North Korea's Cyber Pirates Pillage $1 Billion Annually, Is Your Country Safe? - Part 2North Korea’s usage of stolen virtual assets as a source of funds for the development of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), such as nuclear weapons and missiles, is a well-known fact. Cyber attacks are being used as a means for North Korea, which cannot engage in regular trade activities, to acquire foreign currency needed for […]
North Korea's Cyber Pirates Pillage $1 Billion Annually, Is Your Country Safe? - Part 1“North Korea is conducting indiscriminate cyber attacks in over 150 countries. Through cybercrime, they have stolen over a billion dollars annually for the past three years, threatening the economic stability of all UN member countries.” (Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations) “Illegal cyber activities could weaken the effectiveness of the Security Council’s sanctions. […]
40 Years for Brutal Motel Murder: Is This Enough?A man in his 30s, who was sentenced to life in prison for attempting to sexually assault and subsequently killing a woman in her 70s working at a motel, has received a 40-year prison sentence on appeal. On the 17th, the second criminal division of the Daegu High Court (Judge Jeong Seung Kyu) broke the […]
Biden's Trade War: U.S. to Triple Tariffs on Chinese SteelAfter Donald Trump, President Joe Biden has also declared a substantial tariff hike on Chinese steel products and related items. As declarations and competition for protectionist measures aimed at China heighten, trade tensions between the U.S. and China are predicted to intensify. As reported by Yonhap News, President Biden visited the United Steelworkers (USW) headquarters […]
Snow Leopards in 3D: LG's Bold Move to Raise Climate Change AwarenessIn honor of Earth Day on April 22, LG Electronics takes a stand to raise awareness about animals facing extinction due to severe climate change. On the 16th (local time), LG Electronics announced the release of The LG Endangered Species Series on the billboard in Times Square, New York. The video features a dynamic 3D […]
Intel's Bold Claim: We Can Beat TSMC in the Foundry GameIntel CEO Pat Gelsinger has emphasized that Intel is confident in its foundry business competitiveness and is capable of surpassing Samsung Electronics to become the world’s number-one company, overtaking Taiwan’s TSMC. According to the global news platform Semafor on the 18th, Gelsinger said, “TSMC has done an extraordinary job as a foundry, but Intel also […]
EU Decides to Impose More Sanctions Against Iran, Targeting Missile and Drone ProductionPreventing large-scale Israeli retaliation is keyEU foreign ministers to discuss further on May 22 Leaders of the 27 European Union (EU) countries agreed on the 17th (local time) to strengthen sanctions against Iran, which attacked Israel. EU member states attended a special EU summit in Brussels, Belgium, where they decided to tighten sanctions against Iran […]
EU Leaders Unite Against Iran, Call for Tougher SanctionsEuropean Union (EU) Leaders have agreed to tighten sanctions against Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East over Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel. According to Reuters on January 17 (local time), EU leaders condemned Iran’s attack and reaffirmed their support for Israel’s security at the special EU summit held in Brussels, Belgium. They also […]
SK Hynix Pumps Billions into U.S. AI Semiconductor ProductionSK Hynix’s CEO, Kwak Noh Jung, emphasized the importance of semiconductor cooperation with the U.S. On the 17th (local time), Kwak delivered a keynote speech on the ‘Partnership for Global Success in the AI Era’ theme at the ‘Chips for America: Execution for Global Success’ event in Washington, DC. He explained that the potential of […]
Billboard's First Official Partnership with K-Pop via Kakao EntertainmentKakao Entertainment has entered into a strategic partnership with Billboard to expand the global influence of K-pop. Kakao Entertainment announced on the 17th that Mike Van, President of Billboard, and Kim Yuna, Publisher and CEO of Billboard Korea, met with Co-CEO Jang Yoon Joong at the Kakao Entertainment office in Jonggak, Jongno-gu, Seoul, to discuss […]
U.S. Set to Derail Palestine's UN Membership BidOn the 17th (local time), Jiad Abu Amr, the special representative of the Palestinian President, gave a speech at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting held at the UN headquarters in New York. It appears that Palestine’s admission to the UN will be canceled once again due to the obstruction of the United States, […]
South Korea's Killer Drones: New Frontier in Defense Against North Korea - Part 3Arm on the back and dispatch the target Suicide drones are being developed and operated in many countries worldwide, including the United States, Russia, China, and Europe. However, the country that pioneered this field is Israel. The world’s first suicide drone is believed to be Israel’s Delilah, developed in the 1980s. Unlike cruise missiles, where […]
South Korea's Killer Drones: New Frontier in Defense Against North Korea - Part 2Killer drones, the most effective deterrent against North Korea’s provocation The South Korean military has also begun introducing various killer drones, including small suicide drones. Small suicide drones are weapon systems that covertly fly toward a target and then explode to destroy or eliminate the target. It is known that the beheading unit of the […]
