People Power Party Files Election Law Complaint Against President Lee The People Power Party filed a complaint against President Lee Jae-myung on May 30 for alleged violations of election laws. Jang Dong-hyuk, the party's campaign committee chairman, and Jeong Hee-yong, head of the campaign headquarters, visited the Seoul Police Agency in Jongno, where they submitted the complaint regarding President Lee's alleged violations of election laws and the failure of election officials to fulfill their legal obligations. Jang criticized, "The president openly a May 30, 2026

Early Voting Rate Reaches 20.94% in Local Elections, Highest Ever As of 4 p.m. on May 30, the early voting rate for the 9th nationwide local elections reached 20.94%, surpassing the previous record for local elections. According to the National Election Commission, 9,347,567 out of 44,649,908 eligible voters had participated in early voting by that time. This figure exceeds the final early voting rate of 20.62% from the 2022 local elections by 0.32 percentage points. Compared to the same time during the 8th local elections, which had an early voting May 30, 2026

Korail to Resume Full Train Operations Starting May 31 Train services that were disrupted due to the collapse of the Sosomun overpass in Seoul will be fully restored starting May 31.The Korea Railroad Corporation (Korail) announced on May 30 that it has completed recovery efforts by mobilizing all available resources and will resume normal train operations on May 31.According to Korail, railway authorities conducted restoration work on railway facilities, including the demolition of the Sosomun overpass, installation of new overhead lines, cable lay May 30, 2026

Early Voting Reaches 19.77% on Second Day of Local Elections As of 3 p.m. on May 30, the second day of early voting for the 9th nationwide local elections, the national voter turnout stood at 19.77%. According to the National Election Commission, from 6 a.m. on May 29, when early voting began, a total of 8,829,461 out of 44,649,908 eligible voters had cast their ballots. This figure represents an increase of 2.39 percentage points compared to the same time during the 2022 8th local elections, which recorded a turnout of 17.38%. Additionally, it is May 30, 2026

Trump's Health Checkup Results 'Good'; Doctor Recommends Weight Loss President Donald Trump recently received a generally positive assessment during his routine health checkup, but his medical team advised him to focus on weight loss and dietary management. According to reports from CNN and other outlets on May 29, Trump's physician, Sean Conley, stated in a health report released by the White House that "President Trump’s overall physical functions, including heart, lung, and neurological health, are in very good condition," adding that he is "fully fit t May 30, 2026

[6·3 Local Election] Ruling Party Focuses on Pyeongtaek... 'The Fake Democratic Party Candidate' On the last day of early voting, the leadership of the Democratic Party focused its efforts on securing votes in Pyeongtaek, where a five-way race is underway. Jo Seung-rae, the Democratic Party's secretary-general, held a meeting at the campaign office of Kim Yong-nam, the party's candidate for Pyeongtaek, on the morning of May 30. He urged voters to support Kim, stating, "Please vote for Kim, the real Democratic Party candidate." Jo noted, "We have held our headquarters meetings pr May 30, 2026

South Korea Expresses Regret Over U.S. General's Comments on China U.S. Forces Korea Commander Jay B. Brunson recently sparked controversy by likening South Korea to a "dagger" from China's perspective, prompting the South Korean government to convey its regret to the United States.According to Yonhap News on May 30, National Security Office Director Wi Seong-rak, along with officials from the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, communicated the government's stance on Brunson's remarks through various diplomatic and security channe May 30, 2026

US Forces Korea Commander Clarifies 'Dagger' Comment Javier Brunson, the commander of US Forces Korea, clarified his recent comment that "Korea is a dagger pointed at China," stating that he intended to explain the operational environment the US faces. According to Yonhap News on May 30, Brunson made this clarification during the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore when asked whether his "dagger" remark represented the official stance of the Trump administration or had Pentagon approval. The question arose during a Q&A session followi May 30, 2026

Kang Jun-hyun Criticizes Han Dong-hoon for Election Law Violations Kang Jun-hyun, the chief spokesperson for the Democratic Party, criticized independent candidate Han Dong-hoon, who is running in the Busan Buk-gap district in the local elections, stating, "He is now openly engaging in actions that could violate election laws, and he seems to be suffering from a delusion of being a significant frontrunner." Kang made these remarks during a press conference held on the morning of May 30 at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul. He expressed concern that May 30, 2026

National Growth Fund Sells Out, Encouraging Productive Investment The National Growth Fund, designed for public participation, sold out its entire 600 billion won allocation within just five days of its launch. The number of subscribers surpassed 30,000, with approximately 39% classified as low-income based on annual income. The average subscription amount per person reached about 20 million won. In a financial market still marked by uncertainty, the fact that many citizens entrusted their funds to the growth fund carries significant implications. What stands May 30, 2026