Kim Min-seok Suspends Facebook Activity Amid Hacking Concerns Kim Min-seok, the Prime Minister of South Korea, has decided to suspend his Facebook activity and will communicate with the public through platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. According to Yonhap News, on June 6, Kim announced on his X account that he had recently discovered unusual activity on his Facebook account, including numerous 'likes' that he did not authorize. He stated, "I have confirmed the situation through various means, but there are limitations in identifying the cause. Therefore, I will temporarily suspend my Facebook activity and communicate through other platforms." Kim's team believes that the Facebook account may have been accessed from multiple devices, leading to activities that he was unaware of. The controversy began at the end of last month when pro-government YouTuber Kim Yong-man posted on Facebook, stating, "Remember that Jeong Cheong-rae, who cannot even protect the candidates he nominated, will have no future." This post drew attention after it was revealed that Kim Min-seok's account had 'liked' the post. Given that Kim Min-seok and Jeong Cheong-rae, the leader of the Democratic Party, are seen as potential rivals for the party leadership, some interpreted the 'like' as a sign of support for criticism against Jeong. However, it has been clarified that the 'like' was not made by Kim Min-seok himself and has since been removed. Meanwhile, speculation is growing in political circles that Kim Min-seok may resign from his position as Prime Minister after the local elections and run in the Democratic Party's national convention expected in August or September. If he enters the race for party leader, a competitive dynamic with Jeong is anticipated. 2026-06-06 17:39:00

Jensen Huang swaps AI chips for K-pop moves on Korean TV show SEOUL, June 06 (AJP) - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was spotted dancing during a taping of tvN’s popular talk show “You Quiz on the Block,” drawing playful reactions from Korean fans online. On Saturday, the show’s official social media account released photos from the filming, along with a witty caption that read, “The third-round karaoke session we missed yesterday has come to You Quiz.” In the photos, Huang appeared in his signature black leather jacket and black pants against the backdrop of a traditional Korean hanok. He was seen dancing to “Golden,” a song from the soundtrack of Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters,” showing off his easygoing charm. Fans reacted with comments such as, “Is this real, not AI?” “The chairman is working hard,” and “Even Jensen Huang is living this diligently.” Another photo showed Huang sitting next to host Yoo Jae-suk with a bright smile. The two appeared to share a relaxed conversation during the shoot, creating a warm atmosphere on set. This marks Huang’s first appearance on a variety show, both in Korea and overseas, raising interest in what stories he will share on the program. The appearance came during Huang’s latest visit to South Korea. On his first day in Seoul, the Nvidia chief experienced a Korean-style Friday night company dinner in Hongdae, dining on pork belly and soju with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo and Naver founder Lee Hae-jin before moving to a fried chicken restaurant for a second round. The gathering lasted about three and a half hours and focused on strengthening cooperation. Huang has often drawn attention during his visits to Korea for actively engaging with local fans. During his visit last October, his first trip to Korea in 15 years, he made headlines for a surprise “chimaek” gathering at Kkanbu Chicken with Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Eui-sun. About seven months later, Huang is again drawing attention for his casual interactions with Korean fans during his latest visit. The episode of “You Quiz on the Block” featuring Huang is scheduled to air on Wednesday at 8:45 p.m. 2026-06-06 17:35:29

Special Prosecutor Completes First Interrogation of Yoon Suk Yeol in 6.5 Hours Yoon Suk Yeol, the former president, has completed his first face-to-face interrogation by the Special Prosecutor's team, lasting 6 hours and 30 minutes. He is under suspicion of instructing officials to justify the legitimacy of martial law to allied nations, including the United States, shortly after its declaration on December 3, 2024. According to Yonhap News on June 6, Yoon was questioned starting at 10 a.m. as a suspect in a case involving abuse of power. He left the Special Prosecutor's office in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, around 4:32 p.m. in a Ministry of Justice transport vehicle. Initially, the Special Prosecutor's office planned to publicly show Yoon's arrival, but his legal team objected to him being seen by the media while wearing a restraint device, leading to a closed-door appearance. Yoon is accused of directing messages through the National Security Office and diplomatic channels to explain the martial law's legitimacy to allied countries. The Special Prosecutor's office is investigating whether he compelled Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials to perform duties that were not required. Yoon is scheduled to appear again before the Special Prosecutor's office on the 13th for a second interrogation related to charges of being the leader of a rebellion under military law.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-06-06 17:33:00

