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The upcoming June 1st episode of 'News Dive' promises a deep dive into South Korea's pressing political and economic issues, featuring a panel of experts and a special guest appearance.

The program will cover a range of significant events, including a recent explosion at Hanwha Aero in Daejeon, which has prompted political figures to exercise caution in their campaigning. The economic landscape will also be scrutinized, with discussions on the KOSPI index potentially falling to 8,800 points, and a debate over whether the figure would be 4,100 without the semiconductor sector, including a rebuttal from the President.

With local elections just two days away, 'News Dive' will explore the strategies of candidates, such as Jeon Jae-soo, aiming to win over voters in Busan. The record-high early voting turnout of 23.51% will be analyzed for its implications for both ruling and opposition parties. The episode will also touch upon a "voting mishap" involving former President Lee Myung-bak and the People Power Party's reaction, which the program suggests might be an overreaction.

Further topics include the verification of candidates in the 'Real vs. Fake Democratic Party' contest in Pyeongtaek, the government's request to prevent the departure of an individual accused of spreading false information about election fraud, and actor Ha Jung-woo's condemnation of alleged violence by a supporter of Han Dong-hoon against a resident. The political climate in Jeonbuk, which saw the second-highest early voting rate at 35%, will also be examined.

Finally, the program will delve into the ongoing special counsel investigation, with potential summons of figures like Cho Tae-yong, Kim Yong-hyun, Lee Sang-min, and Yoon Suk-yeol. Reporter Oh Hyuk-jin will provide an inside look into the reasons for the extension of the investigation period. The episode features lawyer Kim Gyu-hyun, political analyst Seo Yang-ho, creator Lee Sang-min, journalist Oh Hyuk-jin, and Democratic Party candidate Jeon Jae-soo.