Korean Investors Shift Focus from U.S. Stocks Amid Record Domestic Market As the domestic stock market continues to reach all-time highs, South Korean investors, known as "seohakgaemi," who have heavily invested in U.S. stocks, are now shifting to a selling trend. Amid ongoing U.S.-China tensions and geopolitical risks from the Middle East, the U.S. stock market has shown relative weakness this year, while the KOSPI index has gained momentum, raising expectations for the KOSPI to reach 8,000. This has led to a simultaneous movement of funds from U.S. stocks to th May 14, 2026

Rep. Han Ji-a Calls for Institutional Support to Boost K-Bio's Global Competitiveness Rep. Han Ji-a, a member of the National Assembly's Health and Welfare Committee, emphasized the need for institutional support to enhance the global competitiveness of the K-Bio sector as the pharmaceutical and biotech industries undergo rapid restructuring due to the spread of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Speaking at the 16th Global Healthcare Forum hosted by Aju Economy at the Korea Press Center in Jung-gu, Seoul, on May 14, Han stated, "AI is bringing revolutionary changes May 14, 2026

Trump Warned by Xi on Taiwan Issue During Beijing Meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a strong warning regarding Taiwan during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that mishandling the issue could lead to conflict between the two nations. This meeting marked their first encounter in seven months since the summit in Busan last October. According to China Central Television (CCTV) on May 14, Xi emphasized that the Taiwan issue is the most critical matter in U.S.-China relations during their talks at the Great Hall of the Peo May 14, 2026

Ace Bed Launches Hotel-Style Low-Profile Bed 'Opimo III' Ace Bed has launched the 'Opimo III,' a hotel-style bed designed with a low-profile structure to enhance openness in the bedroom. According to Ace Bed, the Opimo III maximizes the sense of space and openness in the bedroom. Its low-profile design ensures that even when paired with a high pillow-top mattress, the overall height of the bed remains manageable, creating a visually spacious effect. The headboard features a dual head cushion that provides optimal comfort by supporting the body' May 14, 2026

Oasis Market Reports 32% Increase in Q1 Operating Profit Driven by Direct Sourcing and Logistics Efficiency Oasis Market has improved its profitability in the first quarter of this year. The company plans to secure growth momentum through direct sourcing of fresh produce, logistics efficiency, and the advancement of AI-based commerce.On May 14, Oasis Market reported that its operating profit for the first quarter reached 8.3 billion won, a 32.4% increase compared to the same period last year. During the same timeframe, sales rose by 3.2% to 139.3 billion won, with online sales increasing by 8% year-ov May 14, 2026

Yoo Seung-jun Urges Against Negative Comments, Denies Rumors of Profanity Singer Yoo Seung-jun addressed those who post negative comments about him in a recent video. On May 13, he uploaded a video titled "Do you still believe I cursed? Yoo Seung-jun finally speaks out. A quiet message for those who still criticize me" on his YouTube channel. In the video, Yoo said, "Please stop posting negative comments. I may not be that mentally weak, but who wouldn’t feel hurt when seeing such comments?" He added, "Even if someone is in a situation where they deserve criticis May 14, 2026

Lotte Home Shopping Shareholders Reject Motion to Dismiss CEO Kim Jae-gyeom A motion to dismiss Kim Jae-gyeom as CEO of Lotte Home Shopping was rejected at an extraordinary shareholders' meeting held on May 14. Taekwang Industrial, the company's second-largest shareholder, had proposed the dismissal. A representative from Lotte Home Shopping stated after the meeting, "The motion to dismiss the CEO was rejected at the extraordinary shareholders' meeting convened at the request of some shareholders. The company respects the exercise of shareholder rights. We ho May 14, 2026

Samsung and LG Challenge Netflix with Free Streaming Services Global TV manufacturers Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are pivoting to ad-supported free streaming services (FAST) as hardware sales face limitations amid a prolonged downturn in the global TV market. The K-TV sector, once a leader in electronics, is evolving into a platform-driven industry.On May 14, industry sources reported that Samsung has made a bold move by replacing its TV business head, signaling an official commitment to expanding its FAST service, 'Samsung TV Plus.' The focus i May 14, 2026

KOSPI Hits Record High, Just 19 Points Away from 8000 The KOSPI continued its upward trend throughout the trading session, closing at a record high. Although it fell short of breaking the 8000 mark, it ended just 19 points shy of that milestone. On May 14, the Korea Exchange reported that the KOSPI rose by 137.40 points, or 1.75%, to close at 7981.41. The index opened at 7873.91, up 29.90 points, and steadily increased throughout the day. In terms of trading volume, both individual and institutional investors contributed to the index's ris May 14, 2026

Legal Risks for Companies Expanding Abroad: Solutions Sought at Joint Seminar As uncertainties in the global trade order deepen, a joint legal seminar was held to assist South Korean companies expanding abroad and to enhance their legal risk management capabilities. On May 14, the Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the World Bank, hosted a seminar aimed at presenting the latest international regulatory trends and practical strategies for companies venturing overseas. This seminar was organized to explore effect May 14, 2026