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koreaherald.comSouth Korean Navy NCO Dies After Being Found Unconscious With Head Injury During Yellow Sea Training Drill
A Navy service member was found unconscious and bleeding from the head aboard a vessel near Yeonpyeong Island on June 5. The sailor was pronounced dead later that afternoon after emergency treatment and transport to a military hospital.
gamereactor.euSouth Korea and U.S. Exchange Korean War Remains in Joint Ceremony
President Lee Jae Myung attended a ceremony at Seoul Air Base returning the remains of 10 South Korean and three U.S. service members killed in the 1950-53 war.
koreatimes.co.krNational Assembly elects six-term lawmaker as new speaker
The National Assembly voted Friday to elect a six-term ruling party lawmaker as speaker for the second half of the 22nd term. Two four-term lawmakers were also chosen as vice speakers.
japantimes.co.jpFinal vote count completed for South Korean local elections after delayed ballot tally
Election officials finished counting ballots Friday for local elections held June 3. The final tally incorporated results from two ballot boxes delayed by a protest over alleged shortages.
abcnews.go.comNvidia CEO says robotics will be next major sector for South Korea
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said robotics will be the next major growth sector in South Korea. He arrived in Seoul for a four-day visit and met with reporters at Gimpo International Airport.
yna.co.krPrime Minister to Step Down for Party Leadership Bid as Office Preps Transition Team for Confirmation Hearing
The office assembled about 30 officials under First Vice Minister Kim Young-su to ready documents and manage media for the next prime minister nominee.
Japan TimesSouth Korea Faces Ballot Shortage at Seoul Polling Station After 35-Hour Citizen Blockade
Riot police removed demonstrators blocking a Seoul polling station on Friday after a 35-hour standoff. The protest followed a ballot paper shortage that extended voting during local elections held earlier in the week.
upi.comPPP Floor Leader Song Offers to Resign After Party Wins Only 4 of 16 Key Races
Rep. Song Eon-seog stepped down on June 5 after the party won four of 16 key mayoral and gubernatorial seats in June 3 elections. The party secured Seoul but faces internal pressure on its leader.
nknews.orgPrime Minister Kim Visits Weather Agency to Review Summer Forecast and Disaster Alert Plans
Kim inspected the Korea Meteorological Administration's preparations for higher temperatures and heavier rains forecast for this summer. The agency outlined new heat and tropical night warnings plus faster emergency alerts.
koreatimes.co.krSouth Korea Labor Minister Proposes Tech Giants Share AI Chip Profits With Suppliers and Workers
Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon said companies like Samsung Electronics should share excess gains with suppliers and workers after taxes. He called for public talks on narrowing gaps between conglomerates and smaller firms.
Le MondeCentre Pompidou Hanwha Opens in Seoul, Aims to Promote Korean Art Globally
A new cultural venue opened in Seoul on June 4 through a partnership between the Centre Pompidou and the Hanwha Foundation for Culture. The project drew protests from artists over Hanwha's defense industry ties.
koreaherald.comSouth Korean Trade Minister Presents Industrial Policies at OECD Meeting
Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo outlined South Korea's industrial policies at the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris. He also held bilateral talks with officials from several countries and regions on trade issues.
38north.orgSouth Korea Jet Fuel Exports Rebound in May but Remain Below Pre-War Levels
South Korean refiners raised processing rates and shipped between 8.67 million and 9.46 million barrels of jet fuel last month. The rebound followed recovery in crude imports and strong arbitrage margins to the U.S. West Coast.
