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

Korea's Trade Chief Pledges Support Amid EU and Mexico Outreach Yeo Han-goo, the head of the Trade Negotiation Bureau at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, stated, "The government will mobilize all trade capabilities to support our companies operating abroad in securing stable investments and competitiveness."On May 14, the ministry announced that Yeo met with Valdis Dombrovskis, the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, in Brussels on May 11 to discuss the EU's plans to strengthen steel import regulations and to convey the concerns May 14, 2026

Seoul Forest Hosts 'Garden' While Seongsu Features 'Popup' as Construction Firms Revamp Marketing The Seoul International Garden Expo has been underway since May 1 at Seoul Forest in Seongdong District, attracting visitors to the newly created 'K-Construction Zone' where construction companies showcase their brand gardens. This marks a shift in construction marketing from traditional model homes to gardens, popups, and lifestyle spaces. Upon entering the grassy area of Seoul Forest on May 13, visitors were greeted by a red gate, a circular garden, and lush green pathways. Many strolle May 14, 2026

South Korea Approves Visit of North Korean Women's Football Team South Korea's Ministry of Unification announced on May 14 that it has approved the visit of the North Korean women's football team, Naegohyang, to participate in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Champions League (AWCL) semifinals scheduled for May 20 in Suwon. The approved delegation consists of 39 members, the same number initially submitted by North Korea to the AFC. The visit is authorized from May 17 to May 24. Once the visit is approved, an entry permit will be issue May 14, 2026

KOTRA Expands Market for K-Robots and AI in Vietnam KOTRA is supporting the entry of domestic robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) companies into Vietnam, which is emerging as a hub for advanced manufacturing. As Vietnam expands its investments in smart manufacturing and automation, the demand for K-robots and manufacturing AI solutions is also increasing. KOTRA announced that it will operate a "K-Robot Pavilion" at the Vietnam International Machinery Industry Expo (VINAMAC EXPO 2026) from May 14 to 16 at the I.C.E International Exhib May 14, 2026

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