Generative AI's Impact on Media Discussed at Global News Conference in Marseille Leaders from newsrooms and tech companies around the world are gathering in Marseille, France, to discuss the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the media industry. The 77th World News Media Conference (WNMC) kicked off on June 1 in the southern French port city of Marseille. Organized by the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), the conference has attracted over 1,000 media professionals from more than 80 countries. This year's main topic is undoubtedly 'Genera June 1, 2026

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-baek Promises Technical Support for Hanwha Aerospace Incident Investigation Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-baek stated on June 1 that he will provide all necessary technical support for the investigation into the explosion at Hanwha Aerospace's Daejeon facility. Ahn made the remarks on X (formerly Twitter), saying, "I will actively cooperate in establishing safety measures for personnel in the defense industry to prevent such tragedies from happening again." He expressed condolences for those who lost their lives in the tragic incident and extended his deepest sympathies to t June 1, 2026

Doosan Enerbility Secures Contract for Combined Heat and Power Plant in Saudi Arabia Doosan Enerbility has secured a contract for the construction of a combined heat and power plant in Saudi Arabia, valued at approximately 840 billion won. According to a statement released on June 1, Doosan Enerbility signed a contract with a consortium of Korea Electric Power Corporation and Saudi Aramco for the construction of the "Phase 2 of the Jafurah Combined Heat and Power Plant." Korea Electric Power Corporation will participate as the developer responsible for project development June 1, 2026

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's Upcoming Visit to South Korea Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, is set to visit South Korea, drawing significant attention from the business community. Known for his preference for informal meetings, Huang is expected to engage in unique gatherings with leaders of major South Korean corporations in prominent districts of Seoul. According to industry sources, Huang will arrive in South Korea on the evening of June 4, after concluding his schedule at Computex 2026 in Taiwan. He will begin his official engagements the foll June 1, 2026

SH Revamps Purchase Rental Housing Program to Enhance Fairness The Seoul Housing and Communities Corporation (SH) is overhauling its purchase rental housing program to enhance transparency and fairness in the review process while expanding support for businesses. These reforms aim to stabilize project conditions and strengthen the foundation for tailored housing supply. On June 1, SH announced the completion of improvements to the purchase rental housing program's review procedures, which will take effect with the '2026 First New Construction Agreemen June 1, 2026

Samsung Electronics to Relocate U.S. Headquarters from New Jersey to Texas Samsung Electronics is relocating its U.S. headquarters from Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, to Plano, Texas. This move is seen as an effort to enhance the efficiency of its operations by connecting its mobile and network hubs with semiconductor production facilities in Texas. According to Yonhap News Agency, Samsung informed local employees of the decision to move the headquarters within the year. The company had previously relocated its headquarters from Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, to En June 1, 2026

SK Bukhan Mountain City in Mia-dong Sees Surge in First-Time Homebuyers Recently, SK Bukhan Mountain City in Mia-dong, Gangbuk District, has become a popular choice for first-time homebuyers in their 30s and 40s. With prices ranging from 600 million to 800 million won, along with its proximity to elementary schools and public transportation, the complex is emerging as a top option for those purchasing their first home. On May 26, after exiting the second exit of Solsaem Station on the Ui-Sinseol Line, a five-minute walk revealed SK Bukhan Mountain City. Nestle June 1, 2026

Legal Expert Im Seo-jung Advocates for Social Responsibility in Corporate Profit Sharing Recently, the labor negotiations regarding performance bonuses at Samsung Electronics concluded successfully with active government mediation. However, the labor union of Samsung's non-semiconductor DX division is protesting against receiving lower bonuses compared to the semiconductor (DS) division, and this discontent is spreading to other companies such as Kakao, LG, and Hyundai Motor. Aju Economy spoke with Im Seo-jung, a legal advisor at Hwawoo Law Firm and a former vice minister of June 1, 2026

Amorepacific Introduces New Hair Care Paradigm Focused on Healthy Hair Formation Amorepacific has proposed a new hair care paradigm that focuses on nurturing hair from its initial formation stage, moving beyond traditional post-damage care methods. The company announced on June 1 that it participated in the World Congress of Hair Research (WCHR 2026) held at COEX in Seoul from May 28 to 31, where it presented its latest research findings on the mechanisms determining hair quality and advancements related to 'hair longevity.' As people age, hair tends to become t June 1, 2026

Special Prosecutor to Publicly Summon Yoon Suk Yeol on June 6 The second comprehensive special prosecutor team, led by Kwon Chang-young, has decided to publicly summon former President Yoon Suk Yeol. This will mark the first time Yoon appears before the media while restrained by handcuffs. On June 1, the special prosecutor's office announced during a briefing at its Gwacheon office that Yoon would appear publicly on June 6, Saturday, to uphold the public's right to know. On that day, Yoon will arrive in a transport vehicle from the Seoul Detention June 1, 2026