Doosan Robotics Shares Surge Amid Jensen Huang's Visit Speculation Shares of Doosan Robotics soared on June 1 as speculation arose about Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, potentially throwing the first pitch for the Doosan Bears in the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO). According to the Korea Exchange, as of 1:47 PM, Doosan Robotics shares were trading at 138,400 won, up 31,900 won (29.95%) from the previous trading day. The stock opened at 106,500 won and peaked at 138,800 won during the session, marking a new 52-week high. The surge in stock price is attr June 1, 2026

Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon Orders Swift Response to Hanwha Aerospace Explosion An explosion and fire of unknown origin occurred at Hanwha Aerospace in Daejeon, prompting Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon to dispatch Ryu Hyun-cheol, head of the Occupational Safety and Health Agency, to the scene and issue an urgent directive for a swift response. In response to Minister Kim's instructions, the Ministry of Labor established both a Central Industrial Accident Response Headquarters and a Regional Industrial Accident Response Headquarters at the Daejeon Regional Employment and June 1, 2026

Hanmi Pharmaceutical Signs $1.8 Billion Licensing Deal with Eli Lilly for New Drug Hanmi Pharmaceutical announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with Eli Lilly for the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of its new drug candidate, Sonapeglutide, on June 1. Sonapeglutide is a new drug candidate utilizing Hanmi's sustained-release platform technology, Labscobery. The company is currently conducting global clinical trials for five other candidates that employ the same platform technology. Hanmi has focused on the biological effects of glucagon-li June 1, 2026

Samsung SDS Shares Surge Nearly 30% Amid AI Data Center Growth Expectations Samsung SDS shares soared nearly 30% during trading on June 1, driven by growing expectations surrounding the expansion of the artificial intelligence (AI) data center market. This surge has attracted significant investment interest. According to the Korea Exchange, as of 1:34 PM, Samsung SDS shares were trading at 382,000 won, up 27.76% (83,000 won) from the previous trading day. Over the past week, the stock has seen an increase of over 100%. Market analysts suggest that Samsung SDS i June 1, 2026

The Rise of Physical AI: Smart Glasses as the Competitive Edge in Industry The era of physical artificial intelligence (AI) has officially begun. At CES 2026, humanoid robots, autonomous driving, digital twins, and wearable AI emerged as key themes. In March, at NVIDIA's GTC 2026, CEO Jensen Huang declared a "big bang of physical AI," confirming the transition to real-world applications. The infrastructure is now in place for AI to move from virtual training environments to actual factories and logistics sites. Despite appearing as distinct technologies, all the June 1, 2026

Boyfriend Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Fans at Concert The group Boyfriend reunited with fans to celebrate their 15th anniversary. Members and their fandom, known as Best Friends, commemorated this milestone with performances, memories, and new songs.Boyfriend held their '2026 Boyfriend Fan Concert: Our 15th Season' on May 30 at the Gabin Art Hall in Seoul, with shows at 2 PM and 6 PM.The 'Our 15th Season' concert marked the time shared between Boyfriend and their fans, celebrating their debut with hits like 'Boyfriend,' 'Don't Touch My Girl,' 'Janu June 1, 2026

President Lee Questions Excluding Semiconductors from KOSPI Calculations President Lee Jae-myung stated on June 1 that he does not understand why semiconductors, a key component of the nation's industry, should be excluded from calculations of the KOSPI index. In a post on his social media platform X (formerly Twitter), he shared an article claiming that the KOSPI index, excluding semiconductor giants like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, would only range between 4,100 and 4,200. The article noted that there are no signs of alleviating the concentration of June 1, 2026

U.S. Pharma Giants Rapidly Acquire Chinese Drug Candidates Amid Security Concerns U.S. pharmaceutical companies are rapidly acquiring Chinese drug candidates to fill revenue gaps caused by patent expirations. As competition intensifies for securing pipelines, particularly for cancer treatments, what was once viewed as a technology exchange is now sparking security debates within the United States. On June 1, the Financial Times reported that U.S. lawmakers and investors are beginning to see the growing dependence on Chinese biotech as a security risk. The report highli June 1, 2026

KOSPI Hits Record High as Institutions Buy 2.5 Trillion Won; Samsung Electronics Market Cap Surpasses 2 Trillion Won The KOSPI index surged past the 8,800 mark during trading, reaching a new all-time high, driven by significant institutional buying. Samsung Electronics saw a nearly 10% increase, pushing its market capitalization over 2 trillion won, prompting the Korea Exchange to activate a trading halt on the stock market. In contrast, the KOSDAQ index continued to struggle, dipping into the low 1,050s despite foreign buying activity. As of 1:22 PM, the KOSPI was trading at 8,849.17, up 373.02 points June 1, 2026

Fire Breaks Out at SK Hynix Cheongju Campus, No Injuries Reported A fire broke out at approximately 10:32 a.m. on June 1 at the semiconductor facility of SK Hynix's Cheongju Campus in the Heungdeok District of Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province. The fire was quickly extinguished by the factory's sprinkler system. Seven employees on-site were isolated as a precaution to check for any symptoms. An SK Hynix representative stated, "As of now, no employees have been reported injured due to the incident," adding that those who went to the company’s interna June 1, 2026