People Power Party chief backs Kim Jin-tae in Yangyang as governor warns of voter anger Jang Dong-hyeok, leader of the People Power Party, visited Yangyang in Gangwon Province on the 22nd to announce tailored campaign pledges and bolster Kim Jin-tae, the incumbent governor and the party’s candidate for the post. Kim, citing sour local sentiment, urged Jang to take responsibility and resolve the situation. Speaking at a party event at a fishing village hall in Yangyang County, Kim said he has met many voters who tell him, “I used to be with the red party, but thinking about April 22, 2026

Democratic Party Unveils Local Election Platform, Calls for Region-Led Growth The Democratic Party on the 22nd announced an overall platform for the June 3 local elections built around five visions and 15 policy tasks, as it seeks victory in the vote. At a platform briefing held at the National Assembly, the party said it would pursue what it called a major shift aimed at “normalizing the nation,” including new-industry growth and region-led development tied to the Lee Jae-myung government’s “5 poles, 3 special zones” approach. The party listed its five April 22, 2026

FuriosaAI Names Ex-Nvidia Executive Charlie Foo as Principal Advisor FuriosaAI, an artificial intelligence semiconductor company, is stepping up its push into the AI infrastructure market by hiring a senior executive with experience at major global technology firms. FuriosaAI said April 22 that it has appointed Charlie Foo, who helped expand AI infrastructure and enterprise ecosystems at Nvidia and Mellanox, as principal advisor. The hire comes as FuriosaAI moves to commercialize its AI chip, RNGD (Renegade), globally. The company recently established a s April 22, 2026

China’s March Power Use Rises 3.5% as EV Charging Demand Jumps China’s National Energy Administration said on the 20th that nationwide electricity consumption in March 2026 rose 3.5% from a year earlier to 859.5 billion kilowatt-hours. Demand for power used in charging and battery-swap services for electric vehicles and other “new energy vehicles” increased sharply. By sector, primary industry consumption rose 6.7% to 11.3 billion kWh, while secondary industry use increased 2.0% to 570.8 billion kWh. Tertiary industry consumption climbed 7.7% April 22, 2026

LG Showcases Connected AI Home at 2026 World IT Show in Seoul LG Electronics has built an “AI home” as a real-life living space, aiming to show a concrete vision of future housing. The company said the focus goes beyond a technology display, letting visitors experience an AI-based environment designed to operate in everyday life. LG Electronics said it is taking part in the “2026 World IT Show,” running April 22-24 at COEX in Seoul, with an 870-square-meter exhibition hall under the theme “Dear Home.” The space centers on an AI home concept and also April 22, 2026

SK Intellix wins two Red Dot Design Awards for 2026 product design SK Intellix has won two top prizes at the Red Dot Design Award 2026, one of the world’s three major design awards, the company said. SK Intellix said it received two Winner awards in the product design category at the Red Dot Design Award 2026 ceremony held in Germany on the 22nd. The Red Dot Design Award is widely regarded as one of the world’s top three design competitions, along with Germany’s iF and the United States’ IDEA. The wins came in both kitchen appliances and robotics. I April 22, 2026

Holt Gangdong Welfare Center Holds 8th Balral Festival in Gangil-dong A hands-on community festival bringing together people with developmental disabilities and local residents was held at a plaza in Gangil-dong, Seoul’s Gangdong District. Holt Gangdong Welfare Center, operated by Holt Children’s Services, said it held the eighth Balral Festival at the Gangil-dong plaza on April 18. The event was organized to mark Disability Day, observed annually on April 20 and established in 1972 to promote understanding of people with disabilities and advance their right April 22, 2026

Iran’s Leadership Faces Test as U.S. Talks Expose Internal Divisions Iran’s leadership is facing a new test as differences emerge over negotiations with the United States to end the war, according to an analysis. The AP reported Monday that Iran has kept its system running without a power vacuum since the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but the coming talks with Washington could expose internal fractures. Khamenei long managed competing power blocs and kept tight, centralized control. Now, with civilian politicians and the Islamic Revoluti April 22, 2026

Samsung Showcases Next-Gen Displays and AI at World IT Show 2026 Samsung Electronics is showcasing a wide range of products using next-generation display, mobile and AI technologies, highlighting its future AI competitiveness. Samsung said it is taking part in the 2026 World IT Show, running April 22-24 at COEX in Seoul, to present innovations spanning displays and mobile devices. At the entrance, Samsung placed its glasses-free 3D display “Spatial Signage” to guide visitors. An “AI Fan Curator” explains each experience zone, with the display delive April 22, 2026

Pharos iBio Presents Next-Gen Cancer Drug Data at AACR, Targets Global Market AI-driven drug developer Pharos iBio disclosed new research on next-generation cancer candidates at the American Association for Cancer Research meeting in San Diego, the company said. It said the presentations focused on overcoming drug resistance and expanding combination-therapy strategies, a major trend in global drug development. Pharos iBio said it presented three posters on April 20 (local time) at AACR, highlighting results from its core pipeline programs. The company released co April 22, 2026