Japan TimesNvidia CEO Jensen Huang Arrives in South Korea for Four-Day Visit, Meetings With Business Leaders and AI Startups
Jensen Huang will arrive at Gimpo International Airport on Friday for meetings with South Korean business leaders, gaming executives, AI and robotics startups, and university researchers.
nbcnews.comSouth Korea, New Zealand Vice Ministers Discuss Energy Security Amid Middle East Conflict
Park Yoon-joo and Bede Corry discussed energy cooperation and regional issues during the first high-level consultation since last year's strategic partnership. The talks took place amid the Middle East conflict.
koreaherald.comCho Kuk Takes Responsibility, Steps Down as Party Leader After Third-Place Finish in By-Election
Cho Kuk announced his resignation on June 4 after placing third in a parliamentary by-election and failing to secure any of the 30 contested seats.
koreatimes.co.krStarbucks Korea Payments Fall 10 Billion Won in May After Promotion Suspended
Starbucks Korea recorded an estimated 121.2 billion won in May card payments, down 13.1 billion won from the prior month. The decline followed a one-day discount event that was halted hours after launch.
financialpost.comSouth Korean Stocks Fall 1.84 Percent, Ending Three-Day Rise
The benchmark KOSPI index dropped 162 points on Thursday as investors took profits after recent gains. The Korean won fell 13.7 won against the U.S. dollar.
bloombergquint.comSouth Korean won weakens to 1,529.7 per dollar, recoups some losses after government warns on volatility
The won fell 13.3 won to 1,529.7 per U.S. dollar by 3:30 p.m. on June 4, 2026, as global oil prices rose and foreign investors sold 6.9 trillion won of local stocks.
pandaily.comNvidia CEO to Appear on TV Talk Show and Throw Baseball Pitch in South Korea
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will visit South Korea this week for meetings with memory chip and robotics executives. He will also throw the first pitch at a baseball game and appear on a television talk show.
upi.comNvidia CEO Jensen Huang Visits South Korea for Chip and Robotics Meetings
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrives in South Korea this week for his second visit in seven months. The schedule includes meetings with memory chip and robotics executives plus public appearances at a baseball game and on a television talk show.
theaviationist.comU.S. and South Korean Marine Chiefs Agree to Expand Drills Even After OPCON Transfer
Lt. Gen. Ju Il-suk and Gen. Eric M. Smith met June 2 to expand cooperation. The talks addressed combined defense posture after OPCON transfer.
38north.orgSouth Korea Considers Regional Electricity Discounts for Heavy Industry Outside Seoul
Climate Minister Kim Sung-whan said the government is considering differentiated rates by region to help heavy users such as petrochemical and steel plants.
thehindu.comSouth Korea’s Governing Party Wins Most Local Elections but Loses Seoul Mayor Race
The governing Democratic Party won most local races nationwide. It lost the Seoul mayor’s race, a result that limits further consolidation of its influence.
South Korea Vows to Monitor FX, Bond Markets as Won Hits Lowest Level Since 2009
Finance Minister Koo Yun Cheol said authorities will monitor foreign exchange and bond markets closely and act promptly against excessive moves. The won approached 1,536.95 per dollar on Wednesday.
koreaherald.comRuling Democrats Keep Majority but Lose Seoul as Lee Accepts Results and Vows Probe into Ballot Shortage
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung pledged cooperation with newly elected local governments after his party won most contested seats but lost the Seoul mayoralty. He also expressed regret over ballot paper shortages that disrupted voting in parts of Seoul.
upi.comSouth Korea Awards Minimal Compensation to Family of Abducted Defector Journalist
The unification ministry approved compensation for the family of Ham Jin-woo, a North Korean defector-turned-journalist recognized as an abduction victim. The payout follows his formal designation in March.
citizen.co.zaHomeplus to Close 37 Unviable Stores as Part of Court-Led Rehabilitation
Homeplus Co. notified its labor union on June 4 that it will permanently shut 37 of its 104 stores. The closures follow the May sale of its Homeplus Express supermarket business.
upi.comSouth Korea to Launch AI Insurance Fraud Detection System in 2026 as Fraud Exceeds 1 Trillion Won
The Financial Services Commission will establish an artificial intelligence-based insurance fraud prevention system in 2026, with a task force launching as early as September.
