Jung Won-oh Criticizes Oh Se-hoon for Negative Campaigning Ahead of Local Elections Jung Won-oh, the Democratic Party's candidate for Seoul Mayor, criticized Oh Se-hoon, his opponent from the People Power Party, on June 2 for continuing negative campaigning amid allegations of misconduct, including claims of extravagant trips. Jung stated that Oh's tactics reflect a reliance on negativity as the election approaches. During a joint press conference with candidates for 25 district mayors at the National Assembly, Jung remarked, "Rehashing previously answered questions to June 2, 2026

Cuba's Tourism Industry Faces Collapse as Major Hotel Group Withdraws 쿠바, once known as the "Pearl of the Caribbean," has rapidly descended into a graveyard of capital. The lively salsa music that once filled the streets has fallen silent as 62 luxury hotels and resorts have closed their doors. The Canadian hotel group Blue Diamond Resorts, which supported Cuba's tourism industry, has decided to withdraw completely. The reasons for this withdrawal are multifaceted. U.S. sanctions, a shortage of aviation fuel, power outages, and a reduction in key flight ro June 2, 2026

Song Eon-seok Appeals to Young Voters Ahead of Local Elections Song Eon-seok, the floor leader of the People Power Party, urged young voters to participate in the upcoming local elections during a press conference at the National Assembly on June 2, one day before the polls. "Young people have always been the ones to determine the trends of a new society. Your participation can create a new political trend," he stated. He acknowledged that many young people feel there is no party that represents their interests under the current two-party system dominated b June 2, 2026

Justice Ministry Defends Air Conditioning Installation in Prisons The Justice Ministry has clarified that the recent decision to install air conditioning in prisons is aimed at protecting inmates vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. On June 2, the ministry issued a statement explaining that the cooling systems will be installed in the hallways of housing units, providing indirect cooling to mitigate rising temperatures. They anticipate that this will also improve working conditions for correctional officers. The ministry stated, "We are focusing on enh June 2, 2026

SK Bioscience Secures First Contract with UNICEF to Supply 640,000 Flu Vaccines SK Bioscience announced on June 2 that it has been designated as a supplier of flu vaccines for UNICEF this year, beginning shipments for countries in the Southern Hemisphere. The company plans to start supplying doses for the Northern Hemisphere in September, aiming to deliver approximately 640,000 doses of the flu vaccine in accordance with vaccination schedules in various countries throughout the year. Notably, SK Bioscience has been selected as the sole supplier for the Southern Hemi June 2, 2026

Innovation Party Appeals for Support Ahead of Local Elections The Justice Innovation Party appealed for voter support on June 2, one day before the local elections, urging citizens to vote for its candidates to uphold the efforts and values of the democratic camp. The party also called for a decisive judgment against the conservative People Power Party and others, emphasizing the need to prevent illegal martial law. Lee Hae-min, the party's secretary-general, addressed reporters at the National Assembly, stating, "In just a few hours, the official c June 2, 2026

Samsung Publishing's $10 Million Stock Buyback Drives Shares to Limit Up Samsung Publishing's announcement of a 10 billion won stock buyback plan sent its shares soaring to the daily limit. After a month of declining stock prices, the company's commitment to enhancing shareholder value has significantly improved investor sentiment. According to the Korea Exchange, as of 10:49 a.m., Samsung Publishing's shares were trading at 7,930 won, up 1,830 won (30.00%) from the previous trading day. The stock opened at 6,250 won but quickly surged to the upper limit as b June 2, 2026

Pamtech Shares Surge Following Acquisition of Robotics Firm TIS Pamtech has seen its shares hit the daily limit for the second consecutive trading day following news of its acquisition of TIS, a company specializing in industrial robots. As of 10:40 a.m. on June 2, shares of Pamtech rose by 419 won (29.99%) to 1,816 won. The previous day, shares also closed up by 29.95%, marking two days of limit-up trading. The acquisition of 100% of TIS is seen as a move to enhance Pamtech's semiconductor process automation equipment business, boosting investor sen June 2, 2026

Korea Expressway Corporation Introduces Fuel Assistance Service for Vulnerable Road Users The Korea Expressway Corporation announced on June 2 that it will implement a "QR Call Fuel Assistance Service" to reduce the inconvenience faced by vulnerable road users, including people with disabilities, the elderly, and pregnant women, at highway gas stations. This service will be available at 218 self-service gas stations across the country. Out of 226 gas stations on the expressways, 218 operate on a self-service basis, accounting for 96%. Previously, vulnerable users had to use as June 2, 2026

Celltrion Establishes First Labor Union, Calls for Performance Pay and Staffing Discussions Celltrion has established its first labor union, marking a significant milestone 25 years after the company's founding. The union is advocating for transparency in performance pay criteria, improvements to the wage system, and the hiring of regular staff. Union representatives argue that discussions on a compensation system commensurate with the company's expected record performance are necessary. According to the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions' Chemical, Textile, and Food Industry June 2, 2026