Kakao Union to Strike for Job Security and Compensation Reform The Kakao Union plans to initiate a partial strike on June 10. The union argues that ongoing sales, spin-offs, and restructuring have created job insecurity and demands improvements to the management-centered compensation system. In a statement on June 1, the Kakao branch of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions said, "Our core demand is to stop the sales, spin-offs, and restructuring resulting from continuous management failures and to secure job stability. We also seek to reform the June 1, 2026

LG Group Stocks Surge Amid Anticipation of Jensen Huang and Koo Kwang-mo Meeting LG Group stocks experienced a significant surge on June 1, driven by expectations surrounding the visit of NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and his meeting with LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo. This rise is also attributed to a reassessment of the value of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics businesses. According to the Korea Exchange, as of 9:32 a.m., LG Electronics shares rose by 81,000 won (27.65%) to 374,000 won compared to the previous trading day. LG CNS saw an increase of 29,600 won ( June 1, 2026

Kang Hoon-sik Travels to Canada to Support Submarine Bid and Energy Cooperation Kang Hoon-sik, Chief of Staff to President Lee Jae-myung, is visiting Canada as a special envoy for strategic economic cooperation. His trip is expected to focus on expanding energy and supply chain collaboration, as well as supporting a major submarine project involving South Korean companies. On May 31, Kang departed for Canada with officials from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with representatives from businesses and organizations June 1, 2026

Efforts to Boost Regional Tourism in South Korea Target Foreign Visitors The South Korean tourism industry is actively working to redirect foreign visitors from the metropolitan area to regional destinations. Moving beyond the previous approach of encouraging simple visits to tourist attractions, the industry is focusing on creating direct flight demand from high-income target groups, discovering local content, and improving on-site infrastructure. This strategy aims to enhance the quality and diversity of K-tourism beyond mere quantitative recovery. ◆ Target June 1, 2026

Koyote's Baekga Reveals Past Struggles with Artist Syndrome Baekga of the group Koyote revealed that he once considered leaving the group due to what he described as "artist syndrome." On the May 31 episode of MBC's "Sora and Jinkyung," Baekga appeared as a special guest. During the show, he shared, "Before joining Koyote, I did some modeling work. I participated in various fashion magazine photo shoots and even walked the runway at the Seoul Fashion Week's SFAA Seoul Collection." He added, "My major was photography. I continued with photography bef June 1, 2026

Concerns Rise Over Soaring Home Prices in Dongtan Concerns are growing over rising home prices in the Dongtan New Town area of Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province. Recently, a post titled "Is this Dongtan?" appeared on the anonymous workplace community platform, Blind. The author, identified as A, who works at Samsung Electronics, shared, "I started looking at apartments near Dongtan Lake Park yesterday, and every real estate office was packed with people looking at homes. When I tried to finalize a deal on a place I liked, the owner raised the June 1, 2026

Vietnamese Securities Firms Profit from Expanding Loan Business Vietnamese securities firms, despite not being banks, have expanded their lending operations, achieving a record revenue of 112 trillion dong (approximately $6.44 billion) in the first quarter. As traditional revenue sources such as proprietary trading and brokerage have slowed, loans now account for 36% of total revenue. However, a warning has been issued that a margin balance of 415 trillion dong (23.86 trillion won) could pose a burden during market adjustments. According to a report b June 1, 2026

Korean Ministry of Science Reveals AI Applications Across Industries The Ministry of Science and ICT has unveiled examples of domestic artificial intelligence (AI) applications across various industries, including semiconductors, manufacturing, and agriculture, marking a significant step in the establishment of the 'K-AI ecosystem.' On June 1, the ministry showcased cases from companies participating in the independent AI foundation model initiative. SK Telecom is collaborating with SK Hynix to implement independent AI models in the semiconductor industr June 1, 2026

Government Inspects Local River Restoration Ahead of Flood Season 정부가 본격적인 여름철 홍수기를 앞두고 지난해 집중호우 피해를 입은 지방하천 재해복구 현장과 농업용 저수지를 찾아 홍수 대응 상황을 점검했다. 최근 홍수 피해가 국가하천보다 지방하천과 지류·지천에 집중되는 만큼 정부는 정비 우선순위 마련 등 예방 중심 대응체계 강화에 나설 계획이다. 기후에너지환경부에 따르면 금한승 1차관은 1일 충남 서산시 진장천·도당천 지방하천 재해복구사업 현장과 농업용 저수지인 고풍저수지를 방문해 여름철 홍수 대응 상황을 점검했다. 이번 점검은 오는 21일부터 시작되는 홍수기를 앞 June 1, 2026

Yoo Yi-dong Vows to Pursue Unification with Hwang Kyo-ahn Until the End Yoo Yi-dong, the People Power Party candidate for the Pyeongtaek by-election, stated that he will strive for unification with Hwang Kyo-ahn, the candidate from the Liberty and Innovation Party, "until the last moment." During an appearance on SBS Radio's "Kim Tae-hyun's Political Show" on June 1, Yoo responded to a question about the possibility of unification with Hwang. Previously, on May 28, Yoo held an urgent press conference at the People Power Party headquarters in Yeouido, proposin June 1, 2026