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

AhnLab Blockchain Company Launches Digital Asset Custody Service 'ABC Cloud Wallet' AhnLab's blockchain subsidiary, AhnLab Blockchain Company (ABC), announced the official launch of its digital asset custody service, 'ABC Cloud Wallet,' on June 1. The ABC Cloud Wallet is a digital asset custody service that can be applied for online by individual, corporate, institutional, and foundation clients. In addition to basic storage capabilities, it is designed to allow companies and institutions to systematically manage digital asset operation rights and policies according to June 1, 2026

Daehan Electric Wins $50 Million Contract for Haenam Solar Power Grid Daehan Electric has secured a project to build an ultra-high voltage power grid linked to a solar power plant in Haenam, South Jeolla Province. As the demand for grid connection projects linking power plants and substations grows alongside the expansion of renewable energy, the company is strengthening its position in the domestic power grid market. According to industry sources, Daehan Electric has won a contract worth approximately 50 billion won to construct a 154kV ultra-high voltage June 1, 2026

Kim Jong Un Visits Greenhouse Farm in Sinuiju, Emphasizes Year-Round Vegetable Cultivation Kim Jong Un, Chairman of North Korea's State Affairs Commission, visited a large-scale greenhouse farm in Sinuiju, North Pyongan Province, to assess its operations and expressed satisfaction with its progress, according to state media reports. The Korean Central News Agency reported that during his visit to the Sinuiju Greenhouse Complex on May 31, Kim reviewed the farm's production and scientific research on vegetables, as well as its management practices. His wife, Ri Sol-ju, and daug June 1, 2026

Seoul Semiconductor's HV Optoelectronics Adopted by Four Global Automakers Seoul Semiconductor is expanding its presence in the automotive semiconductor market with its self-developed HV optoelectronics technology. Four major global automakers in the U.S., Europe, and Asia have begun mass production using this technology, with plans to increase the number of applicable models to ten by the end of the year. According to industry sources, Seoul Semiconductor's HV optoelectronics technology enables high-voltage operation of 12V or more from a single chip, unlike th June 1, 2026

Joo Su-bin Falls Short of Victory, Ties for 4th at ShopRite LPGA Joo Su-bin could not maintain her four-stroke lead at the ShopRite LPGA, ultimately missing her first victory on the LPGA Tour. On June 1, in the final round of the tournament held at the Bay Course of Sea View Hotel & Golf Club in Galloway, New Jersey, Joo recorded three birdies but also had one double bogey and three bogeys, finishing with a two-over par. With a total score of six-under 207, Joo relinquished the lead to Celine Boutier of France, who surged ahead with a five-under par on June 1, 2026

DS Investment Securities Projects EcoPro HN to Benefit from Semiconductor Investments, Sets Target Price at 45,000 Won DS Investment Securities announced on June 1 that it expects increased demand for greenhouse gas reduction solutions due to the expansion of semiconductor equipment investments. The firm has initiated a "buy" rating for EcoPro HN and set a target price of 45,000 won. Analyst An Joo-won stated, "The semiconductor investment cycle is aligning with the growth phase of cleanroom chemical filters and greenhouse gas reduction solutions. Notably, the growth potential of the highly profitable gre June 1, 2026

Jeon Ji-hyun and Koo Kyo-hwan's 'Gunchae' Tops Weekend Box Office, Surpasses 3 Million Viewers 'Gunchae' has maintained its position at the top of the weekend box office for two consecutive weeks. According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing system, 'Gunchae' attracted 971,020 viewers from May 29 to 31, securing the top spot at the weekend box office. This marks the film's 11th consecutive day at number one since its release. The film surpassed 3 million cumulative viewers just 10 days after its release on May 30, exceeding its break-even point. It has achieved the faste June 1, 2026

Rare Edvard Munch Artwork Now Available for Viewing on Samsung TVs Samsung Electronics has partnered with Norway's Munch Museum to showcase 37 works by the expressionist master Edvard Munch on the Samsung Art Store. According to Samsung Electronics, the Munch Museum collection includes iconic pieces such as 'The Scream,' 'The Garden with Trees,' and 'Two People at the Table,' featuring many rare and previously unreleased works that are not easily accessible to the public. Some of these pieces have been restricted from public display at the museum in Nor June 1, 2026

Breast Cancer Treatment Costs Rise by 12% Over Four Years The financial burden of breast cancer treatment, the most common cancer among women in South Korea, has been steadily increasing. This is particularly concerning as breast cancer primarily affects women in their 30s to 50s, a key working age, and the expansion of advanced treatments such as targeted and immunotherapy has further heightened the perceived cost of medical care. On June 1, Samsung Fire & Marine analyzed breast cancer treatment cases and costs using its health information plat June 1, 2026