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China and North Korea Deepen Exchange in Information Sector: Ambassador's VisitNorth Korean Minister of Information Industry Ju Yong Il (right) and Chinese Ambassador to North Korea Wang Yajun (Photo=Chinese Embassy in North Korea) North Korean Minister of Information Industry Ju Yong Il and Chinese Ambassador to North Korea Wang Yajun agreed to strengthen cooperation and exchange in various fields, including the information industry, during a […]
Chinese Consumers Boycott Nongfu Spring Products Amid 'Pro-Japanese' AllegationsNongfu Spring, the largest beverage company in China, led by Zhong Shanshan, one of China’s wealthiest individuals, is suddenly accused of being a “pro-Japanese” company. This is due to the spread of conspiracy theories based on nationalism, claiming “traces of pro-Japanese sentiment were hidden throughout over the product packaging.” According to the Hong Kong Ming […]
BYD Founder Wang Chuanfu Faces Crisis Over Alleged Extramarital AffairChairman Wang Chuanfu of BYD, a major Chinese electric vehicle company, is recently rumored to have illegitimate children in the United States—/Search engine Baidu. Wang Chuanfu, 58, founder of BYD, a major Chinese electric vehicle company comparable to Elon Musk’s Tesla, is suddenly embroiled in rumors of having illegitimate children in the United States, facing […]
China Criticizes U.S. Plan for 'Ukrainian-style' Weapons Support to TaiwanChina has expressed its stance that the United States and China should break away from their “bad competition” as the U.S. Department of Defense included the so-called “Ukrainian-style” weapons support for Taiwan in next year’s defense budget. Although there was a backlash, it can be said that the level of response was entirely moderated. It […]
Does Kim Jong Un’s 10-Year Economic Plan Follow Kim Jong Il's Delusions?(Photo=Rodong Sinmun/News1) An article on the first page of Rodong Sinmun on March 11th specified that the North Korean 2024 main project, the 20×10 regional development policy, is the 10-year revolution to realize the party’s long-cherished wish. Of course, Kim Jong Un has already named this policy, the grand struggle of the 10-year goal, 10-year […]
South Korean Arrested in Russia on Espionage Charges Turns Out to be Missionary Who Helped Rescue North Korean DefectorsThe Korean man arrested in Vladivostok, Russia, on charges of espionage, is reported to be a missionary who has been involved in rescue activities for North Korean defectors in the area. According to Yonhap News on the 12th, Korean missionary Baek entered Russia from China earlier this year and was arrested by the Russian Federal […]
Tragic Coal Mine Accidents Claim Lives in China: An Urgent Call for Improved Safety MeasuresA gas explosion in Anhui ProvinceA collapse accident in Shanxi ProvinceBoth accidents can be seen as man-made disasters without a doubt Two coal mine accidents occurred on the same day, the 11th, in China, the world’s largest producer and consumer of coal, resulting in a total of 16 deaths and disappearances. The chances of survival […]
Marriage Price Tag: Koreans Spend $300K on Saying 'I Do'Housing Cost Accounts for 79% of Wedding Expenses A study has revealed that the cost of getting married in Korea is 347.4 million won ($294,000). On February 20th, the Numbers Data Research Center’s weekly report “Numbers” No. 228 released a survey titled “Cost of Marriage for Koreans.” Below are the details of the survey results. […]
How China's Self-Development is Reshaping the Global Arms MarketChina’s weapon imports have significantly decreased. As China’s ability to develop weapons has improved, it appears to accelerate its domestication. On the 11th, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) in Hong Kong, citing a report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), reported that China’s weapon imports from 2019 to 2023 decreased by 44% […]
Get to Know Go Yoon Jung of 'Resident Playbook'Have you ever heard of the “Reply 1997”, “Reply 1994”, “Hospital Playlist”, and “Prison Playbook” drama series? Director Shin Won Ho consistently garners significant interest with his drama productions, leaving audiences eagerly anticipating his next project. Excitement is building for director Shin Won Ho’s upcoming drama, “Resident Playbook.” A recently released teaser has fueled anticipation […]
