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

U.S.-China Tensions Rise on 37th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square On the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square incident, tensions between the United States and China have escalated. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized the Chinese Communist Party for attempting to erase the truth of the past through censorship, while China accused the U.S. of distorting historical facts and interfering in its internal affairs. According to reports from Reuters on June 3, Rubio issued a statement titled "37th Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre," rem June 4, 2026

Korean Won Exceeds 1530 Against Dollar Amid Geopolitical Tensions The won-dollar exchange rate has surpassed 1530 won for the first time in over two months. This increase is attributed to rising military tensions between the U.S. and Iran, which have driven up international oil prices, along with the impact of additional tariffs imposed by the U.S. Concerns are growing that if the conflict in the Middle East escalates, the upper limit of the exchange rate could rise further. On June 4, the exchange rate closed at 1529.7 won, up 13.3 won from the pre June 4, 2026

[WNMC 2026] 'The Era of Readers Seeking News is Over'... AJP's AI Experiment Draws Global Attention "We cannot wait for readers to come to us; we must go to them." On June 3, the 77th World News Media Congress (WNMC) in Marseille, France, attracted over 1,000 journalists and media executives from more than 60 countries. Among the attendees were A.G. Sulzberger, chairman and publisher of The New York Times, and Katharine Viner, editor-in-chief of The Guardian, who gathered to discuss survival strategies for journalism in the age of AI. Seo Hye-seung, editor-in-chief of Aju Media Group's June 4, 2026

The Gap in Questions, Not Technology, at the World News Media Congress At the 77th World News Media Congress (WNMC) held in Marseille, France, the most significant realization was not a technological gap but a gap in questions. As the director of the English news agency AJP under Aju Media Group, I presented examples of artificial intelligence (AI) utilization in South Korea. The country is among the fastest in the world to adopt AI, actively integrating it into newsrooms for translation, automation, and content productivity enhancement. Aju Economy is also prepari June 4, 2026

Kim Yong-hyun's Constitutional Challenge to Insurrection Court Law Moves Forward Kim Yong-hyun's legal team has formally challenged the constitutionality of the "Special Act on Criminal Procedures for Insurrection, Foreign Exchange, and Rebellion" (Insurrection Court Law), which has now been accepted for review by the Constitutional Court. According to legal sources on June 4, the Constitutional Court has referred the case to its full bench of nine justices after a preliminary review on June 2. Typically, the court assesses whether a constitutional challenge meets l June 4, 2026

Cannes Highlights Hirokazu Kore-eda's New Film 'The Sheep in the Box' Exploring Family in the AI Era Korean filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda, celebrated at Cannes, questions the meaning of family through the coexistence of humans and humanoids in his latest film, 'The Sheep in the Box.' Known for exploring relationships beyond blood ties in works like 'Shoplifters' and 'Monster,' Kore-eda delves into themes of love, loss, and the complexities of living together in this new project.On June 4, a press screening and conference for 'The Sheep in the Box' took place at Megabox COEX in Gangnam, Seoul. Kor June 4, 2026