Korea daily news(June 8~9th 2024)

Superintendents Jo Hee-yeon and Lim Tae-hee sign ‘Korean version of Beutelsbach Consensus’: The superintendents representing progressive and conservative viewpoints have collaborated to expand debate classes in elementary schools to address ideological conflicts in Korean society.
Former President Trump suggests judicial retaliation: Former U.S. President Donald Trump continues to suggest the possibility of judicial retaliation if he is re-elected after being found guilty in a case involving hush money payments related to a sex scandal.
President Yoon Suk-yeol to make a state visit to Central Asia: President Yoon Suk-yeol is scheduled to make state visits to Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. This will be his first overseas trip since December last year.
Democratic Party submits committee member list for the 22nd National Assembly: The Democratic Party plans to convene a plenary session to elect committee chairs if negotiations over the weekend fail.

Funeral attendee saved by nurse’s emergency actions: An attendee at a funeral who experienced a sudden medical emergency was saved by a nurse’s prompt emergency response.
Chun Woo-won, grandson of former President Chun Doo-hwan, engages in drug and addiction prevention activities: Chun Woo-won, who received a suspended sentence for drug use, is now involved in activities at a university’s drug and addiction prevention center.
Electronics service center employee caught viewing customer’s phone photos: An employee at an electronics service center was found to have viewed a customer’s photo album on their phone for over an hour while repairing it.
50-year-old man sentenced to prison for sexual assault: A 50-year-old man was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a female police officer at a friend’s restaurant opening celebration.
Whooping cough cases surge: The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency emphasized the importance of vaccination as the number of whooping cough cases has increased 105 times compared to last year.
Trainee dies during military training: A trainee died during disciplinary training at the 12th Infantry Division, but the company commander has not been charged and is currently on leave.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and Flip 6 launch: Samsung’s next-generation foldable series, set to launch next month, will include real-time translation services for external apps like KakaoTalk.
New apartment prices surge: The prices of new apartments in the metropolitan area and Gangnam are skyrocketing, attracting the attention of prospective buyers.
Bank of Korea strengthens support for non-bank sectors: The Bank of Korea is enhancing support for loans to non-bank institutions and preemptively addressing concerns about a potential digital bank run amid prolonged high-interest rates.
Potential oil and gas reserves off the coast of Pohang: U.S. company Actegeo emphasizes scientific evidence indicating the potential for large oil and gas reserves off the coast of Pohang.
Hanmi Semiconductor increases equipment supply to SK Hynix: Hanmi Semiconductor has received additional orders for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) equipment from SK Hynix, setting a new record for order value.
Hyundai Rotem expands in the U.S. rail market: Hyundai Rotem’s U.S. subsidiary has secured an additional contract to supply double-decker railcars to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.
SK Innovation appoints Choi Jae-won as vice chairman: SK Innovation has appointed Choi Jae-won, currently vice chairman of SK On, as the new vice chairman of SK Innovation.

Russia hints at supplying long-range weapons to Western countries: Russia has suggested it might supply long-range weapons to attack Western countries but has not disclosed which countries would receive them.
Former interpreter for Shohei Ohtani starts food delivery job: After being charged with embezzlement, Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter has started working in food delivery to make ends meet.
Netflix ‘Baby Reindeer’ character files defamation lawsuit: The real-life model for the stalker character in the Netflix series ‘Baby Reindeer’ has filed a defamation lawsuit seeking substantial damages.
U.S. job market remains strong: The U.S. job market has seen greater-than-expected growth, potentially delaying the Federal Reserve’s timeline for lowering interest rates.

‘Suzume no Tojimari’ becomes the highest-grossing Japanese animation in Korea: The Japanese animation ‘Suzume no Tojimari’ has become the highest-grossing Japanese film in Korea.
‘Amazon Dystopia’ by Alec MacGillis: A new book by Alec MacGillis details the rise of Amazon and its founder Jeff Bezos, from an online bookstore to a global retail giant.
Comedy play ‘The University of Laughter’: This play depicts the struggle between a playwright and a censor in militaristic Japan, satirizing state repression and the human will for freedom.
Cheondoism leader Yoon Seok-san’s inauguration: The new leader of Cheondoism, Yoon Seok-san, pledges a revival of the religion on the 200th anniversary of the birth of its founder, Choe Je-u.
Solo exhibition at Hakgojae Gallery: An exhibition at Hakgojae Gallery features innovative conceptual artworks using salt calendars and prints.
Marguerite Humeau’s first solo exhibition in Asia: Marguerite Humeau’s exhibition at White Cube Seoul showcases sculptures, photographs, and drawings made of metal.
Folk rock singer Han Dae-soo mourns the loss of his wife: Folk rock singer Han Dae-soo mourns the passing of his wife, Oksana Alferova, who died on the 31st of last month.

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