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At the VivaTech conference in Paris, Jeff Bezos predicted AI will create more jobs than it eliminates, arguing it will lead to labour shortages. He also discussed his new AI venture Prometheus and Blue Origin's lunar ambitions, while acknowledging widespread fears about AI-driven job losses.
South Korea's defense ministry has reiterated its stance that North Korea is the enemy, rejecting a newspaper report suggesting the phrase would be removed from the upcoming 2026 defense white paper due to the Lee Jae Myung government's rapprochement policy. The ministry's deputy spokesperson stated the report is not true, and officials expect the white paper to retain the labeling, which has been removed or softened under past liberal administrations but reinstated during conservative governments.
South Korea plans to apply zero tariffs on LNG and LPG within quotas in the second half of 2026 to ease inflation amid global energy price volatility. The government also announced discount events for agricultural and fishery products worth 350 billion won to keep consumer price inflation around 3 percent.
The U.S. Senate confirmed Michelle Steel, a former two-term congresswoman, as ambassador to South Korea in a 55-39 vote. Steel, the second Korean American to hold the post, will face tasks including modernizing the alliance and implementing bilateral agreements. Seoul granted agrement for her appointment.
South Korea announced plans to reduce the Civilian Control Line (CCL) along the border with North Korea from 10 km to an average of 6 km starting 2027, easing restrictions for farmers and residents while maintaining military readiness. The move responds to long-standing grievances over property rights and economic disadvantages, and includes simplified drone flight approvals.
The U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for the fourth consecutive meeting, its first decision under new Chair Kevin Warsh. New projections show a majority of policymakers expect rates to rise by year-end amid inflation running well above the 2% target, driven partly by Middle East conflict-related energy costs.
Fifa has invited South Korean YouTuber Yoon Su-jin to attend a World Cup match in Guadalajara as part of a message of inclusion and respect, following an incident where a Mexican man made a racist gesture at her during a South Korea-Czech Republic match. The man, Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes, apologized and was removed from his position as president of an engineering guild.
Vietnamese authorities have rescued more than 400 cats destined for slaughter in a major operation against an alleged feline theft ring, with dozens reunited with owners. The case has spotlighted the scale of Vietnam's cat meat trade, where consumption remains legal but vendors require permits to prove animal origins.
A special counsel team has recommended an 18-month prison sentence for Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon over alleged illegal political funds linked to opinion polls before the 2021 mayoral by-election. The team also sought forfeiture of 33 million won and prison terms for two co-defendants. Oh denies the charges, calling the indictment 'very immoral'.
South Korea and Mongolia have held high-level meetings to accelerate economic cooperation, including progress on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) and the launch of a vice ministerial-level strategic dialogue focused on critical minerals, supply chains, and other sectors.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal, becoming France's all-time top scorer with 58 goals and moving to 14 career World Cup goals, two behind record-holder Miroslav Klose. Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye also found the net in a Group I clash.
The Korean drama 'Teach You a Lesson' has dominated Netflix's global non-English chart for four consecutive weeks, with viewership and reach spanning multiple countries. Based on the webtoon 'Get Schooled,' the series follows a government team of inspectors tackling school bullying, resonating with audiences worldwide.
South Korea held a closed-door training session two days before their World Cup Group A match against Mexico, with the full squad available after injury recoveries. A drone was intercepted by Mexican military forces at the training site, with head coach Hong Myung-bo expressing regret over the incident.
Residents in Israel, particularly in Trump Heights near the Lebanese border, expressed disappointment and distrust over the US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war. While some give President Trump the benefit of the doubt, many Israelis see the deal as a strategic failure that leaves Israel more vulnerable, with concerns about Iran's reliability and the potential restrictions on Israel's ability to counter Hezbollah.
KT Wiz slugger Ahn Hyun-min returned from a two-month hamstring injury layoff, contributing two RBIs in a 6-2 win over the Doosan Bears. He described the rehab period as a valuable learning experience, adjusting his diet and seeking advice from Kia Tigers star Kim Do-yeong.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrived in Evian-les-Bains, France, to attend the G7 summit as an invited partner country. On the sidelines, he met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, discussing bilateral ties and Canada's submarine acquisition project. Lee is scheduled to return home Wednesday, wrapping up his 10-day Europe trip.
Tunisia have dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 loss to Sweden in their World Cup opener and appointed French coach Hervé Renard for the remainder of the tournament. The move comes as Tunisia face an uphill battle to reach the knockout stage for the first time in their seventh appearance.
Kim Si-woo, South Korea's top-ranked golfer at No. 18 in the world, tees off at the U.S. Open seeking his first major breakthrough during what has been the best season of his PGA Tour career. With eight top-10 finishes in 16 starts and a No. 4 spot in the FedEx Cup standings, Kim is among three South Koreans in the field at Shinnecock Hills.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party and main opposition People Power Party have agreed to launch a 45-day parliamentary investigation into the National Election Commission over ballot shortages that disrupted voting during the June 3 local elections. The National Assembly approved the probe on June 18, with an 18-member special committee chaired by the opposition.
Seoul stocks rose for a fourth consecutive session on Tuesday, closing above 8,700 points as investors welcomed a U.S.-Iran agreement to end their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The KOSPI added 2.11 percent, amid gains in tech and auto shares, while oil prices retreated and U.S. markets hit records.