Jeju Air Surpasses 1 Million Passengers for Four Consecutive Months Jeju Air announced on May 14 that it has exceeded 1 million passengers for four consecutive months from January to April this year. According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's aviation information portal, Jeju Air transported 1,127,370 passengers in April, a 20.3% increase from 936,899 during the same period last year. Domestic flights saw an increase from 387,429 to 432,582, a rise of 11.7%, while international flights grew from 549,470 to 694,788, marking a 26.4% May 15, 2026

Nexon Reports Record First Quarter Earnings Under Global Strategy Nexon’s global market-focused restructuring strategy, led by Chairman Patrick Soderlund, has shown a strong start as the company reported its highest quarterly earnings to date. On May 14, Nexon announced that it achieved revenues of 1.42 trillion won, operating profit of 542.6 billion won, and net profit of 533.8 billion won for the first quarter of 2026. This represents a 34% increase in revenue, a 40% rise in operating profit, and a 118% jump in net profit compared to the same period la May 15, 2026

Trump Calls US-China Talks 'Very Productive'; Invites Xi Jinping to White House President Donald Trump positively assessed his recent summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping and officially invited Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, to visit the United States. According to Yonhap News Agency, during a state dinner hosted by Xi at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, Trump stated, "We had very positive and productive discussions and meetings with the Chinese delegation." He added, "Tonight is also a precious opportunity to discuss various matters we talked May 15, 2026

Trump and Xi Visit Temple of Heaven, Marking a Shift in Protocol During their meeting on May 14, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, a notable change from their first meeting nine years ago when they toured the Forbidden City together. According to state media, Xi welcomed Trump near the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven, where they posed for commemorative photos and enjoyed a brief tour. The Temple of Heaven was a site where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynastie May 15, 2026

Choi Tae-won and Noh So-young to Return to Court Next Month for Asset Division Dispute Choi Tae-won, 66, chairman of SK Group, and Noh So-young, 65, director of Art Center Nabi, will return to court next month to continue their divorce asset division dispute. As the retrial process intensifies, both sides are expected to reignite their battle over the division of assets valued at over 1 trillion won. According to Yonhap News on May 14, the Family Division of the Seoul High Court, led by Judge Lee Sang-joo, has scheduled the second mediation session for the asset division ca May 15, 2026

Labor Minister Calls for Dialogue Amid Samsung Electronics Strike Threat As a general strike at Samsung Electronics approaches in a week, Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon emphasized the importance of dialogue, stating, "There are no companies without workers, and no unions are established to drive companies to failure." On May 14, Kim posted a message on his social media titled "Democracy Believes in the Power of Dialogue." He noted, "There are no companies without workers, and no unions are established to drive companies to failure. From my experience, the most May 15, 2026

Incheon Maritime Museum Celebrates Second Anniversary with Focus on Marine Culture The National Incheon Maritime Museum has attracted 850,000 visitors since its opening two years ago, establishing itself as a leading museum in the Seoul metropolitan area. On May 14, Woo Dong-sik, the museum's director, held a press conference at the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries in Busan, stating, "We will do our best to introduce marine culture to the public." Woo explained that the museum was created to educate residents of the metropolitan area, where more than half of the country May 15, 2026

Korean Air and Asiana Airlines Finalize Merger Agreement Ahead of December Launch Korean Air has officially confirmed its merger with Asiana Airlines, setting the launch date for the new integrated airline for December 17. While the framework for the merger is in place, significant challenges remain, including the integration of mileage programs, adjustments to seniority, and internal organizational restructuring. With approximately seven months until the launch, last-minute complications related to stakeholder interests are expected.According to industry sources, Korean Air May 15, 2026

Dream of Crossing a River with Chestnuts in an Apron: 315th Pension Lottery 720+ Winning Numbers Drawn "After winning, I remembered a dream my mother had when she was pregnant with me. She dreamed of crossing a river with chestnuts in her apron." As interest mounts in the winning numbers for the 315th Pension Lottery 720+ on May 14, the story of a winner from the 287th draw has captured public attention. In a recent post on the Donghaeng Lottery winners' board, the winner of one first-place ticket and four second-place tickets from the 287th draw shared, "I usually buy lottery tickets wit May 15, 2026

Samsung and Government Urge Return to Negotiations Amid Ongoing Strike The Central Labor Relations Commission has urged Samsung Electronics to return to the negotiating table, but the union is maintaining its stance by insisting on the institutionalization of performance bonuses as a precondition. Analysts suggest that if the union chooses to strike despite the potential for a significant special compensation package, it may find itself at a disadvantage in the public relations battle. On May 14, Samsung Electronics sent a formal letter titled "Proposal for May 15, 2026