First Korean Anatomy Textbook to be Registered as National Cultural Heritage The first Korean medical textbook, "Anatomy" (Jejungwon Korean Medical Textbook), will be registered as a national cultural heritage. The Cultural Heritage Administration announced on May 14 that it plans to register "Anatomy" as a national cultural heritage. "Anatomy" is the first Korean anatomy textbook published by Jejungwon, the first modern Western-style medical institution in Korea. Established in April 1885 under King Gojong, Jejungwon served as Korea's first Western hospital, and this textbook was used as a teaching material at Severance Hospital's medical school and various missionary medical institutions. The textbook was translated into Korean by Kim Pil-soon (1880–1922), a medical student at Jejungwon, from the first three volumes of "Practical Anatomy" by Japanese anatomist Imada Tsukanu (1850–1889). It was published in 1906 with editing by Professor Oliver R. Avison (1860–1956) of Jejungwon. This textbook serves as a representative document showcasing the early educational practices during the introduction of Western medicine in Korea, confirming that modern medical education was based on a scientific understanding of human anatomy and function. It holds significant academic and historical value as a symbol of the beginning of modern medical education in Korea. Notably, the textbook explains medical terms in pure Korean, avoiding reliance on Chinese characters or foreign words, using terms like 'yeomtong' (heart) and 'baptong' (stomach). This illustrates the process of translating and popularizing modern medical knowledge into Korean, and it also provides valuable insights into early 20th-century Korean orthography and phonetic changes, making it an important resource for the history of the Korean language. ​​​​​​​ * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-05-14 10:21:24

KakaoPay Under Investigation for Allegedly Sharing 404.5 Million User Data with China Authorities have launched a formal investigation into KakaoPay, which is accused of providing hundreds of millions of customer data records to China's Alipay. On May 13, the Chosun Ilbo reported that the Southern Gyeonggi Police Agency has begun its investigation after receiving a referral from the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) last month. The police are currently investigating KakaoPay for potential violations of the Credit Information Act. According to the FSS's findings, KakaoPay transmitted a total of 54.2 billion customer data records to Alipay from 2018 to May 2024, affecting approximately 40.45 million users. This data transfer reportedly occurred when iPhone users registered KakaoPay as a payment method. At that time, KakaoPay shared user information with Apple, which then routed the data through Alipay. Sensitive information, including encrypted phone numbers, email addresses, and account balances, was allegedly included in this transfer. The controversy first came to light following an FSS announcement in August of last year. Subsequently, the civic group Freedom Korea Defense Corps filed a complaint against senior KakaoPay officials for alleged data breaches and violations of the Credit Information Act with the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office. The case was initially handed over to the Seongdong Police Station in Seoul, but the police considered closing the investigation early, citing that pursuing a separate investigation on a matter already under FSS review would be an unnecessary use of resources. Difficulties in obtaining FSS investigation materials at the time also contributed to this consideration. After concluding its investigation, the FSS imposed a significant penalty on KakaoPay in February, issuing a 'severe warning' along with a fine of 12.976 billion won and an additional penalty of 4.8 million won. Following the news, domestic internet users expressed their outrage, commenting, "No wonder I've been getting spam calls all day," "Korean companies have gone crazy," "Kakao is more urgent than Coupang," "Is personal information a public good in Korea?" and "It's time to reform resident registration numbers."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-05-14 10:18:36