Eight South Korean Adoptees Sue Denmark Over Past Adoptions
Eight South Korean-born adoptees filed a lawsuit against Denmark alleging the state participated in illegal adoptions decades ago. The plaintiffs seek an official admission that authorities concealed their origins.
koreatimes.co.krShincheonji Founder Lee Man-hee Questioned Over Alleged Mass PPP Membership Drive
Lee Man-hee appeared at a Seoul task force office on June 4, 2026, for his first questioning on Political Parties Act violations. Yonhap reported the probe centers on more than 50,000 church members who joined the opposition party between 2021 and 2023.
gamereactor.euU.S. confirms South Korea tariff rate stays at level set in bilateral deal
Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said Thursday that U.S. officials reaffirmed South Korea will not face higher tariffs than agreed under last year's bilateral trade deal. The confirmation followed a USTR proposal to impose 10 or 12.5 percent tariffs on goods from 60 economies over…
koreatimes.co.krLabor authorities raid Hanwha Aerospace over Daejeon factory explosion
Workplace safety officials searched the company's Seoul headquarters and Daejeon plant on Thursday. The raid is part of an investigation into a Monday explosion that killed five workers and injured two others.
medianama.comElection Commission Rules Seoul Ballot Shortage Does Not Warrant Revote or Halt to Counting
The National Election Commission said the shortage does not meet legal criteria for postponement or a revote. The main opposition party called for halting vote counting and holding a reelection.
koreaherald.comKBO Reaches 5 Million Fans in 275 Games, Slowest Pace in League History
The Korea Baseball Organization hit 5,041,891 total attendees after five games on June 3. The mark came 19 games sooner than the previous record set in 2025.
YonhapRuling party projected to win most local races as Seoul mayoral contest stays tight
Vote counts showed the Democratic Party ahead in up to 12 of 16 metropolitan and provincial contests. The Seoul mayoral race remained undecided after more than 93 percent of ballots were tallied.
koreaherald.comRuling party projected to win most local races in South Korea
Exit polls showed the ruling Democratic Party ahead in 10 to 11 of 16 metropolitan and provincial contests. The results come one year after the current administration took office.
Abc NewsExit Polls Project Ruling Democratic Party to Win at Least 10 of 16 Key Local Races
Exit polls indicate South Korea's Democratic Party is on track for a decisive victory in Wednesday's mayoral and gubernatorial races. The outcome would strengthen the party's hold on regional posts and give President Lee Jae Myung a broader mandate ahead of next year's parliament…
yna.co.krExit Polls Show Split Results in South Korea Local Elections, With Ruling Party Leading Most Races but Seoul Competitive
Exit polls from South Korea's June 3, 2026 local elections showed the ruling Democratic Party ahead in 10 to 11 of 16 major mayoral and gubernatorial contests, while the main opposition People Power Party was projected to win one.
koreatimes.co.krPolice Log 312 Voting-Related Complaints During Peaceful South Korea Local Elections
The National Police Agency recorded 312 complaints of misbehavior or inconvenience between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. on June 3, 2026. Most reports involved vote disruptions, followed by travel issues and three assault cases.
nbcnews.comSouth Korea Local Election Turnout at 51.9% by 3 p.m., Slightly Above 2022 Final
Voter participation in Wednesday's nationwide local elections exceeded the 2022 final turnout by early afternoon, with 23.16 million ballots cast out of 44.64 million eligible voters.
upi.comSouth Koreans Elect Mayors, Governors and Local Officials
More than 44.6 million voters cast ballots Wednesday for mayors, governors, council members and education chiefs in races viewed as an early gauge of the current administration.
upi.comU.S. Forces Korea Commander Describes South Korea as Dagger in Asia
U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson described South Korea as the dagger in the heart of Asia from China's perspective. The Chinese Embassy in Seoul called the remarks unnecessary belligerence that crossed the line.
koreaherald.comSouth Korean Military Chief Inspects Coastal and Riverine Units Near Seoul
The Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman visited a Marine unit in Gimpo and the Army's Capital Corps Command near Incheon on Tuesday. The visits focused on operational readiness for coastal and riverine security.
koreatimes.co.krSouth Korea Hosts African Ministers, Discusses Economic Ties and Future Summits
President Lee Jae Myung pledged closer ties with African nations after hosting foreign ministers from 50 countries and meeting officials from 19 nations at Cheong Wa Dae.
