Morning Wide: Today's Major News (September 22, 2026)

1. Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik Offers to Resign, Citing Responsibility

Kang Hoon-sik, Chief of Staff to the President, offered to resign yesterday (September 21). Following the consecutive failures of ministerial candidates, a presidential official explained, "This is to take comprehensive responsibility as the Chief of Staff assisting the President."

2. Kim Young-beom Wins Gold in 50m Freestyle; Baseball Team Decisively Defeats Taiwan

Twenty-year-old swimmer Kim Young-beom won the gold medal in the 50-meter freestyle with a new tournament record. Seeking its fifth consecutive Asian Games title, the national baseball team shut out Taiwan 5-0 amid stellar pitching.

3. President Lee Departs for U.S.; Will U.S. Investment Be Discussed in Meeting with Trump?

President Lee Jae-myung has departed to attend the United Nations General Assembly held in New York. Attention is focused on whether a bilateral summit with U.S. President Trump will take place.

4. "U.S.-China AI Dialogue Formalized"... Xi Jinping Faces Unprecedented Level of Hospitality

Ahead of the U.S.-China summit, the two countries agreed to establish an official consultative body to control the risks posed by artificial intelligence. Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the U.S., President Trump has signaled an unprecedented level of hospitality by reportedly planning to go to the airport in person to welcome him.
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