14 Newly Elected Lawmakers Begin Their Duties After Taking Oath On June 5, 14 lawmakers elected in the recent by-elections took their oaths during a session of the National Assembly, marking the beginning of their official duties. Among them, Kim Nam-kuk, Kim Nam-jun, and Jeon Eun-soo, who have previously worked at the Blue House, emphasized the need for swift policy implementation and the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration. In contrast, Lee Jin-sook and Kim Tae-kyu, who have backgrounds in the Korea Communications Commission, highlighted rece June 5, 2026

Democratic Party Pushes for National Investigation into Voting Paper Shortage The Democratic Party announced plans to pursue a national investigation into the shortage of voting papers that occurred at polling stations in Songpa District, Seoul, during the June 3 local elections. Han Byeong-do, the party's floor leader, stated that the People Power Party is also taking the situation seriously, and they will work together to conduct a swift and thorough investigation. In a press conference following the National Assembly session on June 5, Han described the voting p June 5, 2026

Korean Tourism Agency Expands K-Local Tourism to Attract Foreign Visitors Efforts are underway to broaden the travel routes of foreign tourists, traditionally concentrated in areas like Myeongdong and Gangnam, to regional destinations. The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), led by President Park Seong-hyeok, is working on establishing a reservation platform for local dining while accelerating the development of tourism content driven by local residents, thereby expanding the 'K-Local tourism' ecosystem. ◆ Partnership with Catch Table to Ease Dining Reservations f June 5, 2026

SpaceX IPO Sparks Interest in ETF Allocations As SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO) approaches, asset management firms in South Korea are accelerating their preparations. Korea Investment Trust Management has announced plans to include shares from the IPO in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and public funds, while industry experts emphasize that the focus should be on the allocation amount rather than mere participation in the IPO. According to the financial investment industry on June 5, with SpaceX set to list on the Nasdaq on June June 5, 2026

Legal Battles Escalate Ahead of KDDX Contractor Selection As the competition for the KDDX project nears its conclusion, a series of lawsuits have intensified the confusion surrounding the selection process. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has filed a lawsuit claiming that the penalties for security incidents, which will apply until December of this year, are unjust. The outcome of this legal battle is expected to influence the awarding of the KDDX detailed design and lead ship construction contract. According to legal sources on June 5, the Seoul Ce June 5, 2026

National Assembly Elects New Leadership with Cho Jung-sik as Speaker On June 5, the National Assembly convened a plenary session and elected Cho Jung-sik of the Democratic Party as the Speaker for the second half of the 22nd National Assembly. Alongside this, 14 newly elected lawmakers from the recent by-elections also began their terms. During the session, Cho was elected as Speaker with 267 votes in favor out of 276 eligible members. He emphasized the need to address challenges such as the AI revolution, climate crisis, unstable international situations, June 5, 2026

Silence from the People Power Party Following Oh Se-hoon's Election? Lawyer Says Re-vote Should Be Requested by Jeong Won-oh As demands for a re-vote continue following the "ballot shortage" incident during the 9th nationwide local elections, a lawyer has stated that the key party able to file an election nullification lawsuit is candidate Jeong Won-oh. On June 5, Lawyer A shared on their social media account that "for a re-vote to occur in the current situation, the Supreme Court must issue a ruling nullifying the election through a lawsuit." They noted, "Many believe that Mayor Oh Se-hoon should demand a r June 5, 2026

Japan's National Cancer Center Recommends Abstaining from Alcohol to Prevent Cancer Japan's National Cancer Center has strengthened its alcohol consumption guidelines in its cancer prevention recommendations, shifting from advising moderation to recommending complete abstinence. This change reflects accumulating research indicating that even small amounts of alcohol can increase the risk of developing cancer. According to the Yomiuri Shimbun, the National Cancer Center announced on June 3 that it has released an updated version of its booklet titled "5+1 Cancer Preventi June 5, 2026

Korean Beef Association to Host Symposium on Digital Information and Productivity The Korean Beef Association (KBA) announced on June 5 that it will hold a symposium titled "Utilizing Digital Information and Improving Productivity in Korean Beef Farming" on July 2 at the Hongik University International Training Center in Sejong City. The symposium will focus on "Data-Driven Profit-Centered Korean Beef Farming Techniques and Management Strategies." Experts in digital information, ruminant nutrition, carcass performance, and individual management will present their fi June 5, 2026

Jeju Air Celebrates 20th Anniversary as Top Low-Cost Carrier Jeju Air, South Korea's low-cost carrier (LCC), marked its 20th anniversary on June 5. The airline has been credited with popularizing air travel in the country by maintaining cost competitiveness and operational efficiency through its single aircraft type strategy. Jeju Air began operations on June 5, 2006, with flights between Gimpo and Jeju. It quickly expanded to include routes from Gimpo to Busan and from Busan to Jeju, establishing itself in the domestic LCC market. In 2009, the airli June 5, 2026