BBQ Donates Over 10,000 Chickens to Local Communities by May 2026 Genesis BBQ Group has donated over 10,000 chickens to local communities through various charitable activities from January to May 2026. On June 15, BBQ announced that it contributed more than 10,000 chickens through programs such as 'Chicken University Good Donation,' 'Family Chicken Relay,' and 'Visiting Chicken Relay' during this period. The Chicken University Good Donation program, which began in 1999, is BBQ's flagship social contribution initiative, now in its 27th year. It involves June 15, 2026

Seoul Apartment Prices Exceed 60 Million Won per Pyong Amid Supply Shortage The average sale price of private apartments in Seoul has surpassed 60 million won per pyong (approximately 3.3 square meters) for the first time in history. This increase is attributed to the ongoing supply of high-priced units in key areas of the city. According to the Korea Housing & Urban Guarantee Corporation (HUG) on June 15, the average sale price of private apartments in Seoul reached 19.22 million won per square meter as of May. When converted to a per pyong basis, this amounts t June 15, 2026

Central Group's Corporate Card Usage Halted Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings Central Group's bankruptcy proceedings have led to a suspension of corporate card usage among its employees. On June 15, financial sources reported that Samsung Card temporarily halted all corporate card transactions for Central Group. At its subsidiary JTBC, both Samsung Card and Hyundai Card corporate card usage have been stopped. Other corporate cards, including those from Hana and Shinhan, are also expected to be suspended in the near future. The suspension of corporate card usage is June 15, 2026

Retirement Pension Market Shifts as Shinhan Bank Overtakes Samsung Life The retirement pension market, now exceeding 500 trillion won, is experiencing significant changes. With banks holding over half of the total pension assets, Shinhan Bank has overtaken Samsung Life to become the leading financial institution for the first time in 20 years. Meanwhile, securities firms are emerging as strong competitors, intensifying the race for capital. According to the Financial Supervisory Service on June 15, the total retirement pension assets at the end of the first q June 15, 2026

Genesis Magma Racing Completes Iconic Le Mans 24-Hour Race Genesis Magma Racing has garnered significant attention from domestic motorsports fans after successfully completing the prestigious Le Mans 24-Hour endurance race.The Le Mans 24 Hours is an extreme race held at the Circuit de la Sarthe in France, where teams must race continuously for 24 hours. It is not merely a speed competition; it tests the durability of the vehicles, the operational capabilities of the teams, and the focus of the drivers.In this year's event, Genesis Magma Racing endured t June 15, 2026

KT Introduces Multilingual AI Customer Service, Supporting 20 Languages KT is set to enhance the convenience of communication services for foreign customers by introducing the telecommunications industry's first multilingual AI customer service in its stores. On June 15, KT announced that it will implement an AI counseling service capable of communicating in over 20 languages, including English, Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese, at its retail locations. This service will provide information on plans, additional services, enrollment procedures, and membership June 15, 2026

Global SeAH Reports 730 Billion Won Operating Profit for Paper Division in May The integration effects of Global SeAH Group's paper subsidiaries are becoming evident. According to the company on June 15, the cumulative sales of its paper subsidiaries reached 904 billion won in May, a 7% increase compared to the same period last year, while operating profit surged to 73 billion won, more than doubling. This performance includes results from Taelim Paper and Taelim Packaging, acquired in 2020, as well as Jeonju Paper, purchased two years ago, along with its energy June 15, 2026

Kim Jong-cheol Advocates for Media Sovereignty as Media Development Committee Launches The Broadcasting and Media Communications Commission (BMCC) has identified the launch of the Media Development Committee (MDC) and the promotion of a media basic society as key policy initiatives for the second half of the year. In response to the rapidly changing media landscape, the commission plans to completely redesign broadcasting and communications policies and initiate discussions on restructuring funding sources. Kim Jong-cheol, chair of the BMCC, stated at a press conference on June 15, 2026

JTI Korea Supports Vulnerable Communities Ahead of Rainy Season JTI Korea is stepping up to support local communities in preparation for the rainy season. On June 15, JTI Korea announced that it will implement a flood damage prevention support project focused on areas across the country that are at risk of flooding due to heavy summer rains. In response to the increasing frequency of damage caused by heavy rainfall, JTI Korea has partnered with the nonprofit organization Happy People to identify areas in need of practical assistance, particularl June 15, 2026

Seoul Officetels Show Recovery Amid Rising Apartment Prices As apartment prices in Seoul show signs of recovery, the officetel market in the city is also experiencing a rebound. While national officetel sale prices remain weak, Seoul has demonstrated a distinct upward trend since the second half of last year. According to the Korea Real Estate Agency on June 15, the officetel sale price index in Seoul reached 100.42 in April, up 0.68 points from 99.74 in July of last year. In contrast, the national officetel sale price index fell from 97.45 to 96. June 15, 2026