South Korea's Killer Drones: New Frontier in Defense Against North Korea - Part 1Fly secretly and destroy and remove enemy targetsU.S. to Use Self-Bombed UAVs for Afghan WarKiller Drone, Efficient Asymmetric Power to North Korea’s Threat On December 26, 2022, five North Korean drones violated South Korean airspace, flying around the skies of Seoul, Gimpo in Gyeonggi Province, Paju, and Ganghwa Island. The infiltrating North Korean drones passed […]
US, Japan, and South Korea Unite Against Economic ChallengesDuring the meeting, the finance ministers of South Korea, the US, and Japan gathered for the first time. They aimed to recognize the recent changes in economic and financial conditions, including the depreciation of the won and yen and China’s offensive on low-cost products. They also agreed to continue discussing issues discussed between the three […]
Giants' Lee Jung Hoo Channels Ichiro in MLB Debut: A Rising Star in the Making(San Francisco’s center fielder, Lee Jung Hoo) San Francisco Giants’ Lee Jung Hoo has made his second consecutive appearance as the third batter since his Major League debut. The local American commentators introduced Lee as the Korean Ichiro, to which Lee responded with his skills. On the 18th (Korean time), Lee started as a center […]
Presidential Office Shake-Up: Corruption Scandal Emerges in Relocation ProcessReports have emerged that the Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI), currently conducting an audit related to the relocation of the presidential office, has detected corruption allegations and requested an investigation from the prosecution. JoongAng Ilbo reported on the 17th that “It has been confirmed that the BAI has requested an investigation from the prosecution […]
Revival of the U.S.-China Trade War? U.S. Mulls Over TariffsOn the 16th (local time), U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai revealed her serious contemplation of trade defense actions, including the imposition of tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act, in reaction to China’s unfair trade practices. With this announcement, as the U.S. election draws closer this year, it becomes pertinent to monitor whether the […]
Korea's Internet Nightmare: 186 Million Cookies Sold on Dark WebThe most recent study by NordVPN, a global internet security firm, found that roughly 186 million of 54 billion cookies traded on the dark web were attributed to Korean origins. Cookies, also called internet cookies or HTTP cookies, are compact text files that store data associated with interactions between websites and users. This stored information […]
TikTok's Big Move: Massive Hiring in Korea for Market EntryReview Corporation’s stock performance is robust amidst reports of TikTok’s expansion into the Korean retail market. This move aligns with previous moves by Chinese platforms like AliExpress, Temu, and Shein. Review Corporation, which manages the nation’s premier social media influencer platform, stands to benefit from this development. On the 17th, stock market and industry insiders […]
North Korea's Cyber Pirates Pillage $1 Billion Annually, Is Your Country Safe? - Part 2 North Korea’s usage of stolen virtual assets as a source of funds for the development of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), such as nuclear weapons and missiles, is a well-known fact. Cyber attacks are being used as a means for North Korea, which cannot engage in regular trade activities, to acquire foreign currency needed for […]
40 Years for Brutal Motel Murder: Is This Enough? A man in his 30s, who was sentenced to life in prison for attempting to sexually assault and subsequently killing a woman in her 70s working at a motel, has received a 40-year prison sentence on appeal. On the 17th, the second criminal division of the Daegu High Court (Judge Jeong Seung Kyu) broke the […]
Biden's Trade War: U.S. to Triple Tariffs on Chinese Steel After Donald Trump, President Joe Biden has also declared a substantial tariff hike on Chinese steel products and related items. As declarations and competition for protectionist measures aimed at China heighten, trade tensions between the U.S. and China are predicted to intensify. As reported by Yonhap News, President Biden visited the United Steelworkers (USW) headquarters […]
Snow Leopards in 3D: LG's Bold Move to Raise Climate Change Awareness In honor of Earth Day on April 22, LG Electronics takes a stand to raise awareness about animals facing extinction due to severe climate change. On the 16th (local time), LG Electronics announced the release of The LG Endangered Species Series on the billboard in Times Square, New York. The video features a dynamic 3D […]
Intel's Bold Claim: We Can Beat TSMC in the Foundry Game Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has emphasized that Intel is confident in its foundry business competitiveness and is capable of surpassing Samsung Electronics to become the world’s number-one company, overtaking Taiwan’s TSMC. According to the global news platform Semafor on the 18th, Gelsinger said, “TSMC has done an extraordinary job as a foundry, but Intel also […]
