Government Launches Safety Inspections at GTX Samsung Station Following Rebar Omission The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Ministry of Interior and Safety are initiating government-led safety inspections at the GTX Samsung Station, where a rebar omission has been reported. According to Yonhap News on May 21, the joint safety inspection team will include experts from various organizations, such as the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency, Korea Electric Safety Corporation, Korea Gas Safety Corporation, Korea Land Safety Management Agency, Korea May 21, 2026

Kim Hye-kyung Emphasizes Education's Role in Social Change at Sookmyung University Event Kim Hye-kyung, the spouse of President Lee Jae-myung, visited her alma mater, Sookmyung Women's University, to highlight the importance of education and community values. On May 21, Deputy Spokesperson Ahn Gyu-ryeong announced in a written briefing that Kim attended the 120th anniversary eve celebration at a hotel in Samsung-dong, Gangnam, where she stated, "Learning opens new possibilities for some and provides courage and hope for others. Education is the greatest force that can change May 21, 2026

Kim Hye-kyung: Education is the Greatest Force for Social Change Kim Hye-kyung attended the 120th anniversary celebration of her alma mater, Sookmyung Women's University, on May 21, where she offered congratulations and encouragement.According to a written briefing by Deputy Spokesperson Ahn Gyu-ryeong, Kim participated in the event held at a hotel in Samseong-dong, Gangnam, Seoul.In her speech, Kim stated, "Education opens new possibilities for some and provides courage and hope for others. It is the greatest force that can change a person's life and, ultima May 21, 2026

South Korea's Foreign Ministry Reviews Response to Transnational Crime The South Korean Foreign Ministry has assessed trends in responding to transnational crime and strategies for enhancing cooperation. On May 21, the ministry held a meeting of ambassadors from Southeast Asia and China, chaired by Deputy Minister Kim Jin-ah, to discuss these issues. The virtual meeting included participation from the Special Task Force on Transnational Crime, the National Police Agency, and 18 embassies in Southeast Asia, along with three embassies in China. During the May 21, 2026

Korean Minister Discusses Safety at Barakah Nuclear Plant with UAE Counterpart Kim Jeong-kwan, South Korea's Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, held a video conference with his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to assess safety conditions and recovery efforts at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant. According to Yonhap News on May 21, the minister spoke with Suhail Mohamed Faris Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, to review the status of recovery efforts for transmission facilities near the Barakah plant that were damaged in a rece May 21, 2026

AI Takes Center Stage in Regional Growth Strategies Ahead of Local Elections As the June 3 local elections approach, candidates from Gangwon, Busan, and Ulsan are positioning artificial intelligence (AI) as a key element of their regional growth strategies. The common theme among them is to expand the AI industry, which has been concentrated in the capital region, into local areas and to create new growth engines by integrating AI with regional industries. In particular, Gangwon is focusing on securing AI infrastructure, Busan aims to establish itself as an AI h May 21, 2026

Prime Minister Kim Meets UNDP Chief to Discuss AI Collaboration Kim Min-seok, the Prime Minister of South Korea, met with Alexander de Croo, the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to discuss enhancing cooperation in global artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives and expanding collaboration with international organizations. According to Yonhap News, during their meeting, Prime Minister Kim expressed gratitude for de Croo's leadership in facilitating South Korea's participation in the UNDP's Global AI Hub. Earlier that da May 21, 2026

SpaceX Plans to Build Cities on the Moon as IPO Approaches Aerospace company SpaceX has publicly released its investment prospectus ahead of its initial public offering (IPO) filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to Yonhap News on May 21, the prospectus, published on the SEC's website, states that SpaceX has applied for the listing of its Class A common stock on the Nasdaq and Nasdaq Texas under the ticker symbol 'SPCX.' SpaceX aims to raise a record $75 billion through the IPO. If successful, the company's valu May 21, 2026

South Korea Freezes Sixth Oil Price Cap Amid Global Market Stability The South Korean government has decided to freeze the sixth oil price cap, marking the fourth time since the second cap was implemented. Previously announced every two weeks, the oil price caps will now be adjusted every four weeks. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on May 21 that the sixth oil price cap, effective from midnight on May 22, will maintain the prices at 1,934 won per liter for regular gasoline, 1,923 won for diesel, and 1,530 won for kerosene. The governme May 21, 2026

Lottery Winner Shares Surprising Story After Winning Pension Lottery "One day, I suddenly felt like buying a lottery ticket, so I went to a lottery shop and bought both lotto and pension lottery tickets." As interest grows in the winning numbers for the 316th Pension Lottery 720+ on May 21, the story of a winner from the 284th Pension Lottery 720+ has captured attention. The winner, who claimed 1st place (1 ticket) and 2nd place (4 tickets), shared their experience on the Donghaeng Lottery winner's bulletin board, stating, "One day, I suddenly felt like bu May 21, 2026