Genesis Makes Debut in Hypercar Class at 24 Hours of Le Mans Genesis announced on June 12 that it will participate for the first time in the hypercar class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, taking place at the Circuit de la Sarthe in France from June 13 to 14 (local time). The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the premier endurance race organized by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and is a key round of the World Endurance Championship (WEC). Established in 1923, it boasts over a century of history as the most prestigious endurance race in th June 12, 2026

Mirae Asset Securities Allocates 2.31 Million Shares in SpaceX IPO Worth $312.5 Million Mirae Asset Securities has been confirmed as part of the underwriting team for SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO), receiving an allocation of 2,314,815 shares. According to Yonhap News, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reported on June 12 that out of 555,555,555 Class A common shares being offered by SpaceX, 2,314,815 shares were allocated to Mirae Asset Securities. Other global investment banks involved in the underwriting, including Macquarie Capital, Mizuho Securi June 12, 2026

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Delays Asia Visit, Emphasizes Importance of South Korea Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has postponed his scheduled visit to South Korea and other Asian countries on June 14-15 due to personal reasons. Despite the schedule change, OpenAI reiterated the significance of the South Korean market and expressed a strong commitment to continue its key projects, including AI alliances and data center development, with major domestic companies. On June 12, OpenAI announced that Altman's trip was delayed due to unavoidable personal circumstances, without p June 12, 2026

David Hockney, Modern Art Icon, Dies at 88 David Hockney, a celebrated figure in modern art, died on June 12 at the age of 88. According to Yonhap News, Hockney's publicist stated that he passed away peacefully at home, just a month shy of his 89th birthday. The publicist described Hockney as one of the most significant figures in 20th and 21st-century modern art. Hockney was a leading contemporary artist from the UK, often regarded as an icon of 20th-century art. He gained international recognition before turning 30, showcasin June 12, 2026

Moon Jeong-bok Criticizes Kim Min-seok: 'The Democratic Party Is Not a Factional Party' Moon Jeong-bok, a senior member of the Democratic Party, criticized Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, who is expected to compete with party leader Jung Cheong-rae in the upcoming August convention, stating, "The unity of the party must come before individual political stability." In contrast, Jung emphasized unity by referencing President Lee Jae-myung. During a Supreme Council meeting held in Gwangju on June 12, Moon urged caution, saying, "As we approach the convention, we must be more prude June 12, 2026

Bloomberg: U.S. and Iran May Sign Peace MOU in Geneva on 14th The United States and Iran may sign a peace agreement containing a roadmap as early as June 14 in Geneva, Switzerland. According to Yonhap News, Bloomberg reported on June 11 that a senior official from the Group of Seven (G7) cited comments from a high-ranking Iranian official regarding the potential for an agreement. This has led to speculation that a signing in Geneva is likely. Additionally, President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend the G7 summit from June 15 to 17 in Évian-les June 12, 2026

Election Commission Officials Barred from Leaving Amid Voting Paper Shortage Investigation The joint investigation team of the police and prosecutors has barred Noh Tae-ak, the former Chairman of the National Election Commission, and others from leaving the country as part of the investigation into the voting paper shortage that occurred during the June 3 local elections. Following summons and questioning of local election commission staff, further investigations into higher-ranking officials, including Noh, are expected. According to Yonhap News, the Ministry of Justice implem June 12, 2026

Smoke from Power Bank Forces Evacuation of Passengers at Guro Station on Subway Line 1 Approximately 200 passengers were evacuated from a train on Seoul's Line 1 after smoke was detected. According to Yonhap News, the incident occurred at 5:24 p.m. when a train traveling from Incheon to Dongducheon was stopped at Guro Station. A small amount of smoke was emitted from a power bank in a passenger's pocket. Fortunately, the passenger noticed the smoke and extinguished the battery before reporting it to the station, resulting in minimal damage. No injuries were reported from June 12, 2026

South Korea's President Praises National Soccer Team After Comeback Win Against Czech Republic Lee Jae-myung, President of South Korea, expressed his joy on June 12 over the national soccer team's victory against the Czech Republic in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup. He stated, "Having made a strong start, I hope the team continues to play confidently and showcases the spirit of Korean soccer in the remaining matches." In a post on X (formerly Twitter), President Lee remarked, "The national soccer team achieved a valuable victory against the June 12, 2026

Korea Defeats Czech Republic 2-1 in World Cup Opener South Korea's national football team achieved a thrilling comeback victory against the Czech Republic in their opening match of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup. Under the guidance of coach Hong Myung-bo, South Korea defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 in the Group A match held at the Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico on June 12, Korean time. This marks South Korea's fourth victory in a World Cup group stage opener and their first in 16 years. After conceding an early goal to Radis June 12, 2026