Samyang Foods Reports Record Q1 Operating Profit of 177.1 Billion Won Driven by Global Demand for Buldak Samyang Foods has once again achieved record quarterly results, fueled by strong overseas sales. The demand for the Buldak brand continues to thrive in global markets, supported by increased production capacity and favorable exchange rates, leading to improvements in both revenue and profitability. On May 13, Samyang Foods announced that its consolidated revenue for the first quarter reached 714.4 billion won, with an operating profit of 177.1 billion won. This marks a 35% increase in rev May 13, 2026

Kim Min-ha's 'Student Teaching' Challenges Conventional Cinema "It's romantic. The lighting, temperature, humidity..." This is a remark made by a participant on a variety show. It suggests that elements like location, weather, and physical condition all contribute to creating an 'atmosphere.' The same applies to film. The mood of the day and personal experiences can serve as 'evaluation criteria' for a movie. In this way, 'Choi's Review' is a segment that introduces films to audiences through the author's experiences and perspectives, aiming for a more rela May 13, 2026

Yoon Suk Yeol Requests Recusal of Judges in Rebellion Case Yoon Suk Yeol, who was sentenced to life in prison for his role in a rebellion during the December 3 emergency martial law, has filed a request for the recusal of judges ahead of his appeal hearing. On May 13, Yoon's legal team announced in a statement to reporters that they had submitted a recusal request to the Seoul High Court concerning the three judges of the 12-1 Criminal Division. The panel includes judges Lee Seung-cheol, Jo Jin-goo, and Kim Min-ah, who are set to preside over Y May 13, 2026

Prosecutors Seek 1.5-Year Sentence for Businessman in Kim Geon-hee Case The special investigation team led by Prosecutor Min Joong-ki has requested a 1.5-year prison sentence for businessman Seo Seong-bin, who is accused of providing a luxury watch to Kim Geon-hee in exchange for favors related to a robot dog business. The prosecution argues that Seo exploited his friendship with the presidential couple for business gains, while Seo's defense contends that it was merely a purchase on behalf of Kim, with no solicitation involved. During a sentencing hearing a May 13, 2026

Saudi Arabia and UAE Conduct Secret Military Strikes Against Iran Amid ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, reports have emerged that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have secretly attacked Iran. While both countries have publicly maintained that they are not directly involved in the war, these covert military operations are seen as retaliatory measures against Iranian attacks, potentially escalating the conflict in the region. According to reports from Reuters and other foreign media on May 12, the UAE and Saudi A May 13, 2026

President Lee Calls for Stronger Ecosystem in South Korea's Shipbuilding Industry President Lee Jae-myung emphasized the importance of developing a robust ecosystem for South Korea's shipbuilding industry on May 13. He stated that it is crucial for the industry to thrive and for the benefits of growth to be shared equitably among stakeholders, including both employers and workers within companies. During his opening remarks at the K-Ship Future Vision meeting held at the Lahan Hotel in Ulsan, President Lee noted, "The shipbuilding industry has many possibilities and p May 13, 2026

KB Livemobile Donates 100 Million Won to Promote Inclusive Finance KB Livemobile, the budget mobile brand of KB Kookmin Bank, announced on May 13 that it has donated 100 million won to the Co-Prosperity Commission. The initiative aims to address the challenges faced by young small business owners in the rapidly changing telecommunications and digital landscape, enhancing their management capabilities. The donation will be used for the 'Kiosk Support Project for Young Small Business Owners in Busan,' which is jointly conducted by the Co-Prosperity Commission and May 13, 2026

KOSPI Surge Threatens Inverse ETFs with Delisting as Prices Plummet The KOSPI has surged from around 4,200 points at the end of last year to over 8,000 points this year, causing significant losses for individual investors who heavily bet on inverse and leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Some of these funds are nearing delisting requirements. There are growing calls in the market for regulatory adjustments, including share consolidation. According to the Korea Exchange on May 13, the prices of several KOSPI 200 leveraged inverse ETFs, including KODEX May 13, 2026

Hanjin to Support Small Business Exports via Incheon Airport GDC and European Fulfillment Center Hanjin has been selected as the implementing agency for the government’s logistics support program for online export small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company plans to utilize the Incheon Airport Global Logistics Center (GDC) and its European Fulfillment Center to reduce logistics costs for SMEs engaged in overseas e-commerce exports. On May 13, Hanjin announced its selection as the implementing agency for the 2026 online export logistics support program, which is overseen May 13, 2026

Trump's Visit to China: Tian Tan Park Instead of Forbidden City As President Donald Trump prepares for his visit to China, one of the highlights of his itinerary is a visit to Tian Tan Park in Beijing, a site specially arranged by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Unlike Trump's first visit to China nine years ago, when the Forbidden City was entirely cleared for a grand reception, this time the invitation to Tian Tan carries multiple significances. Located about 7 kilometers south of the Forbidden City, Tian Tan is a sacred site where emperors of the Min May 13, 2026