Samsung’s de facto leader Lee Jae-yong on May 6 vows to end dynastic succession at Korea’s largest business group in a public mea culpa for irregularities in his own rise to the top. [YONHAP]

Samsung's Lee questioned about controversial succession process

The prosecution on Tuesday summoned Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong for questioning on suspicions that a controversial merger between the conglomerate’s two affiliates was used to strengthen his control over the group.

Talk of the Town
‘Law of the Jungle’ on hold due to coronavirus

Long-running SBS variety show “Law of the Jungle” is going on a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The current season “Law of the Jungle in Palawan and Coron” will end on June 6, after which the show will be on hold indefinitely.

Long-running variety show "Law of the Jungle" will be taking a break from June 13 due to the coronavirus pandemic. "Park-Jang's LOL (League of Love-Coaching),“ featuring comedians Park Na-rae and Jang Do-yeon, will take over the slot. [SBS]
Art
In times of crisis, culture is more than a luxury, it gives hope

Olafur Eliasson unveils first augmented reality work in collaboration titled 'Wunderkammer'
You can float a grey cloud inside your room and let raindrops fall from it; you can spread a shimmering aurora borealis over the walls of your bedroom ...

Artist Olafur Eliasson floats a grey cloud in an indoor studio using the new augmented reality Wunderkammer. [OLAFUR ELIASSON, WUNDERKAMMER, 2020]

Entertainment

Kim Eun-young proves a cheetah can change its spots

Rapper Cheetah debuts as actor Kim Eun-young in the film "Jazzy Misfits." The film premieres on Wednesday. [TRIPLE PICTURES]

Korean Heritage

Medallions to aid return of overseas Korean heritage

Medallions made with designs inspired by Gyeongbok Palace are on display at Hyundai Department Store’s Pangyo branch in Gyeonggi. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to help state-run agencies to acquire and preserve Korean heritage found overseas. [Komsco]

Food & Travel

Up in the air while the world shuts down

Up in the air while the world shuts down

K-pop

Tiger JK encourages everyone to take part in newest project

Musicians of Feel Ghood Music, from left, Bizzy, Yoon Mi-rae and Tiger JK. [FEEL GHOOD MUSIC]

Talk of the Town

'Space Sweepers' set for webtoon release ahead of movie premiere

Before space blockbuster "Space Sweepers" hits the theaters in summer, the story will be introduced to the public through a webtoon series on Daum and Kakao Page from Wednesday. Actor Song Joong-ki, above, plays the lead role. [MERRY CHRISTMAS]

K-pop

Big Hit takes on Seventeen and NU'EST with Pledis merger

Big Hit Entertainment

Industry

Mercedes to launch revamped GLS SUV this summer

Mercedes-Benz's new GLS unveiled at a launch event in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi, on Monday. [MERCEDES-BENZ KOREA]

Interview

Assembly speaker Moon reflects on decades in politics

Moon Hee-sang, outgoing speaker of the National Assembly, conducts an interview with the JoongAng Ilbo on May 4 in his office. [OH JONG-TAEK]

Interview

Record-breaking Kim Sei-young is much more than her signature red pants

Kim Sei-young poses for a photo with her golf bag at a practice range at the 88 Country Club in Yongin, Gyeonggi on May 19. [SHIN JA-YOUNG]

Today's Photo

Packaged with hope

A delivery box is wrapped with Hope Tape at Gwanghwamun Post Office in central Seoul on Monday to mark International Missing Children’s Day. Hope Tape, available for customers to use as packaging tape at 22 general post offices in Seoul, is covered with descriptions of missing children. [YONHAP]

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