SK Hynix Tops Job Seekers' Interest with 600 Million Won Bonus A recent survey revealed that SK Hynix is the company attracting the most interest from job seekers. According to Incruit, an analysis of job seeker views on its recruitment news page showed that as of the second week of May, SK Hynix accounted for 6.1% of total views, placing it at the top. Kia followed in second place with 5.1%, while Hyundai Motor Company ranked third with 4.5%. Samsung Electronics secured fourth place with 4.4%, and Korea Airports Corporation, the only public ins May 14, 2026

Shinsegae Launches Premium Rice Subscription Service Despite a yearly decline in per capita rice consumption, interest in the quality of rice has been rising. In response to this demand, Shinsegae Department Store has launched a premium rice subscription service. On May 14, Shinsegae announced that it began its "Fermentation: Store" brand's "Online Rice Subscription Service" at the end of last month. The service delivers top-quality rice, curated by rice sommeliers and Korean chefs, directly to customers' doorsteps. Based on the philo May 14, 2026

Ningyang's Gongcho League Revitalizes Local Economy Through Sports The second Gongcho soccer and basketball league, held in Ningyang County, Tai'an City, Shandong Province, is gaining attention as a new regional sports model that combines sports with culture, tourism, and consumption. The event is seen as more than just a sports competition; it connects local culture and tourism resources while serving as a platform for revitalizing the local economy. A total of 34 teams, comprising over 530 employees, are participating in the league, with matches takin May 14, 2026

Ningyang County Accelerates Chemical Projects Through Industrial Chain Reform Ningyang County in Tai'an City, Shandong Province, is enhancing the administrative efficiency of high-end chemical industry projects through industrial chain integration reform, aiming to strengthen local industrial competitiveness. Recently, the diverse biological potassium carbonate project in Ningyang County completed 14 key administrative procedures, including site approval, environmental assessment, and construction permits, in just 18 business days, marking the start of full-scale co May 14, 2026

Samsung C&T to Train 100 Young Job Seekers in Construction Management Samsung C&T's construction division announced on May 14 that it will offer practical training for young job seekers aspiring to work in construction and safety management. The program aims to train construction and safety managers in collaboration with Samsung C&T's partner companies. This initiative is part of the 'Large and Small Business Coexistence Job Program,' overseen by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and managed by the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency and the Korea Economic Coop May 14, 2026

Ruling Party Aims to Finalize National Assembly Committee Appointments by June The Democratic Party announced plans to complete the appointments of National Assembly committee chairs and committees by next month. Additionally, the party intends to continue pressing for a plenary session on May 20 to elect the National Assembly leadership. Lee Joo-hee, the party's floor spokesperson, spoke with reporters after a policy meeting on the 14th, stating, "Internally, we plan to begin the formation of the committees for the second half of the term. We will gather individual May 14, 2026

Massive Concrete Facility to Store 125,000 Drums of Low-Level Nuclear Waste Opens in Korea "That’s not a roof; it’s a crane."On May 13, a visit to the low-level radioactive waste disposal facility in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, revealed a massive steel structure that resembled a factory roof from a distance. However, upon closer inspection, it was identified as a Mobile Crane Shelter (MCS) designed to transport radioactive waste drums. This structure, which serves both as a roof to shield against rain and as a crane, was the first thing that caught the eye at the site. ◆From May 14, 2026

Korean Privacy Commission Fines Boram Group 540 Million Won for Data Breach The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC), an independent administrative agency established to oversee the handling and protection of personal data, has imposed a total fine of 542.5 million won ($540,000) and an additional penalty of 11.4 million won ($11,400) on Boram Development and six other affiliates of the Boram Group for violating the Personal Information Protection Act. On May 13, during its ninth plenary session, the PIPC approved the fines and corrective measures ag May 14, 2026

Pilot Program Launched to Provide Onboard Medical Care for Fishermen # A crew member, identified as A, was found unconscious but breathing in the engine room while returning from a fishing trip in the 35th maritime area. He was transported to a nearby hospital 45 minutes after being discovered, but despite CPR efforts, he was pronounced dead due to respiratory failure. # Another crew member, B, suffered a finger amputation during fishing operations and requested assistance from the captain, who notified rescue services. Following their guidance, B preserved May 14, 2026

Surge in Semiconductor and Computer Exports Driven by AI Demand Boosts April ICT Exports Exports of semiconductors and computers surged in April, driven by increased demand for artificial intelligence (AI), resulting in a record increase in information and communication technology (ICT) exports. According to the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, April's ICT exports reached $42.71 billion, a 125.9% increase compared to the same month last year. This marks the second consecutive month of exports exceeding $40 billion, achieving the hig May 14, 2026