‘Elegy’ Opens in Venice Church After South Africa Cancels Biennale Pavilion Plan On May 5 (local time), a 7th-century church in Venice, Chiesa di Sant’Antonin, filled with the sound of women’s voices—again and again. South African artist Gabrielle Goliath’s “Elegy” is presented on eight large video screens, with performers holding long, aching tones for about an hour. The sound is sobbing and wailing, and also song. Like a medley, one voice is taken up by another behind it. As the mourning continues, the final screen shows only a lit platform, underscoring absence. Th May 7, 2026

HMM Begins Towing Fire-Damaged Bulk Carrier Namu; Dubai Arrival Possible as Early as May 7 HMM has begun towing operations for the bulk carrier Namu, which caught fire while anchored in the Strait of Hormuz. HMM said a tugboat left Dubai port in the United Arab Emirates at about 8:30 p.m. on May 6 to assist the vessel. Once the tug reaches the area, it will secure the Namu and begin towing it to Dubai port, where a repair shipyard is located. Based on the distance, the ship is expected to arrive as early as the night of May 7 or early May 8. HMM said it will conduct a detai May 6, 2026

Democratic Party Picks Kim Eui-kyeom, Park Jie-won for June 3 By-Elections; One District Still Open The Democratic Party of Korea said May 6 it has nominated Kim Eui-kyeom and Park Jie-won for the June 3 National Assembly by-elections in Gunsan-Gimje-Buan A and B in North Jeolla Province. The party also confirmed Lim Moon-young, vice chair of the National AI Strategy Committee, for Gwangju Gwangsan-eul; former Vice Oceans Minister Kim Seong-beom for Seogwipo on Jeju Island; and Park Hyeong-ryong, head of the party’s Dalseong County chapter, for Dalseong County in Daegu. With those pick May 6, 2026

KOSPI Closes Above 7,300 as Chip Stocks Lead Rally; Government, Elections and Fund Updates From 2,500 to 7,400: KOSPI enters a new normal South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI has pushed past the 7,000 mark, extending a record run after clearing 6,000 about two months earlier. Compared with a year ago, the index has nearly tripled, prompting talk that the market has entered a “new normal.” Brokerage research chiefs said the momentum could even carry the index above 9,000. <Related story, pages 3 and 10> The Korea Exchange said the KOSPI closed Tuesday at 7,38 May 6, 2026

CMA CGM Ship Hit While Transiting Strait of Hormuz; Iran Suspected France’s CMA CGM, the world’s third-largest shipping company, said one of its vessels was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. According to Yonhap News Agency and Reuters, CMA CGM said in a statement Tuesday that its ship San Antonio was hit, injuring crew members and damaging the vessel. The company said the injured crew were evacuated and are receiving medical care. “We are closely monitoring the situation and are doing everything possible in response alongside our crew,” May 6, 2026

Lee Calls for Accountability in Review of Illegal Stream and Valley Facilities President Lee Jae-myung said a joint safety inspection by relevant agencies to verify follow-through on a renewed review of illegal occupation facilities along streams and valleys must be conducted thoroughly, warning that any omissions after repeated crackdowns would be a serious problem. Lee made the remarks Tuesday on X, formerly Twitter, while sharing a related post by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. "We must conduct a thorough inspection and completely restore public trust May 6, 2026

South Korea's Cho Hyun, Jordan foreign minister discuss Middle East reconstruction cooperation South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun spoke by phone on Tuesday with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Hussein al-Safadi at Jordan’s request, exchanging views on bilateral ties and recent developments in the Middle East, the Foreign Ministry said. Cho expressed condolences over damage suffered by Jordan amid the war in the Middle East and said he hoped peace and stability in the region would be restored soon, noting the impact of regional stability on global security and economic condi May 6, 2026

Zelenskyy Vows ‘Same Response’ After Russian Strikes Ahead of Victory Day 러시아의 제2차 세계대전 승리기념일(5월 9일)을 앞두고 러시아와 우크라이나가 공방을 계속 이어가고 있다. 6일 연합뉴스와 AFP통신 등에 따르면 우크라이나 당국은 휴전 발효 시점인 키이우 시간 6일 0시 이후에도 러시아군이 자포리자의 기반 시설을 공격했다고 밝혔다. 이고르 클리멘코 내무부 장관은 이날 공격으로 28명이 사망하고 최소 120명이 다친 것으로 파악됐다고 언급했다. 러시아 국방부는 전술기, 공격용 무인기(드론), 미사일, 포병대 등을 동원해 우크라이나의 고정익 드론 조립공장, 연료 저장소, 우크라이 May 6, 2026

U.S., Iran Near One-Page MOU on Nuclear Enrichment Pause and Steps to End War The United States and Iran are said to be close to a one-page memorandum of understanding outlining positions on the nuclear issue as part of efforts to end the war. According to Yonhap News Agency and U.S. online outlet Axios on the 6th, the draft MOU contains 14 items setting basic principles for ending the war and for detailed nuclear talks. The White House is waiting for Iran’s response on key issues within 48 hours. While a final agreement has not been reached, the two sides are rep May 6, 2026

KOSPI Tops 7,000, Extends Record Run Over Past Year A level once dismissed as out of reach became reality as South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI pushed past 7,000, extending a streak of record-setting gains despite external headwinds including war in the Middle East and worries about a global slowdown. According to the Korea Exchange, the KOSPI opened on May 6 at 7,093.01, up 156.02 points (2.25%) from the previous session, marking the first time it crossed 7,000. The move came just 47 trading sessions after it first topped 6,000 intraday on Feb May 6, 2026