Justice Ministry Drops Appeals in 863 State Compensation Suits Over Past Abuses The Justice Ministry said it has withdrawn or waived appeals in 863 damages lawsuits filed against the state by victims of major past human rights abuses, including the Brothers Home case, Seongam Academy, the Samcheong re-education camp and the Yeosu-Suncheon Oct. 19 incident. The ministry said on the 29th it has taken steps to strengthen remedies for victims of past abuses, including refraining from routine appeals in state compensation cases, withdrawing or waiving appeals, and stoppin April 29, 2026

Actress Tang Wei Faces Online Speculation About Second Pregnancy After Shanghai Event Actress Tang Wei has become the subject of online speculation that she is pregnant with a second child. According to the entertainment industry on the 29th, Tang appeared at a brand event held April 26 in Shanghai, China. She wore a loose black dress and low-heeled shoes, and images of what some described as a visible baby bump spread quickly online. Fans said she appeared to be expecting, and Chinese media outlets also reported the claims, fueling the speculation. In March, Tang was al April 29, 2026

Kakao Adds ‘Share Together’ Feature for KakaoTalk Gift Vouchers Kakao has launched a “Share Together” feature on KakaoTalk Gift that allows users to use gift vouchers with family members and other contacts. Kakao said April 29 that it added a new “Share Together” tab to the KakaoTalk gift box, enabling vouchers previously stored for individual use to be shared with members of a family account. Previously, sharing a voucher often required taking a screenshot or copying and sending a message. Kakao said the new feature reduces those steps and makes it April 29, 2026

POSCO International to Work With Hana Financial, Dunamu on Blockchain Remittances POSCO International said it will work with Hana Financial Group and blockchain firm Dunamu on a blockchain-based global remittance business. The company said the three parties signed a memorandum of understanding in Seoul on the 29th at Hana Financial Group’s headquarters to cooperate on blockchain-based overseas remittances and intercompany fund transfers. Attendees included POSCO International President Lee Kye-in, Hana Financial Group Vice Chairman Lee Eun-hyung and Dunamu CEO Oh Ky April 29, 2026

South Korea Defense Minister Ahn Kyu-back Meets Latvian Speaker to Discuss Defense, Arms Cooperation Ahn Kyu-back, South Korea’s defense minister, met Daiga Mierina, speaker of Latvia’s parliament, at the Ministry of National Defense in Yongsan, Seoul, on the 29th and discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation in defense and the defense industry. Ahn said the two countries are cooperative partners that share universal values such as liberal democracy, the rule of law and human rights, and he expressed hope that Mierina’s visit to South Korea would help broaden practical cooperati April 29, 2026

Israel’s president moves to mediate plea deal talks in Netanyahu corruption trial Israeli President Isaac Herzog has begun efforts to mediate a “judicial agreement” over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial. The Times of Israel reported on April 28 (local time) that Herzog plans to broker talks between Netanyahu’s side and prosecutors to reach a “judicial agreement,” rather than decide whether to accept or reject the prime minister’s request for a pardon. An invitation signed by the president’s legal adviser reportedly said that before reviewing wheth April 29, 2026

Pharos iBio to Showcase AI, Quantum Computing Drug-Discovery Strategy at BIO KOREA 2026 Pharos iBio, an artificial intelligence-based drug development company, said Tuesday it is taking part in BIO KOREA 2026 at COEX in Seoul through April 30, where it will present research technologies and key results based on AI and quantum computing. Now in its 21st year, BIO KOREA is a major South Korean health care event that shares the latest trends in the biohealth industry and promotes cooperation among global companies and research institutions. About 270 companies from 20 countries April 29, 2026

Democratic Party recruits Ha Jeong-woo, taps Jeon Eun-su for June 3 by-elections The Democratic Party has recruited Ha Jeong-woo, a former senior presidential secretary for AI future planning, and selected Jeon Eun-su, a former presidential spokesperson, ahead of the June 3 National Assembly by-elections. The party is widely seen as putting figures from the Lee Jae-myung administration at the forefront to rally its base. At a recruitment ceremony at the National Assembly on the 29th, party leader Jeong Cheong-rae said Ha, nicknamed “HaGPT,” was “a talent I wanted to b April 29, 2026

Haitai’s Palazo Launches P.FREDDO Gelato Line for Convenience Stores Italian gelato brand Palazo is moving into convenience-store distribution, aiming to make premium gelato easier to buy. Haitai Confectionery said on the 29th it is launching P.FREDDO, a Palazo brand made exclusively for retail distribution channels. Sales begin at GS25 on the same day, with a buy-one-get-one-free promotion running through May. The company said this is the first case of gelato, rather than ice cream, being sold at a convenience store. Haitai Confectionery plans to expand p April 29, 2026

Shinjo Logitec CEO Kwon Soon-wook Eyes Global Growth in Specialized Logistics "I’m confident we can take full responsibility for logistics transport that others can’t do — and that everyone will be satisfied with," Kwon Soon-wook said. Kwon made the remarks April 24 at Shinjo Logitec’s headquarters in Busan. Founded in 1998, the company has built 27 years of expertise in specialized cargo logistics and is combining ultra-heavy transport capability with digital technology to expand in global markets. Its track record includes work on the International T April 29, 2026