Actress Kim Kyu-ri's Home Burglarized; Roommate Injured A burglary occurred at the home of actress Kim Kyu-ri. According to a report by Channel A on May 21, a man in his 40s unlawfully entered Kim's residence in Bukchon Hanok Village, Jongno District, Seoul, around 9 p.m. the previous night, attempting to commit robbery before fleeing the scene. A woman living with Kim discovered the intruder, who reportedly attempted to steal money but was caught in the act and fled. During the incident, the woman sustained injuries. Police began thei May 21, 2026

SK On Transitions Tennessee Battery Plant to Independent Operation SK On has completed the restructuring of its battery joint venture, BlueOval SK, with Ford and has transitioned its Tennessee plant to an independent operation. On May 21, SK On announced that it has rebranded the former BlueOval SK Tennessee plant as SK On Tennessee and has entered a phase of sole operation. As a result of this restructuring, SK On will fully own and operate the Tennessee plant, while the two Kentucky plants under BlueOval SK will remain owned and operated by Ford. S May 21, 2026

Yang Hyang-ja Launches Campaign for Gyeonggi Province Governor, Promises 100,000 Jobs Yang Hyang-ja, the People Power Party candidate for Gyeonggi Province governor, held a campaign launch event in Suwon on May 21, officially kicking off her campaign for the June 3 local elections. At the event near Paldalmun, Yang expressed her determination, stating, "We are beginning our journey to find our three dreams," which include the dream of Gyeonggi Province, the dreams of youth and children, and the aspirations of the People Power Party. To achieve the dream of making Gyeong May 21, 2026

Combatting Fake News: Platforms with 1 Million Users and 100,000 YouTubers Targeted The Broadcasting and Media Commission (BMC) has unveiled a revised enforcement decree of the Information and Communications Network Act aimed at curbing the illegal distribution of false information. The key points of the revision include targeting platforms with an average daily user count (DAU) of over 1 million and specifying criteria for increased damages applicable to creators with over 100,000 subscribers. On May 21, the BMC held a discussion on the revised enforcement decree at the May 21, 2026

eBay Japan Launches K-Beauty Corner at Seven-Eleven Japan eBay Japan's online marketplace Qoo10 Japan is partnering with Seven-Eleven Japan to expand the offline sales of K-Beauty products. On May 21, eBay Japan announced that it will introduce a K-Beauty curation corner called 'Qoo10 Pick' in Seven-Eleven stores across Japan starting in September, with some locations excluded. Since September of last year, Qoo10 Japan has been testing the sale of K-Beauty products in select Seven-Eleven stores. During this trial, eight brands and 24 product May 21, 2026

Ostem Pharma Expands CMO Business with Focus on Data Integrity Ostem Pharma is accelerating the expansion of its contract manufacturing organization (CMO) business while proactively ensuring data integrity. The company leverages its experience in producing and supplying its own pharmaceutical products, along with advanced manufacturing infrastructure, to embed the regulatory requirement of quality integrity into its digital systems. On May 21, Ostem Pharma announced that it is strengthening its production infrastructure and quality management systems May 21, 2026

CKD Pharm Golden Ticket Event Held in Boston to Expand Global Open Innovation CKD announced on May 21 that it held the "2026 CKD Pharm Golden Ticket" event at the LabCentral Center in Boston on May 20, awarding the "Golden Ticket" to the biotech company Arpelos Biosciences. The "CKD Pharm Golden Ticket" is a sponsorship program hosted by CKD and operated in collaboration with LabCentral, a key institution in the Boston-Cambridge biotech cluster. The program provides promising biotech startups with opportunities to join LabCentral and access a global network, evolvi May 21, 2026

Kang Jae-seon of CHA Biotech Receives Ministerial Award on World Clinical Trials Day CHA Biotech announced on May 21 that Kang Jae-seon, Executive Director of Clinical Operations, received a ministerial award from the Ministry of Health and Welfare during the '2026 World Clinical Trials Day' ceremony held on May 20. World Clinical Trials Day commemorates the comparative clinical study conducted by British physician James Lind in 1747 to treat scurvy, highlighting the importance of clinical trials and honoring the contributions of researchers. This year's ceremony, organi May 21, 2026

Hanmi Science Launches Dermacosmetic Brand 'ADESII' to Expand Beauty Business Hanmi Science, the holding company of Hanmi Group, announced on May 21 that it has launched the dermacosmetic brand 'ADESII' as part of its strategy to penetrate the beauty market. As the dermatological science-based dermacosmetic sector becomes a key pillar of K-beauty, the company is well-positioned to enter the market, leveraging its existing pharmaceutical raw material technology and the trust associated with its pharmaceutical background. ADESII is a premium dermacosmetic brand that May 21, 2026

Celltrion Implements Comprehensive Measures to Enhance Shareholder Value Celltrion announced on May 21 that it will implement a series of measures, including a stock split, share buybacks, and the acquisition of shares by its largest shareholder, to enhance shareholder value and reassess corporate value. This comprehensive response plan follows the company's review of strategies to improve shareholder value in light of recent market changes, as disclosed on its website on May 19. The measures aim to bolster both corporate and shareholder value. For the secon May 21, 2026