Prosecutors and Police to Investigate Voting Irregularities in Local Elections Prosecutors and police will establish a joint investigation team to address the ballot shortage that occurred during the June 3 local elections, following directives from President Lee Jae-myung.On June 7, the Supreme Prosecutors' Office announced, "We will quickly form a joint investigation team with the police to investigate issues that hindered citizens' exercise of their voting rights during the June 3 local elections. We will work closely with the police to effectively clarify the public's June 7, 2026

Jensen Huang and Chey Tae-won to Announce SK and NVIDIA Collaboration on June 8 Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, is set to visit SK Group's headquarters on June 8 to meet with Chairman Chey Tae-won. On the same day, he will also meet with Jeon Young-hyun, President and Head of Device Solutions at Samsung Electronics. According to Yonhap News on June 7, Huang will meet with Chey at 8:30 a.m. at the SK Seorin Building in Jongno, Seoul, to discuss collaboration between the two companies. Following their meeting, they are expected to hold a press conference to address qu June 7, 2026

Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force Unveils Long-Range Counterstrike Missile Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) has publicly unveiled a counterstrike missile with a range of several hundred kilometers for the first time. According to Japanese media, including the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei), the GSDF conducted a "Fuji Comprehensive Firepower Exercise" on June 7 at the Higashi-Fuji training ground in Shizuoka Prefecture. This large-scale live-fire training simulated the defense of remote islands. The exercise featured not only conventional tanks and d June 7, 2026

Lee Jun-seok Criticizes Jang Dong-hyuk's Call for Nationwide Re-elections Lee Jun-seok, leader of the Reform Party, criticized Jang Dong-hyuk, head of the People Power Party, for calling for nationwide re-elections in response to a shortage of ballots during the June 3 local elections. He questioned whether Jang was urging the resignation of Oh Se-hoon, the elected mayor of Seoul, labeling it as "bad politics."Lee stated on Facebook on June 7, "Jang Dong-hyuk has brought up the idea of a 'full re-election including Seoul.' However, one thing must be made clear: the Se June 7, 2026

SK Group's Chey Tae-won Shares Insights on Jensen Huang's Visit Chey Tae-won, chairman of SK Group, shared insights about his recent meeting with Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA. On June 7, at Kkanbu Chicken in Gangnam, Seoul, Chey noted, "Jensen Huang was very disappointed that I could not attend our meeting last year. He insisted that I must be present today, which led to this second meeting." The two leaders sat side by side, just as they did during last year's meeting with Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong and Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chu June 7, 2026

People Power Party Criticizes Prime Minister Nomination Amid Voting Paper Shortage The People Power Party criticized President Lee Jae-myung's nomination of Han Seung-sook as the new Prime Minister on June 7, calling it a "political maneuver to change the narrative." Choi Bo-yoon, the party's spokesperson, expressed deep concern in a statement, questioning whether this is the right time for a Prime Minister change. He emphasized that addressing the "voting paper shortage crisis" should take precedence over the Prime Minister's nomination. Choi noted that public ou June 7, 2026

Ruling Party Welcomes Han Seong-sook's Nomination as Prime Minister The Democratic Party of Korea praised the nomination of Han Seong-sook as Prime Minister on June 7, stating it will serve as a significant milestone in advancing the "Artificial Intelligence (AI) national strategy" and expanding women's leadership. During a briefing at the National Assembly, floor spokesperson Lee Joo-hee expressed strong support for the nomination, saying, "As we mark the first anniversary of the Lee Jae-myung administration, we welcome the nomination of a new Prime Mini June 7, 2026

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok Calls for Resignations Over Election Ballot Shortage Prime Minister Kim Min-seok stated on June 7 that the recent shortage of ballots for the June 3 local elections warrants the resignation of senior officials at the Election Commission. During a meeting at the Government Seoul Building with current and former student council representatives, Kim expressed his disbelief over the situation, saying, "This incident is something I have never heard of before, and it is unacceptable. The public's outrage and calls for accountability are enti June 7, 2026

Jensen Huang and Chey Tae-won Meet Again for Second 'Kkanbu' Gathering Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, and Chey Tae-won, chairman of SK Group, met again just two days after their initial gathering.The two leaders held an impromptu meeting on June 7 at Kkanbu Chicken in Gangnam, Seoul, following their previous encounter on June 5 near Hongdae, where they enjoyed a meal together.Huang arrived at the venue around 6:45 p.m., where he greeted fans and signed autographs for waiting citizens, showcasing his approachable demeanor.Fifteen minutes later, Chey appeared in casual June 7, 2026

First Indictments Expected from Special Prosecutor's Office After 100 Days The second special prosecutor team, led by Kwon Chang-young, is nearing its first indictment after more than 100 days since its establishment. Following the completion of the first face-to-face investigation of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, the investigation is accelerating into major cases, including allegations of preferential treatment in the relocation of the presidential office, the justification of martial law messaging, and the alleged cover-up of investigations involving Kim Kun June 7, 2026