China's Fujian Aircraft Carrier: Successful Maiden Voyage and Its Implications for the U.S.China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, completed its maiden eight-day test voyage in the afternoon of the 8th, bringing it one step closer to official commissioning. According to a report by China Central Television (CCTV) on the 8th, the Fujian, which set sail on the 1st, returned to the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai, its shipbuilding […]
From Courtroom to Camgirl: Chinese Lawyer Turns to Adult BroadcastingA beautiful lawyer in China has made headlines for turning to live broadcasting as a side job due to her low salary. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on the 7th, the story of a female lawyer in her 20s named Xiao Bingxin from Shanghai, China, who took up a side job, became […]
Met Gala 2024: Jennie's Fashion Moment Steals the Spotlight in Radiant Blue BLACKPINK's Jennie captivated the Met Gala with her refreshing blue dress.Jennie attended the 2024 ...
Secret Weapon Against Menopause? Korean Soybean Paste to the RescueA recent study has found that traditional Korean soybean paste, known as doenjang, effectively alleviates menopausal symptoms. The effectiveness of traditional Korean doenjang’s relieving menopausal symptoms is published in Nutrients. Doenjang is a fermented food with a rich history dating back to 2000 years ago in Asia. It has been around longer than miso paste […]
Can the Keto Diet Help Prevent Alzheimer's? New Study Says Yes!The ketogenic diet’s property of lowering blood tau protein and lipid levels has been revealed. A study published in the Aging Journal showed that the ketogenic diet affected reducing blood tau protein and lipid levels in mice with Alzheimer’s disease. A research team at the University of California, Davis, noted that the number of patients […]
South Korea's Military Prepares for Drone Threats from North Korea: Doubling Inventory by 2026Our military plans to double its drone inventory by 2026 in preparation for potential drone invasions from North Korea. South Korean Presidential National Security Office chief Chang Ho Jin held the 4th Defense Innovation Committee at the Presidential Office in Yongsan, Seoul, on the morning of the 2nd. The committee discussed two items: drone power […]
U.S.-China Tensions Rise as Nuclear Arms Control Talks StallA nuclear submarine was spotted at China’s international fleet review. EPA-Yonhap News It has been reported that China has rejected the United States proposal for follow-up nuclear arms control talks. According to the U.S. online media Semafor on the 2nd, “Unfortunately, China has refused our follow-up talks and has not provided a substantive response to […]
Rise of 'Emotional Theft': How Chinese Youth Are Redefining PrivacyA recent phenomenon called “tou gan” or “emotional theft” is emerging among young Chinese (Gen Z), who keep their private lives hidden from even parents and friends, as reported by the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on the 30th of last month. According to SCMP, Tou gan in Chinese means emotional theft. These individuals create […]
North Korea Faces Widespread Human Rights Violations, US State Department ReportOn the 22nd (local time), the US State Department assessed that arbitrary arrests, detentions, torture, and summary executions are rampant in North Korea, with no signs of improvement. The State Department released the 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices and pointed out that “no significant improvements in human rights conditions were observed in North […]
Uncertainties of Trump's Possible Second Term: Insights from U.S. ExpertsJohn Russell (from left) and Sander Lurie, a partner in Dentons’ government relations practice, and Eric Altbach, a partner at consulting firm Albright Stonebridge Group, are speaking at a seminar on the U.S. presidential election held in Washington D.C. on the 22nd (local time)./ Ha Man Ju, Washington correspondent U.S. experts suggest that South Korea […]
China's Harbin Beer Faces Controversy Over Mold Toxin Detected in ProductHarbin Beer (Image= Baidu) Controversy is brewing over detecting the mold toxin Deoxynivalenol (DON) in Harbin beer from China. According to test results from the Hong Kong Consumer Council, this toxin was detected in Harbin’s Maidao beer but not in 29 other varieties of beer. This toxin can develop during the grains’ fermentation process. While […]
Saudi Aramco's Top Boss Backs China in Energy Dumping ControversyThe world’s largest oil producer has stepped up to defend China against Western criticism that it dumps solar panels and electric vehicles at rock-bottom prices. According to the Financial Times (FT), Amin Nasser, CEO of Aramco, said at the World Energy Congress (WEC) held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on the 22nd (local time), “China has greatly […]
China's Influence Grows as Maldives' Voters Show SupportIn the general election held in the Maldives, an Indian Ocean archipelago, the pro-China ruling party, the Maldivian People’s National Congress (PNC), has won a resounding victory. According to AFP, the Maldives Election Commission announced on the 21st (local time) that the PNC, to which President Mohamed Solih belongs, has secured 66 out of the […]
Russian Outrage as U.S. House Approves $60.8 Billion Aid for UkraineOn the 20th, activists supporting Ukraine were demonstrating in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C., urging the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the package security budget. /AP, Yonhap Russia immediately objected as the U.S. House of Representatives passed a support budget of $60.8 billion for Ukraine on the 20th (local time). The […]
China's Fujian Aircraft Carrier: Successful Maiden Voyage and Its Implications for the U.S. China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, completed its maiden eight-day test voyage in the afternoon of the 8th, bringing it one step closer to official commissioning. According to a report by China Central Television (CCTV) on the 8th, the Fujian, which set sail on the 1st, returned to the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai, its shipbuilding […]
From Courtroom to Camgirl: Chinese Lawyer Turns to Adult Broadcasting A beautiful lawyer in China has made headlines for turning to live broadcasting as a side job due to her low salary. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on the 7th, the story of a female lawyer in her 20s named Xiao Bingxin from Shanghai, China, who took up a side job, became […]
Met Gala 2024: Jennie's Fashion Moment Steals the Spotlight in Radiant Blue BLACKPINK's Jennie captivated the Met Gala with her refreshing blue dress.Jennie attended the 2024 ...
