Core Performance, Up to 23-Minute Difference in Drying Time The Korea Consumer Agency announced today that it evaluated the quality, safety, and other aspects of three garment care products from Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, and Coway. SBS Sep 16, 2026 2:50 PM

Ahead of Nuclear Investment, S. Korea and US Tug-of-War Over Westinghouse Stake Previously, plans were discussed for the South Korean side to secure a stake of 15% or more in Westinghouse, but the US side is reportedly offering a lower level of 5 to 10%. SBS Sep 16, 2026 2:50 PM

Hong Ji-sun: "I Lived as a Jeonse Tenant Without a Home for 20 Years… Bought an Apartment Because Moving Was Hard" Regarding criticisms that she failed to submit documents related to the grounds for her military service disposition, she explained, "I did not refuse to submit the documents; rather, the records were lost at the Military Manpower Administration, making submission impossible." During a confirmation hearing held by the Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee of the National Assembly today , Nominee Hong addressed the issue of submitting military service-related documents, saying, "I requested the documents from the Military Manpower Administration, but because the records were lost and had to be rewritten, most of them are blank." At the hearing that day, criticisms were raised that Nominee Hong had not submitted adjudication records that could verify the specific reasons for her receiving a Grade 4 supplementary service disposition. SBS Sep 16, 2026 2:49 PM

Samsung Super-Corporate Union Pushes for Leniency Petition for Chairperson, Using Union Dues According to the industry today , the Super-Corporate Union has been collecting signatures for a leniency petition targeting employees in Samsung Electronics' Device Solutions division, which handles the semiconductor business, starting from 8 a.m. SBS Sep 16, 2026 2:47 PM

Hong Ji-sun: "Decision on Extending Land Transaction Permits in Seoul and Gyeonggi Will Depend on Market Conditions" Hong Ji-sun, nominee for Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, stated that the decision on whether to extend the land transaction permit system—currently applied to all of Seoul and 12 regions in Gyeonggi Province until the end of this year—will be made after monitoring market conditions. SBS Sep 16, 2026 2:46 PM

20 Major Corporations to Advance KRW 9.6 Trillion in Partner Payments Ahead of Chuseok The Federation of Korean Industries and the FKI SME Cooperation Center announced the findings today following a survey on the "2026 Survey on Early Payment of Subcontract and Supply Payments Ahead of Chuseok" targeting major corporate groups. SBS Sep 16, 2026 2:46 PM

Ministry to Implement Special Quarantine Measures for Livestock Diseases from Next Month to February The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced today that it has designated the period from next month through February of next year as a special quarantine period for livestock diseases. SBS Sep 16, 2026 2:45 PM

FSC to Revise Credit Information Act Penalty Calculation System... Subdividing Imposition Rates This follows criticisms that the level of penalties for violations of the Credit Information Act has been excessively high. SBS Sep 16, 2026 2:43 PM