Kioxia Surpasses Toyota, Nvidia Outpaces Apple as Semiconductor Sector Reshapes Market Caps in Korea, U.S., and Japan Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the market capitalization landscape of stock exchanges in the U.S., South Korea, and Japan. Previously dominated by smartphone, internet platform, and automotive companies, the market is now led by AI semiconductor and memory firms. In the U.S., Nvidia has overtaken Apple to become the world's largest company, while in South Korea, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are driving stock market gains. In Japan, memory manufacturer Kioxia Holdings is challe June 4, 2026

Kim Hye-kyung: Korea and France as Close Partners Through Culture "The mutual understanding built on trust and friendship between our two countries is deepening and expanding every day. Now, we have become close partners who understand each other through cultural and artistic exchanges in our daily lives," said Kim Hye-kyung on June 4 at the 140th anniversary celebration of Korea-France diplomatic relations held at Deoksugung Palace in Seoul. Kim noted, "140 years ago, we opened our hearts to each other despite the distance and differences in langua June 4, 2026

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang to Dine at Popular Korean BBQ Ahead of Visit NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is set to visit South Korea on June 5, sparking significant interest in the location of his anticipated "pork belly and soju" gathering. On June 4, the online media outlet "Namda-reun Detail" reported that the venue for the dinner has been confirmed as the Seongsu-dong restaurant "Seokam Saengsogeumgui." According to sources in the industry, "NVIDIA has made a reservation at Seokam Saengsogeumgui in Seongsu-dong. Other popular options like 'Ggubdang' and 'Nam Yo June 4, 2026

Gentle Monster Launches Veggie Collection at Pop-Up Store in Seoul On June 4, the pop-up store located in Seoul's Seongsu-dong, known as House Nowhere, drew attention with a unique display. A giant broccoli character, 'Vegimon,' was seen peacefully resting with a small onion on its head, creating a whimsical atmosphere reminiscent of a farm. Moving past Vegimon, visitors encountered the true stars of the event: ten new eyewear styles from Gentle Monster's Veggie collection. This collection reinterprets the 'Farm Girl Core' trend, which has recently ta June 4, 2026

Shin Young Securities Plans to Retire 32% of Shares and Increase Cash Dividends Shin Young Securities plans to retire 32.01% of its outstanding shares and increase cash dividends to enhance shareholder returns. According to a filing with the Financial Supervisory Service on June 4, the company will present its plan for the retirement and utilization of its treasury stock at the annual general meeting scheduled for June 19. Shin Young Securities holds a total of 8,422,754 shares of treasury stock, which accounts for 51.23% of its issued shares. Of this, the company p June 4, 2026

Oh Se-hoon Wins Seoul Mayoral Race After Dramatic Comeback In the June 3 local elections, Oh Se-hoon of the People Power Party defeated Jung Won-o of the Democratic Party in a dramatic turnaround, securing his fifth term as Seoul mayor. After trailing in the early vote counts, Oh achieved a comeback just 13 hours after the polls closed, gradually widening his lead to confirm his victory. According to the National Election Commission, Oh successfully retained the mayoral position by defeating Jung, who was referred to as the "choice of President L June 4, 2026

Ruling Party Dismisses Opposition's Call for Re-vote After Election Issues Jung Seung-rae, the Secretary-General of the Democratic Party, dismissed calls from the People Power Party for a re-vote following a ballot shortage during the June 3 local elections, stating, "There is no value in responding to that." After a press conference with party leader Jeong Cheong-rae on June 4, Jung told reporters, "Someone must take responsibility for this, and I will hold them accountable," adding that the future of the Election Commission's Secretary-General should also be r June 4, 2026

Special Prosecutor's Investigation Targets Yoon Suk Yeol Ahead of First Summons The second comprehensive special prosecutor team, led by Kwon Chang-young, is narrowing its investigation into former President Yoon Suk Yeol ahead of his first face-to-face questioning scheduled for June 6. The special prosecutor is summoning key figures involved in the emergency martial law declared on December 3 and the relocation of the presidential residence, including former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, former Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min, and former Chief of June 4, 2026

Netmarble Sells G-Tower Headquarters for 697.7 Billion Won Netmarble is selling its headquarters, G-Tower, located in Guro-gu, Seoul, as part of efforts to secure liquidity through asset sales. On June 4, Netmarble announced that it has decided to sell the land and building of G-Tower, located at 38 Digital-ro 26-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul, for 697.67 billion won. This amount represents 8.62% of Netmarble's total assets of 8.936 trillion won as of the end of 2025. G-Tower serves as the headquarters for Netmarble and is also home to major affiliates suc June 4, 2026

Post-Election Focus Shifts to Financial Markets and Investment Trends As the June 3 local elections conclude, the financial markets are refocusing on interest rates, stock prices, and real estate fundamentals. With market variables that were overshadowed by the political calendar now coming to the forefront, attention is turning to the direction of idle funds in the market. According to Hana Financial Research Institute, funds flowing into asset management in the first quarter of this year reached 114.4 trillion won, significantly outpacing the 21.1 trillio June 4, 2026