Delisting Risks Rise for KOSDAQ Companies Amid Stricter Regulations The struggle to avoid delisting is not limited to penny stocks. Numerous companies on the KOSDAQ market face risks of delisting due to violations of disclosure regulations, rejected audit opinions, and capital erosion. The traditional method of temporarily boosting stock prices to evade crises is becoming increasingly difficult as financial authorities tighten monitoring and delisting criteria. According to the Korea Exchange, starting in the second half of this year, the monitoring syste June 2, 2026

AI Emerges as a Tool for Monetary Policy and Financial Stability, Central Banks Must Adapt A recent analysis suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) will revolutionize the core functions of central banks. Given AI's potential applications in monetary policy formulation and financial stability monitoring, experts argue that central banks must undergo fundamental reforms. Sophia Kazinnik, a senior researcher at Stanford University's Digital Economy Research Institute, presented these insights on June 2 at the '2026 BOK International Conference' in Seoul. Kazinnik stated, "In June 2, 2026

SpaceX IPO Approaches as $1 Billion Flows into Space-Themed ETFs As the initial public offering (IPO) of U.S. space exploration company SpaceX approaches, significant investments are flowing into domestic space-themed exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Over the past week, more than 1 trillion won (approximately $1 billion) has been invested in these space-themed ETFs in South Korea. According to Koscom ETF Check on June 2, the TIGER U.S. Space Tech ETF saw a net inflow of 1.2725 trillion won, ranking second among all ETFs for fund inflows. Notably, on the p June 2, 2026

Candidate Unification Fails in Key Elections in Pyeongtaek and Busan 6.3 by-elections in Pyeongtaek and Busan North Gap are heating up as candidate unification efforts have effectively collapsed, leading to heightened tensions among the candidates. Initially, there was speculation about a possible unification of progressive and conservative candidates, but escalating power struggles have deepened divisions.According to political sources on June 2, the conflict in Pyeongtaek has escalated into a partisan battle. Jo Guk of the Jo Guk Innovation Party has launched a June 2, 2026

Syangyong Construction Wins 123 Billion Won Contract for Mapo Redevelopment Project Syangyong Construction is expanding its contracts for housing redevelopment projects in Seoul and the surrounding metropolitan area. On June 2, the company announced that it was selected as the construction firm during a general assembly of the Changjeon-dong housing redevelopment association held on May 31. The project involves constructing six apartment buildings named 'The Platinum,' consisting of 292 units, along with community facilities, on the site located at 46-1 Changjeon-dong. T June 2, 2026

July Marks Critical Month for KOSDAQ as Delisting Risks Rise for 200 Companies The critical month of July is approaching, bringing with it a strengthened delisting system for KOSDAQ companies. Starting July 1, the new regulations will intensify efforts to weed out underperforming firms. Currently, over 200 companies are at risk of delisting due to factors such as insufficient market capitalization, penny stock status, and repeated disclosure violations. According to financial authorities, the enhanced delisting criteria will take effect on July 1. Companies with a market June 2, 2026

Samsung Electronics Surges Past Meta to Join Global Top 10 by Market Cap The KOSPI index experienced significant fluctuations, swinging over 400 points before closing higher. Amid this volatility, Samsung Electronics saw its stock rise by more than 3%, securing a spot among the top 10 global companies by market capitalization. On June 2, according to data from the global market capitalization tracking site CompaniesMarketCap, Samsung Electronics' market cap reached $1.526 trillion, surpassing Meta to rank 10th globally. At one point during the trading session June 2, 2026

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's Visit Sparks Excitement in South Korea Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, is generating excitement in South Korea with his visit this week. News of his arrival or even a ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game has led to a surge in stock prices for companies associated with him over the past two days. Huang's previous visit to South Korea last year demonstrated his significant influence. Following what was dubbed the "gangbu meeting," shares of companies like Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor soared. Notably, Samsung Electron June 2, 2026

Greenhouse Heat Pumps and Solar Panels Now Eligible for Carbon Credits Installing heat pumps in agricultural greenhouses or solar panels in buildings and public facilities will now qualify for carbon credits. The Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment announced on June 2 that it held the 69th Carbon Emission Certification Committee meeting, where it reviewed and approved projects related to heat pumps, solar energy systems, and fuel conversion. External projects refer to initiatives that reduce, absorb, or eliminate greenhouse gases from emission facilit June 2, 2026

Tourism Elevated to National Strategic Industry Under Lee Jae-myung Administration As the Lee Jae-myung administration marks its first year, South Korea's tourism policy is undergoing a significant transformation. Once viewed as a sub-sector of the cultural industry or merely a leisure activity, tourism has been elevated to a key "national strategic industry" that is expected to drive domestic economic growth and regional development. The government is intensifying efforts to achieve its goal of attracting 30 million foreign tourists by 2030 through the establishment of June 2, 2026