Rejuvaskin Expands into North America with Olive Young Partnership Pharma Research announced that its derma cosmetic brand, Rejuvaskin, has launched in both the online and offline stores of Olive Young in the United States, marking a significant step in expanding its distribution network in North America. Rejuvaskin debuted at the newly opened Olive Young store in Pasadena on May 29 and is set to launch at the Westfield Century City location this month. Additionally, the brand has begun selling products through the Olive Young U.S. online store. This en June 2, 2026

Government Conducts Surprise Inspections at Power Line Construction Sites Ahead of Rainy Season The government is conducting surprise inspections at power line and tower construction sites in preparation for the upcoming rainy season. The Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment announced on June 2 that it will visit the construction site office and tower construction areas of the Donghae-Shin Gapyeong power line project in Hongcheon County, Gangwon Province, to assess disaster prevention measures ahead of the rainy season. This initiative comes as localized heavy rainfall has June 2, 2026

K-Beauty Shifts Strategy in the U.S. Market The strategy for K-Beauty's expansion into the U.S. market is evolving. Companies are moving away from reliance on online platforms and social media buzz, focusing instead on building local logistics and offline infrastructure or acquiring major distributors. According to industry sources, CJ Olive Young opened its first U.S. store in Pasadena, California, on May 29. The company has also launched a dedicated online mall for the U.S. market and an integrated membership program called ' June 2, 2026

Samsung Electronics Unveils HBM5 Mockup, Showcases Next-Gen AI Memory Technology Samsung Electronics has revealed its direction for the next-generation High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) technology, HBM5, demonstrating its commitment to leading the AI memory market. On June 2, Samsung showcased the HBM5 mockup and next-generation thermal management technology for the first time at Computex 2026 in Taipei. Song Jae-hyuk, CTO of Samsung's Device Solutions (DS) division, emphasized that the competitiveness of total solutions encompassing memory, foundry, logic, and packaging is June 2, 2026

[WNMC 2026] Arthur Gregg Sulzberger: 'Original Reporting Cannot Be Replaced by AI' "The important facts that people know ultimately come from original reporting by the press." Arthur Gregg Sulzberger, Chairman and Publisher of The New York Times, addressed the World News Media Congress (WNMC 2026) in Marseille, France, on June 1, emphasizing the crisis and role of journalism in the age of generative artificial intelligence (AI) during a 40-minute speech. He criticized AI companies for unauthorized use of content and copyright infringement while stressing the need for j June 2, 2026

New Standards Aim to Improve Rural Living Services in South Korea The South Korean government is set to enhance the quality of life for rural residents by adding practical services such as laundry, beauty care, and bathing to its "Rural Service Standards." On June 2, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced that a revised enforcement decree of the Special Act on Improving the Quality of Life for Farmers and Fishermen has passed the Cabinet meeting. This amendment reflects the policy direction of the fifth basic plan for enhanc June 2, 2026

Broadcasting and Communications Commission Highlights Achievements on First Anniversary The Broadcasting and Media Communications Commission (BMCC) announced its achievements in the broadcasting, media, and communications sectors, coinciding with the first anniversary of President Lee Jae-myung's administration. The commission has made progress in resolving delays in broadcasting re-licensing, improving the governance structure of public broadcasting, enhancing user protection, and establishing a system to combat misinformation, thereby accelerating the restoration of public June 2, 2026

Gwangju Biennale Transitions to Open Call for Artistic Director The Gwangju Biennale Foundation announced on June 2 that it will hold an open call for the artistic director of the 17th Gwangju Biennale. Previously, the selection of the artistic director was based on a shortlist recommended by a small group of advisors, which often led to the appointment of internationally renowned figures. However, the selection process for the artistic director overseeing the main exhibition scheduled for 2028 will now be open to all qualified candidates. The foun June 2, 2026

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang to Meet NCSoft's Kim Taek-jin Amid AI Collaboration Talks Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, is set to meet with Kim Taek-jin, CEO of NCSoft, during his visit to South Korea on June 4. According to the IT industry on June 2, Huang is scheduled to hold discussions with Kim on June 7 in Seoul. While specific details of the meeting have not been disclosed, collaboration in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to be a key topic. Huang has recently emphasized physical AI as a next-generation growth driver, raising interest in potential June 2, 2026

Trump Asks Xi for Help in Ending Ukraine War U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly requested Chinese President Xi Jinping's assistance in ending the Ukraine war. This request comes as negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have stalled. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on June 1, Trump urged Xi during a U.S.-China summit in Beijing last month to help facilitate an end to the conflict in Ukraine. The report cited multiple sources familiar with the discussions. During the meeting, Trump noted that "negotiations bet June 2, 2026