Court Fails to Secure Evidence at Jamsil Polling Station The court visited the polling station where a shortage of ballots occurred during the June 3 local elections but failed to secure any evidence. Judge Kim Ji-yeon of the Seoul Eastern District Court arrived at the U-Woosung Apartment community center in Songpa District at 3 p.m. on June 10. This location served as the second polling station for Jamsil 7-dong on election day. Court officials entered the community center carrying a box labeled 'evidence preservation.' After entering, they June 10, 2026

Celltrion Expands Collaboration with Seoul Bio Hub for Bio Startup Support Celltrion is expanding its collaboration with the Seoul Bio Hub to enhance its bio startup discovery and partnership program. The company has selected four startups with next-generation technologies, including AI-based protein antibody development, organoids, disease modeling, and oral delivery formulations, for its fourth phase of the Open Innovation Program. This initiative is expected to contribute to the ongoing growth of the domestic biotech ecosystem.On June 10, Celltrion announced the fin June 10, 2026

SpaceX IPO Sparks Investment Shift in Aerospace ETFs The upcoming initial public offering (IPO) of SpaceX on June 12 is expected to reshape the investment landscape for aerospace exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in South Korea. Asset management firms are aggressively marketing ETFs that prominently feature SpaceX, aiming to attract investors. However, analysts warn that after the IPO, investors may shift their funds from these ETFs to individual SpaceX shares, leading to unexpected changes in capital flow. According to the Korea Exchange, the c June 10, 2026

Trial Resumes for Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on Political Fund Law Violations The trial against Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon for alleged violations of the Political Fund Law resumed on June 10, following a pause due to the June 3 local elections. Oh's defense team continues to deny all allegations. The hearing at the Seoul Central District Court was the first since Oh was elected mayor on June 3. During the session, Kang Cheol-won, a former deputy mayor and key figure in Oh's campaign during the 2021 Seoul mayoral by-election, testified. Prosecutors focused on whether O June 10, 2026

Trump Repeats Claims of Imminent Iran Deal Amid Stalled Negotiations Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has publicly stated at least 37 times that a deal with Iran is imminent, yet negotiations remain stalled. According to CNN on June 9, Trump has made claims regarding an impending agreement with Iran, both before and after a ceasefire, on numerous occasions. On March 23, Trump asserted that the U.S. was "very close to reaching an agreement" with Iran, a claim that Iran denied at the time. The following day, Trump continued to insist tha June 10, 2026

Arco Ensemble to Perform at European Parliament Korean classical music will resonate in Brussels, Belgium. The Arts Council Korea (Arco) announced that its affiliated group, the Arco Ensemble, will perform at a special invitation event at the European Parliament headquarters in Brussels on June 11 at 1 p.m. local time. This concert is organized at the official invitation of the European Parliament's Secretariat. It will take place in the 'Esplanade Solidarność 1980' lounge, a central hub for European politics and diplomacy, with ar June 10, 2026

Launch of K-Food Smart Manufacturing Alliance Promotes Collaborative Innovation Han Seong-sook, the Minister of SMEs and Startups, proposed a "collaborative manufacturing innovation model" focused on industry and process to promote the digital transformation of the food industry. Speaking at the launch ceremony of the "K-Food Smart Manufacturing Alliance" on June 10 at COEX D Hall in Seoul, she stated, "The global food market is rapidly becoming more intelligent in production, quality, hygiene, and supply chain management, driven by AI and data." Minister Han poin June 10, 2026

South Korea Launches Committee to Investigate Prosecutorial Misconduct The Ministry of Justice has established the Prosecutorial Human Rights Respect Committee to investigate allegations of human rights violations and abuse of power within the prosecution. The committee has selected seven cases, including the North Korean remittance scandal involving Ssangbangwool, as its initial focus. On June 10, the Ministry inaugurated the committee and presented appointment letters to its seven members. The committee is composed of lawyers and professors with experien June 10, 2026

South Korea Disbands Military Intelligence Agency After 49 Years The South Korean government has decided to disband the Military Intelligence Agency (MIA), which played a crucial role during the December 3 martial law, and redistribute its key functions to various agencies. Established in 1977 as the Military Security Command, the MIA has wielded significant power for 49 years before its dissolution. On June 10, Minister of National Defense Ahn Kyu-baek announced the "disbandment and restructuring plan for the Military Intelligence Agency" at the M June 10, 2026

Remains of Victims Found at Muan Airport in Tragic Airline Disaster In April, many of the objects recovered during the search for remains at the site of the April 12.29 Jeju Air disaster are believed to be the remains of victims. On June 10, Yonhap News reported that the Family Association of the victims of the 12.29 Muan Airport Jeju Air disaster stated that genetic testing results on 233 objects collected from the site between April 13 and 16 revealed that 195 of them were identified as remains belonging to 64 victims. The remaining 38 items were cla June 10, 2026