LIV Golf Korea 2026 Names Paradise Hotel Busan as Official Hotel for May Event Paradise Hotel Busan in the Haeundae area has been named the official hotel for the global golf event "LIV Golf Korea 2026." Paradise Hotel Busan said Wednesday it held a signing ceremony for an official partnership with LIV Golf on Tuesday in the Sicily Room of the hotel’s main building. Attendees included Yoon Jin-sang, general manager of Paradise Hotel Busan; Son Seong-an, chairman of S&M Group; Ross Hallett, LIV Golf executive vice president for events; and Martin Kim, team represe April 30, 2026

More Big Brokerages Adopt Co-CEO Structures as Businesses Diversify More securities firms in South Korea are adopting a co-CEO structure, particularly among large brokerages, as their scale and business lines expand. The shift reflects broader diversification into areas such as comprehensive investment services and investment banking, with companies splitting accountability by division. As of April 30, three firms have adopted co-CEO structures: Mirae Asset Securities, KB Securities and Meritz Securities, according to the financial investment industry. April 30, 2026

Singer Seo In-young Says First-Marriage Sofa Cost 25 Million Won Singer Seo In-young reflected on her marriage in a recent YouTube video. A video titled “Seo In-young’s first reveal: cooking doenjang stew all day at home and rolling kimbap (-10kg diet kimbap)” was posted April 29 on her YouTube channel, “Gaegwacheonseon Seo In-young.” After the production team told her a home-tour video drew 20,000 comments, Seo said, “I cried. I was so grateful that I read them all night.” Asked by a subscriber about her sofa, Seo said she bought it at a furniture di April 30, 2026

KOSPI Closes at Record 6,690.90 for Third Straight Session Despite OpenAI Jitters ◆Aju Economy Top Stories ▷KOSPI closes at record 6,690.90 for third straight session despite OpenAI concerns -According to the financial investment industry on the 29th, the KOSPI ended at 6,690.90, rewriting its all-time closing high. In the main board market, retail investors bought a net 167.4 billion won, and institutions purchased a net 477.7 billion won. Foreign investors sold a net 613.6 billion won, taking profits. -Overnight, U.S. stocks finished lower, led by declines in April 30, 2026

Fed Holds Key Rate Steady for Third Straight Meeting, Citing Still-High Inflation The Federal Reserve on April 29 (local time) held its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.50% to 3.75%, marking its third consecutive decision to keep rates unchanged. According to Yonhap News Agency, the decision was made on the second day of the Federal Open Market Committee’s regular meeting. The Fed cut rates three times in a row last year — in September, October and December — but has kept them on hold three straight times this year, following decisions in January and March. With April 30, 2026

GM Korea Runs Changwon Plant at 95% Capacity, Expands Role as Export Hub GM Korea is running its Changwon plant near full capacity as it strengthens its role as a global export base. After facing recurring speculation about a possible exit from the Korean market, the company has sought to counter that narrative with large-scale investment and by repositioning Changwon as a key hub for small sport utility vehicles. Strong exports, it says, are helping demonstrate its competitiveness within GM and support the sustainability of its Korea operations. Asif Khatri, April 30, 2026

Who Owns Samsung Electronics? A Debate Rekindled by a Union Strike Threat A corporation is often described as one of capitalism’s most consequential inventions. The first modern joint-stock company emerged in 1602: the Dutch East India Co., a spearhead of the colonial era. Two pillars defined the model — limited liability, which caps responsibility at the amount invested, and dividends, a mechanism for sharing profits. With the rise of stock exchanges, corporations flourished. Today, companies such as Nvidia and Apple have market values that exceed the GDP April 30, 2026

Battery Industry Veteran Lee Mi-yeon Pushes Hands-On Training for Technicians Lee Mi-yeon, chair of the Korea Battery Technicians Association, has spent more than 30 years in battery manufacturing and is known as a leader shaped by the factory floor. Since 2010, she has led Yujin Technology, building a reputation as a veteran with hands-on experience and a deep understanding of the industry’s structure. Born in 1976, Lee graduated from Chungcheong University with a degree in mechanical design. She later studied in the Department of Convergence Mechanical Engineering April 30, 2026

Battery Association Chief Warns Talent Shortage Threatens Korea’s Edge Despite a demand slowdown for electric vehicles, South Korea’s battery industry is looking for a rebound. On the factory floor, however, a shortage of job-ready workers is emerging as a new risk. Lee Mi-yeon, chair of the Korea Battery Technicians Association, said maintaining Korea’s “super-gap” advantage will depend on building a field-centered talent ecosystem. “What will determine competitiveness is how many practical technicians we can secure who can be deployed immediately, not theo April 30, 2026

YouTube launches AI-powered search feature for Premium users in the U.S. YouTube is rolling out a generative artificial intelligence search feature, accelerating its shift toward becoming a broader search platform and reshaping how users find information on the service. According to industry sources on the 29th, YouTube introduced an AI search tool called “Ask YouTube” for Premium subscribers ages 18 and older in the United States. The feature combines text and video in its results. When users type detailed questions — such as about travel itineraries or reci April 30, 2026