India Day Celebrated at Yeouido Hangang Park with Dance and Cuisine On May 16, under a clear blue sky and the bright sun of early summer, the aroma of rich curry, tandoori chicken, and masala wafted through Yeouido Hangang Park. Families gathered under the shade of trees, sharing spiced dishes while enjoying leisurely conversations. The park transformed into a vibrant 'Mini India' for the first India Day festival, with attendees dressed in colorful saris and lively music filling the air. Organized by the Indian Embassy and the Indian Cultural Center May 18, 2026

Trump Associates Warn of Potential Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Within Five Years Donald Trump's recent visit to China has heightened concerns within the U.S. administration regarding the risks associated with Taiwan. While the atmosphere of the summit appeared friendly, some of Trump's associates believe that China may consider invading Taiwan within the next five years. According to Axios on May 17, some of Trump's close aides view the most significant outcome of the U.S.-China summit as an increased risk of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. They also expressed concerns th May 18, 2026

Top 10 Securities Firms Report Combined Q1 Profit of 4.3 Trillion Won ◆Ajou Economic Major News ▷Top 10 securities firms narrow profit gap with five major banks to just 1.1 trillion won - Riding the wave of a booming stock market, securities firms have seen a surge in profits, closing the gap with banks and aiming for a position as the "absolute financial powerhouse." - The combined net profit of South Korea's top 10 securities firms (based on equity capital) for the first quarter is 4.33 trillion won. - This marks an increase of 2.30 trillion won (113.65%) May 18, 2026

Park Chan-wook Receives France's Highest Cultural Honor, Aims to Film in France Park Chan-wook has been awarded the Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters, the highest cultural honor from the French government.According to reports from Reuters and Yonhap News, French Minister of Culture Rima Abdul Malak presented the award to Park on May 17 in Cannes, where he was serving as the jury president for the 79th Cannes Film Festival.The Order of Arts and Letters is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts and literature or have enhanced the i May 18, 2026

CJ Olive Young Set to Open First U.S. Store in Pasadena CJ Olive Young is on the verge of opening its first U.S. store, with CJ Group Chairman Lee Jae-hyun expected to visit the location. This move underscores the company's emergence as a key subsidiary within the group and highlights Lee's commitment to penetrating the U.S. market. According to industry sources, Lee plans to attend the PGA Tour's "The CJ Cup at Byron Nelson" in Texas on May 21, before visiting the Pasadena store, which is set to open on May 29. The flight from Dallas, wh May 18, 2026

Trump Posts AI Video of Striking Iranian Military Aircraft, Intensifying Negotiation Pressure Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has posted an artificial intelligence (AI) generated video depicting the destruction of an Iranian military aircraft. This post comes on the same day he warned Iran that "time is running out," suggesting an escalation in military pressure amid stalled peace negotiations. On May 17, Trump shared a 5-second video on his social media platform, Truth Social. The video shows a U.S. warship firing a high-powered laser at an Iranian military airc May 18, 2026

Trump Joins Effort to Defeat Republican Thomas Massie in Costly Primary The primary election for U.S. Representative Thomas Massie's re-election has become the most expensive in House history. This surge in costs is attributed to significant advertising spending by Donald Trump's camp and pro-Israel organizations aimed at defeating Massie. According to Politico, the total advertising expenditure for the Kentucky Republican primary has exceeded $32 million, marking the highest amount ever recorded for a House primary, according to ad tracking firm AdImpact. Pr May 18, 2026

North Korean Women's Soccer Team Visits South Korea, Aims to Improve Relations North Korea's women's soccer team's visit to South Korea carries significance beyond a mere sports schedule. This marks the first time since 2018 that a North Korean team has played in South Korea, and it is the first women's soccer event since the 2014 Incheon Asian Games. This visit, although framed as participation in an international tournament, is noteworthy as it represents a rare instance of 'restoring contact' amid strained inter-Korean relations. The team is in South Korea to May 18, 2026

Wall Street Bond Expert: Fed Likely to Raise Rates Instead of Cutting This Year ‘Bond King’ Jeffrey Gundlach, CEO of DoubleLine Capital, has predicted that the Federal Reserve will find it nearly impossible to cut interest rates this year. He cited rising oil prices due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and tariff pressures as factors pushing inflation higher, suggesting that market expectations for rate cuts are overly optimistic. On May 17, Gundlach appeared on Fox News' 'Sunday Morning Futures,' stating, "Inflation pressures are persisting, making it difficul May 18, 2026

Trump Warns Iran to Act Quickly or Face Consequences President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it must act quickly or risk losing everything. As negotiations surrounding Iran's nuclear program and navigation through the Strait of Hormuz remain stalled, U.S. military pressure appears to be escalating. On May 17, Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social, stating, "There is not much time left regarding the Iran issue. Iran must move quickly; otherwise, there will be nothing left." He emphasized that "time is of the essence." In May 18, 2026