Latest news in South Korea? September 13th, 2026
13-09-2026
Key developments in South Korea around September 13, 2026:
- Expanded Espionage Law Takes Effect: South Korea officially implemented a major revision to its Criminal Act. The amended law broadens espionage penalties beyond actions tied exclusively to North Korea to include espionage committed for any foreign country or entity, aimed primarily at curbing leaks of critical semiconductor, AI, and battery technology. ANI News
- Stock Exchange Trading Hours Extended: The Korea Exchange announced an extension of stock market trading hours, adding a four-hour aftermarket session until 8:00 PM to better attract and accommodate global investors across European and Western time zones. www.businesstoday.com.my
- Security & North Korea Missile Launches: South Korea’s military remains on elevated vigilance after tracking multiple short-range ballistic missile launches by North Korea fired toward the East Sea (Sea of Japan), following recently concluded trilateral naval exercises between South Korea, the United States, and Japan. Taipei Times
- Export Surge Driven by Semiconductors: Economic data released by the Korea Customs Service shows outbound shipments surged over 80% year-on-year during the first 10 days of September, largely fueled by booming global demand for AI chips and memory hardware. The Korea Times