Starbucks Faces Backlash Over Controversial Marketing Campaign "We have terminated the employee involved as of today. We had no way to prevent this. We would appreciate your understanding and will manage our staff better in the future." This apology was issued by an individual claiming to be a manager after a controversy erupted when a restaurant employee mocked customers online. This four-sentence statement has since become a reference point for corporate apologies, often cited in online communities as a model for acknowledging mistakes, taking responsibil June 4, 2026

Concerns Rise Over Budget Cuts for K-On-Device AI Semiconductor Project The South Korean government's K-On-Device AI semiconductor technology development project is facing increased concerns as its budget has been reduced by approximately 200 billion won from the initial plan, and the project timeline has been delayed by about three months.The government has stated that it will actively support this technology development, which involves an investment of several hundred billion won, to ensure it leads to semiconductor mass production and integration into finished pr June 4, 2026

NVIDIA's Jensen Huang Strengthens Alliances in South Korea for Physical AI Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, is set to explore business opportunities across South Korea's artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. His strategy involves diversifying alliances in the 'Physical AI' sector by meeting with major corporate leaders, as well as representatives from the gaming industry and AI and robotics startups. According to industry sources, Huang will begin a four-day official visit to South Korea on June 5. This marks his return to the country approximately seven months a June 4, 2026

Oh Se-hoon Blames President for Election Mismanagement Oh Se-hoon, the newly elected mayor of Seoul, addressed the ballot shortage issue that arose during the June 3 local elections, targeting both the government and the National Election Commission. Online community members shared their opinions on the matter. On June 4, at his campaign headquarters in Jongno, Oh stated, "This election is a victory for common sense," adding, "The citizens of Seoul have upheld the fundamental democratic principle of checks and balances." Oh specifically crit June 4, 2026

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