Korean news today for foreigners September 13, 2026 - Sunday Short News. Top searches: Saudi east-west oil pipeline pump stations hit by drones from Iraq - bypass blocked energy crisis, KOSPI 6909.91 below 7000 last week Red Sea chokepoint occupied high oil + US Treasury yield surge, Samsung Pyeongtaek housing support fraud 700k monthly. 23 trends from Short News.
- Top News - Justice Minister Candidate Kim Seung-won Review Prosecution Cancellation Question - Will Thoroughly Command Supervise Prosecution Only
- Politics (7) - Han Dong-hoon Teeth Pull Comment, Lee Oil Price Stable Middle East Dependence 70%→50% Lowered, Reform Biggest Obstacle Is Reform Name Blocking Reform, Oldark Oh Ja-yeon Face Reveal Free Innovation Candidacy, Samsung Pyeongtaek Housing Fraud 700k Hundreds, Prime Minister Office Chief Witness Han Deok-soo Trial, Choo Mi-ae Gyeonggi Governor Criticizes Lee
- Economy (2) - Gyeonggi Postpartum Care 500k Per Birth Stops This Month 15k Petition, KOSPI 6909 Below 7000 High Oil Treasury Surge Fed Focus
- Society (7) - Univ Edu Council Uway Apply Server Error Deadline 6→7PM Extended 1H, Bundled Water Label Ban Baeksan Water Import Exempt Still Sold, Gyeonggi North Police Internal Network Privacy Leak Bribe Arrest, Correctional Facility Rate 127.7% Officer Assault 4x 629 Cases, Drunk 104km/h Signal Violation 31yo Driver Killed 24yo Woman 5 Years Up 1 Year, Jindo Mysterious Sea Road Family 4 Swept Mother 3yo Son Dead No Life Jacket, Autonomous Car Cumulative Test Distance 1/22 US
- International (3) - Saudi East-West Pipeline Drone Iraq Hit Operation Halt 5% Detour Blocked, Trump 9/11 25th Anniversary Iran War Victory Only, US CPI 3.4% Gas Price Surge Diesel $6 Record High
■ Top News - Justice Minister Candidate Kim Seung-won Review Prosecution Cancellation Question
Top News - Prosecution CommandJustice Minister candidate Kim Seung-won asked at National Assembly whether will review prosecution cancellation regarding President Lee Jae-myung related cases - answered only will thoroughly command/supervise prosecution. People Power ๋ฐ๋ฐ - minister who will take lead in resolving prosecution cancellation needed.
■ Politics (7 News)
1. Rep. Han Dong-hoon Tells Rep. Kim Min-seok Democratic Leader Will Pull All Teeth Over Kim Seung-won Justice Minister Candidate Suspicion - Democratic Says Language As Prosecutor Days, Not Seeing Other as Human
Han Dong-hoon lawmaker told Kim Min-seok Democratic Party leader will pull out all teeth over Kim Seung-won Justice Minister candidate suspicion. Democratic ๋ฐ๋ฐ - language as prosecutor days, not seeing opponent as human.
2. President Lee Says Domestic Refined Oil Price Will Continue Stable Regarding Middle East Tension International Oil Price Surge - Oil Diplomacy & Import Diversification Lowered Middle East Dependence From 70% to 50% Range
President Lee says domestic refined oil price will continue stable regarding international oil price surge due to Middle East tension - don't worry. Emphasized lowered Middle East dependence from 70% to 50% range via oil diplomacy and import diversification.
3. President Lee Says Biggest Obstacle to Reform Is Obstructing Reform in Name of Reform - Radical Agitation Calls Resistance & Reverse Mobilization Causing Reaction, Reform Should Minimize Pain & Resistance & Prove With Achievement
President Lee says biggest obstacle to reform is obstructing reform in name of reform. President says radical agitation calls resistance and reverse mobilization causing reaction, reform should minimize pain and resistance and prove with achievement.
4. Olympic Park Ballot Counting Site Blockade Protest 'Oldark' Oh Ja-yeon Reveals Face & Real Name Runs for Hwang Kyo-ahn Former PM's Freedom and Innovation Supreme Council Election - Sent Without Detention for Obstruction, Hwang Free Defense
Olympic Park ballot counting site blockade protest called 'Oldark' Oh Ja-yeon reveals face and real name and runs for Hwang Kyo-ahn former PM's Freedom and Innovation supreme council election. Oh sent without detention for business obstruction during protest, Hwang was free defense attorney.
5. Some Employees at Samsung Electronics Pyeongtaek Campus Found Fraudulently Receiving Up to 700k Won Monthly Housing Support by Faking Contracts - Samsung Full Investigation, Hundreds Possible
Some employees at Samsung Electronics Pyeongtaek campus found fraudulently receiving up to 700k won monthly housing support by faking contracts. Samsung entered full investigation, word that fraud recipients could reach hundreds.
