Despite Leaving Penny Stock Status, Companies Face Fresh Declines As financial authorities intensify efforts to expel poorly performing companies from the stock market, many firms are opting for stock consolidations. However, despite the numerical boost in stock prices from these consolidations, many companies are experiencing significant declines shortly after their re-listing, leading to concerns that simple consolidation is insufficient for long-term stability.According to the Korea Exchange, from May 18 to 20, ten companies listed on the KOSPI and 21 on th May 21, 2026

Semtech Shares Surge 20% Amid Semiconductor Sector Optimism Semtech shares have seen a significant increase, rising nearly 20% as investor sentiment improves amid strong performances from major domestic semiconductor companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. As of 1:56 PM on May 21, Semtech's stock was trading at 124,000 won, up 24,000 won (19.69%) from the previous trading day, according to the Korea Exchange. On the same day, shares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix also experienced substantial gains, reflecting a broader buying trend across May 21, 2026

Controversy Surrounds '21st Century Great Prince Consort' Over Historical Distortion "It's faster to send emails to the members of the National Assembly's Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee. They will raise a fuss during the audit. The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism will have to face their wrath. Let's send emails regardless of party affiliation." (From a community post) As controversy over historical distortion in the drama '21st Century Great Prince Consort' intensifies, calls for the recovery of production funds have emerged following revelations that th May 21, 2026

Taiwan to Provide Monthly Cash Support for Children to Combat Low Birth Rate 대만이 저출산 대응을 위해 18세까지 매달 현금을 지급하는 방안을 추진한다. 0~18세 아동·청소년에게 매달 5000대만달러(약 23만원)를 지원해 양육 부담을 낮추겠다는 취지다. On May 20, Taiwan's Central News Agency and Minshi News Network reported that President Lai Ching-te announced a "New Population Policy Strategy" during a press conference marking his second anniversary in office. A key component of this strategy is the proposal to provide a monthly growth allowance for children aged 0 to 18. May 21, 2026

Hanwha Solutions Accelerates Financial Improvement with $130 Million AMPC Cash Flow Hanwha Solutions is rapidly improving its financial structure by cashing in on the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit (AMPC) generated from its solar business in the United States. The company is currently pursuing a large-scale capital increase while securing stable cash flow based on its North American production facilities. On May 21, Hanwha Solutions announced that it recently sold approximately 200 billion won ($130 million) of AMPC received last year. The company plans to conti May 21, 2026

Anthropic Projects $10.9 Billion Revenue for Q2, Eyes First Profit Anthropic, the developer of the AI model Claude, is projected to achieve its first quarterly profit, driven by a surge in revenue. Bloomberg reported on May 20, citing sources familiar with the matter, that Anthropic's revenue for the second quarter is expected to reach $10.9 billion (approximately 16.4 trillion won). This figure represents more than a doubling from the previous quarter and is based on materials disclosed to investors. During the same period, operating profit is anticipated May 21, 2026

Samsung Vice Chairman Jeon Young-hyun Calls for Unity After Wage Negotiation Agreement Jeon Young-hyun, Vice Chairman and CEO of Samsung Electronics and head of the Device Solutions (DS) Division, urged employees to unite following a tentative agreement on wage negotiations this year. His message came after a period of intense labor-management conflict that nearly escalated into a general strike, signaling a move toward organizational stability and internal cohesion.On May 21, Samsung Electronics announced via internal communication channels a notice regarding the '2026 Wage Negot May 21, 2026

Macau Aims to Attract South Korean Tourists as a Multi-Destination Hub "This year, we aim to attract 41 million tourists, leveraging diverse infrastructure and integrated content to draw South Korean travelers to Macau," said Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Chair of the Macau Tourism Board. Macau is accelerating its efforts to attract South Korean tourists as it transforms into a multi-destination hub connecting Hong Kong and Guangdong Province. On May 21, the Macau Tourism Board held the 2026 Macau Tourism Seminar and Travel Mart at the Four Seasons Hotel May 21, 2026

Seongdong Police Chief Suspended Amid Allegations of Misusing Emergency Vehicle Gwon Mi-ye, the chief of the Seongdong Police Station, has been suspended amid allegations that she used an emergency electric vehicle for commuting to avoid restrictions under the government’s two-part vehicle system. The National Police Agency has initiated an official investigation and announced a strict response policy. According to Yonhap News on May 21, the National Police Agency stated in a press release that it has begun an official investigation into Gwon Mi-ye and that it will tak May 21, 2026

Korea Aims to Attract Foreign Investment with Expanded ETF Access and New IR Event Lee Ok-yeon, chairman of the Financial Services Commission, announced plans to expand the scope of foreign integrated accounts to include exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in order to attract foreign investment in the domestic stock market. He also revealed the establishment of a large-scale international investor relations (IR) event called 'Korea Premium Week.' This initiative aims to transition from the 'Korea Discount' to a 'Korea Premium' era through the globalization of capital markets. May 21, 2026