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US Treasury Secretary: 'Stronger Yen Reflecting Economic Fundamentals is Desirable' Secretary Bessent made the remarks via X on the same day, saying, "I had a productive call with Minister Satsuki today." He added, "We discussed that a stronger yen reflecting Japan's solid economic fundamentals is desirable, as well as the importance of maintaining close communication regarding the foreign exchange market." He also noted, "This conversation builds upon earlier discussions this week between President Trump and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, reflecting the robust cooperative relationship between the US and Japan." Secretary Bessent's public mention of the necessity for a "stronger yen" is seen as a signal that the US is closely monitoring recent trends surrounding the weak yen. SBS Sep 26, 2026 2:21 AM

US Experts: 'Fragile Trade Truce Extended, but Cannot Curb AI Competition Instincts' President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping Experts have evaluated that the recent summit between U.S. SBS Sep 26, 2026 2:20 AM

US Trade Representative: 'Progress Made in Talks With China… Will Announce Next Monday' Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio U.S. SBS Sep 26, 2026 2:03 AM

Trump Cites 'Tremendous Progress' in Meeting with Xi; Xi Emphasizes 'Respect, Fairness, and Reciprocity' President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump share tea with Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife at the White House. SBS Sep 26, 2026 1:25 AM

Pope Leo XIV Warns Against Losing Humanity in 'Paradise of Machines' Pope Leo XIV on September 25 kicked off a four-day official visit to France, issuing warnings against the indiscriminate use of artificial intelligence and the risks of a nuclear arms race. SBS Sep 26, 2026 12:53 AM

Fire Breaks Out at Wando Gas Appliance Store, Prompting Evacuation of Some 20 People At around 7:20 PM yesterday , a fire occurred at a gas appliance store located in Wando-eup, Wando-gun, South Jeolla Province. SBS Sep 26, 2026 12:27 AM

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Container Fire Breaks Out in Seogok-ri, Wonju... "No Casualties Reported" Fires broke out at a container and a vinyl greenhouse in Wonju, Gangwon Province, on Chuseok day, prompting authorities to launch firefighting operations. SBS Sep 26, 2026 12:21 AM

U.S. September University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Drops to 48.1, Lowest in 4 Months Consumer confidence in the U.S. economy declined due to the burden of high inflation and concerns over an economic slowdown. SBS Sep 26, 2026 12:17 AM

US and Chinese Presidents Meet for Tea, Marking Third Consecutive Day of Talks; Visit National Archives President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump pose for a photo with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan before a tea meeting at the White House on September 25 . SBS Sep 26, 2026 12:13 AM

Na Asem-jin Finishes 4th in Men's 100m with 10.17 Seconds On this day, Na finished fourth with a time of 10.17 seconds. South Korean sprinting ace Na Asem-jin finished fourth in the men's 100m at his first Asian Games. SBS Sep 26, 2026 12:09 AM