Mirae Asset's allocation of SpaceX IPO shares canceled, domestic subscriptions void
Elon Musk's space company SpaceX has canceled the allocation of shares that were to be assigned to Mirae Asset Securities during its initial public offering (IPO). As a result, all domestic subscriptions from investors have been rendered void.According to Yonhap News on June 13, SpaceX had planned to allocate 2,314,815 shares of Class A common stock to Mirae Asset Securities in this IPO. However, the lead underwriter, Goldman Sachs, reassigned the final allocation, leaving no shares available for Mirae Asset Securities.
Previously, Mirae Asset Securities had conducted a total of $500 million in subscription offerings in two phases. Despite a significant target amount, the shares sold out within one to two minutes due to high investor interest. However, the final allocation cancellation has nullified all subscriptions.
Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire with SpaceX listing
Elon Musk, who took SpaceX public, became the world's first trillionaire as trading began. Bloomberg reported that on June 12, SpaceX shares began trading on Nasdaq at $150 each, bringing Musk's total net worth to $1.05 trillion, approximately 1,594 trillion won.
With the push for SpaceX's listing, it was anticipated that Musk would achieve trillionaire status soon.
Musk, who founded SpaceX in 2002, is its largest shareholder and CEO, holding about 70% of the company's shares.
VAR corrects player misidentification in North-Central America World Cup
In the 2026 North-Central America World Cup, the first instance of correcting a misidentified player using video assistant referee (VAR) technology has occurred.On June 13, during the group stage match between the United States and Paraguay at the Los Angeles stadium, VAR was applied for the first time to confirm whether a player had been misidentified.
The incident occurred in the fifth minute of the second half, with the U.S. leading 3-0. Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almirón attempted to break through on the right side of the U.S. penalty area and fell after a challenge from U.S. defender Tim Ream. Referee Danny Makkelie initially issued a yellow card for a foul by Ream.
However, after receiving a recommendation from the VAR room, Makkelie paused the game to conduct an on-field review (OFR).
This decision marks the first practical application of the expanded VAR scope in the North-Central America World Cup.
Oh Hyun-kyu's winning goal sparks 'review bombing' of parents' restaurant
Following South Korean soccer player Oh Hyun-kyu's decisive goal against the Czech Republic, a controversy has arisen as an internet user targeted his parents' restaurant with negative reviews.Oh scored the winning goal after being substituted in during the group stage match of the 2026 FIFA North-Central America World Cup on June 12, leading South Korea to a 2-1 comeback victory.
In the aftermath, one user left a one-star review on the restaurant's page, including derogatory comments aimed at Oh and the South Korean team.
The reviewer expressed frustration, stating, "Thanks to this, I lost all my money betting on the Czech victory," and added, "South Korea will be eliminated in the qualifiers anyway," shocking many.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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