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Real Estate Outlook: Professor Ko Says Buyers May Regret Waiting
Yonsei Sangnam Institute professor Ko Joon-seok said at the 2026 Seoul Money Show on May 9 in COEX, Seoul, that he rejects expectations of a real estate price decline this year.
Democratic Party Bars Kim Kwan-young Return, Urges Cho Kuk to Practice ‘Big-Tent Politics’
On May 10, South Korea’s Democratic Party warned Jeonbuk Governor Kim Kwan-young, expelled over alleged cash handouts and running as an independent, that he would be permanently barred from rejoining.
Trump Says Russia-Ukraine 3-Day Ceasefire Set, 1,000 POWs to Be Exchanged
U.S. President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine will observe a three-day ceasefire from the 9th to the 11th of this month and exchange 1,000 prisoners.
US Appeals Ruling Against Global Tariffs, Extending Legal Fight
The Trump administration immediately appealed a Court of International Trade ruling that found its 10% global tariff unlawful, Reuters reported on the 8th local time.
Iran, Trade and Taiwan Take Center Stage as Trump-Xi Beijing Summit Nears
Ahead of the Beijing summit on the 14th and 15th, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are set to face core issues including Iran, trade and Taiwan.
Instant Tteokbokki Made With a Ramen Cooker Featured in Photo News
mk.co.kr reported in a photo article on instant tteokbokki being quickly prepared with a ramen cooker, focusing on the simple cooking method shown in the scene.
Hyundai Green Food Launches Five Ready Meals Based on Temple Cuisine Recipes
Hyundai Green Food, a Hyundai Department Store Group food company, said on the 10th it will offer five temple cuisine ready meals on its official online store, Greeting Mall.
Lotte Department Store Opens Tumbler Festival With Over 20 Global Brands
Lotte Department Store said on the 10th it will hold Korea’s first department-store Tumbler Festival featuring famous global brands, with more than 20 brands participating until the 11th of next month.
LG Electronics CEO Ryu Jae-cheol Urges ‘Winning Execution’ at First Town Hall
LG Electronics President Ryu Jae-cheol held his first companywide town hall since taking office, urging employees to surface problems and focus on winning execution to build a No. 1 LG Electronics together.
Samsung Electronics labor talks face new risk as union rift widens
Samsung Electronics will enter two days of post-mediation talks led by the National Labor Relations Commission from the 11th, while a growing conflict among unions has emerged as a key variable in the final negotiations.
Semiconductor Rally Looks Unlike Dot-Com Bubble, but WSJ Warns of Heat
The Wall Street Journal said the global semiconductor rally appears different from the dot-com bubble around 2000 because it is backed by earnings, but overheating risks remain.
Yonsei Space and Aerospace Week Opens on the 13th, Spotlighting Space Tech in the AI Era
Yonsei University’s Aerospace Strategy & Technology Institute will host Space and Aerospace Week from the 13th to the 15th at Baekyangnuri Grand Ballroom to discuss space technology in the AI era.
Jeon Kwang-hoon Sparks Debate With U.S. Visit Plan While on Bail
Pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon, released on bail due to a chronic illness, appeared by video at a Gwanghwamun service on the 10th and said he was pursuing a U.S. visit.
Choi Young, Roh Moo-hyun’s Driver and Aide for 21 Years, Dies
Choi Young, the aide who drove former South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun from 1988 to 2009, died at Seoul’s National Medical Center at around 5:24 a.m. on the 10th.
Drunk Driving Case: Man Given Deferred Sentence After Moving Car Just 3 Meters
A 29-year-old man who drove about 3 meters while intoxicated to reposition his parked car over concerns about hitting a nearby door received a deferred sentence in Chuncheon court.
A 50 Million Won Car Loan Question and Gemini’s Warning of a 9.28 Million Won Loss
Maeil Business highlighted a case in which Gemini warned that buying a 50 million won car on installments could cost 9.28 million won, underscoring the need for financial learning.
Namuho Fire Cause: Blue House to Respond After Site Review
The Blue House said it will answer questions on the cause of the Namuho fire after reviewing and evaluating the results of the on-site investigation. No specific cause has been stated yet.
LG Uplus Home Setup and A/S Remote Handling Tops 60,000 Monthly Cases
LG Uplus has expanded remote handling across home setup and after-sales service, reducing visits for device returns, self-activation and simple A/S while surpassing 60,000 monthly cases.
Yonsei Student Who Handed Resume to Macron Invited to French Embassy Event
Song Ye-rin, the Yonsei student who handed her resume to President Emmanuel Macron during his April lecture, has been invited to a French Embassy event on the 14th.
Capital Gains Tax Surcharge Concern: Land Minister Says Government Will Be Different
Land Minister Kim Yoon-duk said on May 10 via SNS that although concerns over a property listing freeze after the tax surcharge restart are high, this government is different.
Denver Airport Runway Death: Pedestrian Struck by Passenger Jet During Takeoff
A pedestrian who suddenly appeared on a runway at Denver Airport on May 9 local time died after being struck by a passenger plane attempting takeoff, WSJ and Yonhap reported.
Air Premia Joins Local Children for Disability Awareness Quiz Show
Air Premia said on May 10 that its cabin crew volunteer club Angel Premia joined a disability awareness quiz show in Gangdong-gu, Seoul, on May 9.
Food Brands Chase Running Boom as Hi-Mune Sponsors ‘I Am Solo Run’
As the recent running boom grows, food companies are expanding touchpoints with runners, with Ildong Foodis Hi-Mune joining through official sponsorship and an event booth.