Shin Se Kyung's Journey to FameShin Se Kyung was the tallest in 5th grade, standing at 5’4″.She entered the entertainment industry as the former “Seo Taiji’s Girl”.She launched her own YouTube channel, and plans and edits her videos. Shin Se Kyung’s height during elementary school was notable compared to her classmates, which led to her being nicknamed “Gorilla” amongst her […]
Last North Korean Restaurant in Vietnam Shuts Down Amid COVID FalloutThe scene of a Koryo restaurant in Hanoi, Vietnam, closed on the 4th. With the withdrawal of the last North Korean restaurant, the Koryo restaurant, there are no longer any North Korean restaurants left in Vietnam/Hanoi correspondent Jung Ri Na The last North Korean restaurant in Vietnam has closed its doors and withdrawn. According to […]
China Loses Population Crown to India, Battles Low Birth Rate CrisisPhoto=ImageToday With a population of 1.4 billion, China is grappling with a national emergency due to a low birth rate and is struggling to find solutions. According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the total population of mainland China decreased from 1.4118 billion at the beginning of this year to 1.4970 billion, a […]
China's E-commerce Take Over Global Market, Shopee Beats AmazonChinese e-commerce companies are relentlessly waging a global market share war. As of January, seven of the top 10 global e-commerce applications for monthly users were Chinese companies or had Chinese capital invested. According to the Nikkei on the 11th, a study by U.S. research firm Sensor Tower showed that Sea’s Shopee in Singapore topped […]
[Debate] Dissenting Voices in North Korea's Elections: A Step Towards Change?On April 10, 2024, South Korea will have its parliamentary elections. Meanwhile, North Korea held its local People’s Assembly delegate elections on November 26, 2023. In particular, there was a noteworthy point in this election: the emergence of dissenting votes in North Korea for the first time in 67 years. Are North Korea’s election system […]
First Female 2-Star Officer Warns Against Opposition's North Korea Sympathizers in ParliamentThe First 2 Star Female Officer Kang Sun Young, a former Army Aviation Operations Commander, who the People Power Party recruited as a candidate for the April 10th general election, criticized the proportional representation candidates whom The Democratic Alliance of Korea elected, the proportion satellite party of Democratic Party of Korea, as the share of […]
North Korea May Exploit Co-Researched Papers For Military Development North Korea is suspected of developing military technology through joint research with other countries. Academic exchanges between North Korea and China are active, and Chinese government funds are being used. It has been pointed out that it is necessary to strengthen international monitoring...
Shanghai Disneyland's Next Big Move: Another Themed Park on the HorizonPlan to add another themed park, following ZootopiaThe construction of the new hotel with 400 rooms is ongoing Shanghai Disneyland. Captured via Baidu Last year, Shanghai Disneyland, which opened the world’s first Zootopia-themed land, revealed its plan for further expansion. It was reported that the theme park, currently under construction, will enter the main construction […]
Trump v Biden: Who Do Voters Prefer When It Comes to Economic Policies?(Photo=AFP/Yonhap) Despite indications of an improving U.S. economy, President Joe Biden’s “economic score” shows little sign of a rebound, attracting attention to the reason behind this. According to Yonhap News, on the 10th (local time), the Financial Times (FT) reported that although American voters believe the economy is improving, they remain stingy in support of […]
Scheffler's Putter Switch Pays Off: Victory at Arnold Palmer PGA TourScottie Scheffler celebrates after making a birdie on the 15th hole during the fourth PGA Tour Arnold Invitational round on March 10th. /AP Yonhap News The bold move of world-ranked number one male golfer Scottie Scheffler (28, USA) to change his putter paid off. Picking up a mallet putter, Scheffler tasted victory on the Professional […]
