KCC Achieves Historic '0% Miracle' in Korean Basketball Busan KCC has made history by becoming the first sixth-place team to win the championship in the history of professional basketball in South Korea, capping off the 2025-2026 season with an unprecedented achievement. The team also set significant milestones for both its players and coaching staff, marking a notable chapter in Korean basketball. KCC triumphed over Goyang Sono, winning 76-68 in the fifth game of the 2025-2026 KBL Championship Finals held at Goyang Sono Arena on May 13. With th May 14, 2026

Trump and Xi Meet: Implications of Their Summit U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met again in Beijing on May 14. The summit between the world's top superpower and the second-largest economy is always a significant event that can influence global order, but this meeting carries particular weight and symbolism. The backdrop includes the ongoing war in Ukraine, conflicts in the Middle East, competition for dominance in artificial intelligence (AI), the semiconductor race, issues surrounding Taiwan, control of r May 14, 2026

Hoban Construction Tests AI-Based Technology for Detecting Wall Cracks Hoban Construction has enhanced its diagnostic capabilities through the introduction of an AI-based wall crack inspection robot, marking a significant step in smart construction technology.On May 13, Hoban Construction announced the successful completion of a field demonstration of the AI wall crack inspection robot at a residential complex in Gyeonggi Province. This demonstration was the result of an open innovation collaboration with FD Tech, a company recognized as a promising technology in t May 14, 2026

Executives Sell Shares as KOSPI Approaches 8,000 Mark As the KOSPI index approaches the 8,000 mark, executives at listed companies are increasingly selling their shares. This trend of insider profit-taking has resurfaced amid a recent surge in the stock market, raising concerns among general investors who view it as a potential signal of a market peak. According to the Financial Supervisory Service's electronic disclosure system, there have been 39 instances this month where insiders, including executives, sold shares worth over 100 million May 14, 2026

SK Shieldus Highlights Importance of Continuous Security for SMEs Amid Cyber Threats SK Shieldus announced on May 14 that it has analyzed major cyber threat trends affecting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based on data accumulated over the past five years, coinciding with SME Week. The analysis revealed that SMEs take an average of 106.1 days to recognize and investigate security incidents after they occur. In some cases, the delay reached as long as 700 days, with 32.6% of incidents taking more than 90 days to address. As the use of artificial intelligence (A May 14, 2026

KOSPI Rises to World's Highest Amid AI Semiconductor Rally, Foreign Investors Exit The South Korean stock market is experiencing the steepest rise in the world, driven by a rally in artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors. While domestic retail and institutional investors are pushing the index higher, foreign capital is quickly exiting the market. There are warnings that the stock market may be overheating as borrowing for investment increases. According to Bloomberg, the KOSPI index has surged 87% this year, the highest among major global indices tracked by the outl May 14, 2026

AI Reshapes Asia's Industrial Landscape When the U.S. market falters, the KOSPI often follows suit. A downturn in China's economy typically leads to sell-offs in South Korea. This year, however, is different. Neither the Middle East conflict nor the U.S.-China power struggle has managed to shake the markets. This week, the key variable was expected to be the U.S.-China summit. Yet, the KOSPI continues its march toward an all-time high. Having already surged nearly 80% this year, it is achieving the best performance among major global May 14, 2026

Kim Jae-won Discusses His Role as Sun-rok in 'Yumi's Cells 3' Kim Jae-won, who gained fame as the "first love memory manipulator" in the drama "Our Blues," has now earned the title of the nation's favorite younger man. Since his debut in "Our Blues," he has steadily built his filmography, recently achieving success with Netflix's "Lady Dua" and TVING's "Yumi's Cells 3," solidifying his unique presence in the industry. His ability to create chemistry with co-stars and evoke the excitement of relationships showcases his new potential."I’m really happy to rec May 14, 2026

Director Jung Juri and Cast of 'Dora' Set for Cannes Film Festival Premiere Film 'Dora' is set to have its world premiere at the 79th Cannes Film Festival's Directors' Fortnight. Director Jung Juri, who previously debuted with 'Dohiya' and followed up with 'Next Sohee,' will be joined by actors Kim Do-yeon and Ando Sakura to meet local audiences.On May 14, the production team for 'Dora' announced that Director Jung Juri and actors Kim Do-yeon and Ando Sakura are departing for Cannes, sharing their thoughts on the festival invitation. 'Dora' has been officially invited t May 14, 2026

Ministry of Interior to Begin Second Round of High Oil Price Relief Payments on May 18 The Ministry of Interior announced on May 14 that Vice Minister Kim Min-jae visited Gongju, South Chungcheong Province, to assess preparations for the second round of high oil price relief payments, set to begin on May 18. During his visit, he listened to local concerns and checked the readiness of the facilities. Kim visited the Okryong-dong community center to ensure that residents applying for the relief payments would not face any inconveniences. He emphasized the importance of thoroug May 14, 2026