NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Visits Korea, Promises Surprise Gift Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, visited South Korea on June 5, stating, "I have brought a lot of business for Korea" and hinted at a surprise gift. According to Yonhap News, Huang arrived at Gimpo International Airport in the afternoon and told reporters, "There is a surprise gift prepared for Korea," but he declined to specify when it would be revealed, joking, "If I tell you, it wouldn’t be a surprise." This marks Huang's first visit to Korea in about seven months, following his last tr June 5, 2026

TSMC Secures Additional Land in Arizona to Meet AI Chip Demand TSMC has secured additional land at its Arizona facility to respond to the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors. While this move aims to expand its production base in the U.S., the company acknowledged that it may not be able to meet all U.S. customer demands in the short term. On June 4, TSMC Chairman and CEO C.C. Wei spoke with reporters following the company's annual shareholder meeting in Hsinchu, Taiwan. He stated, "The two sites we have already secured in Ari June 5, 2026

PharmaResearch Strengthens Medical Aesthetic Market with Rejuran PharmaResearch is solidifying its position in the medical aesthetic market with its skin booster, Rejuran. This injectable product utilizes polynucleotide (PN) derived from salmon reproductive cells. As demand for skin regeneration procedures remains steady, the company is combining its clinic-based repeat treatment structure with its cosmetics business to sustain growth. According to industry reports, PharmaResearch recorded a consolidated revenue of 146.1 billion won and an operating pr June 5, 2026

KT to Simplify Pricing Plans, Launches 18 Unified Plans for 5G and LTE in July KT is set to unify its pricing structure for 5G and LTE services, introducing an option that allows customers to continue using data at reduced speeds even after their data allowance is exhausted. On June 5, KT announced that it will launch 18 new unified pricing plans on July 1, replacing the existing 105 plans for 5G and LTE. The new structure simplifies the selection process, allowing customers to choose plans based on the same criteria regardless of device type or network. Curre June 5, 2026

Daewon Pharmaceutical Strengthens 'Channel-Customized' Health Supplement Strategy Daewon Pharmaceutical is revamping its health supplement brand, Daewon Health, to accelerate its expansion in the consumer healthcare (CHC) sector. The company is targeting the market by varying its product offerings and marketing strategies based on consumer touchpoints such as home shopping, health and beauty stores, and online platforms. According to Daewon Pharmaceutical, the company is focusing on a 'channel-customized portfolio' for its health supplement business. This marks a shift June 5, 2026

Daishin Balance No. 20 SPAC Soars 86% on First Day of KOSDAQ Listing Daishin Balance No. 20 SPAC is experiencing a significant surge on its first day of trading on the KOSDAQ, far exceeding its initial public offering price. As of 1:42 PM on June 5, the SPAC's shares were trading at 3,735 won, up 1,735 won (86.75%) from the IPO price of 2,000 won. The stock price even soared to 6,710 won early in the session. A SPAC, or Special Purpose Acquisition Company, is established to facilitate the listing of private companies. It must merge with a private company June 5, 2026

KISA Enhances Cybersecurity Cooperation with Indonesia Amid AI Era The Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) hosted a business cooperation event in Jakarta, Indonesia, to strengthen partnerships between cybersecurity companies and institutions from both countries, focusing on the local security market in the telecommunications and finance sectors. KISA announced on June 5 that it co-hosted the '2026 AI Era Korea-Indonesia Cybersecurity Partnership Day' with the Indonesian Telecommunications Association (APJII) on June 3-4 in Jakarta. The event, suppo June 5, 2026

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Eyes Robotics Investment in South Korea NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has delivered a bold message regarding South Korea. On June 2, Huang spoke with South Korean reporters during the Korea Partner Night event at NVIDIA's annual technology showcase, GTC Taipei 2026, held at the Taipei Music Center in Taiwan. Huang stated, "If South Korea wants, we can hold NVIDIA's flagship event, GTC, in Korea," while also specifically mentioning robotics as a potential area for future investment in the country. Industry experts interpret this June 5, 2026

Future of K-Shipbuilding Amid War: Key Survival Strategies from Korea's Big Three The Posidonia 2026, the world's largest maritime and shipbuilding exhibition, has opened in Athens, Greece. This event brings together global shipowners, shipbuilders, and energy companies, focusing on the future competitive landscape surrounding eco-friendly transitions, artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous navigation, and energy security. Aju Economy has visited the Posidonia venue to explore the opportunities, challenges, and future growth strategies facing K-Shipbuil June 5, 2026

Meta Integrates Facial Recognition into Smart Glasses App Amid Consent Concerns Meta has reportedly embedded facial recognition features into its smart glasses app, although it is not yet available for general users. The app contains code that recognizes faces and cross-references them with the user's contacts. According to a report from the technology publication Wired on June 4, Meta has added facial recognition system code to its AI app, which connects with Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses, through several updates this year. The app, essential for utilizing the smar June 5, 2026