China and North Korea Deepen Exchange in Information Sector: Ambassador's Visit North Korean Minister of Information Industry Ju Yong Il (right) and Chinese Ambassador to North Korea Wang Yajun (Photo=Chinese Embassy in North Korea) North Korean Minister of Information Industry Ju Yong Il and Chinese Ambassador to North Korea Wang Yajun agreed to strengthen cooperation and exchange in various fields, including the information industry, during a […]
Chinese Consumers Boycott Nongfu Spring Products Amid 'Pro-Japanese' Allegations Nongfu Spring, the largest beverage company in China, led by Zhong Shanshan, one of China’s wealthiest individuals, is suddenly accused of being a “pro-Japanese” company. This is due to the spread of conspiracy theories based on nationalism, claiming “traces of pro-Japanese sentiment were hidden throughout over the product packaging.” According to the Hong Kong Ming […]
BYD Founder Wang Chuanfu Faces Crisis Over Alleged Extramarital Affair Chairman Wang Chuanfu of BYD, a major Chinese electric vehicle company, is recently rumored to have illegitimate children in the United States—/Search engine Baidu. Wang Chuanfu, 58, founder of BYD, a major Chinese electric vehicle company comparable to Elon Musk’s Tesla, is suddenly embroiled in rumors of having illegitimate children in the United States, facing […]
China Criticizes U.S. Plan for 'Ukrainian-style' Weapons Support to Taiwan China has expressed its stance that the United States and China should break away from their “bad competition” as the U.S. Department of Defense included the so-called “Ukrainian-style” weapons support for Taiwan in next year’s defense budget. Although there was a backlash, it can be said that the level of response was entirely moderated. It […]
Does Kim Jong Un’s 10-Year Economic Plan Follow Kim Jong Il's Delusions? (Photo=Rodong Sinmun/News1) An article on the first page of Rodong Sinmun on March 11th specified that the North Korean 2024 main project, the 20×10 regional development policy, is the 10-year revolution to realize the party’s long-cherished wish. Of course, Kim Jong Un has already named this policy, the grand struggle of the 10-year goal, 10-year […]
South Korean Arrested in Russia on Espionage Charges Turns Out to be Missionary Who Helped Rescue North Korean Defectors The Korean man arrested in Vladivostok, Russia, on charges of espionage, is reported to be a missionary who has been involved in rescue activities for North Korean defectors in the area. According to Yonhap News on the 12th, Korean missionary Baek entered Russia from China earlier this year and was arrested by the Russian Federal […]
Tragic Coal Mine Accidents Claim Lives in China: An Urgent Call for Improved Safety Measures A gas explosion in Anhui ProvinceA collapse accident in Shanxi ProvinceBoth accidents can be seen as man-made disasters without a doubt Two coal mine accidents occurred on the same day, the 11th, in China, the world’s largest producer and consumer of coal, resulting in a total of 16 deaths and disappearances. The chances of survival […]
Marriage Price Tag: Koreans Spend $300K on Saying 'I Do' Housing Cost Accounts for 79% of Wedding Expenses A study has revealed that the cost of getting married in Korea is 347.4 million won ($294,000). On February 20th, the Numbers Data Research Center’s weekly report “Numbers” No. 228 released a survey titled “Cost of Marriage for Koreans.” Below are the details of the survey results. […]
How China's Self-Development is Reshaping the Global Arms Market China’s weapon imports have significantly decreased. As China’s ability to develop weapons has improved, it appears to accelerate its domestication. On the 11th, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) in Hong Kong, citing a report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), reported that China’s weapon imports from 2019 to 2023 decreased by 44% […]
Get to Know Go Yoon Jung of 'Resident Playbook' Have you ever heard of the “Reply 1997”, “Reply 1994”, “Hospital Playlist”, and “Prison Playbook” drama series? Director Shin Won Ho consistently garners significant interest with his drama productions, leaving audiences eagerly anticipating his next project. Excitement is building for director Shin Won Ho’s upcoming drama, “Resident Playbook.” A recently released teaser has fueled anticipation […]