Singer Seo In-young Reveals She's in a Relationship 가수 서인영이 열애 중이라는 사실을 고백했다. On May 13, Seo In-young disclosed her relationship status on her YouTube channel, "Gaegwacheonseon Seo In-young," in a video titled "Seo In-young, a Dating Expert Who Has Never Been Single, Shares Her Dating Secrets (+ Charles Enter)." During the video, when Charles Enter mentioned being a lifelong single, Seo responded, "Why is that? I have never taken a break from dating since elementary school." When asked if she is currently in a relationship, Seo replied, "Of course. I am always in the present tense," eliciting laughter. Seo shared details about her boyfriend, stating, "The first time I met him, he wasn't my type. I had four or five friends with me, and it was a tough spot. I asked him, 'Can you come here?' and when he walked in, he smiled and didn't look away. That was so attractive that I started dating him. That's my current boyfriend." Seo In-young married a non-celebrity businessman in 2023 but divorced in 2024. Debuting in 2002 as a member of the girl group Jewelry, Seo In-young has left a mark with hits like "One More Time" and "Cinderella." She gained popularity for her candid charm on the 2008 MBC variety show "We Got Married."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-05-14 10:16:45

LS Eco Energy Shares Surge 16% on AI Data Center Power Supply Deal in Vietnam Shares of LS Eco Energy soared by 16.7% in early trading after the company announced its participation in a power supply project for a large artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Vietnam. As of 9:27 a.m. on May 14, LS Eco Energy's stock was trading at 109,000 won, up 15,600 won from the previous trading day. The stock reached an intraday high of 109,800 won, setting a new record. The company revealed that its subsidiary, LS-VINA, based in Haiphong, will supply power cables for the construction of the AI data center, which is being developed by Viettel Group, Vietnam's largest telecommunications company. This project is one of the largest AI infrastructure initiatives in northern Vietnam, involving the establishment of a 60-megawatt (MW) data center in a new city near Hanoi. This capacity is sufficient to power approximately 40,000 to 50,000 households simultaneously. It is seen as a significant infrastructure project to meet the growing demand for generative AI and cloud services. The products supplied by LS Eco Energy will be used in the power network connecting the data center and substations. As the competition for generative AI expands beyond servers and semiconductors to include power and communication networks, expectations are rising for companies involved in electrical infrastructure. Recently, LS Eco Energy also supplied bus ducts and transmission cables for hyper-scale AI data centers being built by major global tech firms in Indonesia and Malaysia. Market analysts suggest that the ongoing trend of increased investment in Southeast Asian data centers is reflected in the company's growing order expectations. Lee Sang-ho, CEO of LS Eco Energy, stated, "The AI data center market is evolving from a server competition to a competition for power and communication infrastructure. We will strengthen our efforts to penetrate the global AI infrastructure market, focusing on high-voltage cables and power and optical communication solutions for data centers."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-05-14 10:15:00

KakaoBank Provides 125 Billion Won in Guaranteed Loans to Support Small Businesses in Seoul KakaoBank is taking steps to alleviate the financial burden on small businesses in Seoul.On May 14, KakaoBank announced a special contribution of 10 billion won to the Seoul Credit Guarantee Foundation, which will facilitate a total of 125 billion won in guaranteed loans.Under this agreement, KakaoBank plans to allocate 62.5 billion won each to two initiatives: the 'Rapid Financial Support' program in collaboration with the Seoul city government and the 'District Economic Support' program working with all 25 districts in Seoul.The Rapid Financial Support program includes a 'Special Contribution Guarantee' product with a maximum limit of 100 million won and the 'Quick Dream' product, which offers up to 30 million won to small business owners with personal credit scores below 839 (according to NICE standards).The District Economic Support program aims to provide loans of up to 100 million won to small businesses located in the 25 districts of Seoul. This marks the first instance of an internet-only bank collaborating with all districts in the city.Based on KakaoBank's special contribution, the Seoul Credit Guarantee Foundation will issue the guarantees, while each district will work to expand support and promote assistance for small businesses in their areas.A KakaoBank representative stated, "We initiated this agreement to ease the financial burden and enhance convenience for small business owners in Seoul. We will continue to expand financial support for individual entrepreneurs based on innovative financial technology and practice inclusive finance."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-05-14 10:10:04

