Oil Prices Rebound Amid Stalled U.S.-Iran War Negotiations As negotiations surrounding the end of the Iran war remain stalled, international oil prices began the week on a rebound. According to Bloomberg, as of 8:30 a.m. KST, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose by 2.45% ($2.14) to $89.50 per barrel, while Brent crude futures increased by 2.10% ($1.91) to $93.03 per barrel. Oil prices had plummeted nearly 20% in May amid expectations that the U.S.-Iran conflict could soon conclude, but renewed geopolitical uncertainties and stalled n June 1, 2026

NVIDIA's Anticipated Visit Boosts Expectations for LG and Semiconductor Stocks Last week, the New York Stock Exchange reached new all-time highs again, buoyed by ongoing optimism over peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, as well as a surge in stocks benefiting from increased investment in artificial intelligence (AI). However, geopolitical risks remain, as President Donald Trump has withheld final approval of the agreement. In South Korea, the stock market is expected to experience volatility in early trading due to profit-taking pressures and expectations s June 1, 2026

Real Estate Tax Evasion Reporting Center Receives 780 Reports in Five Months The National Tax Service's Real Estate Tax Evasion Reporting Center has received 780 reports since its opening five months ago. More than 80% of these reports are concentrated in the capital region, reflecting the overheating of the real estate market in that area.According to data submitted by Rep. Cha Kyu-geun of the Justice Innovation Party to the National Assembly's Finance and Economy Planning Committee, the reporting center has recorded a total of 780 reports from its opening on October 31 June 1, 2026

Korea Credit Guarantee Fund Launches Crisis Response Insurance with Up to 90% Compensation The Korea Credit Guarantee Fund has introduced a tailored insurance program to support businesses facing operational difficulties due to unexpected domestic and international crises, such as the Middle East conflict and natural disasters. On June 1, the fund announced the launch of its "Crisis Response Special Insurance," which offers differentiated premium discounts and compensation rates based on the level of crisis. This special insurance categorizes crises into two levels: "emergency June 1, 2026

Iran Denies Resignation Rumors of President Masoud Fazelshakian The Iranian presidential office has denied rumors regarding the resignation of President Masoud Fazelshakian, dismissing the reports from some foreign media as a "media game." On May 31, local time, Mehdi Tabatabai, the deputy head of communications for the Iranian presidential office, stated on X that the reports of Fazelshakian stepping down were "false." He criticized a specific foreign outlet for continuing to stir political unrest. "President Fazelshakian will not step back from serv June 1, 2026

President Lee: No Tolerance for Illegal Real Estate Speculation and Tax Evasion President Lee Jae-myung emphasized on June 1 that "illegal real estate speculation and tax evasion can no longer be tolerated," asserting that the nation will escape from a "disastrous real estate income republic."The president made these remarks while sharing an article on his X (formerly Twitter) account about the ongoing reports to the National Tax Service's reporting center aimed at eradicating tax evasion related to real estate.According to the article, the National Tax Service has received June 1, 2026

KAIST and Seoul National University Quadruple Fuel Cell Efficiency Using Electric Field Control Researchers from KAIST and Seoul National University have developed a catalyst design technology that significantly enhances the efficiency of key reactions in batteries and hydrogen fuel cells. This method improves performance by adjusting the surrounding electric field environment without altering the catalyst's structure, potentially paving the way for advancements in next-generation energy technologies. KAIST announced on June 1 that a team led by Professor Hwang Seung-jun from the June 1, 2026

Bitcoin Holds Steady at $73,800 Amid Altcoin Struggles The cryptocurrency market showed mixed signals as expectations for a U.S. interest rate cut weakened. While major altcoins struggled, Bitcoin saw a slight increase thanks to institutional investment. According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin was trading at $73,872 as of 8 a.m. on June 1, reflecting a 0.10% increase from the previous day. In contrast, Ethereum's price fell by 0.53% to $2,010. Binance Coin (BNB) and Solana also recorded declines of 0.07% and 0.01%, trading at $710 and $82, respecti June 1, 2026

AI Agent Platform Wars Intensify: OpenAI Governance, Microsoft Windows, China's Semiconductor Push As the battle for AI agent platforms heats up, OpenAI has released a global AI regulatory framework, Microsoft has declared Windows as an agent operating system, and China is accelerating its semiconductor and infrastructure efforts to catch up with the United States. OpenAI Unveils AI Safety Governance Framework According to the IT industry on June 1, OpenAI unveiled its 'Frontier Governance Framework (FGF)' on May 29. This document outlines risk management strategies for cyberattacks, June 1, 2026

Leverage ETFs Join 'Trillion Club' as Korean Market Surges, 100 ETFs Now Available ◆ Ajou Economic Major News ▷ Leverage ETFs Join 'Trillion Club' as Korean Market Surges, 100 ETFs Now Available - The number of ETFs with total assets under management (AUM) exceeding 1 trillion won has surpassed 100 for the first time. - As of May 28, there are 102 ETFs listed in Korea with AUM over 1 trillion won. - This marks an increase of 36 from 66 at the end of last year, achieved in just six months. - The rise of mega ETFs is also notable; the number of ETFs with AUM exceeding 5 June 1, 2026