Trump Warns Oman Over Iran's Proposed Hormuz Toll Donald Trump, the President of the United States, issued a strong warning regarding Oman’s discussions with Iran about imposing a toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, even mentioning the possibility of military action. On May 27, during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump stated, "Oman must act like other countries. Otherwise, we may have to blow them away." He added, "They understand that point. It will be fine." Earlier, Mohammad Aminnejad, Iran's ambassador to May 28, 2026

Samsung Medical Center to Build AI Surgical Robot Platform Samsung Medical Center is set to establish a platform to support the development and commercialization of AI-based surgical robots. As the medical AI robot market expands, the hospital aims to accelerate the establishment of a hub that supports everything from clinical validation to product commercialization. Industry observers are keen to see if the combination of the hospital's clinical capabilities and advanced technology can propel the domestic medical robot industry forward.On May 28, Samsu May 28, 2026

An Kyoo-baek to Attend Shangri-La Dialogue, Hold Bilateral Talks with Japan and Australia Defense Minister An Kyoo-baek will participate in the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue, scheduled to take place in Singapore from May 29 to 31. According to the Ministry of National Defense on May 28, Minister An will deliver a speech on May 30 addressing "Regional Security Challenges and South Korea's Strategic Response," outlining South Korea's defense policies in response to the rapidly changing security environment. During the event, Minister An is expected to hold discussions with deleg May 28, 2026

Bank of Korea Signals Potential Rate Hikes Amid Economic Pressure The Bank of Korea is expected to shift towards a hawkish stance in its six-month outlook for the benchmark interest rate, indicating the possibility of two rate hikes within the year. According to the dot plot released on May 28, 19 out of 21 projections are set above the current rate until November. This suggests that most members of the Monetary Policy Committee anticipate a rate increase within the next six months. The dot plot includes projections from seven committee members, inc May 28, 2026

Park Ji-hyun Reveals Father's Battle with Stomach Cancer Actor Park Ji-hyun has revealed that her father, a doctor, is battling stomach cancer. On May 27, Park appeared as a guest on the tvN variety show "You Quiz on the Block." During the episode, she discussed her role in the Netflix series "Eun-jung and Sang-yeon," stating, "Since my father is a doctor, I sought a lot of medical advice during the preparation for the project," and added, "He was diagnosed with cancer around the time 'The Youngest Son of a Conglomerate' was released." She e May 28, 2026

Concerns Raised Over Special Prosecutor Bill's Authority to Dismiss Charges The Corruption Investigation Office has expressed concerns regarding a clause in the special prosecutor bill, known as the "manipulated prosecution special prosecutor law," which would allow the special prosecutor to decide whether to maintain charges. The office submitted its opinion to the National Assembly, stating that this provision could violate the principle of separation of powers. On May 28, legal sources reported that the Corruption Investigation Office conveyed its concerns in May 28, 2026

Hyundai Mobis Joins Global Open Source Ecosystem to Boost SDV Competitiveness Hyundai Mobis has joined the global open-source ecosystem to enhance its competitiveness in software-defined vehicles (SDV). The company plans to share some of its proprietary technologies to secure global standards and expand its ecosystem. On May 28, Hyundai Mobis announced its membership in the Eclipse Foundation's SDV Working Group and participation in the S-Core project. This initiative marks the beginning of its efforts to develop a software platform for SDVs. The S-Core project aim May 28, 2026

Government to Manage Port Safety Incidents with New Statistics and Plans The South Korean government is taking steps to systematically manage port safety incidents at the national level by establishing tailored disaster statistics and a safety basic plan. The initiative aims to identify hidden risk factors at port sites in advance to prevent serious accidents. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced on May 28 that it will conduct a legislative notice for amendments to the "Port Safety Special Act Enforcement Decree" and the "Port Safety Special Act Enfo May 28, 2026

Privacy Commission Recommends Improvements to Face Recognition System for Mobile Phone Registration The Personal Information Protection Commission has recommended improvements to the face recognition system implemented during mobile phone registration, citing inadequate privacy protections. On May 28, the commission announced that it had approved a set of recommendations regarding the operation of the face recognition system during mobile phone registration at its plenary meeting the previous day. The Ministry of Science and ICT has been piloting the face recognition system since Dec May 28, 2026

Government to Complete Rare Earth Recycling Certification by August The South Korean government is accelerating its rare earth recycling initiative to reduce dependence on China for its supply chain. The plan includes establishing a domestic production base for rare earths using recycled permanent magnets by the end of the year, with certification procedures expected to be completed by August. On May 28, Lim Ki-geun, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, visited Seongrim Advanced Industries, a manufacturer of rare earth permanent magnets i May 28, 2026