PSG Secures Fifth Consecutive Ligue 1 Title; Lee Kang-in Misses Match Due to Injury Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), featuring national team midfielder Lee Kang-in, has secured its fifth consecutive Ligue 1 title. On May 14, PSG defeated second-place RC Lens 2-0 in an away match at the Bollaert-Delelis Stadium in Lens, thanks to goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ibrahim Mbaye. With one league match remaining, PSG (24 wins, 4 draws, 5 losses; 76 points) has established a 9-point lead over Lens (21 wins, 4 draws, 8 losses; 67 points), ensuring their 14th overall title and fifth straight championship. Lee Kang-in, who joined PSG in July 2023, has now lifted his third Ligue 1 trophy. He has previously celebrated victories in the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and French Super Cup. However, Lee was unable to enjoy the victory on the field, as he missed the match due to an ankle injury sustained during a game against Brest on May 12. He is currently focusing on recovery through indoor training. PSG is now set to target a consecutive UEFA Champions League title, facing Arsenal from England on May 31 at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-05-14 10:05:12

Oil Prices Hit $100 as U.S. Inflation Concerns Rise, Threatening 1490 Won Exchange Rate The exchange rate of the won against the dollar has shown volatility, surpassing the 1490 won mark during trading, influenced by rising international oil prices and inflation concerns in the United States. As of 9:20 a.m. on May 14, the exchange rate was trading at 1489.2 won per dollar. The rate opened at 1489.8 won, down 0.8 won, and briefly crossed the 1490 won threshold shortly after the market opened before retracting some gains. With ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, forecasts suggest that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will continue until the end of May, keeping international oil prices, particularly West Texas Intermediate (WTI), around the $100 per barrel mark. On May 13, WTI for June delivery closed at $101.02, down $1.16 (1.14%) from the previous session on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) for April surged by 1.4% month-over-month and 6.0% year-over-year, exceeding market expectations. Following the consumer price index (CPI), the PPI also surpassed forecasts, raising inflation concerns and leading to an increase in U.S. Treasury yields, particularly for long-term bonds. The dollar strengthened in tandem with rising Treasury yields. Minkyu Won, an economist at Woori Bank, noted, "The rise in bond yields is clearly contributing to a stronger dollar. Given this trend, there is a significant likelihood that the won will face downward pressure today." He added, "In addition to active buying by importers, the re-entry of demand for dollar conversions related to overseas stock investments due to a strong U.S. stock market supports the actual demand for dollars. However, the volume of export-related deferred negotiations and the authorities' caution regarding speed control may limit the upper range of the exchange rate."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-05-14 10:03:19

KOSPI Touches 7900 Amid Growing Hopes for 8000 KOSPI continued its strong performance early in the trading session, touching the 7900 mark. Following a record close the previous day, market attention is now focused on the possibility of KOSPI surpassing 8000. According to the Korea Exchange, as of 9:06 a.m., KOSPI was trading at 7877.59, up 33.58 points (0.43%) from the previous trading day. The index opened at 7873.91, rising by 29.90 points (0.38%), and expanded its gains, reaching as high as 7909.47 shortly after the market opened at 9:01 a.m. Seo Sang-young, a researcher at Mirae Asset Securities, stated, "The domestic stock market is expected to experience increased volatility with differentiated movements among individual stocks. Attention should be paid to changes in specific stocks following remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump during the trading session." In the securities market, individual and institutional investors purchased a net 430.8 billion won and 11 billion won, respectively, contributing to the index's rise. In contrast, foreign investors sold a net 440.1 billion won, indicating profit-taking. Among the top market capitalization stocks, mixed performances were observed. Samsung Electronics (-0.53%), HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (-2.32%), and Samsung Electro-Mechanics (-2.24%) showed declines, while SK Hynix (0.51%), SK Square (0.17%), Hyundai Motor (1.83%), LG Energy Solution (2.44%), Doosan Enerbility (1.17%), and Kia (1.23%) posted gains. The KOSDAQ index also maintained its upward trend. At the same time, KOSDAQ recorded 1186.23, up 9.30 points (0.79%). The index opened at 1187.02, rising by 10.09 points (0.86%), and continued its strong performance. In the KOSDAQ market, individual investors led the index's rise with a net purchase of 69.3 billion won, while foreign and institutional investors sold a net 42.2 billion won and 10.6 billion won, respectively. Among the top market capitalization stocks, most showed upward trends except for Lino Biotech (-3.21%). Stocks such as Alteogen (7.49%), EcoPro BM (1.98%), EcoPro (3.04%), Rainbow Robotics (1.59%), Kolon TissueGene (0.98%), Samchundang Pharm (0.75%), JUSUNG Engineering (1.25%), Rigakem Bio (5.97%), and ABL Bio (3.23%) experienced gains. Meanwhile, overnight trading on Wall Street saw semiconductor stocks continue to perform strongly, resulting in mixed outcomes for major indices. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose by 0.58% and 1.20%, respectively, both reaching all-time highs, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 0.14%.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-05-14 09:59:11

