Sendbird Demonstrates AI-Powered Customer Support at AWS Summit 2026 "I will recommend outfits A, B, and C based on your preferences." At the Sendbird booth during the AWS Summit Seoul 2026 held on May 21 at COEX, an AI stylist immediately began suggesting products as soon as attendees accessed the fashion shopping mall-themed live demo screen. The AI proposed various styles based on customer preferences and previous purchase history, explaining which situations each outfit would suit. When a reporter inputted, "I want to dress more casually," the AI adjus May 21, 2026

Fair Trade Commission Chair Joo Byeong-gi: Government Efforts Lead to Processed Food Price Reductions Joo Byeong-gi, the Chair of the Fair Trade Commission, stated on May 20 that it is fortunate that efforts by the commission and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs have led to price reductions for processed foods such as bread, ramen, and snacks since March.During a meeting of the Special Task Force on Consumer Prices held at the Government Seoul Building, Joo noted that the flour milling industry voluntarily reduced flour prices by up to 8.2% during the commission's investigati May 21, 2026

Hyundai Glovis Partners with Ocean Cleanup to Tackle Marine Plastic Waste Hyundai Glovis continues its efforts to support the removal of marine plastic waste. On May 21, Hyundai Glovis announced the extension of its partnership with the global nonprofit Ocean Cleanup until 2030. The partnership, which began in 2023, has recently been expanded to include a broader scope of collaboration. As of March this year, over 50,000 tons of plastic waste have already been collected. Hyundai Glovis is utilizing the Automated Debris Imaging System (ADIS) developed by Ocean Cleanup May 21, 2026

South Korea's Exports Reach Record $52.7 Billion Amid Semiconductor Surge Despite the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, South Korea's exports surged over 60% in mid-May, reaching a record high for the period, driven by a semiconductor supercycle.The Korea Customs Service reported on May 21 that exports from May 1 to May 20 totaled $52.652 billion, marking a 64.8% increase compared to the same period last year. This figure surpasses the previous record of $38.6 billion set in May 2022.When adjusted for working days, the average daily export amount was May 21, 2026

Mirae Asset Securities Raises Target Price for Shinsegae International Amid Luxury Growth Mirae Asset Securities announced on May 21 that it has raised its target price for Shinsegae International to 19,000 won, citing expected benefits from the expansion of luxury consumption. The firm maintained its investment recommendation of "buy." Analyst Bae Seung-hoon stated in a report that the company’s main channel, department stores, has entered a phase of structural growth, and he anticipates that the company’s investment points will align with this trend. Bae noted that the high May 21, 2026

Hana Bank Supports K-Robot Development with HD Hyundai Robotics and Credit Guarantee Fund Hana Bank is set to provide 9 billion won ($7 million) in financial support to enhance the global competitiveness of South Korea's robot industry. The initiative aims to support not only the technological development of robotics companies but also their overseas exports.On May 21, Hana Bank announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with HD Hyundai Robotics and the Credit Guarantee Fund to promote the development of next-generation robotic solutions and facilitate entry int May 21, 2026

U.S. Aircraft Carrier Group Deploys Near Cuba Amid Military Intervention Speculation As speculation grows regarding the possibility of U.S. military intervention in Cuba, a U.S. aircraft carrier group has been deployed to the Caribbean Sea near the island. The U.S. Southern Command announced on May 20 via X (formerly Twitter) that the Nimitz aircraft carrier, along with the destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) and the supply ship USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201), has been positioned in the region. The Southern Command described the Nimitz strike group as a "model of readiness, presence, May 21, 2026

KB Securities Sets Target Price of 440,000 Won for NC Following Successful Game Launches KB Securities announced on May 21 that it has initiated coverage of NC with a target price of 440,000 won, citing expectations for continued success of new game launches, improved profitability, and momentum for global market expansion. Lee Ji-eun, a researcher at KB Securities, stated, "We present NC as our top pick in the gaming sector, highlighting key investment points such as performance growth driven by consecutive successful game launches, profitability improvements through cost ef May 21, 2026

KT Establishes Privacy Protection Advisory Committee with External Experts KT announced on May 21 that it will establish a "Privacy Protection Advisory Committee" to address changes in the privacy management landscape resulting from advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology and the expansion of data-driven services. The committee aims to strengthen governance focused on proactive privacy management. It seeks to establish privacy protection standards and measures that align with customer expectations, ensuring objectivity and reliability. To achie May 21, 2026

HD Hyundai Robotics Launches $9 Million Cooperative Support Program HD Hyundai Robotics, a subsidiary of HD Hyundai's robotics division, is establishing a cooperative financial support program to assist its partners. On May 21, the company announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hana Bank and the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund on May 20 at its headquarters in Daegu. The agreement aims to secure new growth engines for the domestic robotics industry and enhance competitiveness in the global market through collaboration between busines May 21, 2026