South Korea's Senior Poverty Rate Hits 38.1%, Highest in OECD CountriesTwo years ago, the poverty rate among seniors in South Korea worsened to 38.1%, the highest level among the countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). According to data from the Ministry of Health and Welfare and Statistics Korea’s Household Financial Welfare Survey on the 11th, the relative poverty rate of the […]
Debate Emerges Over S&P 500 Surge: Bubble or Sustainable Growth?A sign announcing Wall Street is in front of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) building. Reuters/Yonhap News The U.S. Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 index has been on a tremendous rise this year, repeatedly breaking its all-time highs. This has sparked a debate about whether the stock price is in a bubble. The controversy […]
Women Get More Health Benefits From Exercise Than Men, Study FindsA study has shown that women derive more health benefits from exercise than men. The study on the gender differences in health benefits obtained from exercise was published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health and stimulates metabolic activity, contributing to overall well-being. However, the extent of these […]
Stress-Free Living: How Meditation Helps You Say Goodbye to StressMeditation helps calm the mind and body and focus on the present moment. It is widely known to be highly effective in relieving stress. The reasons why meditation helps in stress relief can be explained through several mechanisms. Why Meditation is Good for ‘Stress Relief’ 1. Reduction in Stress Response Meditation decreases the activity of […]
10 Surprising Benefits of Snacking on Pumpkin SeedsPumpkin seeds have been utilized as a health food in various cultures for a long time. These tiny seeds are rich in nutrients and provide several health benefits. Pumpkin seeds are ideal for inclusion in a daily diet as they possess various advantages, such as promoting cardiovascular health, improving prostate health, and enhancing sleep quality. […]
Chinese Electric Car Giant BYD Eyes Korean Market as Gateway to U.S. and EuropeSurprisingly, the Chinese electric car company BYD has targeted the Korean market. Considering that the market size is not large and that Hyundai and Kia’s market share exceeds 90%, this is unexpected, especially given the declining consumer preference for Chinese cars. The industry believes BYD’s strategy is to use Korea as a stepping stone for […]
Trump and Biden Are Locked Into the General Election, Securing Celebrity Influence and Funds Are a Must[Photo=Reuters·Yonhap News] The upcoming U.S. election seems to be largely influenced by celebrity endorsements and fundraising. With undecided voters playing a crucial role in determining the outcome, the support of celebrities has become essential. As the competition intensifies early on, it’s also important to consider long-term planning as a variable. Trump’s “numerous celebrities support” bluff, […]
Prices and Interest Rates Run in Reverse Amidst the Return of the 'MAGA' Slogan[Photo=Reuters-Yonhap News] The volume of the MAGA (Make America Great Again) slogan that once drove the Korean economy into a corner is increasing again as former President Donald Trump is confirmed as the Republican candidate for the U.S. election. The return of Trumpism, symbolized by nationalism and protectionism, is the utmost blow to the Korean […]
South Korea Deploys 'Spike' Missiles to Target North Korean Coastal ArtillerySince North Korea bombarded Yeonpyeong Island in 2010, the military authorities have introduced a weapon system to strike North Korea’s coastal artillery precisely. That weapon is the Israeli-made “Spike” missile, deployed since mid-2013. The North Korean coastal artillery bases hidden in the coastal trenches near the Yellow Sea are challenging to strike accurately with the […]
Elon Musk: 'I Am Not Donating Money to Either Candidate for US President'Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk, known to have recently met with former President Donald Trump, a U.S. presidential candidate, has drawn a line on the possibility of supporting election funds. On the 6th (local time), Musk said through social media X (formerly Twitter), “Just to be super clear, I am not donating money to either candidate […]
South Korea Expresses Concern Over South China Sea CollisionLim, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is seen giving a regular briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jongno District, Seoul, on the afternoon of January 16./Yonhap News South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed concern over the heightened tension following a collision between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the South […]
Donald Trump and Joe Biden Both 'Unfavorable'[Photo= Yonhap News·AFP] This year’s US presidential election solidified as a match between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, is expected to be a historically “unlikeable election”. There are also predictions that a third-party figure could play a casting voter role in deciding the fate of the presidential election. In a poll conducted […]
TikTok Faces Deadline as U.S. Congress Votes to Limit Chinese InfluenceThe United States is escalating efforts to eliminate TikTok. On the 7th (local time), the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce unanimously passed a 50 to 0 bill to exclude TikTok from the U.S. app store if ByteDance, the Chinese parent company, does not sell it. More than 20 people attended this bill bipartisanally, […]
Putin: 'Childbirth is Part of a Woman's Destiny'Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that “childbirth” is inherently part of a woman’s destiny. According to Yonhap News, on the 7th (local time), the Russian news agency, TASS, reported that President Putin said “A woman’s destiny is to carry on the family lineage, which is a unique gift of nature,” in a speech at […]