Shin Se Kyung's Journey to Fame Shin Se Kyung was the tallest in 5th grade, standing at 5’4″.She entered the entertainment industry as the former “Seo Taiji’s Girl”.She launched her own YouTube channel, and plans and edits her videos. Shin Se Kyung’s height during elementary school was notable compared to her classmates, which led to her being nicknamed “Gorilla” amongst her […]
Last North Korean Restaurant in Vietnam Shuts Down Amid COVID Fallout The scene of a Koryo restaurant in Hanoi, Vietnam, closed on the 4th. With the withdrawal of the last North Korean restaurant, the Koryo restaurant, there are no longer any North Korean restaurants left in Vietnam/Hanoi correspondent Jung Ri Na The last North Korean restaurant in Vietnam has closed its doors and withdrawn. According to […]
China Loses Population Crown to India, Battles Low Birth Rate Crisis Photo=ImageToday With a population of 1.4 billion, China is grappling with a national emergency due to a low birth rate and is struggling to find solutions. According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the total population of mainland China decreased from 1.4118 billion at the beginning of this year to 1.4970 billion, a […]
China's E-commerce Take Over Global Market, Shopee Beats Amazon Chinese e-commerce companies are relentlessly waging a global market share war. As of January, seven of the top 10 global e-commerce applications for monthly users were Chinese companies or had Chinese capital invested. According to the Nikkei on the 11th, a study by U.S. research firm Sensor Tower showed that Sea’s Shopee in Singapore topped […]
[Debate] Dissenting Voices in North Korea's Elections: A Step Towards Change? On April 10, 2024, South Korea will have its parliamentary elections. Meanwhile, North Korea held its local People’s Assembly delegate elections on November 26, 2023. In particular, there was a noteworthy point in this election: the emergence of dissenting votes in North Korea for the first time in 67 years. Are North Korea’s election system […]
First Female 2-Star Officer Warns Against Opposition's North Korea Sympathizers in Parliament The First 2 Star Female Officer Kang Sun Young, a former Army Aviation Operations Commander, who the People Power Party recruited as a candidate for the April 10th general election, criticized the proportional representation candidates whom The Democratic Alliance of Korea elected, the proportion satellite party of Democratic Party of Korea, as the share of […]
North Korea May Exploit Co-Researched Papers For Military Development North Korea is suspected of developing military technology through joint research with other countries. Academic exchanges between North Korea and China are active, and Chinese government funds are being used. It has been pointed out that it is necessary to strengthen international monitoring...
Shanghai Disneyland's Next Big Move: Another Themed Park on the Horizon Plan to add another themed park, following ZootopiaThe construction of the new hotel with 400 rooms is ongoing Shanghai Disneyland. Captured via Baidu Last year, Shanghai Disneyland, which opened the world’s first Zootopia-themed land, revealed its plan for further expansion. It was reported that the theme park, currently under construction, will enter the main construction […]
Trump v Biden: Who Do Voters Prefer When It Comes to Economic Policies? (Photo=AFP/Yonhap) Despite indications of an improving U.S. economy, President Joe Biden’s “economic score” shows little sign of a rebound, attracting attention to the reason behind this. According to Yonhap News, on the 10th (local time), the Financial Times (FT) reported that although American voters believe the economy is improving, they remain stingy in support of […]
Scheffler's Putter Switch Pays Off: Victory at Arnold Palmer PGA Tour Scottie Scheffler celebrates after making a birdie on the 15th hole during the fourth PGA Tour Arnold Invitational round on March 10th. /AP Yonhap News The bold move of world-ranked number one male golfer Scottie Scheffler (28, USA) to change his putter paid off. Picking up a mallet putter, Scheffler tasted victory on the Professional […]
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