Tech War Intensifies: China to Abandon Foreign CPU UseThe Chinese government reportedly instructed domestic telecommunications companies to cease using foreign chips in their network equipment by 2027. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported this on December 12th (local time), citing a knowledgeable source. According to the report, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology ordered the country’s three major state-owned mobile service providers, […]
Biden Steps Up Attack Against Trump, U.S. Presidential Election in Tight RaceThe recent survey findings reveal a notable narrowing of the gap between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in approval ratings for the upcoming 2024 U.S. election, effectively placing them in a near-tie regarding support. With the forthcoming election anticipated to be closely contested, the competition between the two presidential contenders to secure […]
Kim Jong Un Honors Grandfather's Legacy on 112th Birth AnniversaryNorth Korea created a festive atmosphere to celebrate the 112th anniversary of the Day of the Sun, Kim Il Sung’s birthday (April 15th). The Workers’ Party of North Korea’s official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, reported on the 15th, “The day of the nation’s greatest celebration, which our people celebrate with pride year after year, has dawned […]
TXT's 'Minisode 3: TOMORROW' Storms Billboard 200, Lands in Top 3TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) has reached a milestone by securing their tenth entry on the prestigious U.S. Billboard 200 chart, a testament to their widespread international popularity. On the 15th, Big Hit Music revealed that TXT’s 6th mini album, minisode 3: TOMORROW, had claimed the 3rd position on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 103,500 copies […]
Iron Dome in Action: Israel Intercepts 99% of Iranian AttacksMost long-range cruise missiles are interceptedIron Dome specializes in short-distance kitDouble defense, including Patriot and Arrow On the 12th (local time), Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system intercepted rockets fired from Lebanon towards Israel. /Reuters Yonhap News On the 14th (local time), Iran launched its first military attack on the Israeli mainland, using hundreds of […]
China Intends to Focus South China Sea Dispute Pressure Only on the PhilippinesChina checks trilateral cooperation between the U.S., Japan, and the PhilippinesVietnam walks a tightrope between China and the Philippines China has agreed to set up a naval hotline with Vietnam, a country with territorial disputes in the South China Sea. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), on the 13th (local time), Dong Jun, […]
Kim Jong Un and Chinese Official Discuss Strategic Cooperation and FriendshipKim Jong Un warmly welcomed Zhao Leji, the third-ranking official of the Chinese Communist Party and Chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, who visited North Korea. This is interpreted as a will to narrow the distance with China, which had been relatively distant recently. In photos released by North Korean media, such as […]
Iran Strikes Israel: China Urges Powerful Nations to Prevent EscalationPointing out the United States and called for a solution to the situation. China has voiced its position that an “influential nation” should step in to prevent escalating tensions and halt the Israel-Palestine conflict in response to Iran’s airstrike on Israel. A spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on the Ministry of […]
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida's Diplomatic Slip Up: Calls China an 'Ally' in Press ConferencePrime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan had a slip of the tongue during a joint press conference with President Joe Biden on the 10th (local time), referring to China as an “ally” before quickly correcting himself. In response to a reporter’s question about diplomatic relations with China, Prime Minister Kishida said in Japanese, “China is […]
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood Bets Big on OpenAICathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, also known as “Money Tree Sister” in South Korea, revealed that she owns shares in OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT. According to Bloomberg on the 11th (local time), Wood wrote in a letter to investors the previous day, “As of the 10th, the Ark Venture Fund is invested in […]
US Carriers Request Halt on More China Flights, Citing Unfair Advantage Amid Ukraine CrisisMajor U.S. airlines are urging the Biden administration to suspend additional approvals for Chinese flights between China and the U.S. According to Reuters, on the 11th (local time), Airlines for America (A4A), which includes members like American Airlines Group, Delta Airlines, and United Airlines, sent a letter to the Department of Transportation and the State […]
Global Oil Prices Surge Amid Fears of Middle East EscalationU.S. intelligence agencies have issued a warning that Iran’s airstrike against Israel, which had previously hinted at a strong retaliation for the attack on their consulate, is imminent. Bloomberg reported on the 10th (local time), citing reliable sources, that Iran might launch an attack using high-precision missiles within a few days. The likely targets are […]
China's Third-Ranking Official Makes Landmark Visit to North KoreaZhao Leji, third in the official hierarchy of China and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (equivalent to the Congress), discussed the situation on the Korean Peninsula with Choe Ryung Hae, Chairman of the North Korean Supreme People’s Assembly, on the first day of his visit to North Korea. They agreed […]
