Politics
- President Yoon Suk-yeol: Announced plans to ensure the protection of teacher rights more meticulously on the first anniversary of the Seoi Elementary School incident.
- Democratic Party of Korea: The first debate among party leader candidates focused on issues such as the financial transaction tax, unipolar system, and the Chae Hae-byeong special investigation.
Society
- Cyber Racqueteer Issue: Unchecked exposure and threats by YouTubers are becoming a social problem.
- Seoul Heavy Rain: Flood warnings issued, with access to 29 rivers restricted and some major roads partially closed.
- Apartment Price Collusion: Apartment owners in Seoul’s Seocho district are leading price collusion efforts.
- Real Estate Market: Jeil Construction plans to open a model home for ‘Jeil Pung Gyeong Chae Unjeong’.
Business & Technology
- Korea Investment & Securities: Maintains a buy rating for Samsung SDS, expecting better performance in the second half of the year with a target price of 220,000 KRW.
- SK Innovation: Approved a merger with SK E&S.
- OpenAI: Announced the development of a new algorithm to improve the ability of AI models to explain their answers.
- Kia Motors: Announced the top-selling vehicles by gender and age group.
Sports
- NewJeans: Performed the halftime show at the Bayern Munich vs. Tottenham Hotspur match.
- Son Heung-min: Offered words of comfort to Hwang Hee-chan, who experienced racial discrimination.
International
- President Biden: Resumed campaigning in Nevada, appealing to Black and Latino voters after the attempted assassination of former President Trump.
- U.S. Politics: Former President Trump’s campaign emphasizes Christian narratives.
- Thailand Alcohol Ban: Alcohol sales banned on major Buddhist holidays.
- Peruvian Amazon: Discovery of previously uncontacted indigenous people.
Miscellaneous
- UK Tourist Site: Tourist income decreased by $170,000 after banning coin donations.
- Cosmetic Exports: Achieved record-high exports, expanding into new markets.