BYD Korea Expands Daegu Service Center to Enhance EV After-Sales Network BYD Korea announced on June 8 that it has relocated and expanded its BYD Auto Daegu Service Center to strengthen its after-sales service (AS) capabilities for electric vehicles in the Yeongnam region. The Daegu Service Center opened in January 2025, coinciding with the launch of BYD Korea's passenger vehicle division. It was one of the initial AS hubs established to enhance customer satisfaction and trust. This expansion, occurring approximately 1 year and 5 months after its opening, aims June 8, 2026

K-Literature Faces Barriers to International Expansion Due to Lack of Translations "Writers from Taiwan and Singapore have many translated works. Even authors with less activity than mine have translations available," said Eun Hee-kyung, a prominent South Korean author, during the third meeting of the Literary Division of the Cultural Arts Policy Advisory Committee held at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on June 5. She emphasized the need for policies to support domestic publishers in releasing translated works to facilitate the i June 8, 2026

President Lee's Approval Rating Drops to 55.2% Following Local Elections A recent poll revealed that President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating for his administration dropped by 3.9 percentage points following the June 3 local elections. According to a survey conducted by Realmeter at the request of the Energy Economy Newspaper, the approval rating for President Lee's governance fell to 55.2% from the previous week. The poll surveyed 2,013 eligible voters aged 18 and older nationwide from June 1 to 2 and June 4 to 5. The disapproval rating increased to June 8, 2026

President Lee Jae-myung Questions Inaps' Bond Issuance Amid Stock Manipulation Concerns President Lee Jae-myung raised concerns about potential stock manipulation related to the issuance of exchangeable bonds by KOSDAQ-listed Inaps. On June 8, he shared a related article on his X (formerly Twitter) account, questioning, "Isn't this stock manipulation?" According to a report by Asia Economy, Inaps issued 13 billion won (approximately $10 million) in exchangeable bonds last October, which included a call option allowing the company to redeem the bonds if its stock price exceeded a June 8, 2026

Dunamu Launches Data Investment Magazine 'Intelligence' to Expand Investor Engagement Dunamu, the operator of the cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, is enhancing its data-driven investment information services. The company has launched a content platform that offers everything from market analysis reports to AI news summaries and real-time market alerts, aiming to broaden its engagement with investors.On June 8, Dunamu announced the release of its new content magazine, 'Intelligence,' from the Upbit Data Lab.The magazine includes: △'Market Letter,' which provides high-quality data-dr June 8, 2026

Hanon Systems' Ohio Plant Earns Ford's Prestigious Q1 Certification Hanon Systems, a global automotive thermal energy management solutions provider, has received recognition from Ford for its quality and production capabilities. On June 8, Hanon Systems announced that it held an official ceremony to commemorate the Ford Q1 certification awarded to its Carey plant in Ohio earlier this year. The Ford Q1 certification is a mark of excellence awarded to top-performing manufacturing plants that demonstrate outstanding achievements in quality, delivery, and m June 8, 2026

Samsung Heavy Industries Secures LNG Carrier Contract Worth 385.5 Billion Won Samsung Heavy Industries announced on June 8 that it has secured a contract for one LNG carrier from a shipping company in Oceania, valued at 385.5 billion won. The company has recently been on a winning streak in the LNG value chain, following its success with FLNG projects and now with LNG carriers. A representative from Samsung Heavy Industries stated, "Our differentiated competitiveness in the LNG sector is reflected in our continuous order achievements. We will continue to focus on se June 8, 2026

Toss Mobile's CU Plan Surpasses 20,000 Subscribers with Convenience Store Discounts Toss Mobile, the telecommunications subsidiary of Toss, has secured over 20,000 subscribers with its budget mobile plan that combines discounts at convenience stores. This strategy, aimed at reducing communication costs while providing everyday benefits, has resonated particularly well with the 2030 demographic.On June 8, Toss Mobile announced that the cumulative number of subscribers for its CU partnership plan, which operates on the networks of the three major telecommunications companies (SK June 8, 2026

Teacher Burns 4-Year-Old Girl's Lip with Hot Glue Gun in China A kindergarten teacher in China is facing backlash after reportedly burning a 4-year-old girl with a hot glue gun. According to the South China Morning Post, the incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. on May 27 at a kindergarten in Fengxian, Jiangsu province. CCTV footage from the classroom shows the teacher, identified as Chen, lining up several students for talking during class. She made a boy touch a hot glue gun, causing him to immediately pull his hand away. After sending the boy b June 8, 2026

HJ Shipbuilding CEO Says Green Tech and AI Are Key to Survival The world's largest maritime and shipbuilding exhibition, Posidonia 2026, has opened in Athens, Greece. This event brings together global shipowners, shipbuilders, and energy companies, focusing on the future competitive landscape surrounding green transition, artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous navigation, and energy security. Aju Economic Daily visited Posidonia to explore the opportunities and challenges facing K-shipbuilding amid global market changes."In the future, res June 8, 2026