Trade Secrets Part 3: North Korea's Mig-29 Swap with Russia Sends ShockwavesRussia Leaves Over 200 MiG-29 Aircraft Series Abandoned Currently, Russia possesses over 260 aircraft from the MiG-29 series, yet it’s reported that only about 70 of them are actively operational across four aviation regiments. This situation can be attributed to the Russian Aerospace Forces’ preference for modern fighters like the highly capable and relatively inexpensive […]
Trade Secrets Part 2: North Korea's Mig-29 Swap with Russia Sends ShockwavesInferior North Korean Air Force Must Rely on Mig-29 North Korea built a Mig-29 assembly plant in cooperation with the old Soviet Union in Pyeonganbuk-do and started assembly in 1988 while bringing in parts. It is known that 20 aircraft were assembled and produced, starting with the first two in April 1993 to commemorate President […]
Trade Secrets Part 1: North Korea's Mig-29 Swap with Russia Sends ShockwavesAs the war between Russia and Ukraine drags on, the most notable aspect is the deepening ties between North Korea and Russia. South Korean military authorities previously revealed that over 3 million shells capable of being carried in approximately 6,700 containers have been transferred from North Korea to Russia since July-August last year. Defense Minister […]
North Korea's Satellite is Flying in Orbit Over South Korea and JapanThe image of North Korea’s first military reconnaissance satellite ‘Manrikyong 1’, launched on November 21 last year. /Korean Central News Agency, Yonhap Japanese media reported that North Korea’s first reconnaissance satellite, launched last November, is flying in an orbit over South Korea and Japan after repeating altitude increases. Yomiuri Shimbun delivered the news on the […]
Biden Administration Announces $7.3 Trillion Budget Statement for Fiscal Year 2025“Cornerstone of the election campaign, contrasting with Trump’s economic policies.” The Biden administration announced a budget statement of $7.3 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year on the 11th (local time). The plan aims to reduce the fiscal deficit through increased taxes on the wealthy and corporations and secure financial resources for new low-income support programs. […]
Dangerous Life of a North Korean Defector Broker, Part 2Life-threatening activities for the remaining North Korean residents… “Someone has to do it” The process of sending money to North Korea is carried out through the South Korea-China-North Korea route. Because it has to be carried out every second regardless of day or night, he cannot utilize Korean banks that close early in the afternoon. […]
Dangerous Life of a North Korean Defector Broker, Part 1The interview with Hwang Ji Sung, the defector activist “Someone has to engage in defector rescue activities. If you are someone who yearns for the downfall of the Kim Jong Un regime” In the era of 34,000 defectors, Hwang Ji Sung, a defector money transfer broker, is helping defectors and simultaneously conducting rescue and remittance […]
Poland to Ask Biden for 'Military Aid' Amid Threats from RussiaPresident Duda plans to request additional troop deployment, etc. during the meeting at the White House. Bloomberg reported on the 12th (local time) that Poland is planning to request an expansion of military support from U.S. President Joe Biden due to fears of Russian threats. According to a source well-informed about the matter, Polish President […]
Biden Slams Trump During State of the Union Address, Raises Roughly $150,000 Per MinuteDemocratic Party, “Biden’s recent State of the Union Address was viewed by 32.2 million people, an 18% increase from last year.” ⓒReuters/Yonhap News President Joe Biden of the United States raised a large amount in donations immediately after his State of the Union Address. According to CNN and other broadcasts, the Biden campaign announced on […]
Potential Impact of North Korea's Nuclear Attack on SeoulThe biggest obstacle to peace on the Korean Peninsula is North Korea’s nuclear arsenal. Recently, during the Supreme People’s Assembly, North Korea openly declared its intention to enhance its nuclear capabilities by enshrining its nuclear policy in the constitution. In response, the government has warned that “if North Korea prays for nuclear use, it will […]
Trump Rallies for Tariffs: Promises Tough Stance on China TradeFormer President Donald Trump has signaled that if he retakes the White House, he will use “high tariffs” as a weapon in tough negotiations with China and others, stating, “I firmly believe in tariffs.” Trump, who is virtually confirmed as the Republican presidential candidate, said in an interview with an economy media CNBC on the […]
China's Electric Car Empire: Exports Soar Past 1 Million MarkChina’s electric vehicle (EV) exports have rapidly increased over the past few years. China is expected to accelerate its EV exports by leveraging its competitive pricing. According to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) and the electric vehicle industry on the 12th, the total number of new energy vehicles (NEVs) exported from China, including EVs […]
From Underrated to All-Star Contender: Kim Ha Seong's Journey in MLB“Is there a player more underrated than Kim Ha Seong?” Kim Ha Seong (29, the San Diego Padres) could be honored with his first All-Star game start in his fourth year in the major league. On the 9th (Korean time), Bleacher Report listed and predicted 15 players who could make their first appearance in the […]
China's Economic Challenge: Insights from the Closed Two SessionsThe 14th Two Sessions will terminate with the National People’s Congress (NPC) closing on the afternoon of the 11th. The 10-day Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) closed a day earlier./Xinhua News Agency. The 14th session of China’s Two Sessions (National People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference) is expected to close smoothly […]
North Korea Celebrates International Women's DayOn International Women’s Day, Rodong Sinmun said,“The greatest fortune of women is to live with respect under the esteemed Kim Jong Un.” On March 8, North Korea celebrated International Women’s Day, urging women to show loyalty to Kim Jong Un and dedicate themselves to their assigned roles. The Workers’ Party newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, emphasized in […]
North Korea Responds to US-South Korea DrillsAmerican experts on North Korea say, “The possibility of war breaking out is the highest since the Korean War.” [Photo=Yonhap News] Amid predictions that North Korea will provoke in response to the South Korea-U.S. joint training Freedom of Shield (FS), which started on the 4th, it is being evaluated that they are responding with relatively […]
North Korean Authorities Visit Mongolia to Strengthen Diplomatic Relations Yonhap News It has been confirmed that North Korean authorities departed from Pyongyang on the 9th for a visit to Mongolia. This action is interpreted as North Korea’s intention to overturn the balance in Northeast Asia by turning the shock of the diplomatic relationship establishment between South Korea and Cuba into the foreign management of […]
North Korea Attempts to Jam GPS SignalsNorth Korea carried out dozens of rounds of artillery and self-propelled gun-firing training on the 7th. Yonhap News It was confirmed on the 8th that North Korea attempted to jam Global Positioning System (GPS) signals in response to the regular US-South Korea joint training Freedom Shield (FS). The Joint Chiefs of Staff detected several GPS […]
Despite Biden 'Red Line' Warning, Netanyahu Vows Rafah InvasionSaudi, Syria, Egypt, UAE announce the start of the Ramadan fastingMediating countries will continue to persuade for ceasefire during RamadanNetanyahu: “My Red Line is Not Repeating October 7” The Palestinian Gaza Strip is set to have the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan without a ceasefire. Ramadan holds profound significance as the holy month when the […]
China's $27 Billion Semiconductor Fund Signals Tech Hegemony Battle with USChina, emphasizing technological independence against U.S. high-tech regulations, has rolled up its sleeves to create a fund of at least $27 billion to foster its domestic semiconductor industry. The scale is expected to surpass the 200 billion yuan second fund in 2019, making it the largest ever. Reuters reported in September last year that the […]
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