Kim Joo-hyung Finishes Tied for 54th at PGA Charles Schwab Challenge Kim Joo-hyung finished tied for 54th at the PGA Tour Charles Schwab Challenge, which featured a total prize pool of $9.9 million. On June 1, local time, at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, Kim recorded a final round of 4-over par 74, with four bogeys and no birdies. With a total score of even-par 280, Kim concluded the tournament in a tie for 54th place. After starting strong with a 6-under par 64 to tie for first in the opening round, Kim struggled in the subsequent rounds, post June 1, 2026

Trump: Iran Must Not Develop or Acquire Nuclear Weapons President Donald Trump has stated that he will not allow Iran to develop or acquire nuclear weapons. In an interview on May 30 with Fox News, hosted by his daughter-in-law Lara Trump, the president discussed the potential for a peace agreement with Iran, saying, "I will make a deal. We can open the Strait of Hormuz immediately with a signature." However, he emphasized that a key condition is that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons. Trump noted, "They (Iran) agreed. They originally said t June 1, 2026

Hyundai Motor Securities Upgrades Hanol BioPharma's Target Price on IMVT-1402 Reassessment Hyundai Motor Securities maintained its "buy" rating for Hanol BioPharma on June 1 and raised its target price from 85,000 won to 93,000 won. This adjustment is based on a reassessment of the pipeline's value following the clinical performance of the FcRn therapeutic IMVT-1402. Research analyst Kim Hyun-seok stated, "Considering the limited competition in the market and the efficacy of the clinical data, the company is significantly undervalued." Hyundai Motor Securities analyzed that the key i June 1, 2026

KOSPI Surpasses 8,500 for the First Time Amid Strong Performance from Major Stocks The KOSPI index broke through the 8,500 mark for the first time in history during early trading, setting a new all-time high. The index was buoyed by strong performances from major stocks, including Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor. According to the Korea Exchange, as of 9:10 a.m., the KOSPI was trading at 8,588.11, up 111.96 points (1.32%) from the previous trading day. The index opened at 8,485.67, up 9.52 points (0.11%), and then continued to rise, surpassing the 8,500 mark during June 1, 2026

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Explosion Raises Concerns for NASA's Artemis Program Blue Origin's next-generation rocket, New Glenn, experienced a significant explosion during an engine test. This incident is expected to disrupt the timeline of NASA's crewed lunar exploration program, Artemis. According to reports from Reuters and other outlets, the explosion occurred on May 28 during an engine static fire test at Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, just ahead of a planned launch next week. Blue Origin announced on social media platform June 1, 2026

LG Uplus Launches Combined YouTube Premium and Google AI Pro Subscription LG Uplus is set to launch a combined subscription package that includes YouTube Premium and Google AI Pro. This move comes as domestic telecom companies increasingly utilize AI subscription services as key tools for customer retention and differentiation, targeting users who seek both content consumption and AI capabilities. Starting June 2, LG Uplus will offer the "YouTube Premium + Google AI Pro" package through its subscription platform, Yudok. The monthly fee for the package is 29 June 1, 2026

Naver Invests in Drone Company UbiFly to Target Public and Smart City Markets Naver has invested in UbiFly, a company specializing in autonomous drone platforms, and established a strategic partnership. The collaboration aims to expand physical AI business by integrating artificial intelligence (AI), cloud, and digital twin technologies with autonomous drones, targeting the public and smart city markets. On June 1, Naver announced its investment in UbiFly and the formation of a cooperative framework. The two companies plan to explore new service models that combine June 1, 2026

Namux Launches 24-Hour Mobile Security Alongside Air Purification SK Intellix announced on June 1 the launch of its wellness robot platform Namux, featuring intelligent security services called Safe Care and Live View. These services are designed to address the blind spots of fixed CCTV systems through a mobile security solution. According to SK Intellix, Safe Care utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to identify intruders and detect potential threats. Users can customize security modes through the dedicated app, Hainamoo, allowing for focused monitor June 1, 2026

KB Securities Maintains Target Price for SK Telecom Amid AI Ecosystem Development KB Securities has stated that SK Telecom is establishing itself as a leading player in the K-AI project and is building an artificial intelligence (AI) model ecosystem, maintaining its target price at 130,000 won and a 'buy' rating. In a report released on June 1, analyst Kim Jun-seop noted that interest in the AI data center operated by SK Broadband, a subsidiary of SK Telecom, is increasing. Kim stated, "The AI data centers in Ulsan and Guro are expected to begin operations in the se June 1, 2026

President Lee's Approval Rating at 59.1%, Slight Decline for Two Consecutive Weeks President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has shown a slight decline for the second consecutive week, according to a recent public opinion poll.On June 1, Realmeter released a survey indicating that 59.1% of respondents rated President Lee's performance positively. In contrast, 36.8% expressed disapproval, while 4.2% were unsure.The approval rating decreased by 0.2 percentage points from the previous week, while the disapproval rating increased by 0.7 percentage points.The survey, commissioned b June 1, 2026