ETF Draws 1.8 Trillion Won for SpaceX, But Secures Zero Shares ◆Aju Economic Major News ▷"Mirae Asset Securities fails to secure shares in SpaceX IPO... 1.8 trillion won raised, but actual allocation is '0 shares'" - On June 14, financial industry sources reported that Mirae Asset Securities did not receive any shares in the SpaceX IPO subscription it was pursuing in South Korea, leading to changes in plans by Korea Investment Trust Management, which intended to utilize these shares. - Korea Investment Trust Management announced recently that the plan June 15, 2026

Trump Holds Calls with Putin and Zelensky on His Birthday to Discuss Ukraine Peace On June 14, President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday by holding consecutive phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The discussions come as the issue of ending the Russia-Ukraine war resurfaces ahead of the G7 summit. According to reports from Reuters and the Russian state news agency TASS, President Putin spoke with Trump for about an hour, during which he congratulated Trump on his birthday and the two leaders discussed the ongo June 15, 2026

Japan Secures Valuable Point Against Netherlands in World Cup Opener Japan earned a valuable point against the strong Netherlands in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA North America World Cup. Japan, ranked 18th by FIFA, drew 2-2 with the 8th-ranked Netherlands on June 15 at the Dallas Stadium in Texas. The first half saw the Netherlands dominate, but Japan's goalkeeper, Zion Suzuki, made several key saves to keep the score level at halftime. The deadlock was broken in the second half when Virgil van Dijk scored with a header for the Netherlands in June 15, 2026

Germany Dominates Curaçao 7-1 in World Cup Opener Germany showcased its strength as a title contender by defeating Curaçao 7-1 in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA North America World Cup. On June 14, in a Group E match at Houston's NRG Stadium, Germany was led by Kai Havertz, who scored two goals. Dennis Undav contributed with one goal and two assists, while Joshua Kimmich provided two assists to help secure the victory. Germany took an early lead with a goal from Felix Nmecha in the sixth minute, but Curaçao equalized in the 21st June 15, 2026

Swiss Vote Rejects Population Cap of 10 Million, Halting Immigration Limits A proposal to limit Switzerland's population to under 10 million by 2050 was rejected in a national referendum. According to Reuters and the Associated Press, Swiss voters on June 14 rejected the "No to 10 Million Swiss" proposal, with approximately 55% opposing and 45% supporting it. The voter turnout was about 59%. The proposal aimed to keep the resident population below 10 million by 2050. If the population reached 9.5 million before that date, the government and parliament would have to June 15, 2026

U.S. Defense Secretary Warns of Military Response if Iran Violates MOU Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, warned that military action could resume if Iran fails to adhere to the ceasefire memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United States. As the two nations approach an agreement, Washington has made it clear that it will continue to pressure Iran for compliance even after the deal is finalized. In an appearance on CBS on June 14, Hegseth stated, "If Iran does not comply with the agreement, they will have to face the military again." He added, June 15, 2026

Iran President Calls for Continued Dialogue with U.S. Amid Hardliner Opposition Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, has publicly emphasized the need for ongoing dialogue with the United States. As negotiations for a ceasefire memorandum of understanding (MOU) enter their final stages, he has made it clear that he intends to maintain the negotiation stance despite opposition from hardliners within Iran. According to AFP, President Pezeshkian stated during a meeting with media representatives on June 14, "The Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has concluded June 15, 2026

Trump Criticizes Israel's Beirut Airstrike, Urges Restraint from All Parties President Donald Trump publicly criticized Israel's airstrike on the southern outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, urging restraint from all parties involved, including Israel and Hezbollah. This call for de-escalation comes as a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU) is nearing finalization, with the Lebanon front emerging as a last-minute variable. On June 14, Trump took to social media platform Truth Social to express his disapproval, stating, "The attack on Beirut this morning should not June 15, 2026

AI Technology Reduces Harmful Algal Bloom Analysis Time to One Hour 정부가 인공지능(AI)을 활용해 유해 남조류를 자동으로 분석하는 기술을 국내 처음으로 현장에 도입한다. 분석 시간을 기존 4시간에서 1시간 수준으로 줄일 수 있어 최근 확대된 조류경보제의 신속성을 높일 것으로 기대된다. 기후에너지환경부 산하 국립환경과학원은 측정·분석기기 전문기업 이솔루션즈와 공동으로 개발한 AI 기반 유해남조류 자동 분석 기술을 대청호에 처음 적용한다고 15일 밝혔다. 이번 기술은 국내 최초로 유해남조류 세포수를 자동으로 분석할 수 있는 시스템이다. 연구진은 이날부터 대청호 조류경 June 15, 2026

South Korea to Enhance Chemical Industry Support Amid Supply Chain Concerns As global oversupply and supply chain instability from the Middle East heighten concerns in South Korea's chemical industry, the government, industry leaders, and academia are working to strengthen the sector's competitiveness. Discussions are set to expand beyond simple petrochemical restructuring to include supply chain stabilization, industrial advancement, and regional economic and employment measures.On June 15, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy held the launch ceremony for the 'Ch June 15, 2026