Record Number of New Home Pension Subscribers Amid Increased Benefits As a result of increased benefits and relaxed eligibility requirements, the number of new subscribers to the home pension program surged, reaching a record high in April. According to the Korea Housing Finance Corporation, there were 2,322 new home pension subscribers in April, marking the highest monthly total ever recorded. The home pension program, introduced in July 2007, allows homeowners aged 55 and older to receive a pension for life or for a set period by using their homes valu June 7, 2026

Jeon Ji-hyun's 'Gunchi' Leads Weekend Box Office, 'Wild Thing' Follows The films 'Gunchi' and 'Wild Thing' have showcased the strength of Korean cinema by dominating the weekend box office. 'Gunchi,' marking Jeon Ji-hyun's return to the screen, continues to draw audiences as it approaches 5 million ticket sales. Meanwhile, the comedy 'Wild Thing,' starring Kang Dong-won, Um Tae-goo, and Park Ji-hyun, is also performing well in its early release phase. According to the integrated ticket sales network on June 7, 'Gunchi' attracted 281,926 viewers on June 6, main June 7, 2026

Samsung and SK Hynix Expected to Continue Record Performance in Q2 Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are projected to maintain their record performance in the second quarter. After both companies exceeded market expectations with their operating profits in the first quarter, there are predictions that they could rank among the top global profit earners for the year, and this positive trend is expected to continue into the second quarter. According to industry reports on June 7, analysts predict that the combined operating profit for Samsung Electronics an June 7, 2026

Jensen Huang to Throw First Pitch and Meet Game Executives Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, is continuing his unique activities that bridge sports and gaming during his third day in South Korea. On June 7, Huang is set to make a surprise appearance as the starting pitcher at the Doosan Bears' home game at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul. He will don a Doosan uniform featuring the number '93' to commemorate the year NVIDIA was founded (1993) as he steps onto the mound in front of local baseball fans. Notably, Doosan Group Chairman Park Jung-won wil June 7, 2026

LG Uplus to Build Largest AI Data Center in the Seoul Area, Targeting $4.5 Billion in Contracts by 2030 "We plan to continue expanding the AIDC based in Paju in the future." On June 5, at the construction site of LG Uplus's Paju AIDC, workers donned hard hats as they entered a site still dominated by concrete frames and steel structures. By 2027, this facility is set to transform into the largest AIDC in the Seoul area, capable of accommodating over 100,000 servers with a power capacity of 200 megawatts (MW). During a press briefing held at the site, Ahn Hyung-kyun, head of LG Uplus's Ente June 7, 2026

Kim Yong-beom Reflects on One Year as Policy Chief: Thanks Supporters Kim Yong-beom, Chief of the Policy Office, stated that while corporate earnings are at record levels with the KOSPI reaching 8,000 points, the exchange rate is hovering around 1,550 won.In a Facebook post on June 6, Kim reflected, "Both good and challenging times present us with unfamiliar tasks." He noted, "Exactly one year ago today, I began my role as Policy Chief, and now I face a different landscape."He continued, "Amid dismal macroeconomic indicators, including 13 consecutive quarters of d June 7, 2026

KT Enhances Zero Trust Security Framework Across Its Systems KT announced on June 7 that it is enhancing its Zero Trust security strategy to implement a continuous prevention and proactive response system across its entire organization. Previously, KT introduced a Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution to verify access to work systems based on the trust level of users and devices. Building on this operational experience, the company plans to establish a threat detection system and strengthen its capabilities to prevent the spread of security in June 7, 2026

Trump Appeals to Farmers in Wisconsin, Emphasizes Support President Donald Trump visited the rural town of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, on June 5, 2026, to connect with one of his key support bases: farmers. Local media interpreted this visit as an effort to reassure his agricultural supporters. According to reports from the Associated Press and others, Chippewa Falls, with a population of 14,000, is the largest city in Chippewa County. In the 2024 presidential election, 60.9% of the county's 66,254 residents voted for Trump, indicating strong Rep June 7, 2026

Kim Sang-wook Wins Ulsan Mayor Election Amid Last-Minute Alliance Kim Sang-wook of the Democratic Party has secured his victory in the Ulsan mayoral election, attributed to the effects of a last-minute alliance with the Progressive Party. According to the vote count as of 2:55 a.m. on June 4, Kim defeated Kim Doo-gyeom of the People Power Party by a margin of approximately 4 percentage points. He becomes the first Democratic mayor of Ulsan in four years, following the term of former mayor Song Cheol-ho, who left office in 2022. After his victory was co June 6, 2026

Iran Backs Hezbollah, Calls for End to Lebanon War Iran Backs Hezbollah, Calls for End to Lebanon War Iran's government has publicly expressed support for Hezbollah, which has rejected a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, raising tensions in the Middle East. The cessation of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon has been cited as a crucial prerequisite for peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, and the failure of the ceasefire could weaken the momentum for these talks. According to Yonhap News on June 6, Reuters repo June 6, 2026