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

Baekdabang Launches Two New Baumkuchen Flavors Filled with Cheese and Custard Cream Daebong Korea's coffee brand Baekdabang has introduced two new dessert items, the 'Cheese Holic Baumkuchen' and 'Custard Holic Baumkuchen,' filled with cheese and custard cream, respectively. On June 4, Baekdabang announced the launch of these new flavors, which follow the previously released 'Choco Holic Baumkuchen.' The 'Cheese Holic Baumkuchen' features a rich cheese cream filling that delivers a savory and sweet flavor, while the 'Custard Holic Baumkuchen' is filled with smooth and sw June 4, 2026

Korea's K-Tech Demo Day Held in New York to Boost U.S. Market Entry for SMEs The Korea SMEs and Startups Agency is enhancing financial support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) entering the U.S. market. On June 2, the agency held the "K-Tech Demo Day" in Manhattan, New York, showcasing 12 domestic tech service SMEs. The event attracted over 200 attendees, including representatives from global venture capital firms and investment banks such as Third Prime and JPMorgan Chase, as well as officials from the New York City Economic Development Corporation, June 4, 2026

Hyundai Home Shopping Expands Offline Beauty Store 'Coasis' Hyundai Home Shopping is expanding its offline beauty business by opening new Coasis stores. This move comes as the TV home shopping market faces structural growth challenges, prompting the company to diversify its customer engagement strategies beyond broadcasting.According to industry sources, Hyundai Home Shopping will open its third Coasis location at Hyundai Outlet Garden Five in Songpa-gu, Seoul, on June 5, followed by a store in Dongdaemun on June 12. This expansion adds two new locations June 4, 2026

EcoPro Launches Comprehensive AI Initiative Ahead of 30th Anniversary EcoPro has announced its commitment to a company-wide initiative called "AX (AI Transformation)," aiming to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across all sectors by its 30th anniversary in 2028. On June 4, EcoPro stated that it plans to go beyond using AI as a mere work assistant, applying it comprehensively in manufacturing and research and development (R&D) to drive significant innovation. Notably, the company's Hungarian subsidiary, EcoPro BM, aims to enhance productivity through June 4, 2026