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Fair Trade Commission Chief Expresses Rare Regret Over Court Suspension Orders on Investigations Fair Trade Commission Chairperson Joo Byung-ki stated that he finds it "very regrettable" that courts have recently accepted applications to suspend the execution of the FTC's on-site inspections filed respectively by Coupang and Hanwha. SBS Sep 21, 2026 4:55 PM

Fair Trade Commission Chief: Defense Industry Monopoly Must Be Addressed, Promoting Measures for New Entrants Fair Trade Commission Chairperson Joo Byung-ki stated today that the commission is discussing measures with relevant ministries to facilitate the entry of new companies into the defense materials market. SBS Sep 21, 2026 4:52 PM

190,000 Units of Universal Public Housing by 2030: Larger Sizes and Higher Quality The government plans to expand the supply of public rental housing in preferred locations such as areas near subway stations and downtown centers, increase the proportion of mid-sized units, and elevate housing quality through measures such as reducing inter-floor noise, expanding built-in appliances, and upgrading finishing materials. SBS Sep 21, 2026 4:50 PM

1.19 Million Public Housing Units to Be Supplied by 2030, with 920,000 in Seoul Metropolitan Area For various demand groups, "universal public housing" equipped with wider floor areas will be introduced, and the overall quality of public rentals will be improved to increase residential satisfaction. SBS Sep 21, 2026 4:48 PM

Financial Services Commission Chairman Lee Eok-won Visits Traditional Market for Chuseok, Introduces Support for Small Business Owners Financial Services Commission Chairman Lee Eok-won visited a traditional market today ahead of the Chuseok holiday to listen to the voices of the livelihood field. SBS Sep 21, 2026 3:58 PM

Naver Z Union to Stage Full-Day Strike on Sept. 23 Over Stalled Talks The labor union of Naver Z, the operator of the metaverse platform Zepeto, announced that it will launch a full-day strike on September 23. SBS Sep 21, 2026 3:57 PM

Search "Chuseok" on Naver for Hospital, Airport, and Parking Info at a Glance Users can search for "Chuseok" on Naver to check the origin of the holiday, traditional table settings for ancestral rites, how to write ancestral ghost tablets, holiday subsidies, and information on hospitals and pharmacies operating during the holiday. SBS Sep 21, 2026 3:56 PM

Kakao Navis to Show CCTV Footage of Chuseok Return Traffic Congestion According to Kakao Mobility, when providing route guidance that reflects accident or congested sections, Kakao Navis also offers the reasons behind its real-time optimal route recommendations. SBS Sep 21, 2026 3:53 PM

LH Upgrades AI Monitoring System for Faster Detection of Retaining Wall Risks The AI Smart Monitoring System uses high-precision sensors installed on retaining walls to measure structural displacement and tilting in real-time, allowing AI to comprehensively analyze the accumulated data and instantly notify operators of any abnormalities. SBS Sep 21, 2026 3:51 PM

Korea Customs Service Abolishes Cap on Rewards for Smuggling and Tax Evasion Reports For internal whistleblowers, rewards will be increased to up to three times the previous payout amount. SBS Sep 21, 2026 2:52 PM