Netanyahu Orders Israeli Forces to Expand Control in Gaza to 70% Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, has instructed the Israeli military to expand its control over the Gaza Strip to 70%. This directive indicates a push beyond the control line established in the ceasefire agreement of October 2025. On May 28, during an event in a West Bank settlement, Netanyahu stated, "We were at 50%, and we moved to 60%. My instruction is to gradually increase our presence in Gaza." He added, "First, let’s aim for 70%. We are pressuring Hamas from all dir May 29, 2026

Do Not Mislead the Public with False Information About China Recently, President Lee Jae-myung criticized a South Korean media outlet for spreading false news that "Chinese nationals purchased 944 apartments in Gangnam, Seoul," which he said incited anti-China sentiment. The outlet later issued a public apology, acknowledging serious factual errors in its reporting and removed the article. President Lee's actions were well-received by citizens of both countries. China and South Korea are important neighbors and partners, and strengthening friendl May 29, 2026

South Korea's Non-IT Exports Hold Steady Against Germany and Japan Amid China's Manufacturing Surge As China's manufacturing sector continues to grow, South Korea's non-IT exports are performing relatively well compared to traditional manufacturing powerhouses like Germany and Japan, according to an analysis by the Bank of Korea. The strengthening of export competitiveness, particularly in high-value items, suggests that South Korea is partially replacing products from Germany and Japan alongside China. In a report titled "Assessment of Competitive Conditions Among Major Countries in May 29, 2026

Candidates Clash Over Housing and Safety Ahead of Early Voting in Seoul Mayoral Race In a joint debate held just seven hours before early voting for the local elections, candidates for the Seoul mayoralty discussed pressing issues such as housing and safety. The debate, featuring Jeong Won-o of the Democratic Party and Oh Se-hoon of the People Power Party, among others, included scrutiny of each candidate's policies and allegations, but did not yield clear answers. Candidates Exchange Blame Over Housing Supply Issues Jeong, Oh, Kim Jeong-cheol of the Reform Party, May 29, 2026

Pre-Election Campaigns Heat Up Ahead of Local Elections in South Korea With just one day to go before the June 3 local elections and by-elections for the National Assembly, Jung Cheong-rae, leader of the Democratic Party, and Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, campaigned in Seoul and the Chungcheong region, respectively, on May 28. Jung called for support to work alongside the administration of President Lee Jae-myung, while Jang urged voters to prevent government overreach. Jung emphasized the need to choose a 'strong' Democratic Party to May 29, 2026

The Importance of Cultural Arts Education in Human Development "Human flourishing is made possible through cultural arts education. It allows individuals to blossom," said Valeria Pica, a researcher from Italy's G. d'Annunzio University, during the international symposium linked to the 2026 UNESCO Cultural Arts Education Week at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul on May 21. The symposium, hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Arts and Culture Education Service, brought together global scholars wh May 29, 2026

Exploring Cultural Diversity Through Interactive Programs at the National Museum "I am imagination." At the 2026 Cultural Diversity Week event held on May 23 at the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan, 10-year-old Kim Da-ha expressed herself using the word 'imagination.' Using colorful cards in shades of purple, yellow, pink, blue, and green, she created various shapes to represent herself. The experiential program 'Light of Me' was designed to encourage children to reflect on the question, 'Who am I?' Participants created mind maps with words or phrases that describ May 29, 2026

Outgoing National Assembly Speaker Reflects on Tenure, Calls for Constitutional Reform Woo Won-sik, the Speaker of the National Assembly, reflected on his two-year tenure during a press conference on May 28, stating, "It was a good decision to lead the effort to lift the illegal martial law." However, he expressed disappointment over the failure of the constitutional reform proposal due to opposition from the People Power Party. During the press conference held at the National Assembly, Woo remarked, "I feel like I was in the midst of upheaval and turmoil." He was elected a May 28, 2026

Daehan Cable Denies Allegations of Technology Theft from LS Cable Daehan Cable has denied allegations of technology theft related to LS Cable, asserting that the investigation's initial findings do not confirm any wrongdoing or liability. In a statement released on May 28, Daehan Cable said it is currently verifying specific details regarding the investigation into its submarine cable plant. The company emphasized that it did not utilize or conspire to use any trade secrets from other companies during the construction of the plant.Daehan Cable stated that vari May 28, 2026

U.S. April PCE Inflation Rises 3.8%, Highest in Nearly Three Years U.S. April PCE Inflation Rises 3.8%, Highest in Nearly Three Years Rising oil prices due to the U.S.-Iran conflict have pushed the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index in the United States to its highest level in nearly three years. According to Yonhap News on May 28, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported that the PCE price index increased by 3.8% in April compared to the same month last year. This marks the largest increase since May 2023 (4.0%) and represents a 0.4 May 28, 2026