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

President Lee Visits Traditional Market After Memorial for Roh Moo-hyun President Lee Jae-myung attended the memorial service for the late former President Roh Moo-hyun on May 23 in Bongha Village, Gimhae, and afterward visited the Eodong Traditional Market to meet with citizens and merchants.According to a written briefing by Deputy Spokesperson Ahn Gyu-ryeong, Eodong Traditional Market is a representative market in Gimhae, filled with the warmth of local life and bustling with various food vendors and lively merchants.As President Lee and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung May 24, 2026

Fire in Multi-Family Home in Hwaseong Claims Life of Grandson, Injures Grandmother A fire in a multi-family home in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, resulted in the death of a man in his 20s and serious injuries to an elderly woman in her 80s. According to Yonhap News, the blaze broke out at 12:47 p.m. on the fourth floor of a five-story multi-family building located in the Manse district. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. At the time of the fire, two individuals were present in the unit: a man in his 20s, identified as A, and an elderly woman, identified as B. May 24, 2026

Training Aircraft Crashes in Haenam, Injuring Instructor and Student A training aircraft crashed in Haenam, South Jeolla Province, injuring two people, including an instructor and a student. According to Yonhap News, the incident occurred around 3:10 p.m. on May 23, when a DA40NG training aircraft went down in a wooded area near Seokgye-ri in Haenam County. At the time of the crash, the aircraft was carrying a student in their 20s, identified as A, and an instructor, also in their 20s, identified as B. Both were rescued shortly after the accident and tra May 24, 2026

Crisis in the Capital Region: The Legacy of Roh Moo-hyun and Regional Development As the 2026 local elections approach, members of the ruling party gathered in Bongha Village, Gimhae, where former President Roh Moo-hyun is commemorated. On May 23, President Lee Jae-myung attended the 17th anniversary memorial service for Roh, stating, "I will carry on the legacy of President Roh Moo-hyun." He emphasized values such as fairness, balance, inclusivity, respect for humanity, popular sovereignty, and reform. The leadership of the Democratic Party and other figures from the ruling May 24, 2026

North Korean Coach Ri Yu-il Walks Out of Press Conference Over 'North Side' Reference Ri Yu-il, the coach of North Korea's My Hometown Women's Football Team, walked out of a press conference after expressing dissatisfaction with the term "North Side" during discussions about his team's victory. According to Yonhap News on May 23, My Hometown secured the championship title by defeating Japan's Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 in the final of the 2025-2026 AFC Women's Champions League held at Suwon Sports Complex. During the press conference following the match, Coach Ri expressed May 24, 2026

North Korean Women's Soccer Team Wins AFC Champions League Title The Nae Go Hyang Women's Football Team from North Korea has claimed the title of the AFC Women's Champions League by defeating Japan's Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0. According to Yonhap News, the decisive match took place on May 23 at the Suwon Sports Complex, where team captain Kim Kyung-young scored the winning goal in the 44th minute. With this victory, Nae Go Hyang becomes the first North Korean team to win this tournament, including its predecessor, the AFC Women's Club Championship. The May 24, 2026

Lee Calls for National Unity to Boost Economic Recovery; Moon Misses Growth Fund Enrollment President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung met with Roh Moo-hyun's widow, Kwon Yang-sook, before attending the memorial service for the late president on May 23 in Bongha Village, Gimhae, according to Deputy Spokesperson Ahn Gyu-ryeong in a written briefing.The meeting took place at Roh's former residence and included former President Moon Jae-in, his wife, Chairman Cha Seong-soo of the Roh Moo-hyun Foundation, and Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik. Roh's eldest son, Roh Geon-ho, was also p May 24, 2026

Exploring the Impact of '21st Century Great Lady' on Historical Drama and Korean History MBC's drama '21st Century Great Lady' has sparked significant discussion. The first point to evaluate is the writer's imagination and the strength of the plot development. Few recent Korean dramas have boldly reinterpreted royal politics, human desires, love, and the tragedy of power with a modern sensibility as this one has. The ability to present the age-old theme of court power not merely as a historical reenactment but as a narrative about contemporary humanity is quite impressive. May 23, 2026