U.S. Blacklists Four Chinese Companies for Supporting Chinese Military AI Chip DevelopmentFirefighters work to put out the fire after a building in Odesa, a port city in southern Ukraine, was attacked by a Russian drone last month. The U.S. government has added four Chinese companies to its blacklist (entity list·export control list) for allegedly supporting the Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s acquisition of artificial intelligence (AI) chips. […]
Breaking Barriers: ATEEZ at CoachellaATEEZ’s performance at Coachella is just a day away. When news broke that ATEEZ would be the first K-Pop boy band to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (hereafter Coachella), it drew explosive interest from many. ATEEZ will perform for about an hour on April 12th and 19th (local time). Coachella is […]
President Yoon's Future Uncertain After Crushing Election DefeatNYT·AP: “President Yoon is facing a lame-duck.” Reuter: “The result could hinder President Yoon’s policy efforts.” WSJ: “Not only friendly countries but also hostile countries may act on the assumption that President Yoon’s foreign policy direction has an expiration date.” Presidential Office Photojournalist Corps Foreign media on the 10th predicted that President Yoon Suk Yeol […]
US and Australia Struggle as China Cancels Wheat OrdersChicago wheat futures prices have fallen by 10% since the start of the yearChina cancels order for 504,000 tons of U.S. wheatFood Security Law to take effect in JunePressure to curb grain imports increases Wheat prices have plummeted as China, the world’s largest grain importer, recently canceled large wheat orders from the U.S. and Australia. […]
U.S. Accuses China of Using Force to Expand Territory in South China SeaA joint naval and air force exercise conducted by the United States, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines in the South China Sea on July 7/EPA Yonhap News The United States has strongly criticized China, which conflicts with some countries, including the Philippines, over sovereignty in the South China Sea, accusing it of trying to secure […]
White House Eyes South Korea for Advanced Military Tech CollaborationWhite House NSC Official: “Considering a variety of additional partners, including South Korea, in relation to Pillar 2” South Korea was mentioned as a potential partner in the advanced military technology development project driven by AUKUS, a security alliance between the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. According to Yonhap News on the 9th, […]
Trump's Legal Woes: Majority of Voters See Hush Money Allegations as SeriousPhoto=Reuters·Yonhap News A new poll reveals that a majority of American voters view the allegations of hush-money payments against former President Donald Trump as serious. Reuters and polling organization Ipsos reported on the 10th that, based on an online poll conducted from the 4th to the 8th of this month targeting 1,021 adults, including 833 […]
Tech War Intensifies: China to Abandon Foreign CPU Use The Chinese government reportedly instructed domestic telecommunications companies to cease using foreign chips in their network equipment by 2027. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported this on December 12th (local time), citing a knowledgeable source. According to the report, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology ordered the country’s three major state-owned mobile service providers, […]
Biden Steps Up Attack Against Trump, U.S. Presidential Election in Tight Race The recent survey findings reveal a notable narrowing of the gap between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in approval ratings for the upcoming 2024 U.S. election, effectively placing them in a near-tie regarding support. With the forthcoming election anticipated to be closely contested, the competition between the two presidential contenders to secure […]
Kim Jong Un Honors Grandfather's Legacy on 112th Birth Anniversary North Korea created a festive atmosphere to celebrate the 112th anniversary of the Day of the Sun, Kim Il Sung’s birthday (April 15th). The Workers’ Party of North Korea’s official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, reported on the 15th, “The day of the nation’s greatest celebration, which our people celebrate with pride year after year, has dawned […]
TXT's 'Minisode 3: TOMORROW' Storms Billboard 200, Lands in Top 3 TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) has reached a milestone by securing their tenth entry on the prestigious U.S. Billboard 200 chart, a testament to their widespread international popularity. On the 15th, Big Hit Music revealed that TXT’s 6th mini album, minisode 3: TOMORROW, had claimed the 3rd position on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 103,500 copies […]
Iron Dome in Action: Israel Intercepts 99% of Iranian Attacks Most long-range cruise missiles are interceptedIron Dome specializes in short-distance kitDouble defense, including Patriot and Arrow On the 12th (local time), Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system intercepted rockets fired from Lebanon towards Israel. /Reuters Yonhap News On the 14th (local time), Iran launched its first military attack on the Israeli mainland, using hundreds of […]
China Intends to Focus South China Sea Dispute Pressure Only on the Philippines China checks trilateral cooperation between the U.S., Japan, and the PhilippinesVietnam walks a tightrope between China and the Philippines China has agreed to set up a naval hotline with Vietnam, a country with territorial disputes in the South China Sea. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), on the 13th (local time), Dong Jun, […]
