Seum Hosts Startup Investment Negotiation Competition for Law Students Seum, a law firm specializing in startups, hosted a mock consultation competition for law students to experience practical startup investment negotiations. This initiative comes as the demand for legal advice in the growing AI startup sector increases, sparking interest among aspiring legal professionals in the startup legal field. On May 13, Seum announced it conducted the "2026 Night Where Startups Meet Law - Legal Battle Field" for students from Seoul National University’s Startup Law May 14, 2026

South Korea Streamlines Nuclear Power Export Strategy The South Korean government has decided to unify its nuclear power export efforts, which have been divided between Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP). A government-affiliated committee will oversee the projects, while KEPCO and KHNP will collaborate on implementation. The formal integration of export agencies will be determined through legislative discussions. On May 14, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy held the first nuclear export st May 14, 2026

Rural Development Administration Implements Protections for Tenant Farmers Ahead of Nationwide Land Survey The Rural Development Administration announced on May 14 that it has established measures to minimize potential harm to tenant farmers ahead of the government's nationwide land survey. The agency will prioritize the supply of alternative farmland to tenant farmers whose lease agreements have been unilaterally terminated. If a landowner ends a contract without mutual agreement, tenant farmers can receive priority access to land managed by the Land Bank, provided they can prove their May 14, 2026

CEOs Respond Positively to US-China Summit During Trump's Visit CEOs of major U.S. companies accompanying President Donald Trump on his visit to China expressed positive reactions regarding the U.S.-China summit. According to the Wall Street Journal, business leaders who traveled with Trump attended a welcome ceremony and summit held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14. Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, commented to reporters as he exited the Great Hall, saying, "President Xi and President Trump were fantastic." Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, also May 14, 2026

Trump and Xi Arrive at Temple of Heaven After Summit U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at the Temple of Heaven after concluding their summit at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, according to China’s state broadcaster CCTV. Following their meeting, which lasted from 10:15 a.m. to approximately 12:30 p.m., the two leaders toured the Temple of Heaven and are scheduled to attend a state dinner in the evening. The Temple of Heaven is a sacred site where emperors historically offered sacrifices to the h May 14, 2026

SK Telecom Hosts Forest Retreat for Long-Time Customers At 9 a.m. on May 10, a light green banner reading "Path to SK Telecom Forest Retreat" caught the eye along the road lined with trees at Hyangsusan in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. This sign pointed the way to the Forest Camp at Everland, which is typically closed to the public. Families, pulling luggage and holding their children's hands, walked with light steps as SK Telecom (SKT) opened its doors for the 'T Long-Term Customer Forest Retreat Day' for customers who have been with the company May 14, 2026

Trump Visits China with Defense Secretary for First Time Since Nixon President Donald Trump's visit to China is notable for the unusual presence of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, marking the first time a U.S. defense secretary has accompanied a president to China since Richard Nixon's historic trip in 1972, according to the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on May 14. The last visit by a U.S. defense secretary to China occurred nearly eight years ago, when then-Secretary James Mattis traveled there in June 2018 during Trump's first term. SCMP reported t May 14, 2026

Krafton Reports Success of Parental Support Program, Births Nearly Double Krafton has revealed the results of its parental support program after one year, reporting that the number of births among employees has nearly doubled, and employee satisfaction has increased. The creation of a family-friendly work environment has been linked to changes in perceptions about childbirth and improved employee morale. On May 14, Krafton announced that from January to April, 46 babies were born to employees, a nearly twofold increase compared to the same period last year. Si May 14, 2026

Baek Ji-young Sheds Tears While Singing at Shin Ji's Wedding Baek Ji-young became emotional while performing a wedding song at the wedding of Shin Ji from the group Koyote. A video titled "The Day Lee Ji-sun, Not Shin Ji, Got Married" was posted on the YouTube channel 'Eotteohsinji' on May 13. Before singing, Baek Ji-young shared, "Since my debut, I have had a very special relationship with Ji-sun. Looking back at that time and seeing Ji-sun with her husband now feels like a big sister moment for me." She continued, "We have gone through many difficu May 14, 2026

Korea-Japan Economic Cooperation Meeting to Focus on Supply Chains and AI As global supply chains are being reshaped and competition in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector intensifies, Korea and Japan are accelerating their economic cooperation. Business leaders from both countries will discuss ways to establish a 'future-oriented partnership' focusing on key industries such as semiconductors, mobility, energy, and finance.The Korea-Japan Economic Association announced on May 14 that it will co-host the 58th Korea-Japan Business Meeting in Tokyo at the The Okura T May 14, 2026