Yuhan Corporation Receives Approval for Clinical Trial of MASH Drug 'YH25724' Yuhan Corporation announced on May 29 that it has received approval from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for its clinical trial plan (IND) for the MASH treatment candidate 'YH25724'. The drug targets metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASH), which is gaining attention as a next-generation growth area following obesity treatments, with an estimated 440 million patients worldwide. YH25724 is a dual-action biopharmaceutical candidate that simultaneously targets fi May 29, 2026

Controversy Erupts Over Teacher's Voting Rights Amid Parent-Teacher Exchange A conversation between a parent and a teacher regarding early voting has sparked a debate over parental overreach in schools. On May 29, various social media platforms and online communities shared a dialogue believed to be between a parent and a teacher from a kindergarten or daycare. In the exchange, the parent asked, "Teacher, will there be a closure on June 3?" The teacher replied, "Yes! We also need to vote!" However, the parent responded, "Oh... I will be voting early..." raising May 29, 2026

WSJ: Hezbollah Drone Attacks Become Key Factor in Lebanon Ceasefire Hezbollah's use of suicide drones has emerged as a critical factor on Israel's northern front. As Israeli military casualties rise, the pressure on the military has intensified, impacting the Lebanon ceasefire and U.S.-Iran negotiations. According to the Wall Street Journal on May 28, Israeli officials report that Hezbollah drones have become the primary concern on the northern front, surpassing traditional weapons such as anti-tank missiles. The Israeli military stated that of the 11 sold May 29, 2026

Jang Dong-hyuk: A Loss by One Vote is Still a Defeat, Urges Voter Participation Jang Dong-hyuk, chairman of the People Power Party, called for voter participation on May 29, the first day of early voting for the June 3 local elections, stating, "A loss by one vote is still a defeat." Speaking at a campaign rally at Jochiwon Station in Sejong, Jang emphasized, "If we do not take action or go to the polls, nothing will happen." He expressed concern about the party's momentum, saying, "Every time I hear that the atmosphere for the People Power Party is improving and the May 29, 2026

Prosecutors Raid Semiconductor Material Suppliers Over Price-Fixing Allegations Prosecutors have launched an investigation into allegations of price-fixing involving key semiconductor material suppliers for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. According to legal sources on May 29, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office's Criminal Proceeds Recovery Department, led by Chief Prosecutor So Jung-soo, began raiding MK Electronics, LT Metal, and Duksan Hi-Metal on May 28 for suspected violations of fair trade laws. The prosecutors suspect that these companies coordi May 29, 2026

Seongnam New Housing Project Construction Accelerated by One Year Koo Yun-cheol, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy, announced on May 29 that the construction schedule for the new housing project in Seongnam, which includes 6,300 units, will be accelerated by integrating planning procedures, moving the start date from 2030 to 2029. He also stated that plans for the 2,800-unit sites in Dongdaemun and Eunpyeong districts will be expedited with early establishment of relocation plans this year. During a meeting of real estate minister May 29, 2026

Nota Shares Surge Over 19% Following Qualcomm AI Device Optimization Success Shares of Nota have surged over 19% during trading following news of successful optimization with Qualcomm's latest edge artificial intelligence (AI) device. As of 2:23 PM on May 29, Nota's stock was trading at 41,350 won, up 6,750 won (19.51%) from the previous trading day. At one point, shares reached as high as 43,900 won, marking an increase of over 26%. The surge in investor sentiment is attributed to Nota's announcement that it successfully optimized the operation of the vision-l May 29, 2026

Chung Mong-kyu to Step Down as KFA President After 2026 World Cup Chung Mong-kyu, President of the Korea Football Association (KFA), announced he will resign following the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North and Central America. He has held the position since 2013, marking a 13-year tenure. According to a statement released on May 29, Chung expressed his intention to step down after the World Cup, stating, "I believe supporting the national team to achieve results in the finals is my final duty as president, and I will do my best to fulfill that." In his st May 29, 2026

Aekyung Industry Launches 76 Beauty Products at Olive Young's First U.S. Store Aekyung Industry's beauty brands AGE20'S and LUNA will debut at Olive Young's first U.S. store, aiming to expand their presence in the American market. On May 29, Aekyung Industry announced that it will showcase 53 products from AGE20'S and 23 products from LUNA at the Olive Young store opening in Pasadena, near Los Angeles, California.The store will feature AGE20'S flagship product, the 'Signature Essence Pact Intense Cover,' which will be available in 20 shades to cater to the diverse skin ton May 29, 2026

Samsung Epise Holdings Establishes R&D Center in China to Enhance Drug Development Samsung Epise Holdings announced on May 29 that it will establish a research and development (R&D) center in China to strengthen its drug development capabilities. The company has recently founded a wholly-owned subsidiary, Samsung Biologics China Co., Ltd., in the Changping District of Beijing, aimed at biopharmaceutical research and development. Samsung Epise Holdings, which launched as a bio-investment holding company in November 2022, has been pursuing various business strategies to May 29, 2026