Iran Voices Support for Hezbollah Amid Escalating Tensions in Lebanon Iran has publicly expressed support for Hezbollah, which rejected a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, further destabilizing the Middle East. The cessation of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon has been viewed as a crucial prerequisite for peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, raising concerns that the failure of the ceasefire could weaken diplomatic efforts.According to Yonhap News on June 6, Reuters reported that Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, stated in an interview with Lebanese media the previous day, "This war can only truly end when it also concludes in Lebanon." He emphasized that the end of the conflict in Lebanon must coincide with the withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied territories.Araghchi's comments followed Hezbollah Secretary-General Naeem Qassem's rejection of a ceasefire proposal mediated by the United States between the Israeli and Lebanese governments.Hezbollah maintains that it cannot accept the ceasefire because it does not include the withdrawal of Israeli troops from occupied areas. Following this, Israel continued its military operations, bombing southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah retaliated with rockets and drones, effectively rendering the ceasefire proposal meaningless.In response to the deteriorating ceasefire situation, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun criticized the use of Lebanon as a bargaining chip. However, Iran has remained steadfast in its position.On June 6, Araghchi also remarked on his X (formerly Twitter) account, "Listening to President Aoun, it seems as if Iran occupies one-fifth of Lebanese territory and has turned one-quarter of the Lebanese population into refugees while bombing Lebanon daily."He urged President Aoun to "save Lebanon from its real enemy," implying that Israel, which is currently bombing Hezbollah, is the true adversary Lebanon must confront.According to Iran's Mehr News Agency, Mohsen Rezaei, a military advisor to the Supreme Leader, referred to Hezbollah as "our ally that has made significant sacrifices in the recent war" and stated, "We support Hezbollah and will firmly fulfill our obligations to them." He warned Israel to leave Lebanon, asserting that Lebanon is an inseparable part of any agreement.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-06-06 17:21:00

People Power Party to Elect New Floor Leader on June 9 Amid Controversy The People Power Party will elect its next floor leader on June 9, just four days after the abrupt resignation of Song Eon-seok on June 5. Some members have expressed strong opposition, suggesting that the expedited election schedule is designed to favor a specific candidate.According to Yonhap News on June 6, the party announced that candidate registration will be open until June 7, with voting scheduled for 10 a.m. on June 9.So far, three candidates have declared their intentions to run: four-term lawmaker Kim Do-eup, and three-term lawmakers Jeong Jeom-sik and Seong Il-jong. Among them, Kim and Seong have argued for delaying the election schedule.Seong stated on social media on June 5, "Most lawmakers, who are the voters in this election, heard about this schedule for the first time this afternoon. They do not know who set this tight schedule or why. I hope the election can be postponed to next Thursday or Friday."The reform-oriented group 'Alternatives and Future,' primarily composed of first- and second-term lawmakers, also issued a statement the day before, criticizing the process by saying, "Electing a floor leader in this manner raises suspicions that specific factions colluded in secret to select a particular candidate."Kim Jong-hyuk, a former Supreme Council member aligned with the pro-Yoon faction, claimed, "The reason for Song Eon-seok's resignation is obvious. With Han Dong-hoon emerging, the People Power Party lawmakers are anxious, so they want to quickly hold the floor leader election to maintain the pro-Yoon leadership."In relation to this, Song Eon-seok reportedly wrote in a group chat that there are urgent issues such as a shortage of ballots and the allocation of standing committee positions in the upcoming negotiations for the second half of the year, emphasizing the need for a new floor leader to be elected as soon as possible, according to chief spokesperson Park Seong-hoon.Song is expected to meet with lawmakers Kim, Jeong, and Seong on June 7, the candidate registration deadline, to explain his reasoning. The party leadership has stated that since the election schedule has already been confirmed by the party's election management committee, it will proceed as planned.Park told reporters on the same day, "Since the announcement from the election management committee was made today, any changes or postponements would require a new decision from the committee, and the possibility of postponement has not been discussed."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-06-06 16:57:00