6. At Rep. Han Dong-hoon Press Conference Person Who Threw Aggressive Question and Answered "General Public" Was Prime Minister Office Planning General Manager, Confirmed Testified in June at Former PM Han Deok-soo Insurrection Trial As Witness Saying Follow-up According to PM Instruction - Han Side Demands Dismissal for Violation of Political Neutrality
At Rep. Han Dong-hoon press conference person who threw aggressive question and answered "general public" was Prime Minister Office Planning General Manager, confirmed testified in June at former PM Han Deok-soo insurrection trial as witness saying follow-up according to PM instruction. Han side demands dismissal for violation of civil servant political neutrality obligation.
7. Gyeonggi Governor Choo Mi-ae Strongly Criticizes President Lee's Insurrection Force Response and Prosecution Reform Push Insufficient - Raises Heavy Investigation Agency Personnel and Prosecution Investigation Monopoly Problem, Says Prosecution Reform Core Task for Democracy Completion and Current Government Support Recovery
Gyeonggi Governor Choo Mi-ae strongly criticizes President Lee's insurrection force response and prosecution reform push insufficient. Raises Heavy Investigation Agency personnel and prosecution investigation monopoly problem, claims prosecution reform core task for democracy completion and current government support recovery.
■ Economy (2 News)
8. Gyeonggi Province Stops Postpartum Care Support 500k Won Per Newborn This Month - Preliminary Parents Due Next Month Protest Surprise Abolition, Petition to Withdraw Over 15k Agree
Gyeonggi Province stops postpartum care support 500k won per newborn that it gave this month. Preliminary parents due next month protest surprise abolition, withdrawal petition over 15k agree.
9. KOSPI Last Week Suppressed by High Oil Due to Red Sea Chokepoint Occupation & US Treasury Yield Surge Closed Below 7000 at 6909.91 - Market Focus This Week US Fed Base Rate Decision
Most Searched Economy - KOSPI 6909Keywords: KOSPI 6909 below 7000, KOSPI high oil treasury yield, Korea stock Fed decision
Infographic above shows KOSPI Index 6909.08 -93.24 (-1.33%) closes below 7000 first time since Jan 2026 - down from Sep 2 7002.5 → Sep 3 6991.3 → Sep 4 6909.1 downtrend. Last week suppressed by high oil due to Red Sea chokepoint occupation & US Treasury yield surge closed below 7000 at 6909.91 - Market focus this week US Fed base rate decision. Financial markets: KOSPI falls below 7000, energy sector volatile utilities +4.1%, USD/KRW rises to 1382.5 (+0.9%), investor concerns prolonged oil supply crisis.
■ Society (7 News)
10. University Education Council Extends 2027 Academic Year Early Admission Deadline From 6PM to 7PM 1 Hour Due to Uway Apply Application System Server Error - Some Examinees Failed to Complete Application & Payment Before Deadline
University Education Council extends 2027 academic year early admission deadline from 6PM to 7PM 1 hour due to Uway Apply application system server error. Due to some examinees failing to complete application and payment before deadline.
11. Bundled Sales Water Label Use Banned But Import Water Like Chinese Baeksan Water & Mixed Beverages Exempt From Regulation Still Sold at Marts - Need to Expand System While Protecting Consumer Right to Know Pointed Out
Bundled sales water label use banned but Chinese Baeksan water like import water & mixed beverages exempt from regulation still sold at marts. Need to expand system while protecting consumer right to know pointed out.
12. Gyeonggi North Police Agency Arrests Incumbent Police Officer on Charges of Taking Personal Information Removed From Police Internal Network After Request & Receiving Money - Police Investigating Number of Leaks & Amount of Money, Also Summoning Person Who Requested Personal Information With Money
Gyeonggi North Police Agency arrests incumbent police officer on charges of taking personal information removed from police internal network after request & receiving money. Police investigating number of leaks & amount of money, also summoning person who requested personal information with money.
13. Correctional Facility Accommodation Rate Soars to 127.7% End of Last Year Assaulted Correctional Officers 4x Increase to 629 Cases in 10 Years - Manpower & Budget Replenishment Stagnant, Accident Risk Increasing
Correctional facility accommodation rate soars to 127.7% end of last year assaulted correctional officers 4x increase to 629 cases in 10 years. Manpower & budget replenishment stagnant, accident risk increasing.
14. 24yo Woman Who Drove 104km/h Double Speed Limit Drunk & Violated Signal Killing 31yo Driver Sentenced to 5 Years in Appeals Trial - Appealed Saying Heavy But Court Increased by 1 Year From 1st Trial
24yo woman who drove 104km/h double speed limit drunk & violated signal killing 31yo driver sentenced to 5 years in appeals trial. Appealed saying heavy but court increased by 1 year from 1st trial.
15. Family of 4 Playing in Water Near Jindo Mysterious Sea Road Coastal Area Swept by Ebb Tide, 40s Mother & 3yo Son Dead - Not Designated as Beach No Safety Management, Children Not Wearing Life Jackets
Family of 4 playing in water near Jindo mysterious sea road coastal area swept by ebb tide, 40s mother & 3yo son dead. Not designated as beach no safety management, children not wearing life jackets.
