Test Drive: The New Grandeur, a Symbol of Success Hyundai's Grandeur, long regarded as a symbol of success, has returned with a facelift model after approximately three years and five months. This update marks a significant shift towards a software-defined vehicle (SDV). On May 28, I took a round trip of about 140 kilometers from the Godeok Business Valley in Gangdong-gu, Seoul, to Floating Flow in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, with a passenger in the New Grandeur. The most striking feature from the driver's seat was the 17-inch display t May 31, 2026

Lithuania Welcomes German Troops Amid Russian Threats Lithuania, a Baltic nation with a history of suffering under Nazi occupation in the 1940s, is now welcoming German troops, according to a report by The New York Times on May 30. As Russia poses a threat to Eastern European countries, Lithuania is embracing the presence of German and U.S. forces as a means of defense. In Vilnius, a local chef, Liutauras Ceprackas, expressed his support for the German troops stationed in the country. He noted that his Lithuanian customers are concerned abou May 31, 2026

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won Discusses Entrepreneurship in the AI Era Recently, the KBS documentary "Talent War 2: Chey Tae-won's Answer" posed significant questions for our society living in the AI era. Chey Tae-won, chairman of SK Group, outlined four essential competencies that future talent must possess: thinking, adaptability, empathy, and body skills. Even as AI significantly replaces human knowledge and productivity, human competitiveness remains, centered on these four abilities. Watching this broadcast, I gleaned insights beyond just talent development May 31, 2026

Kiwoom Securities' CEO Eom Joo-sung Innovates Brokerage into Comprehensive Asset Management Platform Eom Joo-sung, CEO of Kiwoom Securities, summarizes his financial entrepreneurship as the 'evolution of platforms.' Over the past 20 years, Kiwoom Securities has pioneered the domestic retail investor market, rewriting the history of online brokerage. However, the environment Eom faces today is different. The brokerage-centered growth model is encountering limitations, and competition from large securities firms and platform companies is intensifying. He has proposed two solutions: a leap into la May 31, 2026

PSG Defeats Arsenal in Penalty Shootout to Win Back-to-Back UCL Titles Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Arsenal in a penalty shootout to win the UEFA Champions League (UCL) title for the second consecutive year. On May 31, PSG faced Arsenal in the 2025-2026 UCL final at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary. After a 1-1 draw through extra time, PSG triumphed 4-3 in the shootout. Under the guidance of coach Luis Enrique, PSG claimed its first UCL title last season and has now become the first team to win back-to-back titles since Real Madrid achieved three cons May 31, 2026

Korean Industry Accelerates Strategic Mineral Investments Amid Global Economic Concerns Domestic industries are ramping up investments in strategic minerals despite concerns over a global economic slowdown and declining profitability. The prolonged competition for supply chain dominance between the U.S. and China has made securing strategic minerals a key factor in future corporate competitiveness. According to industry sources on May 30, domestic companies involved in secondary battery materials and manufacturing are continuing to invest in minerals to secure future growth d May 31, 2026

U.S. Prohibits Agreements with Iran for Passage Through Hormuz Strait The U.S. government has banned all agreements with Iran regarding passage through the Hormuz Strait, regardless of whether tolls are paid. According to an updated statement from the U.S. Treasury Department on May 29, "Americans should not utilize any services provided by the Iranian government, including safe passage services, regardless of toll payment." This move signifies a prohibition on contacting the Iranian government or seeking safety assurances for passage, reflecting a refusa May 30, 2026

Korea Railroad Corporation to Resume Full Train Services Starting May 31 Korea Railroad Corporation to Resume Full Train Services Starting May 31 Train services disrupted by the collapse of the Seosomun overpass in Seoul will return to normal on May 31. Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL) announced on May 30 that it has completed recovery efforts by mobilizing all available resources and will resume full train operations starting May 31. According to KORAIL, the railway authorities conducted recovery work on railway facilities following the completion of th May 30, 2026

Former Vice Minister Lee Byeong-gi Passes Away, Key Figure in Saemangeum Project Lee Byeong-gi, the former Vice Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, who played a pivotal role in the development of 400,000 hectares of reclaimed farmland along the southwestern coast, has died at the age of 87. According to Yonhap News on May 30, Lee's family reported that he passed away at 10:20 a.m. that day. During his tenure as the Director of the Land Division at the Ministry of Agriculture in the 1970s, Lee conducted a nationwide survey of tidal flats and established May 30, 2026

SK Group's Chey Tae-won Discusses AI Talent and Economic Cooperation Chey Tae-won, chairman of SK Group and the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has outlined his vision for talent in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) and national growth strategies. He emphasized that competitiveness in the AI era is not solely about specific technical skills but requires a transformation across education, industry, and social systems. He also reiterated the need for enhanced economic cooperation between South Korea and Japan to effectively respond to the U.S.-Ch May 30, 2026