Bank of Korea Plans to Issue Up to 6.8 Trillion Won in Monetary Stabilization Bonds The Bank of Korea announced on May 28 that it plans to issue up to 6.8 trillion won in monetary stabilization bonds next month. Of this amount, 6.2 trillion won will be issued through competitive bidding, while 500 billion to 600 billion won will be raised through a subscription method. The competitive bidding will consist of eight rounds, with five rounds for 91-day bonds scheduled for June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. One round each will be held for one-year bonds on June 10, two-year bond May 28, 2026

Audit Agency Supports Domestic Pesticide Development, Aiming to Replace $4.5 Million in Imports On May 28, the Audit Agency announced that it has selected the case of supporting the development of domestic pesticides for fire blight as an "Outstanding Pre-Consulting Case for May."Fire blight is a bacterial disease that causes the flowers and leaves of apple and pear trees to turn black, ultimately leading to the death of the entire tree. Since its first occurrence in South Korea in 2015, it has spread nationwide, causing significant damage to farmers. In the past six years, compensation pa May 28, 2026

Song Mi-ryong: Export Boom Comes at the Expense of Agriculture Song Mi-ryong, the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, stated on May 28 that the recent export boom, primarily benefiting large corporations, has come at a cost to the agricultural sector. During a press conference marking the first anniversary of the government's inauguration in Jeonbuk, she emphasized the need for social discussions regarding the damages incurred by agriculture during the economic opening. "It is difficult to assess accurately, but we must also address the sacrif May 28, 2026

Vigloo Launches AI Animation Tab to Accelerate Short Drama IP Expansion Short drama platform Vigloo is accelerating its expansion into AI-based content by launching a dedicated animation tab. This new feature will categorize AI animation and AI live-action dramas separately, enhancing its multi-format IP strategy in the short-form content market.On May 28, global content platform Spoon Labs announced the establishment of the animation tab on its short drama platform Vigloo, marking a significant expansion of its AI-based content lineup.The creation of the animation May 28, 2026

Porter Opens New Store at Lotte World Mall in Jamsil The Japanese bag brand Porter is making its debut in Jamsil, as Lotte Department Store opens a new store at Lotte World Mall, targeting local enthusiasts. Lotte Department Store announced on May 28 that the Porter store will open on the basement level of Lotte World Mall in Jamsil on May 29. Porter was established in 1935 by Yoshida Kichizo, a Japanese bag artisan, and launched by Yoshida Company in 1962. The brand is known for its philosophy of "one stitch, one soul" (一針入魂), May 28, 2026

Snowflake Unveils AI Integration Solution to Eliminate Data Silos Global AI data cloud company Snowflake announced its participation in the SAP Connect Day for Data and IT Innovation, held on May 28 at the Conrad Seoul Hotel. During the event, Snowflake showcased its technological capabilities for efficiently analyzing SAP data on the Snowflake platform. Ham Jae-won, a director at Snowflake, spoke at the Data & AI track session, discussing the integration strategy with SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) centered on autonomous business agents built with Sn May 28, 2026

One Day Until Early Voting: Interior Ministry, Police, and Fire Services Conduct Safety Inspections The Ministry of Interior announced on May 28 that it has conducted on-site inspections of early voting locations and finalized safety measures one day before the early voting for the June 3 local elections. Early voting allows citizens who may have difficulty voting on the official election day to cast their ballots anywhere in the country, provided they bring an identification card. This year's early voting will take place over two days, from May 29 to 30, at designated polling places acro May 28, 2026

Government Selects K-Science Projects Combining Heritage and Technology The Ministry of Science and ICT has selected a range of research and development (R&D) projects that combine South Korea's unique historical, cultural, and environmental assets with advanced science and technology. The initiative aims to pioneer new research fields by integrating these assets with technology, ultimately leading to global technological leadership. On May 28, the Ministry announced the selection of candidate projects for the 2026 "Our Science (K-Science)" initiative during May 28, 2026

'I Am Solo' Season 31's Ok-soon Closes SNS Account Amid Rumors SBS Plus and ENA's 'I Am Solo' Season 31 participant Ok-soon addressed rumors surrounding her on May 28 during a live broadcast on the YouTube channel 'Chonjang Entertainment TV.' Ok-soon explained her decision to close her social media accounts, stating, "I can handle the negative comments directed at me, but they have also targeted my friends. That’s why I decided to shut down my SNS." She expressed her distress, saying, "It’s okay for people to criticize me, but please don’t talk about May 28, 2026

Justice Ministry Reports Passage of 38 Livelihood and Safety Bills in One Year The Justice Ministry reported significant achievements, noting that 38 livelihood and safety bills have passed the National Assembly in the year since the launch of the Lee Jae-myung administration (the People’s Sovereignty Government). According to data released by the Justice Ministry on May 28, a total of 79 bills under its jurisdiction have passed the National Assembly in the last three years (from June 2023 to May 2026). Notably, nearly half of these bills, 38 (48.1%), were passed i May 28, 2026