Kakao Enhances AI National Assistant with Voice Feature for Public Service Reservations Kakao has enhanced its AI National Assistant service, developed in collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, by adding a voice feature to improve the convenience of public services via KakaoTalk. On May 14, Kakao announced the integration of a voice interface into its AI National Assistant pilot service. Launched in March, this service allows users to handle public tasks through a conversational AI agent within KakaoTalk. Users can access services such as issuing electronic certificates and reserving public facilities through the KakaoTalk channel "National Assistant Gukpi." Kakao explained that the service is built on its proprietary AI model and incorporates the "Kanana Safeguard," a generative AI safety verification model, to ensure the reliability and stability necessary for public services. The Kanana Safeguard is an AI guardrail model designed to detect harmful content and risks, supporting the operation of generative AI in the public sector. The key feature of this update is the voice-based interface. Users can now utilize services simply by issuing voice commands like "issue my resident registration" or "reserve a tennis court," making the process more intuitive for tasks ranging from electronic certificate issuance to public facility reservations. The reservation process for public facilities has also been streamlined. Previously, users had to navigate to separate pages or external services during the reservation process, but now they can complete everything from searching for facilities to finalizing reservations within the KakaoTalk chat window. Kakao AI Connect's Performance Leader stated, "Since its launch, the AI National Assistant has been continuously enhanced to improve user convenience. We aim to create an environment where everyone can easily and naturally access public services by expanding the service range from text to voice and from simple guidance to actual execution."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-05-14 09:57:00

SK AX signs with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT Enterprise to Korea SEOUL, May 14 (AJP) - SK AX, the IT services arm of South Korea's SK Group, has signed a service partner agreement with OpenAI to deploy and operate ChatGPT Enterprise across Korean corporate clients, the company said on Wednesday. Under the deal, SK AX will tailor OpenAI's flagship enterprise product to each customer's workflows and security requirements, building generative artificial intelligence into back-office systems rather than bolting it on, the company said Thursday. SK AX CEO Kim Wan-jong and Anthony Russell, OpenAI's head of partnerships for Asia-Pacific, attended the signing ceremony. "We aim to help clients pursue genuine AI transformation by redesigning their internal structures, work processes and governance, not merely adopting the technology," Kim said. The agreement targets a pain point that has dogged Korean enterprises racing to embrace generative AI: the gap between pilot projects and measurable returns. SK AX flagged the rise of so-called "shadow AI," in which employees plug company data into outside chatbots without oversight, as a fresh source of security risk. SK AX will fold ChatGPT Enterprise into its existing menu of consulting, multi-agent system integration, governance design and workforce change management, drawing on AI architects, data specialists and industry domain experts. The company is positioning itself as OpenAI's preferred channel partner for the South Korean market. The tie-up adds to a string of OpenAI partnerships in South Korea, which the U.S. firm has called its largest paid-ChatGPT market outside the United States. OpenAI opened a Seoul office in September 2025 and has signed deals with Samsung SDS, SK Telecom and Kakao as it chases enterprise revenue in the country. 2026-05-14 09:56:35