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

Kim Si-woo Ties for 10th at PGA Memorial Tournament, Marks 8th Top 10 of Season Kim Si-woo finished tied for 10th at the PGA Memorial Tournament, which featured a total prize pool of $20 million. On June 8, during the final round at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, Kim shot a 6-under 66, which included one eagle, five birdies, and one bogey. With a total score of 5-under 283, Kim climbed 12 spots on the leaderboard to finish alongside Maverick McNealy of the United States. Kim has been on a strong run this season, following his second-place finish at The CJ Cup June 8, 2026

Coinone User Protection Department Receives Police Chief's Commendation for Preventing Voice Phishing Coinone announced that an employee from its User Protection Department received a commendation from the Police Chief on June 8. This recognition comes in light of the employee's contributions to crime prevention efforts through collaboration with the integrated response team and law enforcement since the launch of the voice phishing integrated response team. Over the 50 days following the establishment of the integrated response team, Coinone's User Protection Department successfully safeguarded June 8, 2026

KB Kookmin Bank Raises Non-Face-to-Face Mortgage Rates by 0.2% KB Kookmin Bank has increased the variable interest rates on its non-face-to-face mortgage products by 0.20 percentage points. According to the financial sector on June 8, KB Kookmin Bank has reduced the preferential interest rate for its 'KB Star Apartment Loan I and II' products, which are based on the six-month new balance COFIX (Cost of Funds Index), by 0.2 percentage points. This reduction in the preferential rate will lead to higher loan rates for customers.As a result, the interest rate f June 8, 2026