EU Decides to Impose More Sanctions Against Iran, Targeting Missile and Drone Production Preventing large-scale Israeli retaliation is keyEU foreign ministers to discuss further on May 22 Leaders of the 27 European Union (EU) countries agreed on the 17th (local time) to strengthen sanctions against Iran, which attacked Israel. EU member states attended a special EU summit in Brussels, Belgium, where they decided to tighten sanctions against Iran […]
EU Leaders Unite Against Iran, Call for Tougher Sanctions European Union (EU) Leaders have agreed to tighten sanctions against Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East over Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel. According to Reuters on January 17 (local time), EU leaders condemned Iran’s attack and reaffirmed their support for Israel’s security at the special EU summit held in Brussels, Belgium. They also […]
SK Hynix Pumps Billions into U.S. AI Semiconductor Production SK Hynix’s CEO, Kwak Noh Jung, emphasized the importance of semiconductor cooperation with the U.S. On the 17th (local time), Kwak delivered a keynote speech on the ‘Partnership for Global Success in the AI Era’ theme at the ‘Chips for America: Execution for Global Success’ event in Washington, DC. He explained that the potential of […]
Billboard's First Official Partnership with K-Pop via Kakao Entertainment Kakao Entertainment has entered into a strategic partnership with Billboard to expand the global influence of K-pop. Kakao Entertainment announced on the 17th that Mike Van, President of Billboard, and Kim Yuna, Publisher and CEO of Billboard Korea, met with Co-CEO Jang Yoon Joong at the Kakao Entertainment office in Jonggak, Jongno-gu, Seoul, to discuss […]
U.S. Set to Derail Palestine's UN Membership Bid On the 17th (local time), Jiad Abu Amr, the special representative of the Palestinian President, gave a speech at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting held at the UN headquarters in New York. It appears that Palestine’s admission to the UN will be canceled once again due to the obstruction of the United States, […]
South Korea's Killer Drones: New Frontier in Defense Against North Korea - Part 3 Arm on the back and dispatch the target Suicide drones are being developed and operated in many countries worldwide, including the United States, Russia, China, and Europe. However, the country that pioneered this field is Israel. The world’s first suicide drone is believed to be Israel’s Delilah, developed in the 1980s. Unlike cruise missiles, where […]
US, Japan, and South Korea Unite Against Economic Challenges During the meeting, the finance ministers of South Korea, the US, and Japan gathered for the first time. They aimed to recognize the recent changes in economic and financial conditions, including the depreciation of the won and yen and China’s offensive on low-cost products. They also agreed to continue discussing issues discussed between the three […]
Giants' Lee Jung Hoo Channels Ichiro in MLB Debut: A Rising Star in the Making (San Francisco’s center fielder, Lee Jung Hoo) San Francisco Giants’ Lee Jung Hoo has made his second consecutive appearance as the third batter since his Major League debut. The local American commentators introduced Lee as the Korean Ichiro, to which Lee responded with his skills. On the 18th (Korean time), Lee started as a center […]
Presidential Office Shake-Up: Corruption Scandal Emerges in Relocation Process Reports have emerged that the Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI), currently conducting an audit related to the relocation of the presidential office, has detected corruption allegations and requested an investigation from the prosecution. JoongAng Ilbo reported on the 17th that “It has been confirmed that the BAI has requested an investigation from the prosecution […]
Revival of the U.S.-China Trade War? U.S. Mulls Over Tariffs On the 16th (local time), U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai revealed her serious contemplation of trade defense actions, including the imposition of tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act, in reaction to China’s unfair trade practices. With this announcement, as the U.S. election draws closer this year, it becomes pertinent to monitor whether the […]
Korea's Internet Nightmare: 186 Million Cookies Sold on Dark Web The most recent study by NordVPN, a global internet security firm, found that roughly 186 million of 54 billion cookies traded on the dark web were attributed to Korean origins. Cookies, also called internet cookies or HTTP cookies, are compact text files that store data associated with interactions between websites and users. This stored information […]
TikTok's Big Move: Massive Hiring in Korea for Market Entry Review Corporation’s stock performance is robust amidst reports of TikTok’s expansion into the Korean retail market. This move aligns with previous moves by Chinese platforms like AliExpress, Temu, and Shein. Review Corporation, which manages the nation’s premier social media influencer platform, stands to benefit from this development. On the 17th, stock market and industry insiders […]
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