Rep. Lee Hoon-gi to Introduce Bill Naming K-Content a National Strategic Industry Rep. Lee Hoon-gi of the Democratic Party said April 29 he will introduce a bill next month to designate K-content as a national strategic industry. Lee made the remarks at a forum titled “Policies and Strategies to Strengthen the Global Competitiveness of the K-Media Content Industry,” co-hosted with the Korea Broadcasters Association at the National Assembly Members’ Office Building. He said the current governance structure is limited because responsibilities are split among the Korea C April 29, 2026

Appeals court sentences Yoon Suk Yeol to 7 years for blocking arrest warrant execution Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to seven years in prison on appeal for charges including obstructing the execution of an arrest warrant by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials. On April 29, the Seoul High Court’s Criminal Division 1, a panel dedicated to insurrection-related cases led by Presiding Judge Yoon Seong-sik, sentenced Yoon to seven years for aggravated obstruction of official duties, abuse of power and related offenses. The term is two yea April 29, 2026

Migrant Rights Groups File Complaint Over Exclusion From Korea’s High Fuel Price Aid Migrant rights groups have filed a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission of Korea, saying most migrants were excluded from government payments meant to offset damage from high fuel prices. Groups including the Migrant Workers Equality Solidarity held a joint news conference on the 28th in front of the commission’s office in Seoul’s Jung District and then submitted the complaint. The groups said that of about 2,167,000 migrants who had stayed in South Korea for at least thre April 29, 2026

Kumho Resort Upgrades Asiana CC Course and Facilities to Boost Premium Rounds Kumho Resort said its members-only Asiana Country Club has completed course and facility maintenance and will offer an upgraded premium-round environment. Located in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, Asiana CC said it has improved overall operations with priority on course competitiveness, on-course convenience and member satisfaction. In line with the lifestyle trend known as “quiet luxury,” the club said it is emphasizing course management that highlights natural scenery and strengthening core April 29, 2026

EU Finds Meta Failed to Protect Minors on Facebook and Instagram Under DSA, Risking Huge Fine The European Union has found that Meta’s protections for minors on Facebook and Instagram are inadequate, putting the company at risk of a massive fine. In a statement issued on April 29 (local time), the European Commission said its preliminary findings show that Meta’s Instagram and Facebook violated the EU’s Digital Services Act because they failed to properly identify, assess and mitigate risks of underage access by children younger than 13. The DSA requires online platforms to en April 29, 2026

Samsung Family Wealth Doubles on AI Chip Rally, Easing Inheritance Tax Pressure Samsung’s founding family has more than doubled its wealth over the past year, helped by a boom in artificial intelligence-related semiconductors, according to a Bloomberg tally. The surge has eased pressure on the family after the late Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee’s death brought an inheritance tax bill of about 12 trillion won and as legal risks involving Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong weighed on the group. As of March, the combined wealth of Lee Jae-yong’s family stood at $ April 29, 2026

Daewoo Elcrew Ilsan Private Rental Project in Deogi-dong Advances Land Acquisition, Planning Steps A private rental apartment project known as “Daewoo Elcrew Ilsan,” planned for the Deogi-dong area of Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, is moving ahead with land acquisition and preparations for required administrative procedures. Real estate industry officials said on the 29th that the developer is pursuing land acquisition while also preparing steps tied to a district unit plan. Industry observers note that early-stage projects often hinge on factors such as urban planning standards, populati April 29, 2026

Man Who Helped Rescue Victims in 2022 Itaewon Crush Found Dead After 10-Day Search A man in his 30s who took part in rescue efforts at the Oct. 29, 2022, Itaewon crowd crush was found dead 10 days after he went missing, according to reports. According to the Incheon Ilbo and other outlets, police said they found the body of A (37) at about 11:57 a.m. on April 29 in the area of Wangbangsan in Seondan-dong, Pocheon. A friend reported him missing to police on April 25, saying they had been unable to reach him since April 20. He was believed to have lost contact with famil April 29, 2026

South Korea Designates May 1 Labor Day and July 17 Constitution Day as Public Holidays Labor Day (May 1) and Constitution Day (July 17) have been officially designated as public holidays for government offices following Cabinet approval, a move expected to broaden rest-day protections nationwide. The Ministry of Personnel Management said the Cabinet on April 28 approved a partial revision to the regulation on public holidays for government offices to add the two dates. The step follows amendments to the Public Holidays Act passed by the National Assembly in January and Marc April 29, 2026

Korean Drug, Biotech Groups Form ‘One Team’ to Streamline Global Expansion Support A “K-Pharma Bio One Team” initiative aimed at strengthening the global competitiveness of South Korea’s pharmaceutical and biotech industry has officially launched. The Korea Pharmaceutical and Bio-Pharma Manufacturers Association said Tuesday it signed a memorandum of understanding at COEX in Seoul with the Korea Health Industry Development Institute, the Korea Bio Association and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency to cooperate on global marketing. The goal is to consolidate ove April 29, 2026