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A former senior U.S. official suggested President Trump might ask Chinese President Xi Jinping for advice on engaging North Korea's Kim Jong-un during their upcoming summit, while expressing skepticism about Pyongyang's interest in renewed dialogue. Meanwhile, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Trump discussed the summit's outcomes in a phone call, focusing on Korean Peninsula peace.
A Buddhist temple in Seoul has introduced South Korea's first humanoid robot monk, named Gabi, which took part in a precept ceremony and will serve as an honorary monk during celebrations for Buddha's birthday. The event is part of a wider effort to modernise Buddhism's image amid declining monk numbers and growing AI influence.
An appeals court in Seoul upheld a lower court ruling siding with Google Korea in a corporate tax cancellation case worth over 150 billion won (US$103 million), while dismissing a request to cancel local income taxes. The ruling follows a separate court decision ordering the cancellation of 68.7 billion won in taxes levied on Netflix Services Korea Ltd.
South Korea and the United States are set to hold high-level defense talks in Washington next week, with the transfer of wartime operational control and inter-Korean buffer zone access control expected to be key agenda items. The talks come amid differing views on the timeline for the OPCON transfer, which Seoul hopes to complete by 2030.
Samsung Electronics' top executives have vowed to continue negotiations with the union over bonus increases, while President Lee Jae Myung has weighed in on the labor dispute, emphasizing that collective action must remain within limits. The union is demanding 15% of operating profits as bonuses, with an 18-day strike threatened starting May 21.
South Korea and Japan held their first 'two-plus-two' vice-ministerial security talks in Seoul, upgrading consultations from the director-general level. The meeting focused on bilateral and trilateral security cooperation with the U.S., amid regional tensions and the Middle East crisis. Seoul also clarified it is not considering a military logistics agreement with Tokyo, despite Japan's reported interest.
South Korea's state auditor found that KEPCO and KHNP failed to cooperate on nuclear power plant export projects, leading to overlapping expenditures and inefficiencies. In response, the government has announced a new public-private committee to improve coordination and jointly develop export projects, aiming to strengthen the country's position in the global nuclear market.
LAFC's Concacaf Champions Cup campaign ended in disappointment as they lost 4-0 to Deportivo Toluca FC in the second leg of the semifinals, falling 5-2 on aggregate. Son Heung-min, who had two assists in the first leg, was unable to influence the second leg as Toluca scored all four goals in the second half.
Seoul High Court reduced former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's prison sentence from 23 to 15 years for his role in ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief martial law declaration. The court upheld most convictions but considered Han's decades of public service and less active role in the insurrection. Han's lawyers plan to appeal to the Supreme Court.
After a slow start in his first KBO season, Doosan Bears outfielder Daz Cameron has turned his performance around, posting a 10-game hitting streak in April and strong numbers in May. Manager Kim Won-hyong's patience and Cameron's own adjustments at the plate are credited for the turnaround.
South Korea's KOSPI opened at a new all-time high, buoyed by optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal and continued gains in chipmakers amid an AI-driven rally. The index surged past the 7,400 mark, reflecting broader market enthusiasm despite earlier volatility.
South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan visited Canada to support a Korean consortium's bid for a submarine project valued at 60 trillion won, competing against Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems. He met with Canadian officials to discuss industrial cooperation and is scheduled to meet U.S. Commerce Secretary in Washington.
South Korean stocks opened at record highs multiple times in recent weeks, driven by optimism over U.S.-Iran peace efforts and a sustained rally in tech and AI-related shares. The KOSPI breached the 7,000-point mark for the first time in May, and continued its ascent past 8,000 and 8,400 points later that month, according to Yonhap News.
Kakao Corp. reported a 13.2% increase in first-quarter net profit, supported by its flagship platform division. Operating profit jumped 66% year-on-year, while the company outlined plans to expand AI-driven agentic commerce.
US forces struck an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman amid ongoing ceasefire tensions, while President Trump pushed for a deal to end the two-month war. Iran denies attacking a South Korean ship and accuses Washington of violating the truce, as diplomatic efforts continue through Pakistani mediation.
Paris Saint-Germain drew 1-1 with Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League semifinal to advance 6-5 on aggregate. Ousmane Dembélé scored early for the holders, while Harry Kane's stoppage-time equalizer was not enough. PSG will face Arsenal in the final on May 30.
The LG Twins defeated the Doosan Bears 6-1 on May 6, with Lee Jae-won hitting a two-run homer in his return from the minors and Kim Yun-sik pitching his first KBO game in 740 days. Veteran starter Im Chan-kyu struck out a season-high five over six innings.
South Korea has suspended its review of whether to participate in the US-led 'Project Freedom' naval operation in the Strait of Hormuz, following President Trump's decision to pause the mission. National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said the review is no longer necessary, while also noting that there is no clear evidence that a South Korean-operated ship was attacked.
North Korea has amended its constitution to remove references to reunification with South Korea, introduce a new territorial clause, and formalize Kim Jong Un's authority over nuclear weapons. The changes mark a significant policy shift, with analysts and officials interpreting them as a move towards a two-state relationship and a potential reduction in hostility.
South Korea's main stock index, the KOSPI, surged past the 7,000-point level for the first time in history, closing at 7,384.56, as technology stocks rallied on expectations of high demand for AI-related chips and on optimism that the Middle East conflict would remain contained. The index has been on a record-breaking run, surpassing 6,600 last week and closing over 6,900 earlier this week.