K-FINCO Announces Public Recruitment for New and Experienced Positions K-FINCO announced on June 15, 2026, that it is conducting a public recruitment for employees in the second half of the year. The company plans to select talent across various fields, including new graduates and experienced professionals, as well as lawyers. The recruitment will be divided into three categories: entry-level positions (business, architecture, civil engineering), experienced positions (IT development, IT security), and lawyers. The hiring process will begin with document scr June 15, 2026

Korea Technology Guarantee Fund Signs MOU with Social Venture Partners The Korea Technology Guarantee Fund (KOTEC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on June 12 with six organizations specializing in social ventures at its Seoul office. According to KOTEC on June 15, the agreement aims to establish a public-private partnership framework for discovering and nurturing local social ventures, while providing a practical support base that reflects the voices from the field. Social Venture Partners (SVP) is a network that collaborates with KOTEC and privat June 15, 2026

U.S. Aircraft Carrier Group Deploys Near Cuba Amid Military Intervention Speculation The U.S. aircraft carrier group has been deployed to the Caribbean Sea near Cuba amid speculation that the Trump administration is considering military intervention in the country. The U.S. Southern Command announced on June 20 via X (formerly Twitter) that the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group has been positioned in the Caribbean. This deployment includes the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, the destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101), and the supply ship USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201). Southern Command emphasi June 15, 2026

Home & Shopping to Feature Special Broadcast of 'Saechungmu Rice' from Suncheon Home & Shopping will host a special broadcast featuring the premium 'Saechungmu Rice' from the Suncheon Agricultural Cooperative on June 16 at 4 PM. According to Home & Shopping, the broadcast will showcase a set of 20 kilograms of 'Saechungmu Rice' harvested in 2025. This rice variety, developed by the Jeonnam Agricultural Technology Institute after seven years of research, is renowned for its exceptional quality. The broadcast is part of a support initiative by the Korea Small and Medi June 15, 2026

World Cup Boosts Delivery App Discounts Amid Morning Matches The South Korean national soccer team's matches in the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup are creating unexpected opportunities for the delivery industry, as morning games are shifting demand from the usual evening hours. The heightened interest in the matches has led to a significant increase in orders for popular game-day foods like chicken and pizza. Delivery platforms are now competing with discounts aimed at both home viewers and office workers to capitalize on this surge June 15, 2026

Ruling and Opposition Parties Finalize Committee for Han Seong-sook's Confirmation Hearing On June 15, the ruling People Power Party submitted its list for the confirmation hearing special committee for Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook, following the Democratic Party's earlier submission. With 12 of the 13 committee members decided, the formation of the committee is nearing completion. The People Power Party designated lawmaker Kang Seung-kyu as the committee secretary and included lawmakers Kim Hee-jung, Kim Seon-kyo, Jo Jeong-hun, and Yoo Young-ha as committee members. June 15, 2026

What Should Humanity Achieve After AI? Captain Kang Sang-bo Discusses 'Meaning Civilization' As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes production methods and social structures, humanity faces fundamental questions about its role and value. In a recent interview with our agency, Captain Kang Sang-bo, author of The Master Key and a civilization designer, stated, "The key transition in the AI era is not the enhancement of technological capabilities, but rather humanity's shift from 'method' to 'meaning.'" He emphasized the need to build a new form of civilization through this transi June 15, 2026

Will Shin Min-a and Kim Nam-hee's Thriller 'Eye' Continue June's Box Office Success? June brings another thriller to theaters. Following the success of films like 'Goonche' and 'Wild Thing,' the spotlight is on the South Korean movie 'Eye,' featuring Shin Min-a in a dual role, as it aims to maintain the momentum at the box office.On June 15, a press screening for 'Eye' was held at the CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan, Seoul. Director Yeom Ji-ho and actors Shin Min-a and Kim Nam-hee attended the event.'Eye' is a suspense thriller about Seo-jin, who is gradually losing her sight June 15, 2026

Israeli Defense Minister: No Troop Withdrawal from Lebanon Despite US-Iran Ceasefire Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Katz announced that Israeli troops will not withdraw from southern Lebanon, despite a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. This raises the possibility that Israel could become a complicating factor in the peace negotiations. On June 15, Katz stated in a press release to the Times of Israel, "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I are leading a clear policy that allows the Israel Defense Forces to remain indefinitely in the security zones of June 15, 2026

Asiana Airlines Exercises Conversion Rights for 100 Billion Won in Air Busan Bonds Asiana Airlines has exercised its conversion rights for 100 billion won in convertible bonds (CB) issued by its subsidiary, Air Busan, to improve its financial structure and expedite preparations for the launch of a unified low-cost carrier (LCC). On June 15, Asiana Airlines announced its decision to exercise the conversion rights for the sixth series of Air Busan's 100 billion won convertible bonds. This move aims to strengthen Air Busan's financial stability and establish a solid managem June 15, 2026