Samsung Electronics and its union failed on May 13 to agree on institutionalizing annual bonuses at 15% of operating profit, raising strike concerns.
Samsung Electronics labor and management failed to reach a deal on May 13 after 28 hours of government-mediated talks over two days, with the union maintaining its 15% demand.
Meta is facing employee resistance after seeking to collect mouse movements, clicks and keystrokes to train AI agents, with staff circulating flyers and launching an online petition.
Google is reportedly negotiating a rocket launch deal with SpaceX as AI-driven demand strains data center infrastructure and interest grows in orbital data centers.
Kia made its first appearance at BSDA 2026 in Bucharest, Romania, from May 13 to 15, showing a Tasman-based military command vehicle and the KLTV two-seat cargo model.
Nongshim said at a Seoul press conference on May 13 that Shin Ramyun has surpassed 20 trillion won in cumulative sales and 42.5 billion packs sold since its 1986 launch.
Luxury brands are expanding support for exhibitions, crafts and fine arts in Korea, using artification to strengthen premium images and deepen consumer loyalty.
Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance said on the 13th it signed a multilateral agreement at a government-led autonomous driving event and will launch the industry’s first dedicated policy covering up to ₩10 billion per accident.
Korea’s Fair Trade Commission is discussing a second-half reorganization that would add about 230 staff and elevate its key investigation team to bureau level.
Korea Electric Power said on the 13th that Q1 consolidated operating profit reached 3.7842 trillion won, while higher energy prices from the Middle East war are expected to affect results from Q2.
Ferrari Korea unveiled the 849 Testarossa Spider for the first time in Korea on the 13th at its Banpo showroom in Seocho-gu, Seoul, highlighting its V8 twin-turbo PHEV setup.
On May 13, South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service met CEOs of 20 loan firms after customer data leaks and phishing attempts raised consumer harm concerns.
Life insurance industry data show cancer policy withdrawal rates and surrender refunds rose in last year’s second half, amid premium burdens and a strong stock market.
On May 13, the won-dollar exchange rate closed at 1,490.6 won in Seoul as stronger-than-expected U.S. April CPI weakened rate-cut expectations and supported the dollar.
E-Mart said on May 13 that first-quarter consolidated operating profit rose 11.9% year on year to 178.3 billion won, the highest since 2012.
The Korea Development Institute on May 13 raised its 2026 growth forecast for Korea from 1.9% to 2.5%, citing strong semiconductor exports driven by global AI investment.
Hanyang University strengthened its semiconductor and AI talent pipeline amid a global chip boom, with its semiconductor engineering program posting an 11.80:1 ratio in 2026 regular admissions.
HD Hyundai Oilbank said on the 13th that first-quarter operating profit reached 933.5 billion won, up 2,901.6% from a year earlier, driven by oil price spikes and wider refining margins.
On the 13th, 46,362 people applied for one 55-square-meter unranked unit at Raemian La Grande in Imun-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, showing strong demand for the resale supply.
Delivery Hero has picked JPMorgan to manage the sale of Woowa Brothers and sent teaser letters to potential investors including Naver, Uber, Alibaba and DoorDash.
Kia officially launched its first PBV model, the PV5, at Kia PBV Japan Tokyo Nishi on the 13th, opening local pre-orders and outlining its Japan strategy.
The US Labor Department said on the 13th that producer prices rose 1.4% in April from March, lifting annual PPI inflation to 6.0% after the Iran war began.
About 700 Hyundai IHL union members rallied outside Hyundai Mobis headquarters in Seoul on the 13th, opposing the lamp business sale and demanding talks with the parent company.
