Controversy Erupts Over Inappropriate Subtitle on Lotte Giants' YouTube Channel A controversy has arisen over inappropriate subtitle editing on the official YouTube channel of the Busan Lotte Giants, 'Giants TV.' In response to the backlash, the production team has removed the problematic segment. On May 11, a video titled 'Responding to Park Se-woong's Strong Performance' was uploaded to the 'Giants TV' channel. In the video, a segment at 7 minutes and 9 seconds featured a uniform with the name of player Noh Jin-hyuk, accompanied by the subtitle 'Infinite May 11, 2026

Hanwha Ocean Shares Rise Over 3% Following Major Shipbuilding Contracts Hanwha Ocean's stock has surged by more than 3% as the company continues to secure large shipbuilding contracts from shipowners in Africa and Europe, reflecting positive investor sentiment. As of 1:46 PM on May 11, Hanwha Ocean shares were trading at 130,100 won, up 3.17% (4,000 won) from the previous trading day, according to the Korea Exchange. The company announced that it has secured a contract for one LNG carrier (LNGC) from a European shipowner, valued at approximately 363.2 bill May 11, 2026

Search Continues for Missing Elementary Student in Juwangsan National Park An 11-year-old elementary student has gone missing while hiking with his family in Juwangsan National Park in Cheongsong County, North Gyeongsang Province, prompting authorities to continue search efforts for a second day. According to Yonhap News on May 11, the boy, identified as A, was hiking with his family when he separated from them after visiting a temple in the park on the afternoon of May 10. He was last seen heading toward the summit. Concerned after A did not return for an extende May 11, 2026

Kakao Union Seeks Mediation Amid Heightened Labor Disputes Kakao, a leading platform company in South Korea, is facing its most significant labor dispute since its founding. The Kakao union recently filed for mediation with the Gyeonggi Regional Labor Relations Commission after negotiations over wages and collective agreements with management broke down. If mediation fails, the possibility of strikes and other forms of industrial action could arise. This application includes not only the main Kakao office but also unions from major subsidiaries such as May 11, 2026

CRAVITY: A Journey of Growth Through Change Every day, dozens of songs and works are created. Music, drama, and films are introduced through countless media, but what reaches the public is often less than half. The artists who sing and act face similar challenges. Despite their exceptional talents, they are frequently undervalued or go unnoticed. Artist Spotlight is a segment dedicated to introducing artists from various fields and exploring their growth. It is also a heartfelt tribute to these artists. Editor’s Note"Where is the flower t May 11, 2026

UK and France to Host Multinational Defense Meeting on Hormuz Strait The United Kingdom and France are set to hold a multinational defense meeting aimed at restoring trade flows through the Hormuz Strait. According to a statement from the UK Ministry of Defence on May 10, UK Defence Secretary John Healy and French Minister of Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu will co-chair the first defense ministers' meeting of a multinational mission involving over 40 countries on May 12. The meeting will be conducted via video conference and is expected to discuss milit May 11, 2026

Customs Agency Intensifies Efforts to Secure Petrochemical Raw Materials Amid Middle East Tensions The Customs Agency has launched on-site inspections to address the instability in the supply of petrochemical raw materials resulting from prolonged tensions in the Middle East.On May 11, Lee Jin-hee, Director of the Customs Agency, visited the SK Geo Centric plant located in the petrochemical complex in Ulsan to evaluate the supply situation of key petrochemical raw materials such as naphtha and toluene, and to listen to the industry's concerns. This visit was organized to verify the effective May 11, 2026

Judge Ji Gwi-yeon Questioned by Anti-Corruption Agency Over Room Salon Allegations Yoon Suk Yeol's former chief judge in the insurrection case, Ji Gwi-yeon of the Seoul Northern District Court, has been summoned for questioning by the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) over allegations related to a room salon. According to legal sources on May 11, the ACRC questioned Judge Ji as a suspect on May 7 regarding charges of bribery and violations of anti-corruption laws. This marks the first time Judge Ji has faced questioning since the ACRC initiated a forced May 11, 2026

Trump to Visit China from May 13 to 15 at Xi Jinping's Invitation President Donald Trump will make a state visit to China from May 13 to 15 at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on May 11. The White House also confirmed on May 10 that Trump will visit China during this period. According to the announcement, Trump is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on the evening of May 13, hold a bilateral summit with President Xi on May 14, and tour the Temple of Heaven in Beijing before attending a state dinner. On May 11, 2026

Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon Welcomes Samsung Labor Adjustment Process Kim Young-hoon, the Minister of Employment and Labor, expressed his support on May 11 for the initiation of post-adjustment procedures by the Central Labor Relations Commission, following an agreement between Samsung Electronics and its labor union. He urged both parties to approach the adjustments with a sense of social responsibility, in line with Samsung's motto of being "Another Family, Samsung." During a policy review meeting at the Government Sejong Center, Minister Kim stated, "Just May 11, 2026