Lee's approval rating falls nearly 10% following local elections - The Korea Times

• North Dakota is conducting its primary election for the Secretary of State position in 2026. • Live results are being tracked to determine which candidates will advance to the general election.

• Maine is conducting its 2026 Senate primary elections to determine the Republican and Democratic nominees for the U.S. Senate. • Live results are being tracked and reported by candidate and township as votes are officially counted.

• Protesters have blockaded ballot counting centers for six days as of the 10th, demonstrating against a ballot-paper shortage during the June 3 local elections. • The ruling party is facing significant pressure as the "Jamsil protests" continue, specifically concerning public sentiment regarding "fairness" among the 2030 age demographic.

• More than 400 digital nomads have applied for a €10,000 incentive offered by the region of Extremadura to attract remote workers. • In Andalusia, the leader of the PP party is meeting with the far-right Vox party to discuss forming a coalition government following the May 17th regional elections.

• South Carolina is holding its 2026 governor's primary elections to determine the Republican and Democratic nominees for the state's highest office. • This marks the first open governor's race since 2010, as incumbent Republican Governor Henry McMaster is barred from seeking another term due to term limits.

• Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Pyongyang, where he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reached an "important consensus" regarding regional and global stability. • According to a report from North Korean state media KCNA on Wednesday, June 10, the two leaders agreed to work together to safeguard peace.

• Voters across Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and India are increasingly shifting their support toward political personalities who emerge from outside traditional party systems. • This trend is driven by a regional desire for new voices and alternative leadership styles, ranging from rap battles to grassroots movements.

• Luxembourg's Media and Connectivity Minister Elisabeth Margue stated on Tuesday that the European Union is acting too slowly to implement protections for minors online. • Her comments followed high-level discussions in Luxembourg involving ministers from 13 EU member states regarding digital safety.

• NBC News is providing live coverage and maps for the 2026 South Carolina House District 5 primary election. • The reporting includes updates on state, county, and district-level results as votes are tallied.

• The Indian government is seeking greater clarity and strategic support to increase the strength of the Lok Sabha. • Senior government functionaries are currently engaged in talks with the DMK, following the party's recent loss in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

• The U.S. government has added several Chinese technology leaders, including Alibaba and BYD, to its military company blacklist. • This move targets "tech champions" deemed to be linked to the Chinese military or involved in activities contrary to U.S. national security interests.