Today's News Briefing — Sep 13, 2026
Memorial events are underway across the US for the 25th anniversary of 9/11, and global stock markets rallied amid rate cut expectations following the Fed chair nomination. Domestically, President Lee Jae-myung's job approval rating dropped to 38%, the lowest since taking office, while a water leak issue at the South Korean men's basketball team's Asian Games accommodation has drawn attention.
Today's News Briefing — Sep 13, 2026
Domestic Key Issues
President Lee Jae-myung's Approval Rating Hits Record Low at 38% According to a poll by Naeil Shinmun, President Lee Jae-myung's job performance approval rating dropped to 38%, marking his lowest figure since taking office. This is analyzed as a reflection of public evaluation regarding recent political situations and economic policies.
Incheon TechnoPark Supports Semiconductor Companies at 'KPCA Show 2026' Incheon TechnoPark is participating in the international plastics exhibition 'KPCA Show 2026' to operate a joint pavilion supporting 148 semiconductor-related companies in the Incheon region. Through this, the agency plans to boost global expansion and tech exchanges for local businesses.
Global & International Affairs
US Commemorates 25th Anniversary of 9/11 with President Trump in Attendance The United States held memorial events for the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at Ground Zero in New York, the Pentagon, and the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania. President Donald Trump, along with former presidents and Vice President JD Vance, attended to honor the victims.
Global Markets Rally and Rate Cut Hopes Rise Following Fed Chair Nomination With Kevin Hassett strongly rumored as the next Federal Reserve chair, expectations for interest rate cuts have spread. As a result, the Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassed the 46,000 milestone for an all-time high, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also continued their upward trends. The market is pricing in an approximately 87% probability of an October rate cut.
Cargo Ship Fire at Qingdao Port in China Kills at Least 20 A fire broke out on a cargo ship docked at a port in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, killing at least 20 people and leaving 5 missing. The vessel was reportedly undergoing repairs at the Beihai Shipyard.
Saudi Arabia Halts East-West Pipeline and Yemen's Houthi Rebels Launch Attacks Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked the Ras Tanura oil facility in eastern Saudi Arabia, prompting the kingdom to temporarily suspend operations at its East-West pipeline. This has further intensified supply chain instability in the Red Sea region.
Today's Hot Topics
Water Leak Controversy at South Korean Men's Basketball Team's Asian Games Accommodation Water leaks at the accommodation for the South Korean men's basketball team competing in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games have raised concerns over poor conditions. National team guard Byun Jun-hyung shared the situation via social media, drawing widespread attention from fans.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Holds Press Conference on 9/11 Documents New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani held a press conference at City Hall urging the release of classified documents related to the 9/11 attacks. This incident has once again highlighted the historical trauma and transparency issues of New York City.
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