Kim Si-woo Shoots 7-Under 64 on First Day of The CJ Cup Kim Si-woo made a strong start at the PGA Tour's The CJ Cup Byron Nelson, shooting a 7-under 64 on the first day of the tournament, which has a total purse of $10.3 million. On May 22 (Korea time), at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, Kim recorded eight birdies and one bogey, finishing just one stroke behind the morning leader, Brooks Koepka, who shot an 8-under 63. Despite drizzly weather, Kim's shot-making was impressive. He showcased his skills while playing alongside top competitors, May 22, 2026

HP Launches Garage 2.0 to Support Global Expansion of Korean AI Startups HP Korea has launched a collaboration platform called HP Garage 2.0 to support the global expansion of Korean artificial intelligence (AI) startups. The initiative aims to leverage HP's global network and technological infrastructure to assist local startups in validating their technologies and commercializing their products while facilitating entry into international markets. On May 21, HP Korea officially announced the launch of HP Garage 2.0 during a press conference held at the Gravit May 22, 2026

Park Soo-hyun and Kim Tae-heum Clash in TV Debate for Chungnam Governor During a TV debate for the Chungnam governor election, Park Soo-hyun of the Democratic Party and Kim Tae-heum of the People Power Party engaged in a heated exchange over the failed administrative integration of Daejeon and Chungnam. Kim criticized Park, stating, "Last year, you said the integration was hasty and unlikely to succeed. Did you change your position only after President Lee Jae-myung suggested it?" In response, Park argued, "You were the one who initially advocated for admin May 21, 2026

KITA and KEY Host Forum on EU Environmental Regulations As the European Union's (EU) environmental regulations, including the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), intensify, the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), led by President Yoon Jin-sik, and the private non-profit think tank KEY (Korea Europe & You), headed by Lee Jun, co-hosted the "2026 EU New Trade Partnership Forum: Korea-EU New Trade Partnership and Sustainability Innovation" on May 21 to discuss response strategies in depth. The event, held at the Trade Tower in S May 21, 2026

President Lee Visits Ikseon-dong, Engages with Citizens President Lee Jae-myung visited the Ikseon-dong Hanok Street and Galmaegi Alley in Seoul on May 21, following a trip to the nearby Dongui-dong goshiwon (a type of low-cost housing).Chief Presidential Spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong stated in a written briefing that President Lee greeted citizens in the Ikseon-dong area.As he walked through the narrow alleys, President Lee shook hands with citizens and posed for photos. People inside and outside the shops waved at him and expressed their excitement.Up May 21, 2026

Authenticity of Public Officials in South Korea Recently, the most controversial issue within and outside the government has been remarks made by Kim Yong-beom, head of the presidential policy office, regarding a 'national dividend.' As discussions arose about the possibility of surplus tax revenue, his comments suggesting a potential refund to citizens caused immediate market reactions. The presidential office quickly responded, stating, "Nothing has been confirmed." It is true that the national treasury is filling up faster than May 21, 2026

Oh Se-hoon Claims Lee Jae-myung is Using Government Power for Election Oh Se-hoon, the People Power Party candidate for Seoul mayor, claimed on May 21 that President Lee Jae-myung has initiated a government-backed election campaign to support Jung Won-oh, urging voters to protect Seoul. During his official campaign launch at Cheonggye Plaza that evening, Oh stated, "As Jung's approval ratings fluctuated, they fabricated a 'rebar rumor,' and now even the president has stepped in." His comments were directed at President Lee's instruction to relevant mini May 21, 2026

Court Denies Arrest Warrant for Former KTV Director Over Sedition Charges A court has denied an arrest warrant for Lee Eun-woo, the former director of the Korea Policy Broadcasting (KTV), who is facing sedition charges related to the December 3 martial law declaration. According to Yonhap News on May 21, Judge Lee Jong-rok of the Seoul Central District Court dismissed the warrant after a pre-arrest interrogation of Lee. The judge stated, "There is room for dispute regarding the establishment of the sedition charges," and added that it is unlikely Lee would flee May 21, 2026

Financial Authorities to Appoint Chief Inclusion Officers to Address Financial Exclusion South Korea's financial authorities are moving to appoint Chief Inclusion Officers (CIFOs) within banks and financial institutions to tackle the issue of financial exclusion, which President Lee Jae-myung has described as a problem of "predatory finance." This initiative aims to implement structural changes to address the root causes of financial exclusion. Additionally, to encourage foreign investment in the domestic stock market, the authorities plan to expand the trading scope of integr May 21, 2026

President Lee Questions High Rent in Dongin-dong Goshiwon President Lee Jae-myung questioned the affordability of monthly rent in goshiwons, asking, "Is 300,000 won too expensive?" during a visit to the Dongin-dong goshiwon in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on May 21.While listening to the opinions of residents and officials, President Lee expressed concern upon hearing the rent prices. When a representative from the goshiwon counseling center explained that rents tend to align with housing benefit levels, President Lee appeared skeptical and raised an eyebrow.Chie May 21, 2026