Secret Weapon Against Menopause? Korean Soybean Paste to the Rescue A recent study has found that traditional Korean soybean paste, known as doenjang, effectively alleviates menopausal symptoms. The effectiveness of traditional Korean doenjang’s relieving menopausal symptoms is published in Nutrients. Doenjang is a fermented food with a rich history dating back to 2000 years ago in Asia. It has been around longer than miso paste […]
Can the Keto Diet Help Prevent Alzheimer's? New Study Says Yes! The ketogenic diet’s property of lowering blood tau protein and lipid levels has been revealed. A study published in the Aging Journal showed that the ketogenic diet affected reducing blood tau protein and lipid levels in mice with Alzheimer’s disease. A research team at the University of California, Davis, noted that the number of patients […]
South Korea's Military Prepares for Drone Threats from North Korea: Doubling Inventory by 2026 Our military plans to double its drone inventory by 2026 in preparation for potential drone invasions from North Korea. South Korean Presidential National Security Office chief Chang Ho Jin held the 4th Defense Innovation Committee at the Presidential Office in Yongsan, Seoul, on the morning of the 2nd. The committee discussed two items: drone power […]
U.S.-China Tensions Rise as Nuclear Arms Control Talks Stall A nuclear submarine was spotted at China’s international fleet review. EPA-Yonhap News It has been reported that China has rejected the United States proposal for follow-up nuclear arms control talks. According to the U.S. online media Semafor on the 2nd, “Unfortunately, China has refused our follow-up talks and has not provided a substantive response to […]
Rise of 'Emotional Theft': How Chinese Youth Are Redefining Privacy A recent phenomenon called “tou gan” or “emotional theft” is emerging among young Chinese (Gen Z), who keep their private lives hidden from even parents and friends, as reported by the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on the 30th of last month. According to SCMP, Tou gan in Chinese means emotional theft. These individuals create […]
North Korea Faces Widespread Human Rights Violations, US State Department Report On the 22nd (local time), the US State Department assessed that arbitrary arrests, detentions, torture, and summary executions are rampant in North Korea, with no signs of improvement. The State Department released the 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices and pointed out that “no significant improvements in human rights conditions were observed in North […]
Uncertainties of Trump's Possible Second Term: Insights from U.S. Experts John Russell (from left) and Sander Lurie, a partner in Dentons’ government relations practice, and Eric Altbach, a partner at consulting firm Albright Stonebridge Group, are speaking at a seminar on the U.S. presidential election held in Washington D.C. on the 22nd (local time)./ Ha Man Ju, Washington correspondent U.S. experts suggest that South Korea […]
China's Harbin Beer Faces Controversy Over Mold Toxin Detected in Product Harbin Beer (Image= Baidu) Controversy is brewing over detecting the mold toxin Deoxynivalenol (DON) in Harbin beer from China. According to test results from the Hong Kong Consumer Council, this toxin was detected in Harbin’s Maidao beer but not in 29 other varieties of beer. This toxin can develop during the grains’ fermentation process. While […]
Saudi Aramco's Top Boss Backs China in Energy Dumping Controversy The world’s largest oil producer has stepped up to defend China against Western criticism that it dumps solar panels and electric vehicles at rock-bottom prices. According to the Financial Times (FT), Amin Nasser, CEO of Aramco, said at the World Energy Congress (WEC) held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on the 22nd (local time), “China has greatly […]
China's Influence Grows as Maldives' Voters Show Support In the general election held in the Maldives, an Indian Ocean archipelago, the pro-China ruling party, the Maldivian People’s National Congress (PNC), has won a resounding victory. According to AFP, the Maldives Election Commission announced on the 21st (local time) that the PNC, to which President Mohamed Solih belongs, has secured 66 out of the […]
Russian Outrage as U.S. House Approves $60.8 Billion Aid for Ukraine On the 20th, activists supporting Ukraine were demonstrating in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C., urging the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the package security budget. /AP, Yonhap Russia immediately objected as the U.S. House of Representatives passed a support budget of $60.8 billion for Ukraine on the 20th (local time). The […]
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