Google Trends Interest Keywords Summary - 2025-06-04 (3)

Lee Jong-seok appointed as head of the National Intelligence Service

President Lee Jae-myung has nominated Lee Jong-seok, former Minister of Unification, as a candidate for the Director of the National Intelligence Service. Candidate Lee Jong-seok is an expert on North Korea who served as Minister of Unification and Chairperson of the National Security Council (NSC) during the Participatory Government. Expectations are growing for improvements in inter-Korean relations and reforms of intelligence agencies.

Appointment of Spokesperson for the Presidential Office, Kang Yoo-jeong

Member of the National Assembly Kang Yoo-jung from the Democratic Party has been appointed as the spokesperson for the Presidential Office. Spokesperson Kang, a graduate of Korea University with a degree in Korean Language Education and a Ph.D. in Literature, is noted for her background as a film critic, particularly in the areas of cultural policy and communication.

Appointment of President Security Service Chief Hwang In-kwon

President Lee Jae-myung has appointed former Army General Hwang In-kwon as the Director of the Presidential Security Service. Director Hwang, a graduate of the Korea Military Academy, is an operations and education expert who served as the commander of the 8th Army Corps and the 2nd Operational Command, and he was in charge of defense advisory during the presidential campaign.

Park Kwan-cheon appointed as the Deputy Chief of the Presidential Security Service

Park Kwan-cheon, a former administrative officer who wrote the "Jung Yoon-hye Document" during the Park Geun-hye administration, has been appointed as the deputy chief of the presidential security service. He is a former police officer and served as the deputy head of the rapid response team for the Democratic Party's election committee in this presidential election.

Resignation of Minister of Justice Park Sung-jae Acknowledged

President Lee Jae-myung accepted the resignation of Minister of Justice Park Sung-jae among the collective resignations of the members of the Yoon Suk-yeol government's cabinet, while rejecting the resignations of the other cabinet members. This decision is interpreted as taking into account the need for continuity in governance and the necessity of emergency economic checks.

Representative Park Hee-seung opposes the bill to increase the number of Supreme Court justices.

Democratic Party lawmaker Park Hee-soo expressed opposition to the Supreme Court justice increase bill at the National Assembly's Legislative and Judiciary Committee's bill review subcommittee. Lawmaker Park argued that rather than simply increasing the number of justices, improving the overall judicial system should take precedence.

Controversy over the appointment of Oh Gwang-soo as Senior Secretary to the President

The speculation about lawyer Oh Kwang-soo being appointed as the Chief of Civil Affairs is raising criticisms regarding the elevation of individuals from a prosecutorial background. Concerns are being expressed that his history as a former special investigations prosecutor may lead to a defense of the administration rather than a check on power.

President Lee Jae-myung instructs the establishment of the Emergency Economic Task Force.

President Lee Jae-myung ordered the formation of an emergency economic response task force as his first executive order after taking office. The government is highly likely to promote the expansion of local currency, adjustment of small business debts, and SOC investments through an additional budget of over 30 trillion won.

Release of the cutoff scores for the mock exam in June 2025

The cutoff scores for the June mock exam for 3rd-year high school students, implemented on June 4, 2025, are as follows: Korean: Grade 1 - 132 points, Grade 2 - 125 points, Grade 3 - 117 points. Mathematics: Grade 1 - 135 points, Grade 2 - 126 points, Grade 3 - 117 points. This exam was generally similar to last year's college entrance exam or slightly more difficult, with analyses indicating a high discriminative ability in the literature section.

Choi Hyok-jin runs for proportional representative of the New Progressive Alliance

Choi Hyuk-jin, the former presidential secretary for social economy in the Moon Jae-in administration, has left the Democratic Party of Korea and joined the New Progressive Alliance to run as a proportional representation candidate in the upcoming general election. A native of Wonju, he emphasizes community-based social economy policies.

Lee Chang-soo, former Chief Prosecutor of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office, has expressed his intention to resign.

Lee Chang-soo, the former Prosecutor General of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office, became embroiled in controversy over political neutrality after he decided not to indict regarding the allegations of stock price manipulation involving Kim Geon-hee and Deutsche Motors. He defended the investigation results during the National Assembly audit but ultimately expressed his intention to resign.

Choi Wook, hosts the MBC radio election results broadcast.

Broadcaster Choi Wook hosted the MBC radio special broadcast 'Selection 2025' on June 3, reporting on the ballot counting situation and political analysis. The broadcast was streamed live through radio and YouTube.

Collapse of the Dutch Coalition and Early Elections

On June 3, 2025, Geert Wilders, the leader of the far-right Freedom Party (PVV) in the Netherlands, announced his resignation from the coalition government, leading Prime Minister Dick Schoof to announce his resignation. The coalition collapsed due to conflicts over immigration policy, and the Netherlands is preparing for early elections.

Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to be officially released on June 5th.

Nintendo Switch 2 will be officially released on June 5, 2025. The launch titles include 'Mario Kart World,' 'Street Fighter 6,' and 'Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition,' among others, and sales will begin at midnight at major retailers.

Coco Gauff reaches the quarterfinals of the French Open

World No. 2 Coco Gauff has reached the quarterfinals of the 2025 French Open. In the fourth round, she defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-0, 7-5, and in the quarterfinals, she came back strong in the second half to win against Madison Keys. Gauff has now reached the quarterfinals of the French Open for five consecutive years.

LA Dodgers vs New York Mets, Recent Game Summary

From late May to early June 2025, the LA Dodgers and New York Mets faced off six times, recording 3 wins and 3 losses.

Tanner Scott continues to struggle in the bullpen.

Tanner Scott, the left-handed bullpen pitcher for the LA Dodgers, is struggling with control issues. In recent games, including the June 2nd matchup against the Mets where he allowed 2 runs in the 10th inning, he has recorded 10 earned runs over 6 innings in his last 7 appearances, showing an unsettling performance.

Tommy Edman shines with the Dodgers

Tommy Edman contributed to the team by hitting his ninth home run of the season in the game on June 1, but was excluded from the starting lineup in the game on June 3 due to the return of Mookie Betts.

Brandon Nimmo shines as a key hitter for the Mets.

Brandon Nimmo led the team to victory with a crucial double in the game on June 2, and he performed well in the next game, but a defensive error affected the team's loss.

Laura Loomer expands unofficial influence in the Trump administration

Far-right activist Laura Loomer has been reported to influence the replacement of key personnel through contact with President Trump, despite not holding an official position. Associates have expressed concern about her increasing influence.

"Landman" Season 2 officially confirmed.

Paramount+ drama 'Landman' has confirmed the production of Season 2. Set against the backdrop of the Texas oil industry, it tells the story of crisis management expert Tommy Norris, with Season 1 recording the highest viewership ratings to date.

Phoenix, Record Rainfall in June

In early June 2025, Phoenix, Arizona, set a record for rainfall in June due to unprecedented heavy rain. Following this, hot and dry weather is forecasted.

Bali Travelers, Vaccination Recommendations

Travelers planning to visit Bali are advised to complete vaccinations 4 to 6 weeks prior to departure. This includes vaccines for hepatitis A and B, typhoid, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, and measles (MMR). Additional vaccinations may be required when visiting rural areas.

NYT 'Connections' puzzle, hints provided for June 4th

The "Connections" puzzle from the New York Times on June 4, 2025, is composed in a word connection format, and the exact hints and solutions can be checked through the official site and community.

"The O.C.", a representative American teenage drama

"The O.C." is an American teen drama that aired from 2003 to 2007, focusing on the stories of teenagers in a wealthy community, consisting of a total of 4 seasons and 92 episodes.