NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Departs After 5-Day Visit to South Korea Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, concluded his five-day visit to South Korea on June 9, expressing his excitement about building the future together with the country. He stated, "I expect to have many opportunities to visit Korea again."Before departing from the Seoul Gimpo Business Aviation Center around 9 a.m., Huang told reporters, "I had a great time with our partners, and as our business flourishes, we will need more supplies in the future."During his visit, Huang engaged in discussions on arti June 9, 2026

South Korea Strengthens International Cooperation Against Copyright Crimes The South Korean government is enhancing its international investigative cooperation with key countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, and the Netherlands to effectively combat overseas copyright infringement crimes. On June 9, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Copyright Protection Agency held the "2026 International Cooperation Meeting on Copyright Protection Enforcement" at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul. The meeting was attended by representatives from law enforcement ag June 9, 2026

South Korea's Q1 Nominal Growth Rate Hits 30-Year High at 17.1% Driven by Semiconductor Exports South Korea's economy experienced significant growth in the first quarter of this year, driven by strong semiconductor exports. The nominal growth rate increased by 17% compared to the same period last year, marking the highest level in 30 years. The Bank of Korea announced on June 9 that the real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate for the first quarter was recorded at 1.8%, an upward revision of 0.1 percentage points from the preliminary estimate released in April. This figure is d June 9, 2026

Public Sanitary Napkin Distribution Program to Launch in July Starting in July, the 'Public Sanitary Napkin Support Pilot Project' will be implemented, allowing anyone in need of sanitary napkins to access them at nearby public facilities. On June 9, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family announced that it has selected 12 local governments across the country to participate in the pilot project, confirming the brand name for the public sanitary napkins as 'Everyone's Sanitary Napkins.' The pilot project will take place in the following areas: Gwa June 9, 2026

Coupang Fined $4.5 Million for Misleading Advertising Practices Coupang has been penalized by the Fair Trade Commission for misleading advertising regarding its membership pricing. The commission announced on June 9 that it would impose a corrective order and a fine of 500 million won (approximately $4.5 million) on Coupang for advertising its 'Wow Membership' prices as lower than regular retail prices while concealing that these prices were based on one-time coupons issued upon membership registration. According to the Fair Trade Commission, Coupang b June 9, 2026

Employment Insurance Subscribers Increase for Fifth Consecutive Month, Manufacturing and Construction Sectors Decline Last month, the number of regular subscribers to employment insurance increased by 268,000, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth in the 200,000 range. However, the number of subscribers in the manufacturing and construction sectors continues to decline, and the employment crisis among young people persists. According to the Ministry of Employment and Labor's report on labor market trends based on May 2026 employment administrative statistics, the number of regular employment insur June 9, 2026

South Korea Designates First Water Circulation Promotion Zones The South Korean government has designated the cities of Gunsan, Jecheon, and Jeungpyeong in North Chungcheong Province, as well as Cheonan in South Chungcheong Province, as the nation’s first water circulation promotion zones. This initiative aims to address complex water issues exacerbated by climate change, including droughts and floods. The Ministry of Climate Energy and Environment announced on June 9 that it will officially designate these four local governments as water circulation promo June 9, 2026

KOREATECH Launches First Joint Master's Program with ILO for Digital TVET KOREATECH has announced a new master's program in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in collaboration with the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITCILO) to train professionals in response to the digital economy.The program, titled "Master's in Digital Economy TVET," will commence in January 2027. This marks the first formal degree program established by ITCILO in partnership with overseas higher education institutions, aiming to share the June 9, 2026

Credit Card Complaints Surge 88% in Three Years Amid International Refund Delays A consumer, identified as A, purchased items from an overseas shopping site that subsequently closed, leaving A without the ordered products. After requesting a cancellation and refund from the credit card company, A was informed that the process could take several months. This delay is due to the requirement for disputes involving international transactions to be reviewed by global brands like Visa and MasterCard, rather than being solely determined by domestic card issuers. Complaints r June 9, 2026

30th International Consortium on Longevity Kicks Off in Gochang, South Korea The 30th International Consortium on Longevity (ICC) annual conference opens today in Gochang, South Korea. The event will run until June 12 at the Well Park City Hotel, bringing together longevity experts from around the world to discuss strategies for extending healthspan and addressing the challenges of an aging society. The ICC is a global academic network focused on research related to centenarians, aging, longevity, and healthspan. This year’s conference features over 50 scholars fr June 9, 2026