North Korea's Kim Jong Un Orders Intensified Military Training Amid Rising TensionsKim Jong Un visited a military training ground and emphasized the need for practical training and war preparedness. According to the North Korean Central News Agency report on the 7th, Chairman Kim visited a key operation training base in the western district of the North Korean military on the 6th and oversaw the training. /Yonhap […]
U.S. on Alert: North Korea's Military Tensions Rise Amid Stronger China-Russia BondThe U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS) has analyzed that North Korea, which has grown closer to China and Russia, has an increased likelihood of military provocation against South Korea. The U.S. Congressional Research Service, through the Indo-Pacific Command report, has assessed that North Korea, which has grown closer to China and Russia, has an increased […]
Biden Orders U.S. Military to Construct a Port During the State of the Union AddressU.S. President Joe Biden./Reuters Yonhap News U.S. President Joe Biden announced plans to construct a temporary port capable of delivering large-scale relief supplies to the Gaza Strip within a few weeks, during the State of the Union Address on the 7th (local time). Approximately 2.3 million Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are suffering from […]
Biden's State of the Union Address, 'Americans Are Writing the Greatest Comeback Story Never Told'Aiming at Trump, “I don’t do anger, revenge, or retaliation”Intends to Restore Abortion Ruling U.S. President Joe Biden mentioned a “great comeback” and indirectly criticized his election competitor, former President Donald Trump, in his State of the Union Address on the 7th (local time). He also emphasized the need for new policies, including the safeguarding […]
Hyundai, BMW, Kia, and Stellantis Recall 6.9 Million Vehicles: What You Need to KnowDue to manufacturing defects, Hyundai, BMW, Kia, and Stellantis Korea are voluntarily recalling over 60,000 vehicles. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport announced on the 7th that 43 models of 69,044 vehicles manufactured, imported, or sold by these companies have been found to have manufacturing defects and will be recalled. Firstly, 22,803 units of […]
Air Force's 11th Fighter Wing Conducts High-Stakes Drill Against North Korean ThreatThe Air Force announced on the 6th that it had conducted the 2nd PISU training at the 11th Fighter Wing. The PISU training is an air training planned independently by the 11th Fighter Wing and was first conducted last month. It was named after the English expression Punish Immediately, Strongly, Until the End. The training […]
South Korea's Senior Poverty Rate Hits 38.1%, Highest in OECD Countries Two years ago, the poverty rate among seniors in South Korea worsened to 38.1%, the highest level among the countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). According to data from the Ministry of Health and Welfare and Statistics Korea’s Household Financial Welfare Survey on the 11th, the relative poverty rate of the […]
Debate Emerges Over S&P 500 Surge: Bubble or Sustainable Growth? A sign announcing Wall Street is in front of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) building. Reuters/Yonhap News The U.S. Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 index has been on a tremendous rise this year, repeatedly breaking its all-time highs. This has sparked a debate about whether the stock price is in a bubble. The controversy […]
Women Get More Health Benefits From Exercise Than Men, Study Finds A study has shown that women derive more health benefits from exercise than men. The study on the gender differences in health benefits obtained from exercise was published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health and stimulates metabolic activity, contributing to overall well-being. However, the extent of these […]
Stress-Free Living: How Meditation Helps You Say Goodbye to Stress Meditation helps calm the mind and body and focus on the present moment. It is widely known to be highly effective in relieving stress. The reasons why meditation helps in stress relief can be explained through several mechanisms. Why Meditation is Good for ‘Stress Relief’ 1. Reduction in Stress Response Meditation decreases the activity of […]
10 Surprising Benefits of Snacking on Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds have been utilized as a health food in various cultures for a long time. These tiny seeds are rich in nutrients and provide several health benefits. Pumpkin seeds are ideal for inclusion in a daily diet as they possess various advantages, such as promoting cardiovascular health, improving prostate health, and enhancing sleep quality. […]
Chinese Electric Car Giant BYD Eyes Korean Market as Gateway to U.S. and Europe Surprisingly, the Chinese electric car company BYD has targeted the Korean market. Considering that the market size is not large and that Hyundai and Kia’s market share exceeds 90%, this is unexpected, especially given the declining consumer preference for Chinese cars. The industry believes BYD’s strategy is to use Korea as a stepping stone for […]
Trump and Biden Are Locked Into the General Election, Securing Celebrity Influence and Funds Are a Must [Photo=Reuters·Yonhap News] The upcoming U.S. election seems to be largely influenced by celebrity endorsements and fundraising. With undecided voters playing a crucial role in determining the outcome, the support of celebrities has become essential. As the competition intensifies early on, it’s also important to consider long-term planning as a variable. Trump’s “numerous celebrities support” bluff, […]