nbcnews.comKorean American Law Professor Sues to Lift Exit Ban After Accusing President Lee of Past Crime and Entering Country to Monitor Elections
Morse Tan filed suit Monday seeking to lift a justice ministry travel ban imposed after police cited flight risk. The case centers on statements Tan made last year in Washington about President Lee Jae-myung.
thehindu.comU.S. and South Korea Hold Talks on Nuclear Submarines, Uranium Enrichment and Tariff-Linked Investment
Delegations met June 2 in Seoul to begin implementing October summit agreements on nuclear cooperation and a $350 billion South Korean investment pledge.
focustaiwan.twRuling and Opposition Parties Campaign Ahead of June 3 Local Elections
South Korean ruling and opposition parties made final appeals for voter support on the eve of nationwide local elections. The June 3 vote includes 16 mayoral and gubernatorial posts, 227 local government heads, and about 4,000 local council members, along with 14 National Assembl…
koreatimes.co.krCabinet Approves Labor Law Changes for Hourly Leave and Rest Breaks
The Cabinet approved revisions to the Labor Standards Act on Tuesday allowing workers to use paid annual leave in hourly increments. The changes also let employees leave after four consecutive hours of work without a required rest break and bar employers from penalizing workers f…
upi.comSouth Korea Extends Crude Oil Swap System With Private Firms Until End of June
The government extended its crude oil swap arrangement with refiners through June 30. The system allows temporary use of state reserves to maintain domestic fuel supplies amid shipping uncertainties in the Strait of Hormuz.
koreatimes.co.krSouth Korea and African Nations Discuss Mutual Economic Cooperation in Multiple Sectors
Seoul asked Libya to support South Korean firms in oil and refining during June 1 talks. Additional meetings with Chad and Zimbabwe focused on development, minerals and infrastructure.
japantimes.co.jpExplosion and fire at South Korean defense plant kills five
An explosion and fire at a Hanwha Aerospace facility in Daejeon killed five workers and injured two others on Monday. Officials have not released the cause or identified the victims.
koreaherald.comSouth Korean Foreign Minister to Hold Talks with Turkish, New Zealand Counterparts
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun will meet Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on Thursday to review November summit follow-up measures and discuss regional issues. First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo will also hold talks with New Zealand Deputy Secretary Bede Corry the same day.
Japan TimesSouth Korea Keeps Gender Segregation Rule in Hospital Rooms After Public Pushback
The health ministry withdrew the proposal after more than 4,000 public comments. Gender separation rules will stay in place with existing exceptions for intensive care and family rooms.
deccanchronicle.comSouth Korea Equity Market Reaches $5 Trillion, Surpasses India
South Korea’s listed companies now hold $5 trillion in market value, moving the country ahead of India to sixth place globally. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix drove most of the gain through memory-chip demand tied to artificial-intelligence systems.
thehindu.comSouth Korea Replace Injured Cho Yu-min with Cho Wi-je in 2026 World Cup Squad
Cho Wi-je replaced injured center back Cho Yu-min on South Korea's final roster. The 24-year-old learned of his selection through media reports on May 31.
koreatimes.co.krFire at SK Hynix Cheongju Plant Quickly Extinguished, No Impact on Chip Production
A fire and toxic gas leak at SK Hynix's Cheongju semiconductor plant in South Korea led to the evacuation of about 3,600 workers. Seven people were injured in the incident, which occurred on Monday mid-morning.
ForbesHumanoid Robots and Human Models Walk Runway Together at Seoul Fashion Event
Galaxy Corporation staged the MACH33: Physical AI Fashion Show on May 28 at its new 180,000-square-foot Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul, pairing humanoid robots and human models in coordinated outfits.
spacenews.comSouth Korean Rocket Startup Unastella Raises $24 Million in Series B
Unastella closed a $24 million Series B round, bringing total funding to $44 million. The four-year-old company launched its first rocket from South Korean soil in May 2025 and is developing vehicles for small satellite launches.
automotiveworld.comHyundai Motor Reports May Global Sales of 310,000 Vehicles
Hyundai Motor Co. sold 325,473 vehicles worldwide in May, down 7.7 percent from a year earlier. The company cited parts supply shortages at suppliers as the cause of the decline.