Hancom Partners with AirCode to Enhance AI Security Environment Hancom is collaborating with AirCode, a web isolation security firm, to enhance the security reliability of artificial intelligence (AI) work environments. On June 2, Hancom announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with AirCode for the distribution of the remote web isolation security solution, AirRBI. Through this agreement, Hancom plans to accelerate its AI security business, focusing on markets with high security demands, such as public and financial sectors. June 2, 2026

Middle East Conflict Drives Inflation to 26-Month High The impact of rising oil prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to a significant increase in consumer prices, reaching their highest level in 26 months. The surge in oil prices has spread to transportation and travel services, raising the cost of living for consumers. According to the National Data Agency's report on consumer price trends for May 2026, the consumer price index rose to 119.92 (2020=100), marking a 3.1% increase compared to the same month last year. T June 2, 2026

Bitcoin Price Drops to $71,000 Amid Middle East Tensions Bitcoin's price fell to around $71,000 as U.S.-Iran peace negotiations faced significant challenges. According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin was trading at $71,265, down 3.60% from the previous day as of 8 a.m. The decline is attributed to Iran's announcement of a halt in dialogue with the U.S. in protest against Israel's military actions in Lebanon, which has stalled peace talks. Yonhap News reported that Iranian news outlet Tasnim stated on June 1 that Iran's negotiating team stopped ex June 2, 2026

LG Uplus Supports MVNO Partnerships for Veterans Discount App LG Uplus announced on June 2 that it is facilitating partnerships between small mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and the "Veterans Market" discount app, aimed at providing benefits for national veterans and discharged soldiers. This initiative is part of a broader effort to offer practical options for reducing communication costs for veterans while supporting the operational environment for small MVNOs. While LG Uplus will not directly sell plans or participate in contracts, it wi June 2, 2026

President Lee: Deliberate Spread of False Information Must Be Punished President Lee Jae-myung stated on June 2 that those who deliberately spread false information that causes social chaos and economic harm must be identified and punished. The president made these remarks while sharing an article about the police's investigation into the dissemination of false claims regarding a supposed government mandate to sell dollars. "Spreading false information that harms the public is not a matter of free speech, nor is it something to be tolerated," President Lee said. He June 2, 2026

Jensen Huang Effect Boosts AI Value Chain Stocks in South Korea ◆ Aju Economic Major News ▷ 'Jensen Huang Effect' Sparks Surge in AI Value Chain Stocks - The visit of Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, has led to a buying frenzy across the AI value chain in South Korea, causing significant gains in semiconductor, robotics, cloud, and platform-related stocks. - Samsung Electronics shares rose 10.09% following Huang's announcement that the company's memory will be integrated into the next-generation AI accelerator, 'Vera Rubin,' resulting in an increase of ap June 2, 2026

Yang Sang-guk Opens Up About Attitude Controversy Comedian Yang Sang-guk has shared his feelings following a recent controversy regarding his attitude. In an episode of TV Chosun's "Lovers of Joseon" aired on June 1, Yang met with his colleague Park Young-jin. During their conversation, Park said, "I haven't had that experience, so I don't know what advice to give, but I thought, 'Yang Sang-guk must be blaming himself.'" Yang responded, "This is my first experience like this. It's the first time I've received this much love and this much June 2, 2026

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Open to Hosting GTC in Seoul, Emphasizes Robotics Investment NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang expressed interest in potentially hosting the company’s AI conference, GTC, in Seoul. During his visit to Taiwan, he also mentioned the possibility of meeting with major South Korean business leaders, suggesting that a second gathering could involve enjoying samgyeopsal, a popular Korean dish. On June 1, Huang addressed questions about the GTC event during a dinner for South Korean companies, stating, "If Korea wants it, I would be happy to hold GTC here." The GTC June 2, 2026

Anthropic Files for Confidential IPO, Outpacing OpenAI in Listing Process AI startup Anthropic has submitted confidential documents for its initial public offering (IPO). The company, which has been chasing OpenAI in terms of valuation and the enterprise AI market, is now taking the lead in the listing process. According to Bloomberg News on June 1, Anthropic filed preliminary IPO documents the previous day. The company stated on its blog that the number of shares and the pricing have yet to be determined. The listing could occur as early as this fall. Bloomberg June 2, 2026

German Chancellor Merz Proposes European Summit to Address NATO Concerns German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is pushing for a summit of European leaders ahead of the NATO summit in July. This initiative comes as U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies pressure on NATO, prompting Europe to signal its commitment to taking on greater defense responsibilities. According to Bloomberg on June 1, Merz is working to organize a so-called "E5" summit in Berlin this month. The E5 refers to the five major European countries: Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Pola June 2, 2026