Kim Jong Un and Chinese Official Discuss Strategic Cooperation and Friendship Kim Jong Un warmly welcomed Zhao Leji, the third-ranking official of the Chinese Communist Party and Chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, who visited North Korea. This is interpreted as a will to narrow the distance with China, which had been relatively distant recently. In photos released by North Korean media, such as […]
Iran Strikes Israel: China Urges Powerful Nations to Prevent Escalation Pointing out the United States and called for a solution to the situation. China has voiced its position that an “influential nation” should step in to prevent escalating tensions and halt the Israel-Palestine conflict in response to Iran’s airstrike on Israel. A spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on the Ministry of […]
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida's Diplomatic Slip Up: Calls China an 'Ally' in Press Conference Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan had a slip of the tongue during a joint press conference with President Joe Biden on the 10th (local time), referring to China as an “ally” before quickly correcting himself. In response to a reporter’s question about diplomatic relations with China, Prime Minister Kishida said in Japanese, “China is […]
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood Bets Big on OpenAI Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, also known as “Money Tree Sister” in South Korea, revealed that she owns shares in OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT. According to Bloomberg on the 11th (local time), Wood wrote in a letter to investors the previous day, “As of the 10th, the Ark Venture Fund is invested in […]
US Carriers Request Halt on More China Flights, Citing Unfair Advantage Amid Ukraine Crisis Major U.S. airlines are urging the Biden administration to suspend additional approvals for Chinese flights between China and the U.S. According to Reuters, on the 11th (local time), Airlines for America (A4A), which includes members like American Airlines Group, Delta Airlines, and United Airlines, sent a letter to the Department of Transportation and the State […]
Global Oil Prices Surge Amid Fears of Middle East Escalation U.S. intelligence agencies have issued a warning that Iran’s airstrike against Israel, which had previously hinted at a strong retaliation for the attack on their consulate, is imminent. Bloomberg reported on the 10th (local time), citing reliable sources, that Iran might launch an attack using high-precision missiles within a few days. The likely targets are […]
China's Third-Ranking Official Makes Landmark Visit to North Korea Zhao Leji, third in the official hierarchy of China and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (equivalent to the Congress), discussed the situation on the Korean Peninsula with Choe Ryung Hae, Chairman of the North Korean Supreme People’s Assembly, on the first day of his visit to North Korea. They agreed […]
U.S. Blacklists Four Chinese Companies for Supporting Chinese Military AI Chip Development Firefighters work to put out the fire after a building in Odesa, a port city in southern Ukraine, was attacked by a Russian drone last month. The U.S. government has added four Chinese companies to its blacklist (entity list·export control list) for allegedly supporting the Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s acquisition of artificial intelligence (AI) chips. […]
Breaking Barriers: ATEEZ at Coachella ATEEZ’s performance at Coachella is just a day away. When news broke that ATEEZ would be the first K-Pop boy band to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (hereafter Coachella), it drew explosive interest from many. ATEEZ will perform for about an hour on April 12th and 19th (local time). Coachella is […]
President Yoon's Future Uncertain After Crushing Election Defeat NYT·AP: “President Yoon is facing a lame-duck.” Reuter: “The result could hinder President Yoon’s policy efforts.” WSJ: “Not only friendly countries but also hostile countries may act on the assumption that President Yoon’s foreign policy direction has an expiration date.” Presidential Office Photojournalist Corps Foreign media on the 10th predicted that President Yoon Suk Yeol […]
US and Australia Struggle as China Cancels Wheat Orders Chicago wheat futures prices have fallen by 10% since the start of the yearChina cancels order for 504,000 tons of U.S. wheatFood Security Law to take effect in JunePressure to curb grain imports increases Wheat prices have plummeted as China, the world’s largest grain importer, recently canceled large wheat orders from the U.S. and Australia. […]
U.S. Accuses China of Using Force to Expand Territory in South China Sea A joint naval and air force exercise conducted by the United States, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines in the South China Sea on July 7/EPA Yonhap News The United States has strongly criticized China, which conflicts with some countries, including the Philippines, over sovereignty in the South China Sea, accusing it of trying to secure […]
White House Eyes South Korea for Advanced Military Tech Collaboration White House NSC Official: “Considering a variety of additional partners, including South Korea, in relation to Pillar 2” South Korea was mentioned as a potential partner in the advanced military technology development project driven by AUKUS, a security alliance between the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. According to Yonhap News on the 9th, […]
Trump's Legal Woes: Majority of Voters See Hush Money Allegations as Serious Photo=Reuters·Yonhap News A new poll reveals that a majority of American voters view the allegations of hush-money payments against former President Donald Trump as serious. Reuters and polling organization Ipsos reported on the 10th that, based on an online poll conducted from the 4th to the 8th of this month targeting 1,021 adults, including 833 […]
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