Prices and Interest Rates Run in Reverse Amidst the Return of the 'MAGA' Slogan [Photo=Reuters-Yonhap News] The volume of the MAGA (Make America Great Again) slogan that once drove the Korean economy into a corner is increasing again as former President Donald Trump is confirmed as the Republican candidate for the U.S. election. The return of Trumpism, symbolized by nationalism and protectionism, is the utmost blow to the Korean […]
South Korea Deploys 'Spike' Missiles to Target North Korean Coastal Artillery Since North Korea bombarded Yeonpyeong Island in 2010, the military authorities have introduced a weapon system to strike North Korea’s coastal artillery precisely. That weapon is the Israeli-made “Spike” missile, deployed since mid-2013. The North Korean coastal artillery bases hidden in the coastal trenches near the Yellow Sea are challenging to strike accurately with the […]
Elon Musk: 'I Am Not Donating Money to Either Candidate for US President' Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk, known to have recently met with former President Donald Trump, a U.S. presidential candidate, has drawn a line on the possibility of supporting election funds. On the 6th (local time), Musk said through social media X (formerly Twitter), “Just to be super clear, I am not donating money to either candidate […]
South Korea Expresses Concern Over South China Sea Collision Lim, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is seen giving a regular briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jongno District, Seoul, on the afternoon of January 16./Yonhap News South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed concern over the heightened tension following a collision between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the South […]
Donald Trump and Joe Biden Both 'Unfavorable' [Photo= Yonhap News·AFP] This year’s US presidential election solidified as a match between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, is expected to be a historically “unlikeable election”. There are also predictions that a third-party figure could play a casting voter role in deciding the fate of the presidential election. In a poll conducted […]
TikTok Faces Deadline as U.S. Congress Votes to Limit Chinese Influence The United States is escalating efforts to eliminate TikTok. On the 7th (local time), the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce unanimously passed a 50 to 0 bill to exclude TikTok from the U.S. app store if ByteDance, the Chinese parent company, does not sell it. More than 20 people attended this bill bipartisanally, […]
Putin: 'Childbirth is Part of a Woman's Destiny' Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that “childbirth” is inherently part of a woman’s destiny. According to Yonhap News, on the 7th (local time), the Russian news agency, TASS, reported that President Putin said “A woman’s destiny is to carry on the family lineage, which is a unique gift of nature,” in a speech at […]
North Korea's Kim Jong Un Orders Intensified Military Training Amid Rising Tensions Kim Jong Un visited a military training ground and emphasized the need for practical training and war preparedness. According to the North Korean Central News Agency report on the 7th, Chairman Kim visited a key operation training base in the western district of the North Korean military on the 6th and oversaw the training. /Yonhap […]
U.S. on Alert: North Korea's Military Tensions Rise Amid Stronger China-Russia Bond The U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS) has analyzed that North Korea, which has grown closer to China and Russia, has an increased likelihood of military provocation against South Korea. The U.S. Congressional Research Service, through the Indo-Pacific Command report, has assessed that North Korea, which has grown closer to China and Russia, has an increased […]
Biden Orders U.S. Military to Construct a Port During the State of the Union Address U.S. President Joe Biden./Reuters Yonhap News U.S. President Joe Biden announced plans to construct a temporary port capable of delivering large-scale relief supplies to the Gaza Strip within a few weeks, during the State of the Union Address on the 7th (local time). Approximately 2.3 million Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are suffering from […]
Biden's State of the Union Address, 'Americans Are Writing the Greatest Comeback Story Never Told' Aiming at Trump, “I don’t do anger, revenge, or retaliation”Intends to Restore Abortion Ruling U.S. President Joe Biden mentioned a “great comeback” and indirectly criticized his election competitor, former President Donald Trump, in his State of the Union Address on the 7th (local time). He also emphasized the need for new policies, including the safeguarding […]
Hyundai, BMW, Kia, and Stellantis Recall 6.9 Million Vehicles: What You Need to Know Due to manufacturing defects, Hyundai, BMW, Kia, and Stellantis Korea are voluntarily recalling over 60,000 vehicles. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport announced on the 7th that 43 models of 69,044 vehicles manufactured, imported, or sold by these companies have been found to have manufacturing defects and will be recalled. Firstly, 22,803 units of […]
Air Force's 11th Fighter Wing Conducts High-Stakes Drill Against North Korean Threat The Air Force announced on the 6th that it had conducted the 2nd PISU training at the 11th Fighter Wing. The PISU training is an air training planned independently by the 11th Fighter Wing and was first conducted last month. It was named after the English expression Punish Immediately, Strongly, Until the End. The training […]
Hot Topics