Oh Se-hoon Visits Site of Seosomun Overpass Collapse for Fourth Time Oh Se-hoon, the People Power Party candidate for Seoul Mayor, visited the site of the Seosomun overpass collapse on May 28, 2026, for the fourth time, urging for safety measures. This visit comes three days after he suspended his official campaign activities. On the morning of May 28, at 9 a.m., Oh visited the site of the overpass demolition accident in Migeun-dong, Seodaemun District. He met with Acting Mayor Kim Seong-bo and assessed the recovery efforts for 25 minutes, calling for acti May 28, 2026

Meta Begins Charging for AI Services, Starting at $7.99 per Month Meta has initiated the monetization of its artificial intelligence (AI) services. While a free version of Meta AI will continue to be available, users who heavily utilize image and video generation, as well as advanced reasoning features, will be charged. This move comes as the company seeks to expand its revenue sources amid increasing investment costs. According to reports from The Verge and others on May 27, Meta plans to test its dedicated paid AI products in Singapore, Guatemala, and May 28, 2026

Meta Begins Charging for AI Services with Subscriptions Starting at $7.99 Meta has initiated the monetization of its artificial intelligence (AI) services. While the free version of Meta AI will continue to be available, users who utilize advanced features such as image and video generation will be charged. This move comes as the company seeks to expand its revenue sources amid increasing investment costs. According to reports from The Verge and others on May 27, Meta plans to test its dedicated paid AI products, named 'Meta One Plus' and 'Meta One Premium,' sta May 28, 2026

LG Energy Solution Shares Surge 11% After $1.6 Billion ESS Supply Deal LG Energy Solution's shares have surged following the announcement of a significant energy storage system (ESS) battery supply contract with a major U.S. energy company. As of 10 a.m. on May 28, LG Energy Solution's stock was trading at 425,500 won, up 42,000 won (10.95%) from the previous trading day, according to the Korea Exchange. The company announced it has signed a contract with DTE Energy, Michigan's largest integrated energy company, for the supply of ESS batteries totaling 6 gigawatt May 28, 2026

LG Energy Solution Shares Surge 11% on $1.6 Billion ESS Supply Deal LG Energy Solution's shares have surged following the announcement of a significant energy storage system (ESS) battery supply contract with a major U.S. energy company. As of 10 a.m. on May 28, LG Energy Solution's stock was trading at 425,500 won, up 42,000 won (10.95%) from the previous trading day, according to the Korea Exchange. The company revealed that it has signed a contract with DTE Energy, Michigan's largest integrated energy company, for the supply of ESS batteries totaling May 28, 2026

LG Energy Solution Shares Surge 11% Following $1.6 Billion ESS Supply Deal LG Energy Solution's shares have surged following the announcement of a substantial energy storage system (ESS) battery supply contract with a major U.S. energy company. As of 10 a.m. on the Korean Exchange, LG Energy Solution's stock rose by 42,000 won (10.95%) to 425,500 won compared to the previous trading day. The company announced that it has signed a contract with DTE Energy, Michigan's largest integrated energy company, for the supply of ESS batteries totaling 6 gigawatt-hours (GW May 28, 2026

Explosions Reported Near Iranian Port City Amid U.S.-Iran Negotiations Reports have emerged of explosions in southern Iran near the strategic Hormuz Strait as U.S.-Iran negotiations for a ceasefire face significant challenges. According to local news outlets, including the Fars and Mehr news agencies, three explosions were heard around 1:30 a.m. local time on May 28, east of the southern port city of Bandar Abbas. Following the blasts, the air defense system in Bandar Abbas was reportedly activated for several minutes. Fars news agency also reported simil May 28, 2026

U.S. Military Strikes Iranian Military Facilities Near Hormuz Strait The U.S. military has reportedly conducted additional strikes on Iranian military facilities deemed a threat to U.S. and commercial maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions in the area have escalated following local reports of explosions near the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas. Reuters cited a U.S. official on May 27, who confirmed that the military targeted Iranian military sites in the Strait of Hormuz that posed a threat. The official, who spoke on condition of ano May 28, 2026

U.S. Military Strikes Additional Iranian Military Facilities Near Hormuz Strait U.S. military forces have reportedly targeted additional Iranian military facilities deemed a threat to U.S. and commercial maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows local reports of explosions near the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, heightening tensions in the region. Reuters, citing a U.S. official on May 27, reported that the military struck Iranian facilities identified as posing a threat in the Strait of Hormuz. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymi May 28, 2026

Russian Military Deaths Approach 500,000 as UK Intelligence Warns of Battlefield Losses According to a recent assessment by UK intelligence, the number of Russian military personnel killed since the start of the Ukraine war is nearing 500,000. This comes as warnings emerge about Russia's increasing cyber attacks and threats to infrastructure targeting the UK and Europe. On May 27, Anne Keast-Butler, head of the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), stated during her first annual threat assessment speech at Bletchley Park that new intelligence indicates nearly 500,000 May 28, 2026