Korean Golfers Aim for US Women's Open Title After Six-Year Hiatus Korean golfers are set to reclaim the US Women's Open title, the most prestigious major in women's golf, after a six-year gap. The 81st US Women's Open will take place from June 5 to 8 at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. Known for its long history, the tournament boasts a total prize purse of $12 million, with the winner receiving $2.4 million, making it one of the highest-paying events in women's golf. The Riviera Country Club, which is celebrating its 100th anniv June 2, 2026

Art Center Nabi Relocates to Sagandong with New Exhibition Art Center Nabi, led by director Noh So-young following her divorce from SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, is set to reopen in a new location in Sagandong, leaving its previous site in the SK Group headquarters in Seoul's Jongno district. The center announced on June 2 that it will kick off its reopening with Han Jin-soo's solo exhibition, 'A Pregnant Pause,' starting on June 11. This exhibition marks the conclusion of 26 years of Art Center Nabi's journey and serves as the first project June 2, 2026

President Lee Orders Police to Investigate Fake News Comments President Lee Jae-myung emphasized the need for a stronger response to false information during a government meeting on June 2, commending the police for their efforts in investigating fake news. Chief Presidential Secretary Kang Yu-jeong stated in a written briefing that President Lee directed the police to consider rewarding personnel involved in the investigation of comments related to the dissemination of false information during a closed session of the government meeting. Kang urged law enf June 2, 2026

South Korea Invests $4 Billion in Next-Gen AI Semiconductor Project The South Korean government is launching a major project worth 800 billion won (approximately $4 billion) to secure a leading position in the next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor market. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on June 2 that the "K-On-Device AI Semiconductor Technology Development" initiative has been finalized with a total project budget of 800.23 billion won. The government will contribute 511.11 billion won, with the project set to run June 2, 2026

Balancing Dualities in Finance In our society, finance plays a role akin to blood in the human body. Just as a lack of proper blood circulation can lead to health issues, inadequate financial supply to necessary sectors can hinder the creation of a healthy society. Recently, there has been controversy surrounding the harshness of the financial system. The criticism of the current system likely stems from its practice of imposing high interest rates on low-credit vulnerable groups while offering lower rates to wealthier June 2, 2026

Weather Forecast: Hot Day with Highs of 33 Degrees Celsius on Election Day On Wednesday, June 3, most regions across South Korea are expected to experience daytime temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, morning lows will range from 15 to 21 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs are forecasted to reach between 23 and 33 degrees Celsius. The weather will be generally cloudy nationwide, with afternoon showers likely in the eastern inland areas of Jeolla and western inland regions of Gyeongnam. Expected rai June 2, 2026

Hwanggi Art Museum's Apology Over Ginkgo Tree Incident Sparks Controversy The Hwanggi Art Museum in Buam-dong, Jongno-gu, issued an apology regarding the damage to a ginkgo tree, but the lack of disclosure of key information has led to ongoing controversy among local residents and civic groups. On June 2, the museum released a statement on its website, expressing, "We sincerely apologize to those who care about Buam-dong and the Hwanggi Art Museum," and added, "We are taking necessary measures to improve the situation and aid the recovery of the ginkgo tree." June 2, 2026

Debate Over Retail Law Revisions Gains Momentum After Elections Amid Pushback Discussions on amending the Retail Industry Development Act to change mandatory closure days for large supermarkets to weekdays and allow early morning deliveries are expected to gain traction after the June 3 local elections. This comes amid growing concerns that offline retail regulations do not align with changing consumer environments. However, pushback from labor groups and small businesses remains a variable in the legislative process.According to the retail industry on June 2, the Nationa June 2, 2026

Increase in Foreign Tourists Boosts South Korea's Labor Market Last year, South Korea welcomed a record 19.84 million foreign tourists, significantly impacting the expansion of the domestic service sector. Notably, this growth is primarily seen in stable regular employment rather than temporary or part-time jobs. According to relevant authorities, of the total foreign visitors, approximately 15.82 million came for tourism, accounting for 83.5% of all arrivals. Since 2012, the number of foreign tourists has consistently exceeded 10 million annually, pe June 2, 2026

Jung Cheong-rae Appeals for Support Ahead of Local Elections Jung Cheong-rae, the chairman of the Democratic Party's election campaign committee, held a press conference on June 2, appealing for public support just one day before the local elections. He stated, "The People Power Party must face a stern judgment from the public in this election." During the afternoon conference at the National Assembly, Jung emphasized that the People Power Party must pay a heavy price for its focus solely on political strife. He criticized the party for nominating June 2, 2026