Korea's New Missile Defense System: Protecting Against North Korean Threats - Part 1In response to the growing threat of North Korea’s various ballistic missiles, military authorities plan to build the “Korea Air and Missile Defense” (KAMD) within four years. To accomplish this, the plan is to expedite the deployment of intermediate-range interception weapons needed for lower and upper-tier defense from the expected initial 2030s to 2028. The development and […]
North Korea's Kim Song Nam Strengthens Ties with Vietnamese Counterpart Kim Sung-nam, head of the DPRK's International Department, met with Trong Thi Mai, head of the Communist Party of Vietnam's Organizational Department."Kim stressed that the two countries will continue to consolidate friendly unity on the road to the steady advance of socialist achievements and strengthen mutual support and cooperation in the international arena," the Rodong Sinmun reported on Monday."Trong Thi Mai said that the two countries will further develop bilateral ties by realizing exchanges in various fields, promoting understanding and cooperation between the two countries.
U.S. Urges Allies to Limit Services to China The U.S. Commerce Department is asking allies to stop providing service for certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment sold to Chinese customers. This follows similar requests to the Netherlands and Japan after the US restricted exports of equipment for advanced semiconductor manufacturing...
Apple's iPhone Shipments to China Drop 33% in FebruaryIn February, shipments of Apple’s iPhone to China fell by more than 30% compared to last year. This marked a struggle for Apple in the Chinese market as shipments decreased for two consecutive months. Bloomberg quoted statistics from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) on the 26th that iPhone shipments to China […]
Former Chinese Football Association President Jailed for Life for BriberyA little over a year ago, former Chinese Football Association President Chen Xuyuan fell from grace, charged with accepting bribes of astronomical proportions. On the 26th, he was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Along with this, his political rights were stripped for life, and his assets were confiscated. It’s safe to say his […]
New Movements Spotted at North Korea’s Sohae Satellite Launch SitePhoto = Today’s Korea New activities have been detected at North Korea’s Sohae Satellite Launch Site, suggesting that the country might be preparing for a second satellite launch. 38North, a North Korea specialist media outlet in the U.S., reported on the 25th (local time) that “Satellite image analysis shows that a Y-shaped blue object is […]
Elon Musk Offers Free Test Drive of Tesla's Full Self-Driving System to Boost SalesTesla, an electric vehicle company, is offering its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system free for a month to customers in the United States. This move is seen as a response to a slowdown in sales despite the growing popularity of electric vehicles. According to Reuters and other sources, on the 26th, CEO Elon Musk wrote on […]
North Korean Delegation Emphasizes Cooperation in Vietnam Visit| Led by Yun Jong Ho, the External Economic Relations Minister of North Korea, the North Korean government economic delegation departs for a visit to Russia The Workers’ Party delegation, led by Kim Song Nam, director of the Workers’ Party’s international department, landed in Hanoi for their visit to Vietnam. The Rodong Sinmun reported on the 27th that […]
Tesla Cracks Down on Cybertruck Resellers: Warning of Cancellations and Permanent BansDespite Tesla’s prohibition on reselling, it appears that Cybertrucks continue to be resold. Tesla has blocked Cybertruck purchasers on used car sales platforms. Yet, the listings for Cybertrucks have not disappeared, and their resale prices seem to be decreasing. Due to its popularity, the Cybertruck has a long waiting list, leading to significantly higher prices […]
What do Nike, Tesla, Apple, and Intel Have in Common?Apple, Tesla, Nike, and Intel experienced over a 10% decline in stock prices since the beginning of the yearInvestors, sensing the difficulties faced in China, have begun selling off“It won’t be long before the Chinese economy recovers, and stock prices begin to rebound” American companies with high dependency on the Chinese market see their stock […]
Japan's PM Kishida: Summit with North Korea Still UndecidedPrime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan stated that “nothing has been decided yet” regarding the possibility of a North Korea-Japan summit. According to Kyodo News, Prime Minister Kishida, in a meeting with reporters at the Prime Minister’s residence on the evening of the 25th, said, “A summit is important to resolve all current issues with […]
Apple CEO Tim Cook Commits to Increased Investment in ChinaTim Cook, the CEO of Apple, who is currently visiting China, met with Chinese Commerce Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and promised more investment in China. According to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce’s website and state-run English newspaper China Daily on the 23rd, the two met in Beijing on the 22nd. China Daily released a […]
How Did Nvidia Become an AI Chip Powerhouse?Nvidia, a U.S. semiconductor company, is a primary beneficiary of the AI boom. Since early last year, its stock price has surged by about 450%, and its market capitalization has exceeded $2 trillion. Nvidia has now established itself as the third highest-valued company in the U.S., following Microsoft and Apple. Nvidia’s growth is steep. Its […]
Kim Jong Un Inspects Seoul Ryu Kyong Su Guards 105th Tank Division to Strengthen Readiness and Combat Power Photo= Labor Newspaper/News1 On the 24th, North Korea’s General Secretary Kim Jong Un inspected the command headquarters of the People’s Army’s Seoul Ryu Kyong Su 105th Tank Division and the directly subordinate 1st Tank Armored Infantry Battalion. The Labor Newspaper reported on the 25th, “General Secretary Kim Jong Un received a reception report from the […]
China Eases Data Export Restrictions to Attract Foreign InvestmentChinese authorities have decided to ease some rules on companies sending data abroad. This change seems like a reaction to complaints that several rules, like data export limits and security steps, have been too much for foreign investors. It’s led some to leave China altogether. On March 24th (local time), Chinese media outlets like the […]
Islamic State Unhappy with Putin for Islamist Repression and Shi’ite AssistanceIS unveils motives to attack RussiaGrievance with Putin for harsh suppression of Chechen separatist forceRepeated attacks on Russian aircraft and subwayAims a security vacuum caused by the invasion of Ukraine As the world reels from the aftermath of the Moscow theater terror attack, attention is drawn to the background of the Afghanistan branch of the […]
Analysts Warn of BYD's Vulnerabilities in Global Market Due to Brand ImageAmidst the rapid growth of Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD in its unique domestic market, analysts warn that its expansion strategy is beginning to reveal its limitations amid increased global competition in the electric vehicle industry. The Korea Automobile Research Institute released a report titled ‘The Light and Shadow of BYD’s Global Expansion Strategy’ on […]
North Korea Faces FIFA Sanctions Over Cancelled MatchNorth Korean spectators cheering for their soccer team at Tokyo National Stadium, Yonhap News North Korea ultimately suffered a forfeit by unilaterally canceling a game scheduled initially in Pyongyang. Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) announced on the 24th (Korean time), “The match between Japan and North Korea for the 2026 North Central America World […]
San Francisco Giants' Lee Jung Hoo Ranks Third in MLB Top Prospect RankingsAs selected by U.S. media, Lee Jung Hoo (25) of the San Francisco Giants has been ranked third among the top 100 MLB players to watch this year. According to USA Today, on the 24th, Lee was chosen as one of the 100 MLB Players to Watch in 2024. He ranked third, following Yoshinobu Yamamoto […]
U.S. and South Korea Form Working Group to Counter North Korean ProvocationsNorth Korea successfully conducted a ground jet test of a new multi-stage intermediate-range hypersonic missile solid fuel engine at the West Sea Satellite Launch Site on the morning and afternoon of the 19th, according to a report by the Korean Central News Agency on the 20th. Kim Jong Un, the chairman, personally attended the ground […]
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