AI Security Battle Intensifies Among Major U.S. Tech Firms On May 13, major international news outlets focused on the AI security front, highlighting OpenAI's new platform, the fallout from Claude Mythos, and efforts to thwart weaponized AI attacks. OpenAI Launches Cybersecurity Platform 'Daybreak' OpenAI has officially entered the cybersecurity market with the launch of its enterprise platform, 'Daybreak.' This platform combines the GPT-5.5 model with OpenAI's proprietary security engine, 'Codex Security,' designed to support everything from May 14, 2026

SK Hynix Surpasses 2 Million Won in Pre-Market Trading as KOSPI Attempts to Break 8000 The KOSPI index is attempting to break the 8000 mark after rebounding in a single day, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix showing strong performance in early trading. According to NextTrade, as of 8:32 a.m. on May 14, Samsung Electronics was trading at 286,500 won, up 2,500 won (0.88%) from the previous trading day. At the same time, SK Hynix recorded a rise of 19,000 won (0.96%), reaching 1,995,000 won, even surpassing 2 million won in pre-market trading. This surge appears to be influenced May 14, 2026

DB Securities Raises GS Target Price Amid Abu Dhabi Oil Field Expectations DB Securities announced on May 14 that it has raised the target price for GS to 95,000 won, reflecting improved performance expectations for the Abu Dhabi oil field due to increased drilling investments in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The firm maintained its investment rating of 'buy.' Han Seung-jae, a researcher at DB Securities, stated in a report that GS's market capitalization is still only 43% of Caltex's projected net assets of 15.5 trillion won for this year. He noted, "While t May 14, 2026

Samsung Electronics Signs EU CoC for Energy-Efficient Appliances Samsung Electronics announced on May 14 that it has become the first domestic company to sign the European Union's Smart Appliances Energy Charter (CoC). The EU CoC is a voluntary agreement program led by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission. It aims to promote the development and distribution of energy-efficient smart appliances by manufacturers. While existing energy regulations have focused on reducing overall power consumption, the EU CoC encourages the use of May 14, 2026

Shinhan Securities Raises SK Innovation Target Price by 31% Amid Recovery Expectations Shinhan Investment Corp. announced on May 14 that it has raised its target price for SK Innovation from 130,000 won to 170,000 won, an increase of 30.8%, citing strong refinery market conditions and a recovery in the battery business. The firm maintained its "buy" rating on the stock. Lee Jin-myung, an analyst at Shinhan Investment, stated, "Despite concerns over global demand slowing, the current impact of supply disruptions is more significant, suggesting that tight supply and demand co May 14, 2026

Hanwha Investment Upgrades Samyang Foods Target Price Amid Growth Expectations Hanwha Investment & Securities announced on May 14 that it has raised its target price for Samyang Foods from 1.9 million won to 2 million won, citing continued global demand for its spicy chicken brand and anticipated growth from expanded production capacity. The firm maintained its "buy" rating on the stock. Han Yu-jung, an analyst at Hanwha Investment & Securities, noted that the company’s consolidated operating profit for the first quarter rose 32.2% year-on-year to 177.1 billion won, May 14, 2026

Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair; First Test is Interest Rate Cut The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new chair of the Federal Reserve. On May 13, local time, the Senate approved Warsh's nomination with a vote of 54 in favor and 45 against. All Republican senators supported the nomination, while only Senator Jon Tester from the Democratic Party voted in favor. Warsh is set to succeed Jerome Powell, whose term ends on May 15. The term for the Fed chair is four years. Warsh's first major challenge will be the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC May 14, 2026

Hyundai Launches 'The New Grandeur' as a Milestone in SDV Transition Hyundai Motor Company has positioned its flagship sedan, 'The New Grandeur,' as a pivotal step in its transition to Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV). This model features the company's first self-developed next-generation infotainment platform. With the addition of innovative technologies such as a next-generation hybrid system and electric air vents, Hyundai aims to lead the premium sedan market. On May 13, Hyundai unveiled the internal combustion and hybrid versions of 'The New Grandeur May 14, 2026

Kyobo Securities Upgrades NCSoft's Target Price Amid Strong Game Performance Kyobo Securities maintained its "buy" rating on NCSoft on May 14 and raised its target price from 340,000 won to 375,000 won. Analyst Kim Dong-woo noted that NCSoft's first-quarter revenue reached 557.4 billion won, with an operating profit of 113.3 billion won, exceeding market expectations. He attributed this success to the strong performance of Aion 2 and Lineage Classic. Aion 2 generated 136.8 billion won in revenue, reflecting some carryover from the previous quarter and robust May 14, 2026

Meritz Securities Maintains 'Buy' Rating on Korea Electric Power Despite Lowered Consensus Meritz Securities reported on May 14 that while the lowered annual performance consensus for Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) is putting pressure on its stock price, focusing solely on short-term results could overlook structural improvements. The firm maintained its target price at 65,000 won and its investment opinion at 'Buy.' Analyst Moon Kyung-won noted that KEPCO's operating profit for the first quarter reached 3.78 trillion won, falling short of the consensus estimate of 4. May 14, 2026