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With iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders approaching, the prices advertised by each carrier differ, so you must be confused about what actually constitutes a discount and what is a conditional benefit, right? To get straight to the point, pre-orders begin at 9 PM on September 12, 2026. SK Telecom is focusing on trade-in benefits and usage vouchers based on storage capacity, KT on rate and partner card discounts, and LG Uplus on device coupons and delivery benefits. The domestic retail price for the iPhone 18 Pro starts at 1.99 million won, and the Pro Max starts at 2.19 million won, with the official launch on September 18. However, in the advertisement… Read more

Are you confused about whether the eligibility criteria for the 4th Livelihood Support Fund apply equally to all citizens nationwide, or if your region is eligible? As of September 9, 2026, the '4th Livelihood Support Fund' is less a single official program name for lump-sum payments by the central government to all citizens and more a collective term for livelihood stability and recovery support programs implemented by various local governments. Therefore, the key lies in separately examining the eligibility, resident registration cutoff date, and application period for your specific city, county, or district of residence. In this article, covering regional amounts, cutoff dates, examples of inflow and outflow, and application methods, we will cover actual… Read more

The Jikji Culture Festival, which attracted approximately 100,000 visitors, and the Cheongju Eupseong Grand Festival, which saw around 40,000 participants, concluded on September 6th as part of the 2026 Cheongju Autumn Festival. These events offered a chance to experience Jikji, documentary culture, the history of Cheongju Fortress, and traditional culture all in one place. In this article, I will systematically summarize when and where the two festivals were held and what programs were included. I will also examine the differences between the Jikji Culture Festival, which featured digital experiences and nightscapes, and the Cheongju Eupseong Grand Festival, which was adorned with parades and historical reenactments. Cheongju Autumn… Read more

It is said that approximately 13 billion won was spent on the Seoul World Fireworks Festival, and you may have wondered if this massive cost was covered by spectators or taxes. To start with the conclusion, it was announced that Hanwha fully covered the costs for the 2026 event, and the core objective lies in brand image and social contribution rather than ticket revenue. However, not all of that 13 billion won was spent on launching the fireworks. To operate an event at Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul, which attracts about 1 million people, requires safety management, personnel, facilities, on-site… Read more

Why did the child return to the church despite indications that they were calling for help, and why did they ultimately die? The Cheonan Church Child Death Case refers to the death of an 11-year-old child that occurred at a church in Cheonan on the evening of August 5, 2026. SBS’s *Unanswered Questions* tracked the core suspicions surrounding the case by following the conflicting claims of the pastor and the maternal grandmother, the distress signals the child showed before death, and tip-offs from within the church. Cheonan Church Child Death… Read more

“Is this really a human body?” Suspicions of AI synthesis were raised against former Japanese national badminton player Akane Araki after a video was released featuring her 176cm height, near-perfect proportions, and clearly defined abs. Araki personally clarified via social media that the appearance in the video is her actual look, not an AI creation. Based on a report by Star News on September 3, 2026, chronologically covering everything from the scene where the controversy began to her athletic career and post-retirement management process… Read more

The reason Lim Soo-jung drew attention by appearing in jeans at an event filled with glamorous dresses and suits was not simply because the denim stood out. Rather, the balanced combination of a basic shirt paired with neatly styled wide-fit denim, finished with a belt and loafers, created a vivid contrast to the atmosphere of the photo wall. Lim Soo-jung's fashion at the Leeum Museum event is closer to a style that is effortless yet does not compromise on formality. Held on September 2, 2026, at the Leeum Museum in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul… Read more

Rather than her changed appearance due to losing 10kg, there was something else that caught my eye first in Ahn Eun-jin's dress this time. This is because the elegant silhouette of the gray silk slip dress, the sheer ruffles, and the restrained hair and makeup naturally harmonized within a single scene. Ahn Eun-jin showcased a gray-toned dress in photos related to the Seoul Frieze event introduced on September 3, 2026. In this article, the story about the 10kg weight loss mentioned in the original text is discussed only within the scope of the source, and actually… Read more

How frustrating would it be to go to Chipotle Gangnam for a quick lunch and return home after standing in line for over an hour? I have compiled a chronological record of a visitor who waited from 11:30 AM on the opening day, September 2, 2026, but ultimately failed to enter. This review is based on the actual scene at Chipotle Gangnam on the opening day lunchtime. It captures everything from the store location and the structure of the line to the speed of movement and the moment I gave up, so for those planning a lunch visit to gauge waiting times… Read more

If you assumed that the Basic Pension would automatically start upon turning 65, you need to re-examine the criteria ahead of 2027. Age is merely a starting condition; actual eligibility is determined by considering recognized income as well as nationality and residency requirements. In particular, starting in 2027, a plan is being considered to determine eligible recipients based on the standard median income and provide 400,000 won per month to low-income beneficiaries. However, as of September 3, 2026, this is a proposal under review rather than a final confirmed policy, and the current system and… Read more