HMM's Move to Busan Requires Additional Government and Local Support, Says CEO To ensure the successful relocation of HMM, South Korea's only national shipping company, to Busan, additional support from the government and the city is urgently needed. The establishment of a shipping industry cluster that encourages other shipping and port companies to relocate is also essential. Ahn Byeong-gil, CEO of the Korea Maritime Promotion Corporation, stated at a press conference on June 8, "Support from local governments, including Busan, is crucial for the relocation of shipp June 8, 2026

South Korea Selects Naver, Samsung SDS, and Alice Group for $2 Billion GPU Project The Ministry of Science and ICT announced on June 8 that it has selected Naver Cloud, Samsung SDS, and Alice Group to participate in a project to secure, build, and support advanced graphics processing units (GPUs) worth approximately 2 trillion won (about $1.5 billion). The ministry plans to collaborate with the selected cloud service providers (CSPs) to acquire and establish a total of 9,704 advanced GPUs to support AI innovation in both the private and public sectors. The GPUs to be s June 8, 2026

Can AI Truly Save Humanity? The Illusion That Technology Will Save Humanity=Adam Becker, translated by Park Joo-yong, East Asia. The author, an astrophysicist and science journalist, critiques the prevailing Silicon Valley ideology that new technologies must be developed as quickly as possible for the benefit of humanity. He questions whether a technology-driven future is based on scientific evidence or merely serves to perpetuate the wealth and power of a few Silicon Valley billionaires. The book centers on inter June 8, 2026

Prosecutors Seek Two-Year Prison Sentence for Yoon Suk Yeol Over False Statements The special prosecutor's team, led by Kim Geon-hee, has requested a two-year prison sentence for Yoon Suk Yeol, who is charged with making false statements during his campaign as the presidential candidate for the People Power Party.During the final hearing on Yoon's election law violation case held on June 8 at the Seoul Central District Court, the special prosecutor urged the court to impose a two-year sentence.The special prosecutor stated, "The Constitution of the Republic of Korea mandates June 8, 2026

Shortage of Ballots May Affect More Than 50 Polling Stations Concerns are growing that the scale of the ballot shortage during the June 3 local elections may be larger than initially reported. The Reform Party has received a report from the National Election Commission (NEC) indicating the potential need for re-elections in certain areas. On June 8, Chun Ha-ram, the floor leader of the Reform Party, stated at a National Assembly press conference, "I received a report from the NEC's deputy secretary-general regarding the current status of the ballot June 8, 2026

Samsung Electronics Launches Thank You Festival with Digital Gift Certificates Samsung Electronics has launched its "Thank You Festival" starting June 8. Customers purchasing Samsung products at over 1,000 stores nationwide will receive a digital gift certificate worth 20% of their purchase amount. According to industry sources, the festival will run for four weeks at direct stores and major retail channels. Participating locations include more than 400 Samsung stores, electronics retailers such as Electronics Land and Hi-Mart, as well as large supermarkets like E-M June 8, 2026

Clean Country Expands Export of White Paperboard to Vietnam, Targets CCKB Market Clean Country announced on June 8 that it is accelerating its export of white paperboard, focusing on Vietnam. Since establishing its Ho Chi Minh City branch in 2022, Clean Country has strengthened its localized sales and operational systems, enhancing its responsiveness to the Southeast Asian market. As a result, the volume of white paperboard exports to Vietnam is expected to increase by approximately 21% from 2021 to 2025. Vietnam's status as a global manufacturing hub is expanding, June 8, 2026

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Visits Naver Headquarters, Emphasizes GPU Benefits Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, visited Naver's 1784 headquarters in Seongnam, South Korea, on June 8, stating, "The more GPUs you have, the more you can work and the happier you can be." According to the IT industry, Huang arrived at the Naver headquarters at 3:45 PM, where he met with Naver Chairman Lee Hae-jin and CEO Choi Soo-yeon. Upon arriving in the lobby, he warmly embraced Lee, marking their second meeting during Huang's visit, following their first encounter on June 5. Naver prepa June 8, 2026

Eduwill Partners with Capstone Ventures for Global E-Commerce and AI Education Eduwill has joined forces with Capstone Ventures, a global e-commerce solutions company, to cultivate practical talent for the global e-commerce and artificial intelligence (AI) education markets. On June 8, Eduwill announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Capstone Ventures to jointly plan and operate global e-commerce and AI-based education initiatives. The agreement aims to combine the core competencies of both companies to develop practical professionals o June 8, 2026

7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines, Leaving 12 Dead and Over 200 Injured A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines on June 8, resulting in at least 12 fatalities and over 200 injuries. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the quake occurred at 7:37 a.m. local time in the waters south of Mindanao Island. The USGS reported that the epicenter was located approximately 60 kilometers south of General Santos City in South Cotabato province, at a depth of 55.2 kilometers. The EMSC in June 8, 2026