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

New Housing Models Proposed Ahead of Local Elections As the June 3 local elections approach, candidates for regional leadership positions are unveiling various housing models, including 1,000-won housing, citizen REITs, installment apartments, and land lease housing. These policies target young people, newlyweds, and those displaced by redevelopment projects. However, an analysis of the official five-point pledges submitted to the National Election Commission on May 28 reveals that few candidates have provided specific details regarding supp May 28, 2026

Industrialization and Democratization Must Continue Last week, a significant event took place in the National Assembly. The French Chamber of Commerce in Korea hosted a forum to commemorate the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France, as well as the 40th anniversary of the chamber's establishment. The organizers chose the National Assembly as the venue to symbolize democracy and the shared values of both nations. While economic exchanges between the two countries are robust, they emphasized the importance of libe May 28, 2026

KB Insurance Offers 5% Discount on Premiums for Riders Completing Safety Training KB Insurance is launching a new policy that offers a 5% discount on auto insurance premiums for delivery riders who complete safety training. The "Rider Safety Training Discount" will be available starting June 26 for new contracts. This policy targets motorcycle delivery drivers who complete online safety training provided by the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency. It is applicable only to insured individuals using their personal motorcycles for commercial delivery. KB Insuranc May 28, 2026

Korea Railroad Corporation Denies Requests for Extended Work Hours The dispute over responsibility for the Seosomun overpass collapse is intensifying between Seoul City and the Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL). KORAIL firmly rebutted claims made by Seoul City, which cited "limitations on railroad work hours" as a contributing factor to the accident, stating, "We have not received any requests to extend work hours, nor were we informed of any discrepancies during the accident." On May 28, KORAIL issued a follow-up statement titled "Clarification on the May 28, 2026