Eduwill Partners with Fastfive to Enhance Education and Shared Office Services Eduwill announced on June 15 that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Fastfive, a shared office operator, on June 12. Founded in 2015, Fastfive is a domestic brand that operates shared office spaces. Beyond simple space rentals, it offers programs for tenants, including health check-ups and corporate childcare services, and provides customized space solutions for businesses, leading the shared office market in South Korea. Currently, it operates 63 locations in major busine June 15, 2026

CJ CheilJedang to Launch Land-Based Seaweed Farming Facility in Cheonan CJ CheilJedang is accelerating the commercialization of land-based seaweed farming to meet the growing global demand for K-seaweed. The company announced on June 15 that it will begin construction on a "land-based seaweed commercialization facility" in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, in August. The facility, expected to be completed in the first half of next year, will include multiple tanks and cultivation equipment. It will serve as a hub that integrates the research achievements a June 15, 2026

Addressing the Housing Crisis: The MZ Generation's Struggles Special Column ② Jung Jae-hwan, Head of the Comprehensive Editorial Department & Deputy Director Delaying Births and Pushing for Home Ownership A woman in her early 30s, married for four years, exemplifies the MZ generation. While her parents hope to see her raise a beautiful child and build a harmonious family, her priorities differ. Her primary goal is not childbirth, travel, or a leisurely lifestyle, but rather securing June 15, 2026

Court to Decide on Detention of Kim Myung-soo Amid Insurrection Allegations A court has begun a detention hearing for Kim Myung-soo, the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who is accused of participating in an insurrection during the declaration of martial law on December 3, 2024. On June 15, the Seoul Central District Court's chief judge for detention warrants opened the pre-trial hearing at 9:30 a.m. to assess the necessity of Kim's detention. Kim entered the courtroom early, possibly to avoid media scrutiny. Special prosecutors Kim Jung-min and Kw June 15, 2026

Russia Launches Drone and Missile Strikes on Kyiv Following Putin-Trump Call Russia launched drone and missile attacks on major cities in Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, just hours after a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Bloomberg, Ukrainian authorities reported early on June 15 that cities such as Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Kryvyi Rih were targeted in the attacks. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated, "Fires broke out in several apartment buildings across the city, and the historic Kyiv-Pechersk June 15, 2026

Han Byeong-do Plans National Investigation into Ballot Shortage Han Byeong-do, the floor leader of the Democratic Party, announced plans to address the national investigation into the recent ballot shortage this week and aims to finalize the composition of the National Assembly by June 18. In response to the People Power Party's request to relinquish the chair of the Legislative Judiciary Committee, he stated, "The Democratic Party should take responsibility for a functioning National Assembly." During a Supreme Council meeting on June 15, Han said, " June 15, 2026

Genosis AI Healthcare Releases New Book 'Life Code' Genosis AI Healthcare has published a new book titled 'Life Code.' Released by Book Lab, 'Life Code' presents cancer not as an unavoidable fate but as a disease that can be managed through prevention and early diagnosis. The book's tagline is 'Ending Cancer Five Years Earlier.' The book discusses how everyday choices, such as diet, physical activity, weight management, smoking cessation, alcohol moderation, stress management, and regular screenings, can impact cancer prevention and manag June 15, 2026

Uclicks Hires Kim Jung-in from McKinsey and Hyundai Card to Strengthen AI Consulting Uclicks, a company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) and data, has announced the hiring of Kim Jung-in, previously with McKinsey & Company and Hyundai Card, to enhance its corporate AI transformation (AX) consulting services. On June 15, Uclicks revealed that it will expand its consulting business focused on supporting companies in developing and executing AI transformation strategies. Kim is a strategic expert with extensive experience in global consulting, finance, and corpo June 15, 2026

Shinhan Bank Issues Over 300,000 National Love Cards, Celebrates with Awards Ceremony As competition intensifies among banks to attract customers for the National Love Card, Shinhan Bank has become the first among the third batch of issuers to surpass 300,000 accounts. On June 15, Shinhan Bank announced that it held an awards ceremony for the 'National Love Card Short Form Contest' on June 12 at its headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul. The ceremony celebrated the achievement of issuing over 300,000 National Love Cards and accumulating a total usage amount of 100 billion won. I June 15, 2026

Vietnam's Gia Lai Province Targets South Korea for Investment and Tourism Gia Lai Province, located in central Vietnam and home to approximately 3 million people, is actively targeting the South Korean market to attract investment and boost tourism. The local government is expanding cooperation with Korean businesses while also working to establish a charter flight route between Seoul and Quy Nhon, aiming to strengthen the foundation for tourism and economic exchanges. According to reports from Vietnamese media, a delegation from Gia Lai Province visited South June 15, 2026