Nation Commemorates Memorial Day with Ceremonies Across the Country "We will remember, record, and fulfill our responsibilities." The government will hold the 71st Memorial Day ceremony on June 6 at the National Cemetery in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, honoring those who sacrificed their lives for the nation and its people. This year’s ceremony, themed "Remember, Record, and Fulfill Our Responsibilities," will feature special guests including families of victims from the Gapyung Army helicopter crash and relatives of those whose remains were recovered from the June 6, 2026

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Celebrates Korean Gaming Culture at T1 Basecamp Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, arrived in Korea on June 5 and immediately visited a PC bang, expressing high regard for the country's gaming culture and esports. Huang landed at Gimpo International Airport around 1 p.m. and headed to the T1 Basecamp PC bang in Hongdae, where he met with League of Legends esports team T1 players, including Faker (Lee Sang-hyeok), Doran (Choi Hyun-jun), Owner (Moon Hyun-jun), Phase (Kim Soo-hwan), and Keria (Ryu Min-seok). The T1 Basecamp is operated by T1. June 6, 2026

Hanwha Aerospace Faces Financial Scrutiny Under New Safety Regulations Financial authorities are set to implement financial penalties on companies violating the Serious Accident Punishment Act, with Hanwha Aerospace potentially being the first major case under this new regulation. According to financial sector sources on June 5, the Financial Commission has mandated that banks incorporate companies' serious accident histories into their credit assessments starting this year. This initiative follows President Lee Jae-myung's strong criticism of Posco E&C last year a June 5, 2026

Korean Minister Kim Jong-kwan: U.S. Commerce Secretary Says Not to Worry About Section 301 Tariffs Korean Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Kim Jong-kwan stated that U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reassured him not to worry about potential increases in tariffs due to the Section 301 investigation by the Trump administration. This investigation raised concerns that Korea's tariff burden could exceed the agreed 15% between the two countries last year. In an appearance on MBN News Wide on June 5, Kim explained details of his video meeting with Lutnick on June 3. "I was worrie June 5, 2026

NVIDIA Begins Establishing AI Technology Center in South Korea NVIDIA Launches Recruitment for AI Technology Center in South Korea NVIDIA has begun recruitment for its AI technology center in South Korea. According to Yonhap News on June 5, NVIDIA recently posted a job opening for a Physical AI Solution Architect based in Seoul. The recruitment focuses on digital twins and robotics. The selected candidates will collaborate with key researchers from universities and joint research institutes on various projects and proof-of-concept tasks related to June 5, 2026

U.S. Nonfarm Jobs Surge by 172,000 in May, Heightening Rate Hike Expectations The U.S. nonfarm payrolls saw a surprising increase of 172,000 jobs in May, nearly double the expected growth, indicating resilience in the economy despite ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nonfarm employment rose by 172,000 in May, significantly surpassing the forecast of 85,000. Additionally, the April nonfarm employment figure was revised upward from an initial increase of 115,000 to 179,000, while March's figure was adjusted from June 5, 2026

JTBC Journalists Report Assault by Protesters Claiming Election Fraud The JTBC branch of the Korean Journalists Association announced plans for legal action after some protesters, rallying against a shortage of ballots during the June 3 local elections, assaulted reporters. According to Yonhap News on June 5, the JTBC branch stated in a press release, "An unprecedented situation occurred where protesters claiming election fraud confined and assaulted JTBC reporters," urging for severe punishment for the perpetrators. The statement continued, "While cover June 5, 2026

Seoul Southern District Prosecutors Office Closes Investigation into Discarded Banknote Bands Seoul Southern District Prosecutors Office has concluded its investigation into the so-called "discarded banknote bands" case without filing charges.On June 5, Yonhap News reported that the Southern District Prosecutors Office announced, "There is no evidence to suggest that those responsible for the seized items intentionally damaged or discarded the banknote bands and systematically concealed evidence."This conclusion aligns with earlier assessments from the Supreme Prosecutors' Office and the June 5, 2026

Putin Receives Letter from Zelensky, Sparking Hopes for Peace Talks Russia announced on June 5 that President Vladimir Putin has received a letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding discussions on a peace proposal. According to Yonhap News, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated in an interview with the Russian daily Izvestia that "a written report was delivered yesterday (June 4), and the contents were also conveyed to the president." Peskov noted that President Putin has reviewed the letter and that the topic is likely to be discus June 5, 2026

Protests Expand to Vote Counting Centers Amid Allegations of Election Fraud Protesters who had previously blocked the Jamsil 7-dong polling station have now moved to the vote counting center, increasing their numbers significantly. According to Yonhap News on June 5, while police deployed around 1,000 officers to transport the ballot boxes, the protesters occupied the entrance area of the counting center, effectively trapping about 100 election officials, facility staff, and journalists who had completed their work. The crowd gathered around the Olympic Park Ha June 5, 2026