Election Commission Reports Data Breach of Voter Registration Records The Personal Information Protection Commission has received a report from the Central Election Management Commission regarding a data breach involving voter registration records found at the Jamsil polling station in Songpa District, Seoul. According to Yonhap News on June 6, the Central Election Management Commission reported the incident to the Personal Information Protection Commission around 8:30 p.m. on June 5. The Jamsil polling station was previously the site of a ballot shortage during the 9th nationwide local elections, where protesters and some citizens delayed the transport of ballot boxes for two days. Police intervened on June 5, allowing the ballot boxes to be moved to the counting center. Afterward, protesters entered an empty polling station, where they discovered voter registration records and marking tools left behind by the election commission. The records, which included names and genders of voters, were intended as waiting tickets for voters who could not cast their ballots immediately due to the shortage. The protesters filmed the documents and broadcast the information live online, exposing personal data. The Personal Information Protection Commission is currently investigating how the voter registration records were exposed and whether the election commission failed to secure the documents properly. A commission official stated in a phone interview with Yonhap News, "We plan to verify the overall facts with the election commission, including whether the materials distributed to voters were exposed externally or if information that should have been secured by the election commission was leaked." Based on the findings, the commission will assess potential violations of the Personal Information Protection Act and consider necessary follow-up actions. 2026-06-06 16:36:00

NVIDIA's Jensen Huang Meets South Korean Business Leaders Amid AI Boom NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's visit to South Korea has prompted major business leaders in the country to gather for discussions. Just a decade ago, NVIDIA was primarily known as a manufacturer of graphics cards for gaming. However, with the advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI), the company has transformed into a key provider of infrastructure for the global AI industry, closely linking with South Korean semiconductor and IT firms. SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics are now major partners for NVIDIA, supplying high-bandwidth memory (HBM), a critical component for AI semiconductors. Domestic companies like Naver and LG are also expanding their collaboration with NVIDIA as they work on building AI data centers and implementing sovereign AI strategies. Industry experts view Huang's visit as more than just a friendly meeting; it is seen as a step toward strengthening AI supply chain collaboration. NVIDIA requires a stable HBM supply chain, while South Korean firms are eager to leverage NVIDIA's AI infrastructure and technology to remain competitive in the global AI landscape. Huang's long-term strategy has positioned NVIDIA at the center of the AI industry. Founded in 1993, NVIDIA initially focused on designing graphics processing units (GPUs) for PCs, which were then seen primarily as auxiliary chips for smooth gaming visuals. Huang recognized the potential of GPUs for large-scale parallel computing and identified them as a key asset for future computing. This vision culminated in the launch of CUDA in 2006, a programming platform that allowed GPUs to be used beyond graphics processing for scientific calculations and machine learning. Initially met with skepticism, the landscape shifted dramatically in 2012 when the University of Toronto's deep learning model, AlexNet, won the ImageNet Large Scale Visual Recognition Challenge using NVIDIA GPUs. This success confirmed GPUs as essential tools for AI advancement. Subsequently, global AI companies like Google, Meta, and OpenAI adopted GPU-based learning systems, establishing CUDA as the de facto standard for AI development. Today, millions of researchers and developers worldwide build AI solutions within the NVIDIA ecosystem. As a result, NVIDIA is now regarded as the dominant player in the AI accelerator market for data centers. While major tech companies like Google, Meta, and Microsoft are developing their own AI chips, analysts suggest that replacing NVIDIA's comprehensive hardware, software, and developer ecosystem will be a significant challenge. For South Korean firms, NVIDIA represents more than just a business partner; it is a critical player in the AI infrastructure landscape. Collaborations across semiconductors, cloud services, data centers, and AI services are directly linked to competitive advantage. Recently, Huang emphasized the importance of national AI capabilities, stating, "No country can import intelligence 100%." This underscores the significance of strengthening AI supply chain partnerships with South Korean companies during his visit.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-06-06 16:33:00

