Trump Hints at Finalization of Iran Peace Agreement Soon President Donald Trump has indicated that the final terms and details of a peace agreement with Iran are currently under discussion, suggesting an announcement could come soon. On May 23, Trump stated on social media that an agreement involving the United States, Iran, and several other countries has largely been negotiated, with only final confirmations remaining. He added that, among other elements, the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened. While he did not specify a timeline for th May 24, 2026

USCIS Advises Green Card Applicants to Apply from Outside the US On Friday, May 22, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a six-page memo that has caused significant upheaval in the immigrant community. Immigration law offices have been inundated with calls. While some argue that the memo merely reaffirms existing principles, the prevailing view is that it signals a tightening of the application process, particularly affecting marriage-based and student visa green card applicants. According to CBS News, USCIS stated that most f May 24, 2026

Seoul Mayoral Candidates Clash Over Safety and Development Issues Ahead of Elections Jung Won-o Highlights Safety Concerns Over Samsung Station Construction As the June 3 local elections approach in 11 days, negative campaigning between Jung Won-o, the Democratic Party's candidate for Seoul mayor, and Oh Se-hoon, the People Power Party's candidate, is intensifying. On May 23, during his first weekend of official campaigning, Jung repeatedly raised concerns about the missing rebar issue at Samsung Station, emphasizing it as a sign of Oh's neglige May 24, 2026

President Lee Criticizes Starbucks Over Controversial 'Siren Event' President Lee Jae-myung has publicly criticized Starbucks Korea over allegations surrounding its past "Siren Event." This comes amid controversy over the company's "Tank Day" marketing campaign, with some netizens raising questions about an event held on April 16. On May 23, President Lee expressed his concerns on social media platform X, stating, "To hold a Siren Event on the anniversary of the Sewol ferry disaster (April 16) is something I hope is not true. It is an act that cannot be d May 24, 2026

Dreaming of Meeting President Lee Jae-myung Leads to Lottery Win "After dreaming of meeting President Lee Jae-myung and the First Lady, I felt I had to buy a lottery ticket to capture that good energy, so I didn’t tell anyone about it." As interest in the winning numbers for the 1225th Lotto draw on May 23 grows, the story of the winner of the 1st prize (1 ticket) and 2nd prize (4 tickets) in the 310th Pension Lottery 720+ is making headlines. In a recent post on the Donghaeng Lottery winners' bulletin board, the winner of the 310th Pension Lottery 72 May 24, 2026

Gas Explosion in Chinese Coal Mine Claims 90 Lives, 9 Missing A gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi Province, central China, has resulted in at least 90 fatalities. According to reports from state media including Xinhua and China Central Television (CCTV), the explosion occurred at 7:29 p.m. on May 23 in an underground tunnel in the city of Changzhi, specifically in Qinyuan County. At the time of the incident, 247 workers were present in the mine. Local authorities initially reported that by 6 a.m. on May 24, eight people had died and 38 were May 24, 2026

Trump to Soon Approve Taiwan Arms Sales; White House Denies Iran War Delay A senior U.S. military official's comments about a temporary halt to arms sales to Taiwan due to the Iran war prompted a swift denial from the White House. According to Yonhap News on May 23, Reuters reported that a White House official indicated a decision regarding a Taiwan arms package would be made soon. The official clarified that the delay in approving arms sales to Taiwan is not related to the Iran conflict. The official referenced the Trump administration's approval of a $11 bi May 24, 2026

Samsung Electronics Union Vote Exceeds 80%; Some Shareholders Demand Invalidity The union vote on the tentative wage agreement at Samsung Electronics surpassed 80% on May 23, the second day of voting. According to Yonhap News, as of 6:40 PM, 46,185 out of 57,290 eligible voters from the Samsung Group's largest union, the Samsung Corporate Labor Union, participated, resulting in a turnout of 80.62%. At the same time, the second-largest union, the National Samsung Electronics Union, reported a participation of 6,502 out of 8,187 members, yielding a turnout of 79.42%. C May 24, 2026

Seoul Mayoral Candidates Clash Over Safety and Development Issues As the June 3 local elections approach, the negative campaigning between Jung Won-oh, the Democratic Party's candidate for Seoul Mayor, and Oh Se-hoon, the People Power Party's candidate, is intensifying. Jung has raised concerns about the missing rebar issue at the GTX-A line's Samsung Station, while Oh has pointed to allegations of corruption in the redevelopment of the Seongdong District's Hyeongdang-dong. During his campaign on May 23, Jung repeatedly highlighted the rebar issue at Sa May 24, 2026

Former President Park Geun-hye's Political Activities Draw Attention Ahead of Local Elections As the June 3 local elections approach, former President Park Geun-hye's activities are garnering attention in the political arena. On May 23, Park visited the Chilseong Market in Daegu, accompanying the People Power Party's mayoral candidate, Chugyeong-ho. She is also scheduled to visit the birthplace of former First Lady Yuk Young-soo in Okcheon, Chungbuk, on May 25. Although she did not deliver a direct campaign speech, her presence just over ten days before the election is interpreted as a m May 24, 2026