Yoon Suk Yeol and Kim Geon-hee's Supreme Court Appeal Advances The Supreme Court is set to hear the appeal of former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, Kim Geon-hee, after their sentences were increased in the appeals court. According to legal sources on May 10, the Supreme Court is expected to begin proceedings for the couple's appeal case soon. On May 6, the Supreme Court received the records of Yoon's case regarding allegations of obstructing the Corruption Investigation Office's arrest. The formal assignment of the case to a designated panel May 11, 2026

KOSPI Surges Past 7,000 as Demand for Borrowing Hits Record 40 Trillion Won KOSPI has surpassed the 7,000 mark for the first time, leading to a significant influx of funds from individual investors into the stock market. The demand for borrowing to invest in stocks has surged, pushing the balance of minus accounts to a record 40 trillion won. Meanwhile, demand deposits have decreased for the second consecutive month, prompting some banks to raise interest rates on deposits.As of May 7, the balance of minus accounts at the five major banks—KB Kookmin, Shinhan, Hana, Woor May 11, 2026

Seoul Mayoral Candidates Unveil Pet and Transportation Policies Seoul mayoral candidates Jung Won-oh of the Democratic Party and Oh Se-hoon of the People Power Party each unveiled their respective policies on pets and transportation on May 10, aiming to capture voter attention during the holiday period. Jung announced his "Happy Pet Family Seoul" pledge on his Facebook page in the morning and later visited a pet training and stray dog shelter at the Gyeongdong Market to hear from the community. The core of his proposal is to establish a welfare syste May 11, 2026

NATO Proposes Satellite Launch Cooperation with South Korea, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand NATO has proposed participation in its satellite launch cooperation initiative, known as the "StarLift" plan, to South Korea, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, four partners in the Indo-Pacific region. According to the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei) on May 10, NATO has recently reached out to these four countries regarding their involvement in the StarLift initiative. The StarLift plan aims to quickly launch replacement satellites using the launch facilities of partner nations in the even May 11, 2026

Banks Embrace Inclusive Finance Amid Caution as Authorities Push for Public Finance The financial authorities are set to launch an 'Inclusive Finance Task Force' soon, marking a significant step toward publicizing the financial sector's role as emphasized by President Lee Jae-myung. While the heads of major commercial banks express support for the government's initiative to expand inclusive finance, they also voice concerns about uniform target setting and evaluations focused on short-term results. According to the financial sector on May 10, the Financial Services Commi May 11, 2026

Today's Horoscope: Zodiac Predictions for May 10 Today’s horoscope from Ajou Economics reveals what the stars hold for you. Curious about your fortune today? Read on! 1. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) You may face criticism from superiors or receive sharp remarks from close friends today, leading to potential stress. It's essential to maintain a calm mind and body. Couples should be cautious of minor disputes that could lead to distance in the relationship. Singles may find their romantic prospects less favorable, risking hurt fe May 11, 2026

Supreme Court Rules Desk-Tipping Not Assault Without Physical Threat The Supreme Court has ruled that tipping over a desk does not constitute assault if it does not pose a physical threat to the victim.On May 10, the Supreme Court's first division, led by Justice Ma Yong-joo, overturned a lower court's ruling that imposed a fine of 300,000 won on an individual identified as A, and sent the case back to the Uijeongbu District Court.A was charged with assault after tipping over a desk during a verbal altercation with B in a residents' meeting room of an apartment c May 11, 2026

Putin Says Meeting Zelensky Possible Only in Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the justification of the Ukraine war during his speech commemorating the 81st anniversary of Victory Day, stating that any direct talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would only be possible in Moscow. On May 9, during a press conference marking the victory in World War II, Putin expressed his willingness to engage in direct dialogue with Zelensky but insisted that the meeting must take place in the Russian capital. He stated, "Anyon May 11, 2026

Defense Minister An Gyu-baek: No Issues Accelerating Transfer of Wartime Operational Control An Gyu-baek, the Minister of National Defense, stated on May 10 that there are no significant issues with accelerating the transfer of wartime operational control, as preparations have been systematic, stable, and consistent. Speaking to reporters at Incheon International Airport before his departure to the United States, An noted that U.S. and South Korean officials made considerable progress on the transfer of wartime operational control based on conditions agreed upon in 2015. An will meet wi May 11, 2026

Japan Initiates EPA Negotiations with Five South American Countries Amid Market Competition Japan is gearing up to begin negotiations for an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the five member countries of the South American trade bloc Mercosur. The initiative aims to diversify supply chains for energy and critical minerals, reducing reliance on the Middle East and China, while also protecting Japanese companies from tariff disadvantages as the European Union (EU) has already activated its own free trade agreement with Mercosur. According to the Nikkei newspaper, the Japa May 11, 2026