Unreleased Footage from 'I Am Solo' Sparks Controversy Over Final Couples ENA and SBS Plus's dating show 'I Am Solo' Season 31 is facing backlash after unreleased footage featuring contestant Oksun was posted online and subsequently removed. The controversy intensified as various online communities began sharing lists of the final couples. Recently, the YouTube channel 'Chonjang Entertainment TV' uploaded previously unseen footage from Season 31. In the clip, Oksun is seen waiting for a conversation between Kyungsoo and Youngsook to end, telling Sunja, "Is this May 14, 2026

NS Home Shopping Hosts International Museum Day Event at Napoleon Gallery NS Home Shopping will celebrate International Museum Day on May 18 by hosting interactive programs at the Napoleon Gallery located in its Pangyo headquarters.The company announced on May 14 that it will hold special programs on May 20 and 27 in honor of International Museum Day, designated by the International Council of Museums (ICOM).The program will feature explanations of artifacts related to Napoleon and his life, followed by a hands-on activity where participants can create custom keycap k May 14, 2026

Hwang Myung-pil Withdraws as Ulsan Mayor Candidate, Seeks Unification with Kim Sang-wook Hwang Myung-pil, the Justice Innovation Party's candidate for Ulsan mayor, announced his withdrawal on May 14 and declared his intention to unify with Democratic Party candidate Kim Sang-wook. He expressed hope for a unification between Kim Sang-wook and Kim Jong-hoon of the Progressive Party as well. During a press conference at the Ulsan City Council, Hwang stated, "Given the urgency felt by both Kim Sang-wook and myself, we have made a political decision to unify, setting aside party i May 14, 2026

KOSPI Approaches 8000 as Retail Investors Favor Direct Stocks Over ETFs The KOSPI index is just 19 points shy of reaching the 8000 mark. It peaked at 7999.67 during trading, but closed at 7981, reflecting strong expectations for a breakthrough. This closing figure marks a record high for the index. Retail investors have been the primary drivers of this increase, showing a preference for direct investments in the KOSPI spot market over exchange-traded funds (ETFs) amid a rally that has seen recent record highs. According to the Korea Exchange, the KOSPI finish May 14, 2026

Korean Bar Association Hosts Mentoring Event for New Lawyers Senior lawyers stepped in as guides for new attorneys who recently passed the 15th Bar Exam and are beginning their legal careers. On May 13, the Korean Bar Association's Young Lawyers Committee successfully held the "2026 New Lawyer Mentoring" event at the seminar room of the Korean Bar Association headquarters in Seocho-dong, Seoul. The event was designed for 120 new lawyers to provide practical strategies for adapting to the rapidly changing legal environment and enhancing their profess May 14, 2026

Yoon Suk Yeol and Co-Defendants Request Recusal of Judges in Insurrection Case Yoon Suk Yeol's insurrection case faced disruptions on its first day as he and other key defendants filed for the recusal of the judges, leading to a temporary halt in proceedings. On May 14, the Seoul High Court's Criminal Division 12-1, presided over by judges Lee Seung-cheol, Jo Jin-goo, and Kim Min-ah, announced that it would separate the arguments and schedule future hearings after acknowledging the recusal request from Yoon's legal team. Yoon, who submitted a notice of absence the p May 14, 2026

Samsung Workers Consider Switching to SK Hynix Amid Ongoing Strike As the strike by Samsung Electronics' labor union intensifies, reactions are emerging on online communities suggesting that investors should sell their Samsung shares and switch to SK Hynix. Amid a booming semiconductor market, the prolonged labor dispute is affecting investor sentiment. On May 13, the National Samsung Electronics Labor Union (전삼노), the largest union at Samsung, announced it would continue its strike without further negotiations with management. The union stated, "The May 14, 2026

Uber, Naver, and Baemin Sale Speculations Signal New Platform Wars The German company Delivery Hero is considering the sale of Woowa Brothers, the operator of Baedal Minjok (Baemin), marking a significant turning point in South Korea's platform market. According to investment banking sources, JP Morgan, the advisor for the sale, has distributed teaser letters to major domestic and international companies, including Naver, Uber, Alibaba, and DoorDash, as well as some private equity firms. However, it appears that the acquisition process has not yet formally begu May 14, 2026

Trump and Xi Affirm Commitment to Strengthening US-China Relations U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a summit in Beijing, confirming their commitment to stabilizing U.S.-China relations and expanding economic and trade cooperation. However, Xi emphasized that the Taiwan issue remains a critical concern in U.S.-China relations, urging the U.S. to respond cautiously. On May 14, the Chinese Foreign Ministry released details of the summit held at the Great Hall of the People. Xi highlighted the need for both nations to overcom May 14, 2026

CJ Olive Young's 'Olive Better' Marks 100 Days of Success, Plans 10 New Stores CJ Olive Young's wellness curation platform, 'Olive Better,' is set to expand its offline presence following a successful 100 days since its launch. The company plans to open 10 new stores in key areas of Seoul, including Myeongdong and Seongsu, capitalizing on strong demand from foreign tourists and the 2030 demographic to take the lead in the K-wellness market. On May 14, Olive Young announced its intention to expand the number of Olive Better stores to 10 by the end of the year. La May 14, 2026