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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gaeseong Industrial Complex Foundation to be Dissolved Next WeekYonhap News The government plans to announce an enforcement decree next week to dissolve the Gaeseong Industrial District Foundation. Since its establishment in 2007, following the launch of the Kaesong Industrial Region in 2004, the foundation has been supporting the entry permit process, access control, labor, and facility management of companies in the complex. On the 11th, Koo Byung […]
Legislation in China Proposed to Address Overtime Work on WeChat and Social MediaAs conflicts over after-work instructions via messengers such as KakaoTalk are growing in South Korea, China is reportedly preparing a plan to pay overtime for such “online overtime work.” Although the legislation is expected to take some time to prepare, the move to legislate itself is significant. On the 11th, the South China Morning Post […]
Biden v Trump: The Biggest Battleground in GeorgiaPresident Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, who are confirmed to face off again in the November U.S. election, clashed in Georgia, one of the handful of states that will decide who wins the presidency. According to foreign media on the 9th (local time), President Biden and former President Trump held their first campaign […]
Lee Jae-Myung 'Yoon Suk Yeol's Government Has Become an Autocracy'A report from V-Dem Institute says “South Korean Democracy now ranks at 47th from 28thYoon Suk Yeol’s government attacks gender equality and represses the opposition partiesLee Jae-Myung “autocratization in a leading democratic country, unimaginable”“This general election must stop the reckless backslide” Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, criticized the Yoon Suk […]
BYD, a Company Backed by Warren Buffet, Has Dominated the Entire EV IndustryRecently, the latest model of BYD’s Yuan Plus is being sold in China starting at about 120,000 yuan (about $16,660), which is about 12% cheaper than the previous model. According to the media, the price war of electric vehicles is currently accelerating in China, and overall sales volume is decreasing. BYD’s competitor XPeng had reached […]
[Debate] Will Chinese Electric Vehicles Take Over the European Market?Wariness against Chinese electric vehicles and concerns over the rising market share of Chinese electric vehicles in EuropeEU has predicted a response to Chinese electric vehicle companies through an anti-subsidy investigation Discrimination against Chinese electric vehicles begins in Europe According to reports from Chinese business media Caixin and Reuters, the European Union (EU) is establishing […]
Unlocking the Physical and Mental Benefits of SquashSquash is one of the most popular indoor racquet sports worldwide, characterized by its fast pace and high intensity. Beyond just physical prowess, exercising squash positively impacts mental and social health. Squash, a full-body workout, provides various health benefits and is suitable for all age groups. Let’s delve into the health benefits of squash. Health […]
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