We take an in-depth look at trending issues in entertainment, broadcasting, film, OTT, performances, and sports, focusing on the latest verified facts and official schedules and viewing information.
The government plans to relocate central administrative agencies remaining in the Seoul metropolitan area to Sejong sequentially starting in the first half of 2027. The second phase of public institution relocations will also be pursued in earnest from 2027. The Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family were mentioned as priority candidates, but the full list of institutions and final schedules by agency should not be considered confirmed before the plan is announced in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Superintendent General Yoon Gyu-geun took honorable retirement effective August 31, 2026. Before retiring, he served as the head of Situation Team 1 at the 112 Comprehensive Security Situation Room of the Gyeonggi Northern Provincial Police Agency. The reason for his honorable retirement and his plans afterward have not been confirmed. In a past case related to Burning Sun, the Supreme Court upheld some guilty findings, but this should not be expanded to mean that all allegations were conclusively found guilty.
Reports say Rep. Joo Cheol-hyun introduced an amendment to the Nonghyup Act on September 3 that would allow all Nonghyup members to elect the chair of the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation (NACF) and permit one reappointment. However, the official bill number and specific standing committee review schedule have not yet been confirmed. Current law provides for election by the general meeting, a four-year term, and a ban on consecutive terms.
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) has reportedly proposed that Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, and other large electricity-demand companies prepay several years of electricity bills. Media reports put the total at ₩25 trillion, but corporate participation and the interest rate, prepaid amount, and term have not yet been finalized.
As searches for “habits” rose, attention turned to the lifestyle of 95-year-old Ruth Chang and Namyangju’s Health Pairing 2030 program for people aged 20 to 39. An individual case should not be treated as proof of the cause of longevity or a universal prescription, and dietary and physical-activity guidance should be considered separately from WHO recommendations.
As of 03:00 on September 3, Typhoon No. 24 Krovvan was moving northwest over waters southeast of Okinawa, Japan. The Korea Meteorological Administration forecast that the typhoon would move north toward the Okinawa area on the 4th, then turn west and later move south. A preliminary advisory indicates that Jeju could receive a strong wind advisory between midnight and 06:00 on the 4th. Although a direct hit on Jeju is unlikely, strong winds and high waves remain possible, so the latest advisories should be checked.
According to the North Gyeongsang provincial government, strong winds and hail on August 31, 2026 damaged 128.8 ha of crops in Andong, Uiseong, and Yecheon. Apple damage covered 91.3 ha, and approximately 300 tons of damaged apples from Andong and Yecheon will be urgently purchased from September 3 to 7.
On August 26, 2026, a sudden slope failure involving a glacier in Nepal’s Rasuwa District triggered a debris flow and flash flooding on the Bhotekoshi River. As of September 2, at least 1,118 people were reported dead and more than 3,900 missing. An initial earthquake record was reclassified in a USGS analysis as seismic energy generated by the slope failure.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, Typhoon No. 18 Saudel was moving north-northwest over waters near China at 9 p.m. on September 2, with a central pressure of 992 hPa and maximum winds of 23 m/s. Saudel made successive landfalls in Taizhou and Wenzhou, Zhejiang, and is expected to weaken into a tropical depression at 9 p.m. on September 4. However, claims in search terms about a “third landfall,” 520 mm of rainfall, and cemetery losses in Fujian should be considered separately from the verified information.
Reservations for trains operating during the 2026 Chuseok holiday begin on September 3 for passengers requiring assistance. General customers can reserve tickets from September 7 through 11, depending on the route and train type, and must pay within the designated period. Tickets for trains operating from September onward are purchased through the integrated railway service, including Korail+ and the Korail website, rather than the SRT app.
The Seoul Gwangjin Police Station is reportedly investigating a male chairman in his 50s at a Saemaeul Geumgo in Seoul on suspicion of violating the real-name financial transaction law and embezzlement. According to reports, the alleged nominee deposits comprise 139 accounts totaling approximately 11 billion won. The Korea Federation of Community Credit Cooperatives reportedly detected the conduct during an audit in June 2026 and filed a complaint with police on August 6. This investigation alone does not confirm any suspension of deposit payments at the credit cooperative involved or across all Saemaeul Geumgo branches. Under official guidance, eligible deposits are protected up to 100
Reports say the direct reason searches for Shin Jung-hwan increased was a September 2 video featuring Kim Hyun-jung on the YouTube content ‘Chicken Doctor.’ In the video, Shin Jung-hwan mentioned past stories involving Tak Jae-hoon and Kim Hyun-jung, while Kim Hyun-jung also offered an explanation. However, the materials for this article contain no separate confirmation that establishes Tak Jae-hoon’s feelings or the relationship between the two as fact.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault ended early access and officially launched as version 1.0 on September 2, 2026. It is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, while the Xbox Wire schedule lists PC Game Pass.
Kim Soo-hyun, Michieda Shunsuke, Park Ji-hwan, Eum Moon-seok, and Heo Sung-tae have been newly announced as actor-category attendees for AAA 2026. The event is scheduled for December 5–6 at Kaohsiung National Stadium in Taiwan, with Jang Won-young, Ji Chang-wook, and Sung Han-bin currently confirmed as MCs. One additional MC will be revealed on September 8.
Reports say Brian Ward, CEO of gaming and esports company Savvy Games Group, is stepping down. Turqi Alnowaiser is reportedly set to serve as interim CEO until a permanent successor is appointed, but Brian Ward is still listed as Group CEO on Savvy’s official About page, requiring further follow-up.
The Federal Reserve’s August 2026 Beige Book assessed that U.S. economic activity increased from slight to modestly since early July. Employment growth was very limited, however, while the August ISM Manufacturing PMI remained in expansion territory at 54.6, with the pace of new-order growth slowing. The September FOMC will meet on September 15–16, but these two reports alone cannot determine the rate decision.
The Federal Reserve’s August 2026 Beige Book assessed that U.S. economic activity increased modestly and employment edged up slightly. Meanwhile, the ISM August manufacturing PMI remained in expansion territory at 54.6, although growth in new orders and employment slowed, while the prices index stayed high at 71.1. The next official event is the regular FOMC meeting scheduled for September 15–16.
ROKS Chungnam is the 3,600-ton FFG-828 lead ship of the Republic of Korea Navy’s Ulsan-class Batch-III frigates. Reports say the Chungnam class was mentioned as a candidate in the United States’ review of overseas warship construction, but no final U.S. selection, order, or Hanwha Ocean contract to build U.S. Navy warships has been confirmed.
AKMU’s Lee Su-hyun said on her YouTube channel in April that she had lost approximately 30 kg from her highest weight, explaining that she received help from exercise, diet management, and people around her. On September 2, she shared summer greetings and everyday photos on Instagram. Her past remarks about being “prediabetic” and later normal retest results were reported based on her own statements and should not be expanded into a current diagnosis or health assessment based solely on photos.
Kim Jong-min said on KBS2’s ‘The Return of Superman’ that Young Tak attended his wedding and gave a substantial wedding gift. However, the specific amount was not disclosed on the program, and there is no confirmed basis for interpreting the remark as Young Tak’s actual wedding plans or an official announcement.