[6·3 Local Elections] Opposition Criticizes Song Eon-seok's Meeting as Negative Campaigning The Democratic Party criticized Song Eon-seok, the floor leader of the People Power Party, on June 1 for his recent public appeal meeting, stating it was filled with candidate attacks and government criticism. They called for an end to negative campaigning and the introduction of a law to prevent such tactics. Cho Seung-rae, the party's secretary-general, spoke to reporters at the National Assembly, saying, "This was likely Song's last appeal to the public, but it was filled with attacks June 1, 2026

GC Green Cross's Bimax Wins Four Brand Awards This Year, Strengthening Its Position in High-Dose Vitamin B Market As the market shifts from a focus on general multivitamins, there is a growing demand for high-dose Vitamin B products aimed at fatigue management. Even at higher price points, products emphasizing fatigue relief are gaining market share. GC Green Cross announced on June 1 that its high-dose Vitamin B complex, Bimax, won the top award in the high-dose Vitamin B category at the '2026 Consumer Recommended Brand Awards' held on May 28. The Consumer Recommended Brand Awards evaluate consumer June 1, 2026

Democratic Party Appeals for Support for Kim Boo-kyum in Daegu Mayoral Race Democratic Party lawmakers on June 1 urged voters to support Kim Boo-kyum, stating that Choo Kyung-ho, the People Power Party's candidate for Daegu mayor, lacks the capacity to care for the city due to his legal troubles. They emphasized that Daegu is in need of change. During a press conference at the National Assembly, Kwon Chil-seung, co-chair of Kim's campaign, along with lawmakers Park Hae-cheol, Lee Jae-jeong, Im Mi-ae, and Han Jeong-ae, highlighted that Choo is facing serious charge June 1, 2026

Hanwha Aerospace Explosion Increases Death Toll to Five An explosion at the Hanwha Aerospace factory in Daejeon has resulted in five fatalities and two injuries. According to Yonhap News, the explosion occurred at 10:59 a.m. on June 1, prompting over 30 emergency calls reporting loud noises and heavy smoke. As of 1:30 p.m., officials confirmed that five people had died and two others sustained serious injuries. The fire department issued a first-level response at 11:17 a.m. and completed initial firefighting efforts within 50 minutes of t June 1, 2026

Daewoong Pharmaceutical Introduces BaroEjet, Customized Treatment Strategy for Patients Daewoong Pharmaceutical presented new treatment options for patients with dyslipidemia through its combination drug BaroEjet (Pitavastatin 1mg and Ezetimibe 10mg) during a recent symposium. The event focused on sharing clinical data and discussing tailored treatment strategies for various patient groups, confirming the practical applicability of these strategies in clinical settings.On June 1, Daewoong Pharmaceutical announced the conclusion of the BaroEjet launch symposium, which took place ove June 1, 2026

Explosion at Hanwha Aerospace in Daejeon Leaves 5 Dead, 2 Injured A deadly explosion occurred at Hanwha Aerospace's facility in Daejeon. According to Yonhap News, police, and fire authorities, the explosion took place at 10:59 a.m. on June 1 at the Hanwha Aerospace plant in the Oesam-dong area of Yuseong District, resulting in five fatalities. One individual suffered severe burns, while another sustained minor injuries. Fire authorities declared a Level 1 response at 11:17 a.m. and deployed 100 personnel and over 30 pieces of equipment, managing to co June 1, 2026

SK Telecom Introduces NVIDIA Omniverse-Based Digital Twin at GTC Taipei SK Telecom (SKT) announced on June 1 that it is utilizing NVIDIA's digital twin platform, Omniverse, to establish a digital twin for SK Hynix's semiconductor fab and optimize it for large-scale manufacturing environments. During the keynote speech at NVIDIA's GTC Taipei event in Taiwan, SKT was introduced as a key partner in physical AI for the manufacturing sector. The keynote video showcased how SKT applied digital twin technology to semiconductor manufacturing processes using Omnivers June 1, 2026

HK Inno.N Completes Phase 3 Trials for JAK-1 Inhibitor IN-115314 for Canine Atopic Dermatitis As the culture of treating pets like family, known as 'Pet Humanization,' continues to grow, the market for related treatments is also expanding. The global market for canine atopic dermatitis treatments is projected to grow from approximately $2.7 billion in 2025 to $8.2 billion by 2034. On June 1, HK Inno.N announced that it has completed Phase 3 clinical trials for its oral medication, IN-115314, designed to treat atopic dermatitis in dogs, and has submitted an application for product June 1, 2026

Strong Semiconductor Demand Drives Record May Exports, $1 Trillion Goal Possible Last month, South Korea's exports surged more than 50% year-on-year, setting a new record. The significant increase in semiconductor exports, along with steady growth in non-semiconductor items, has fueled this rise. Observers suggest that this year could see exports exceed $900 billion for the first time, with the possibility of reaching the ambitious $1 trillion mark. According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea Customs Service, exports in May totaled $87.7 billi June 1, 2026

Daewoo Engineering Develops Real-Time AI Translator for Construction Sites Daewoo Engineering announced on June 1 that it has developed a real-time AI translator tailored for construction sites to facilitate communication with foreign workers. The initiative aims to enhance the accuracy of safety instructions and work details while reducing communication errors on site. The AI translator was developed in collaboration with Daewoo Engineering and its technology partner, Lotte Innovate. Unlike existing translation solutions, this system is specifically designed June 1, 2026