Musical Actress Kim Hwan-hee Announces Wedding on May 18 Musical actress Kim Hwan-hee has announced that she will become a bride this May. On May 14, Kim shared the news via her social media, stating, "I wanted to be the first to share this good news with my fans, so I wrote this letter by hand. On May 18, I will begin the second act of my life." She continued, "I felt a certainty that if I were to spend my life with this person, it would be a joyful journey, even with its worries. I have found love with someone who shares my values and dreams of May 14, 2026

Hyundai Motor's Yangjae Headquarters Reopens as a Hub for Human-Robot Collaboration "Let’s collaborate more, lower barriers, and work in an open manner." Chung Eui-sun, Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, made these remarks on May 14 during the 'Lobby Story Town Hall' event at the Yangjae headquarters. He noted that the lobby renovation stemmed from a desire to build on the experiences, achievements, and ideas accumulated at the Yangjae headquarters. "This initiative began with a goal to change our work environment to foster innovation, and I believe we have achieved a s May 14, 2026

Shifting Public Sentiment in Seoul: Oh Se-hoon's Comeback and Jung Won-oh's Uncertainty The atmosphere in Seoul is changing, similar to the shifts seen in the Yeongnam region. Currently, candidate Jung Won-oh is still leading within the margin of error. Experts explain that within this margin, the results can be considered statistically equivalent. However, those experienced in elections understand that it is not just the current numbers that matter, but the trends. Recent polls show Oh Se-hoon has halved the gap in just a few weeks. The so-called "golden cross" is beginn May 14, 2026

Hyundai Motor's Yangjae Office Transformed into Robot-Friendly Building The lobby, designed with a glass ceiling, resembles a vast "indoor garden." The vertical space from the first to the third floor is filled with large trees and plants, making it hard to distinguish whether it is an office or a park. This perfect landscaping is maintained by the watering robot "DAL-e." DAL-e travels throughout the expansive lobby, watering plants and automatically recharging in a designated rest area at scheduled times. When afternoon meetings begin, a delivery robot bring May 14, 2026

Finance Ministry and Bank of Korea Leaders Meet to Enhance Policy Cooperation Finance Minister Park Hong-keun and Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song held their first official meeting on May 14, agreeing to strengthen cooperation on fiscal and monetary policy to address complex crises. This marks the first official meeting between the heads of the two institutions in history. They pledged to work closely together to tackle challenges posed by the Middle East conflict, low growth, and demographic changes. During the meeting at the Bank of Korea headquarters in Seo May 14, 2026

Oh Se-hoon Appeals for Support, Criticizes Opponent as 'Puppet Mayor' Oh Se-hoon, the People Power Party candidate for Seoul mayor, called for public support on May 14 to halt the Democratic Party's arrogant dominance. He emphasized that his opponent, Jung Won-oh, would become a "puppet mayor" beholden to President Lee Jae-myung, highlighting his own experience in city governance. Former lawmaker Yoo Seung-min, who met with Oh, remarked that the current administration's real estate policies are severely problematic and expressed confidence that Oh could ad May 14, 2026

South Korea's Foreign Minister Calls for Action Following Attack on HMM Cargo Ship South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun emphasized on May 14 that attacks on civilian vessels, including the HMM cargo ship Namoo, cannot be justified under any circumstances. He stated that the government will continue to consult with relevant countries regarding the incident.During a press briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jongno, Seoul, Cho announced that the government will conduct a further investigation into the attack on the Namoo and take necessary response measures.A senior May 14, 2026

Ruling Party Criticizes Opposition Leader's Response to AI Dividend Proposal The Democratic Party has criticized Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, for his response to Kim Yong-beom's proposal for an "AI national dividend," accusing him of engaging in what they termed "political attacks without questioning or verification." Despite the Blue House clarifying that Kim's comments were personal opinions, the Democratic Party claims they are being misrepresented as official policy. In a written briefing on May 14, spokesperson Kang Jun-hyun stated, "Jang May 14, 2026

Trump and Xi Meet in Beijing to Discuss Future of U.S.-China Relations "Can we create a bright future for our two countries together?" "I can say that U.S.-China relations are the best they have ever been." On May 14, Donald Trump, President of the United States, met with Xi Jinping, President of China, for a summit at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, marking the second day of Trump's visit to China. The two leaders began their opening remarks in a cordial atmosphere, exchanging pleasantries. According to China's state broadcaster CCTV, Xi Jinpin May 14, 2026

Trump Optimistic About US-China Relations, Calls Xi a Great Leader U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism about the future of U.S.-China relations during a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14, 2026. According to Yonhap News, Trump stated at the opening remarks of the meeting at the Great Hall of the People, "The relationship between the United States and China will be better than ever before." He emphasized his long-standing relationship with Xi, saying, "We have known each other for a long time. This is the longest r May 14, 2026