President Lee Urges Drug Offenders to Seek Treatment Instead of Prison President Lee Jae-myung stated on June 2 that drug offenders should understand that purchasing drugs through the mail will inevitably lead to detection and punishment. He urged them to avoid spending money on drugs and instead seek treatment promptly.President Lee made these remarks while sharing a report on the government's achievements in drug prevention on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter).He emphasized, "To combat the social evil of drug abuse, we have deployed drug enforcement June 2, 2026

SK Telecom Hits 52-Week High Following Jensen Huang's Remarks on Physical AI SK Telecom reached a 52-week high during trading after being highlighted as a key partner in the field of physical artificial intelligence (AI) by Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, during his keynote address. According to the Korea Exchange, as of 9:32 a.m., SK Telecom shares were trading at 122,800 won, up 10,600 won (9.45%) from the previous trading day. The stock opened at 126,000 won and briefly surged to 140,300 won, setting a new 52-week high. The stock's rise is attributed to Huang' June 2, 2026

KOSPI Shows Mixed Trends Amid Nvidia Surge and Profit-Taking The KOSPI opened higher on June 2, buoyed by a surge in Nvidia and strong performance in U.S. tech stocks. However, early profit-taking led to mixed results. Investor caution is growing as focus remains on major semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. According to the Korea Exchange, as of 9:36 a.m., the KOSPI was up 15.40 points (0.18%) at 8,803.78. The index started at 8,883.19, up 94.81 points (1.08%), but briefly turned negative before rebounding due to buying from indi June 2, 2026

Namsun Aluminum Named GM's Supplier of the Year for 15th Consecutive Year SM Group's manufacturing subsidiary, Namsun Aluminum, has once again been named Supplier of the Year (SOY) by General Motors (GM), marking the 15th consecutive year it has received this honor. According to industry sources, Namsun Aluminum's automotive division was recognized at GM's 34th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held recently in Austin, Texas. Jeong Soon-won, CEO of Namsun Aluminum's automotive division, attended the event to accept the award. The SOY award is given June 2, 2026

U.S. Navy Considers Building Warships in South Korea and Japan The United States is considering the option of constructing naval vessels at shipyards in South Korea and Japan. This move comes as delays in domestic shipbuilding have prompted the U.S. to explore the capabilities of its allied nations. The $1.85 billion requested for research and development may also be utilized for actual ship procurement from South Korean and Japanese shipyards. On June 1, local time, Breaking Defense reported that the U.S. Department of Defense has requested Congress June 2, 2026

Netmarble to Open First Popup Store for 'Monster Taming: Stardive' at Starfield Hanam Netmarble announced on June 2 that it will host the first popup store for its monster-taming action RPG, "Monster Taming: Stardive," at Starfield Hanam. The popup store will operate from June 3 to June 7 in the Central Atrium on the first floor of Starfield Hanam. Visitors can participate in various interactive experiences, including "Monster Touch! Catch!", "Today's Monster", and a popularity vote for the game. Coins earned through these activities can be exchanged for various prizes. June 2, 2026

Jung Won-oh Campaigns Across Seoul Ahead of Local Elections Jung Won-oh, the Democratic Party candidate for Seoul mayor, is intensifying his campaign across the city on June 2, just one day before the local elections.According to the Democratic Party's Seoul mayoral election campaign committee, Jung began his final day of campaigning at 6:30 a.m. with a visit to the Gangseo public bus depot. He then encouraged bus and subway workers at the Gimpo Vehicle Depot of Seoul Metro Line 9.His last morning greeting took place at Eunpyeong-gu's Nokbeon Station, wh June 2, 2026

Park Min-ji Achieves 20th KLPGA Victory, Jumps 57 Spots in World Ranking Park Min-ji has reached a significant milestone in her career by securing her 20th victory on the KLPGA Tour, resulting in a jump of 57 spots in the world rankings. As of June 2, Park is ranked 104th in the latest women's golf world rankings, a notable rise from the previous week. She achieved this milestone by winning the Shinhyup Bank MBN Women's Open on May 31 at The Star Hill Golf & Resort in Yangpyeong, South Korea. This victory places her alongside the late Gu Ok-hee and Shin Ji-ae June 2, 2026

Shindongah Construction Wins First Urban Housing Project of the Year in Anyang Shindongah Construction, which recently completed its rehabilitation process, has secured its first urban housing redevelopment project of the year in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province. On June 2, Shindongah Construction announced that it has been selected as the contractor for the Bisan-dong urban housing redevelopment project. The project will involve the construction of two apartment buildings with a total of 124 units, along with 12 officetel units and community facilities, covering an ar June 2, 2026

Sejong Law Firm to Host Seminar on Labor Legislation Trends Post-Local Elections Sejong Law Firm, led by Managing Partner Oh Jong-han, announced on June 2 that it will hold a hybrid seminar titled "Labor Legislation Trends After the Local Elections" on June 8 at 2 p.m. in the seminar room on the 24th floor of Sejong Grand Seoul. Following the local elections, discussions are expected to intensify regarding the implementation of labor pledges by the Lee Jae-myung administration, including the worker presumption system, the Basic Law for Workers, retirement age extension June 2, 2026