CU Convenience Store Delivery Service Suffers Data Breach from Hacker Attack CU Convenience Store's delivery service has experienced a data breach, revealing the personal information of online customers due to a hacker attack.According to Yonhap News on June 6, BGF Networks, which operates the CU delivery service, confirmed in a notice on its website that an unidentified hacker gained unauthorized access to its system at approximately 3:30 PM on June 4, leading to the leak of customer data.The leaked information includes usernames, passwords, names, birth dates, genders, addresses, email addresses, and mobile phone numbers.BGF Networks stated that it immediately blocked the attack's IP address and completed security measures. The company has also activated its incident response team and is reviewing its security policies. They have reported the incident to relevant authorities, including the Personal Information Protection Commission and the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA).BGF Networks assured that while passwords are encrypted and secure, customers who use the same password across multiple sites should change their passwords for safety. The company expressed its deep apologies for the incident.However, they clarified that information about third parties, such as recipients entered during shipping, was not included in the breach. In a message sent to customers, BGF Networks stated, "The leaked personal information pertains only to online member customers and does not include information about third parties such as recipients entered during shipping."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-06-06 15:39:00

Seoul's triathlon festival lets participants go at their own pace SEOUL, June 06 (AJP) - Seoul’s “My Pace Hangang Triathlon Festival” kicked off its third edition on June 5 at Ttukseom and Jamsil Han River Parks, running through June 7. The sports festival challenges participants to complete swimming, cycling and running courses at their own pace, with no rankings or time pressure. This year's edition expanded its offerings with the addition of a new intermediate course alongside the existing beginner and advanced options. A 1km swimming course for foreign participants was also newly introduced. The beginner course consists of a 200–300m swim, 10km cycle, and 5km run, while the advanced course covers a 1km open-water swim across the Han River, a 20km cycle, and a 10km run. Registration costs 30,000 won, with morning (9–11 a.m.) and afternoon (1–5 p.m.) slots available. A highlight of this year's festival was "Hachi Island," a large floating structure shaped like Hachi, Seoul's official mascot, anchored on the Han River. Visitors could enjoy the aquatic playground built around it. On opening day, additional events included a drone light show, a non-alcoholic beer and chicken party, and a riverside concert by the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra. The festival is also the flagship event of Seoul's year-round festival brand "Fun Seoul." Last year's edition drew 30,000 race participants and 660,000 total visitors. 2026-06-06 15:16:15

Korea Maritime and Ocean University opens guesthouse for BTS concertgoers in Busan SEOUL, June 06 (AJP) - Korea Maritime and Ocean University will open part of its campus guesthouse to visitors traveling to Busan for BTS’ upcoming concerts, joining the city’s campaign to provide fair and affordable accommodation during major events. The university said Saturday it will participate in Busan Metropolitan City’s “Fair Accommodation Challenge” ahead of BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’ in Busan, scheduled for June 12 and 13 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium. The concerts are expected to draw a large number of fans from across South Korea and overseas, prompting local authorities to step up efforts to curb unlicensed lodging and excessive price hikes during the event period. Under the plan, the university will temporarily operate 14 rooms at its Ara Hall guesthouse in Yeongdo District as accommodation for concertgoers. The rooms include one single room and 13 double rooms, allowing up to 27 domestic visitors to stay for 50,000 won ($32) per night. The Fair Accommodation Challenge is a public-private campaign led by Busan City to provide visitors with transparent and reasonably priced lodging during large-scale international and cultural events. Local universities, religious groups and public institutions have joined the initiative by opening unused lodging facilities or offering rooms at free or discounted rates. The campaign comes as Busan prepares citywide programs for the BTS concerts, including welcome events, tourism programs and fan-oriented activities across major transport hubs, tourist sites and public venues. The university said it decided to share its campus infrastructure, including guesthouse facilities overlooking the sea, to support Busan’s efforts to strengthen its appeal as a cultural and tourism city. “As a national university, we have a responsibility to support the local community,” President Ryoo Dong-keun said. “We will continue to fulfill our social responsibility beyond the boundaries of the campus.” 2026-06-06 15:06:35