Korean Ministry of Planning and Budget to Implement AI Across All Operations The Ministry of Planning and Budget is set to fully integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into all aspects of its operations to enhance the capabilities of public servants and improve work efficiency. The ministry plans to centralize scattered data into a single repository for AI utilization and will provide incentives to employees who achieve results using AI. On June 11, the ministry announced its initiative, "AI-ON for Promoting AI-Based Work Innovation." This plan aims to introduce fiv June 11, 2026

2027 Regional Medical System Admissions Focused on Early Selection 2027 marks the first implementation of the 'Regional Medical System' admissions process, which is primarily focused on early selection. A total of 488 students will be admitted across 31 medical schools nationwide, with 93.9% of these selections, or 458 students, made through early admissions. Only 30 students, or 6.1%, will be admitted through regular admissions, highlighting a clear trend toward early selection.According to an analysis by Jongno Academy on June 11, 28 out of the 31 universitie June 11, 2026

New Horror Film 'Passenger' Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Chills Director André Øvredal's new film, 'Passenger,' promises a terrifying experience set against the backdrop of a highway road horror. Lotte Entertainment released a behind-the-scenes video titled 'Unending Terror' on June 10, showcasing the making of 'Passenger.' The film follows a young couple who, after witnessing a horrific car accident on a remote highway, find themselves pursued by a mysterious malevolent spirit known as 'the Passenger' after they get back on the road. The newly re June 11, 2026

SeAH Steel Wins Contract to Supply Pipes for UK Government-Led CCUS Project SeAH Steel has secured a contract to supply high-value steel pipes for a carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) project led by the UK government, marking a significant step in its efforts to penetrate the eco-friendly decarbonization energy infrastructure market. On June 11, SeAH Steel announced that it has been awarded the contract for the Teesside CCUS project, which aims to capture carbon dioxide emitted from power plants and permanently store it deep underwater, contributing to June 11, 2026

Wahshin Precision Engineering Shares Surge on Boston Dynamics Partnership Hopes Wahshin Precision Engineering is experiencing strong gains amid expectations of a collaboration with Boston Dynamics. According to the Korea Exchange, as of 10:03 a.m. on June 11, Wahshin's shares rose by 630 won (14.22%) to 5,060 won. Early in the trading session, the stock surged by as much as 29.80%, reaching a high of 5,750 won before pulling back slightly. The surge in stock price is attributed to the potential partnership with Boston Dynamics, a robotics subsidiary of Hyundai Mo June 11, 2026

Canada Moves to Restrict Social Media Accounts for Children Under 16 The Canadian government is advancing a bill to restrict social media accounts for children under 16. As major countries like Australia and the United Kingdom implement regulations on youth online activities, Canada is joining the legislative effort. On June 10, local time, Reuters and AFP reported that the Canadian government submitted a digital safety bill to Parliament that prohibits the creation of social media accounts for children under 16. The bill allows exceptions for account c June 11, 2026

KKR Expects Korea Discount to Ease with Corporate Reforms Global investment firm KKR has noted that improvements in corporate governance and increased shareholder returns among South Korean companies are contributing to a potential easing of the 'Korea discount,' positively assessing the possibility of further revaluation in the Korean stock market. In its report titled "The Divergence Conundrum" released on June 11, KKR identified corporate restructuring in South Korea as one of the promising investment opportunities in Asia. The report pointe June 11, 2026

U.S. Seizes 13 Domains Linked to Chinese Espionage Efforts U.S. federal authorities have seized 13 internet domains suspected of being used by Chinese intelligence agencies for information-gathering activities. On June 10, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the seizure of these domains linked to fake consulting firms created to extract information from current and former U.S. government and military officials. The Justice Department explained that these fraudulent firms posed as consultants or analysts to approach applicants, demanding acce June 11, 2026

LS Eco Energy Enters Hyundai Rotem Supply Chain, Supplies First Railway Communication Cables LS Eco Energy has entered the supply chain of Hyundai Rotem, marking its first foray into the railway special cable business. On June 11, LS Eco Energy announced that its Vietnamese subsidiary, LSCV, has supplied railway communication cables to Hyundai Rotem for the first time. These cables will be used in hydrogen tram vehicles for the Daejeon and Ulsan urban rail systems.Railway communication cables are essential components that connect control devices and communication systems within trains, June 11, 2026

Democratic Party Pushes for Strengthened Election Commission Powers Amid Controversy Amid ongoing controversy surrounding a shortage of ballots during the June 3 local elections, the National Election Commission (NEC) is facing renewed scrutiny as the Democratic Party's proposed amendment to the National Referendum Act comes back into focus. Recently, various online communities and social media platforms have circulated information about the amendment, which passed through the National Assembly's Administrative Safety and Legislation and Judiciary Committees in February. June 11, 2026