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[100 years ago today] September 17, 1926 – The day Briand and Stresemann shook hands at Thoiry, as Gyeongseong stood two weeks from the completion of its new building

On September 17, 1926, Gyeongseong was two weeks away from October 1, the completion date of the new Government-General building, and on the same day the foreign ministers of Germany and France held talks in Thoiry, France.

2026-09-17

Incheon selects Shinhan Bank as first treasury and NH Nonghyup Bank as second treasury

Incheon has selected Shinhan Bank as the first treasury and NH Nonghyup Bank as the second treasury to handle city funds for four years starting in 2027.

2026-09-17

Nonhyeon 1-dong Tongjang Jayulhoe Holds Kiosk Training for Seniors at Community Centers

The Nonhyeon 1-dong Tongjang Jayulhoe in Namdong-gu, Incheon, conducted kiosk usage training for elderly residents at local senior centers.

2026-09-17

Ministry of Health and Welfare and Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service to disclose 753 non-covered treatment costs for 2026 from September 3

On September 3, the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service released 753 non-covered treatment cost items for 2026 on their website and the Geongang-eeum app.

2026-09-17

Gangseo-gu to Hold 'Well-Dying' Lecture on September 9 at Gangseo Lifelong Learning Center

Gangseo-gu, Seoul, will hold a 'Well-Dying Program' special lecture on September 9 at 10 a.m. in the large hall on the second floor of the Gangseo Lifelong Learning Center.

2026-09-17

World Joseonjok Private Culture and Arts Festival to Be Held in Bucheon on the 20th

The World Joseonjok Private Culture and Arts Festival and a publication ceremony for the literary magazine Daerim Munhwa will be held on September 20 at Bucheon Citizens Hall in Gyeonggi-do.

2026-09-17

Ongjin-gun Public Health Center Launches Autumn Infectious Disease Prevention Campaign Alongside Yeongheung-myeon Residents' Sports Day

The Ongjin-gun Public Health Center held an infectious disease prevention campaign for residents on the 16th at the Yeongheung-myeon General Stadium during the Yeongheung-myeon residents' sports day.

2026-09-17

Ministry of Planning and Budget, constitutional advisory body hold joint seminar on 2045 national development strategy

The Ministry of Planning and Budget, the National Economic Advisory Council and the National Science and Technology Advisory Council held a joint seminar on the 2045 mid- to long-term national development strategy on September 16.

2026-09-17

Korea and Central Asia Adopt First Multilateral Cooperation Document on AI and Science and Technology Partnership

The Ministry of Science and ICT announced that it jointly adopted the AI and Science and Technology Partnership Initiative with five Central Asian countries on September 16.

2026-09-17

Ministry of Science and ICT Launches Field-Focused Radio Regulation Reforms

The Ministry of Science and ICT announced that it will push ahead with field-focused improvements to radio regulation, centered on supporting new industries, everyday convenience, and safety and disaster prevention.

2026-09-17

Ongjin-gun Public Health Center Brings Health Experience Booth to Yeongheung-myeon Residents' Day

Ongjin-gun set up a health experience booth at the "2026 Yeongheung-myeon Residents' Day" event held at Yeongheung Sports Complex on the 16th, providing on-site health management services.

2026-09-17

Kim Hoju, Chairman of Dongbu Senior Center, Donates to Mansu 3-dong

Kim Hoju, chairman of the Dongbu Senior Center in Mansu 3-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon, donated 100,000 won to help neighbors in need.

2026-09-17

Applications for Second Round of Youth Future Savings Open October 7

The Financial Services Commission, the Korea Inclusive Finance Agency and other relevant agencies will accept applications for the second round of the Youth Future Savings Account from October 7 to 16.

2026-09-17

Incheon Tightens Fire Safety Inspections in Small Factory Areas Ahead of Chuseok

Incheon has announced it will strengthen fire prevention campaigns and on-site safety inspections in small factory clusters ahead of the Chuseok holiday.

2026-09-17

Guro G Festival Set for Anyangcheon This Weekend

Guro-gu announced that the 2026 Guro G Festival will be held at Anyangcheon from the 19th to the 20th.

2026-09-17

Yeongheung-myeon Residents' Sports Day Brings Together 1,000 Residents

The Yeongheung-myeon Residents' Sports Day was held on the 16th at Yeongheung Stadium to commemorate the 53rd Ongjin-gun Residents' Day.

2026-09-17

Korea Freedom Federation Ganghwa-gun Branch Launches Resource Circulation Campaign

On September 16, the Korea Freedom Federation Ganghwa-gun Branch held a "resource circulation practice campaign" in front of Ganghwa Suhyup in Ganghwa-eup.

2026-09-17

Ganghwa-gun's September 'Island:Presso' Draws Families With Interactive Sock Puppet Show

The September performance of the cultural program '2026 Island:Presso (Island:Presso)', run by Ganghwa-gun, was held on the 12th at the Ganghwa Astronomy Science Museum.

2026-09-17

Event Marking 34th Anniversary of China-South Korea Diplomatic Ties to Be Held in Incheon on September 20

An event marking the 34th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and South Korea will be held on September 20 at 4 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Paradise City Hotel in Incheon.

2026-09-17

Ganghwa-gun Holds Q3 Industrial Safety and Health Committee Meeting, Approves Q4 Key Plan

Ganghwa-gun held the 2026 third-quarter Industrial Safety and Health Committee meeting on the 14th to review third-quarter performance and approve the key action plan for the fourth quarter.

2026-09-17

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