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Rachel Park (693 Posts)

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  U.S. Urges North Korea to Reject Provocation and Embrace Dialogue 2024.04.18 “Alternative sanctions panel against North Korea, considering all options” U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield affirmed, “The United States has unequivocally communicated our lack of hostile intentions towards North Korea,” emphasizing, “We consistently urge North Korea to refrain from provocations and embrace dialogue.” While in South Korea, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield toured the DMZ in Paju, […]
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  North Korea's Education Reforms Under Kim Jong Un, Over 1500 Schools Built 2024.04.18 The Pyongyang Teachers University is implementing comprehensive robotic teaching methods for elementary school students. [Photo – Chosun Shinbo] The Zainichi newspaper Chosun Shinbo reported on the 17th that in the Kim Jong Un era, the party and the state have taken numerous significant measures to improve education. Firstly, the newspaper reminded readers of Chairman Kim […]
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  From Idol to Bride: Nishino Nanase's Fairytale Romance 2024.04.17 Nishino Nanase, once a sweeping idol across Japan as a member of the idol group Nogizaka46, has married. Born in May 1994, Nishino Nanase married Yamada Yuki, who was four years older than her, before her 30th birthday. Being close in age, the couple’s marriage has received considerable congratulations from those around them. Nishino Nanase […]
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  Beauty and the Bots: World's First AI Beauty Pageant Announced 2024.04.17 The world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) beauty pageant is set to take place. The winning AI woman will receive $20,000 in prize money. According to the Daily Mail in the UK on the 15th (local time), Fanvue, a creator platform, is recruiting participants for the world’s first AI beauty pageant, scheduled for May. The judges […]
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  Will the United States Be Able to Disuade an All-Out War in the Middle East? 2024.04.17 Western countries, including the United States, are urging Israel to exercise restraint to prevent a full-scale war. However, there are many voices in Israel and the U.S., including hardline conservatives, calling for a counterattack and pessimism that the embers of war in the Middle East will not be extinguished quickly. On the 14th, CNBC reported […]
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  AI Drones Threatening Energy Markets, Ukraine Attack Disrupts Russian Oil Production 2024.04.17 Ukraine attacks 18 Russian refineries this yearIncreased use of AI-equipped dronesConcerns grow among oil-importing countries like China and India CNBC reported on the 14th (local time) that Artificial intelligence (AI) drones are disrupting energy markets as Ukraine’s intensified attacks on Russian refineries continue. According to JP Morgan, drones launched from Ukraine have attacked 18 Russian […]
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  Trapped in China: Tourists Held Hostage in Store Standoff 2024.04.17 A group of Chinese tourists were trapped in a store for several hours after refusing to make purchases. According to foreign media outlets such as the South China Morning Post (SCMP), 37 local tourists who visited Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province, China, on the 26th of last month were confined in a bedding […]
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  China's Population Crisis: A Threat to Its Economic Supremacy? 2024.04.16 Elderly population expected to reach 38% by 2050Retirement age at 60, the world’s lowestThe Hukou System hinders economic growthUrbanization rate must reach 75-80% As China faces complex issues of economic slowdown, low birth rate, and aging population, its status as the world’s second-largest economy is wavering. The Economist recently introduced a solution for China’s population crisis. […]
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  North Korea Breaks Silence on South Korean Election: A Crushing Defeat for Yoon Suk Yeol 2024.04.16 For the first time, North Korea commented on the results of the South Korean general election on April 10th, claiming on the 16th that it was a “stern judgment of public sentiment” against Yoon Suk Yeol’s party. However, they did not mention specific election results, such as the number of seats won by each party. […]
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  Seattle Mayor Makes Historic Visit to Seoul, Strengthening Ties 2024.04.16 Source: City of Seoul Bruce Harrell, the first Asian-American Mayor of Seattle and son of a war veteran led a large economic delegation on a visit to Seoul on April 15. During their meeting, Mayor Oh Se Hoon introduced the Climate Companion Card, part of Seoul’s key policy, the Special City of Companionship and Charm. […]
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  China's Top Official: 'We Need to Hold Onto Bottom Line of National Security For the Development of Hong Kong" 2024.04.16 Reuters, Yonhap News A high-ranking Chinese government official in charge of Hong Kong policy emphasized the legitimacy of the Hong Kong version of the National Security Law (Hong Kong National Security Law), which went into full effect last March. According to Reuters on the 15th, Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs […]
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  ATEEZ Rocks Coachella, Writes New Chapter in K-Pop History 2024.04.16 K-pop boy group ATEEZ has showcased its masterful stage presence. ATEEZ successfully concluded their first performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (hereafter Coachella) on the 12th (local time), earning rave reviews from international media. Billboard USA highlighted ATEEZ’s performance as one of the Best Moments of Coachella Day 1, stating, “ATEEZ closed […]
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  Trump Stands as Defendant in Criminal Court 2024.04.16 On the 15th (local time), President Donald Trump became the first former U.S. president to stand trial as a criminal defendant. From this day, he will be on trial for a month on charges of paying hush money to prevent a sex scandal before the 2016 presidential election and manipulating company books. According to the […]
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  China Opens Mount Everest: Climbers Welcome After Three-Year Hiatus 2024.04.16 China is set to allow foreign climbers to ascend Mount Everest for the first time in nearly three years since the outbreak of COVID-19. Mount Everest  According to foreign media such as CNN, the China Tibet Mountaineering Association (CTMA) announced that it will fully open the northern Tibet route of Everest this spring climbing season. […]
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  China Calls for Calm in Iran-Israel Conflict 2024.04.16 Amid fears that a potential retaliation by Israel against Iran could escalate into a full-blown war, China has expressed its stance, urging “all relevant parties to remain calm and restrained so that tensions do not escalate.” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged restraint between Iran and Israel during a regular briefing on the 15th. […]
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  US Steel Shareholders Approve Merger with Japan's Nippon Steel, Despite Opposition from Biden and Trump 2024.04.16 US Steel shareholders have approved a merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel. However, significant obstacles loom ahead as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, have made clear their opposition to Nippon Steel’s acquisition of US Steel. In a press release on the 12th (local time), US Steel announced that the […]
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  Power, Politics, and Pandemics: Zhao Leji's Crucial Role in China 2024.04.16 On the 13th, Zhao Leji, the third-ranking Member of the Chinese Communist Party who warmly embraced North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un, is equivalent to the Speaker of the Parliament in China. Zhao is well-known as a close confidant of Chinese President Xi Jinping, the highest-ranking Chinese official to visit North Korea since the two […]
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  North Korean Leader and Chinese Official Hold Talks on Deepening Ties 2024.04.16 During his visit to North Korea, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with China’s Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, Zhao Leji. According to Yonhap News, on the 14th, the Korean Central News Agency reported that Kim met with the Chinese Party and government delegation that officially visited North Korea […]
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  Nike Faces Backlash Over Revealing Track Uniforms: Sexism in Sports? 2024.04.15 The recently revealed uniforms for the U.S. women’s track team for the 2024 Paris Olympics are sparking controversy due to their revealing design, reminiscent of swimwear. According to foreign media outlets like AP News on the 14th (local time), Nike unveiled the uniforms for the U.S. track team during the Nike Air Innovation Summit in […]
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  Girl Group LE SSERAFIM Faces Criticism for Lackluster Coachella Performance 2024.04.15 On the 13th (local time), K-Pop girl group LE SSERAFIM performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, one of the largest music festivals in the U.S., and met with local fans. Despite excitement from local fans, they faced domestic and international criticism for their perceived lack of skill. Their set included the unreleased […]