16. Korea Autonomous Car Cumulative Demonstration Distance Only 1/22 of US Autonomous Taxi - Technology Gap Confirmed - Government Decides to Increase Demonstration Vehicles to 3,000 But Domestic Safety Standard Maintenance Late Pointed Out
Korea autonomous car cumulative demonstration distance only 1/22 of US autonomous taxi - technology gap confirmed. Government decides to increase demonstration vehicles to 3,000 but domestic safety standard maintenance late pointed out.
■ International (3 News)
17. Saudi Arabia East-West Oil Pipeline Pump Stations Hit by Drones Launched From Iraq, Saudi Government Halts Pipeline Operation Completely - Bypass Route That Carried 5% World Oil Blocked After Hormuz Blockade, Energy Crisis Concern Growing
Most Searched International - Energy Crisis - Image AboveKeywords: Saudi pipeline drone Iraq, Saudi east-west pipeline shutdown, Hormuz bypass blocked energy crisis
Infographic above detailed: Saudi Arabia east-west oil pipeline pump stations hit by drones launched from Iraq, Saudi government halts pipeline operation completely - bypass route that carried 5% world oil blocked after Hormuz blockade, energy crisis concern growing. Oil supply bypass blocked -2.8M BPD Saudi crude output disrupted, bypass route inoperable alternative pipelines offline Red Sea exports halted, global supply risk Brent spikes +12% to $94.12/bbl. Incident: Multiple drones launched from Iraq target Saudi East-West Pipeline pump stations, attacks confirmed at Pump Stations 3 & 6 along Petroline, drone strikes cause fires halt operations at key pumping facilities. Map: ABQAIQ attacked - Pump Station 3 hit - Pump Station 6 hit - YANBU shutdown - pipeline transports ~5M bpd from Eastern oilfields to Red Sea export terminal. Consequences: Fuel prices rising across Europe & Asia, shipping reroutes delayed at Strait of Hormuz, OPEC monitoring emergency meeting called. Financial Markets: KOSPI 6909.08 -93.24 (-1.33%) closes below 7000 first time since Jan 2026, energy sector volatile utilities +4.1%, USD/KRW rises to 1382.5 (+0.9%), investor concerns prolonged oil supply crisis.
18. President Trump Attending 9/11 Terror 25th Anniversary Memorial Defines Terror as Terrible Evil Says Only Victory in War with Iran - Analysis Intends to Highlight War Justification Amid Unfavorable Public Opinion on Iran War
President Trump attending 9/11 terror 25th anniversary memorial defines terror as terrible evil says only victory in war with Iran. Analysis intends to highlight war justification amid unfavorable public opinion on Iran war.
19. US August Consumer Price Index Up 3.4% YoY Gasoline Price Surge Led Rise - Diesel Price Also $6 Per Gallon Record High, Analysis Fed Will Raise Base Rate
US August consumer price index up 3.4% YoY gasoline price surge led rise - Diesel price also $6 per gallon record high, analysis Fed will raise base rate.
■ Weather
Today metropolitan area and Gangwon mostly cloudy, thick fog in many inland areas including southern Chungcheong and Jeonnam inland. Daily temperature difference up to 15°C - health management caution.Today's Economic Indicators - Sep 13, 2026]
| KOSPI | 6,909.91 | KOSDAQ | 820.64 |
| KOSPI100 | 8,509.93 | USD/KRW | 1,343.80 |
| NASDAQ | 26,333.00 | DOW | 52,573.30 |
| S&P500 | 7,656.98 | GOLD | 4,408.90 |
| Bitcoin | 105,016,000 KRW | ||
Today's Quote: "Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." - Harriet Tubman
Source: Short News (https://shortnews.co.kr/app) - Sep 13, 2026 Sunday 23 Short News Summary - Top News Kim Seung-won Prosecution Cancellation Thoroughly Command Only, Politics Han Teeth Pull, Lee Oil Stable 70%→50% Diversification, Reform Biggest Obstacle, Oldark Candidacy, Samsung Housing Fraud 700k, PM Office Chief Witness, Choo Mi-ae Criticizes, Economy Postpartum 500k Stop 15k Petition, KOSPI 6909 High Oil Yield Fed, Society Uway Apply Error 6→7PM, Bundled Water Label Baeksan Exempt, Police Privacy Leak Bribe, Correctional 127.7% Officer Assault 629 4x, Drunk 104km/h 5 Years, Jindo Sea Road Family Swept Mother 3yo Dead No Life Jacket, Autonomous 1/22 US, International Saudi Pipeline Drone Iraq 5% Bypass Blocked, Trump 9/11 25th Iran War Victory Only, US CPI 3.4% Diesel $6 Record
❤ Have a great Sunday - Harriet Tubman dream quote!
