Lotte On Announces Voluntary Retirement Program to Restructure Workforce Lotte On, the e-commerce platform of Lotte Shopping, is implementing a voluntary retirement program. According to the retail industry on June 14, Lotte On announced the program to its employees, targeting those with more than three years of service. The application period will remain open until the end of this month. Lotte On stated, "Upon receiving approval for voluntary retirement after internal review, employees will receive a lump sum payment of up to 12 months' salary," adding th June 15, 2026

Middle East War Ceasefire Eases Geopolitical Risks, But Currency and Oil Price Uncertainties Remain The exchange rate between the South Korean won and the U.S. dollar, along with international oil prices, showed signs of stabilization following news of a ceasefire agreement in the Middle East. Foreign capital, which had previously driven the won's depreciation, is returning to the domestic stock market, alleviating concerns over oil supply disruptions and restoring stability in global financial and commodity markets. On June 15, the exchange rate of the won against the dollar closed at June 15, 2026

Amorepacific Completes 'Facial Aging Map' Using AI Technology Amorepacific has unveiled research that visualizes the progression of facial aging using artificial intelligence (AI) image analysis technology. On June 12, during the International Society of Biophysics and Imaging in Dermatology (ISBS World Congress 2026) held in Lyon, France, Amorepacific announced the results of its AI-based facial aging pattern analysis. The company’s R&I Center presented a 'Facial Aging Map' that visually illustrates the onset and spread of aging in facial are June 15, 2026

Samil Pharmaceutical Accelerates Eye Drop Business in Vietnam Samil Pharmaceutical is ramping up its operations at its eye drop production facility in Vietnam by injecting additional funds. The company aims to transform its revenue structure, which has been heavily reliant on the domestic market, by leveraging its competitive edge in the local ophthalmology sector to develop its contract manufacturing organization (CMO) business as a future growth driver. According to a disclosure on June 11 through the Financial Supervisory Service's electronic dis June 15, 2026

Choi Tae-won and Noh So-young Meet in Court for Asset Division After Two Years Choi Tae-won, Chairman of SK Group, and Noh So-young, Director of Art Center Nabi, faced each other in court for the first time in two years and two months. This meeting comes as they enter mediation for the division of assets valued at approximately 1.38 trillion won, the largest in South Korean divorce history. The Seoul High Court's Family Division, led by Judge Lee Sang-joo, held the second mediation session on June 15. Noh arrived at the court at 1:39 PM and did not respond to repo June 15, 2026

Microsoft Korea: AI Success Depends on Leadership and Workforce Skills “The success of AI in the workplace is determined not by technology, but by employee judgment, leadership direction, and organizational learning systems.” Jowon Woo, CEO of Microsoft Korea, made this statement during a press conference for the '2026 Work Trend Index Report' held at the Microsoft Korea office in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, on June 15. He explained that contrary to concerns that AI advancements would reduce human roles, the increasing execution of tasks by AI actually heightens th June 15, 2026

K-Beauty Products Gain Popularity in Tokyo Convenience Stores and Drugstores "I used to buy sheet masks every time I traveled to Korea, but now I can easily find them at Japanese drugstores, so I visit often," said Honami, a woman in her 30s, during a visit to a drugstore near Nippori Station in Tokyo on June 14. She added, "Korean products are popular because they offer great cost performance." Japanese drugstores sell a mix of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and daily necessities. The cosmetics section of the store Honami visited was dominated by K-Beauty product June 15, 2026

Understanding Iran: Lessons from History and Future Cooperation In the first part, we examined why the United States misjudged Iran. The U.S. focused on military power, while Iran emphasized its civilization. The U.S. calculated the present, whereas Iran considered its history. The second part explored the spiritual foundations supporting Iran through Zoroastrianism, Shia Islam, the Khomeini Revolution, and 30 years of nuclear development. Now, one question remains: What comes next after the war has ended?History has repeatedly shown that post-war order is m June 15, 2026

Daeshin Asset Trust Accelerates Redevelopment in Suwon's Pajang Songjuk District Daeshin Asset Trust is accelerating its redevelopment project in the Pajang Songjuk District of Suwon. On June 15, Daeshin Asset Trust announced that it has completed the proposal for the designation of the maintenance district and the application for the project implementer for the Pajang Songjuk area. This application was made 36 days after the start of collecting consent forms from landowners, showcasing the company's capability for swift project execution under the trust system. The June 15, 2026

Trump Discusses Iran Deal and Ukraine War Ahead of G7 Summit President Donald Trump announced a breakthrough in U.S.-Iran negotiations while reigniting discussions on ending the Russia-Ukraine war ahead of the upcoming G7 summit. He appears to be leveraging the Iran deal to elevate diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict. On June 14, local time, Trump, who turned 80 that day, held consecutive phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. These discussions took place just before the G7 summit June 15, 2026