Kim Jong Un's Luxury Politics: How Expensive Gifts Maintain His PowerThere are calls for the South Korean government to use the upcoming North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in the U.S. next month as a diplomatic war against European nations to block Kim Jong Un’s gift politics. The idea is to seize the opportunity of heightened European vigilance against North Korea to strengthen sanctions against […]
North Korea Hits Back at U.S. Human Rights AccusationsNorth Korea recently criticized the U.S. over human rights issues, refuting some contents of the 2024 Human Trafficking Report released by the U.S. government, including college tuition fees. According to the Korean Central News Agency on the 27th, in the report titled “Diagnostic Report on the Mental Disorder of the White House Addicted to the […]
Electrifying Alliance: Volkswagen and Rivian's Multi-Billion Dollar Bet on EV FutureRenowned German automaker, Volkswagen, is struggling in the electric vehicle (EV) market. The company has decided to invest up to $5 billion in American EV startup, Rivian. Volkswagen officially announced the news on June 25, shortly after the New York Stock Exchange closed. Following the announcement, Rivian’s stock surged over 55% in after-hours trading and […]
Can't Stop, Won't Stop: ATEEZ Continue to Top U.S. Charts!The K-pop group ATEEZ continues to thrive by charting on the Billboard 200 for the third consecutive week, maintaining its success. According to the chart released by Billboard on the 25th, ATEEZ’s 10th mini album, Golden Hour: Part 1, which was released on May 31, ranked #69 on the latest Billboard 200 chart (as of […]
LA Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Hits His 24th Home Run of the Season!Major League Superstar Shohei Ohtani of the LA Dodgers hit his 24th home run of the season, setting a record for consecutive games with an RBI. On June 26, Ohtani started as the designated hitter in an away game against the Chicago White Sox at the Guaranteed Rate Field in Illinois. He had 4 at-bats, […]
KATSEYE's Debut Teaser: A Picnic in the Fast Lane!Global girl group KATSEYE has revealed a portion of the music video for their debut song. KATSEYE posted the first teaser of the music video for their debut single, “Debut” on their official social media on June 26. The teaser starts with the six members enjoying a picnic on a busy road with moving cars. […]
Despite Setbacks, Tesla Powers Through with Strong Sales in ChinaTesla’s stock surged more than 2% on news that sales in China are showing strong performance despite announcing another recall of electric trucks. On the 25th, Tesla recorded a 2.61% increase in New York Stock Exchange trading, reaching $187.35. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall of 11,688 Tesla Cybertruck vehicles due […]
The GOAT Does It Again: Messi Leads Argentina to Another Victory!Lionel Messi led Argentina to an early quarter-final qualification with a second consecutive win after playing 90 minutes. On June 26, Argentina claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chile in the second round of Group A at the Copa America 2024, held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Following their 2-0 triumph over Canada in […]
F-22 Raptors Lead U.S.-South Korea Joint Military ExerciseOn June 26, the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces conducted a joint air exercise known as the Twin Hawk Exercise. The exercise featured the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 Raptor stealth fighter, currently rated as the world’s best fighter. According to the Air Force, around 30 4th and 5th-generation fighters participated in this exercise. […]
North Korea Slams U.S. Moves Toward an 'Asian NATO' as AggressionAs calls grow for a U.S.-centered Asian NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) to counter military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, North Korea’s condemnation of this as an aggressive war alliance is drawing attention. On June 26, North Korean media outlet Rodong Sinmun criticized the U.S. in an article titled “Multinational War Organization Revival for […]
Failure to Launch: North Korea's Missile Explodes Mid-Air...AgainKorea conducted a confirmed test launch of a ballistic missile, believed to be an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) utilizing the solid-fuel propulsion system, towards the East Sea early morning on the 26th. However, the missile failed to complete its normal flight. This marks the third consecutive provocation following the dispersal of garbage balloons towards South […]
North Korea Fires Up Tensions: Missile Test Sparks Global OutcryOn the 26th, the United States, South Korea, and Japan issued a strong condemnation of North Korea’s ballistic missile launch, describing it as a provocative act that threatens peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and globally. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Director of the Korean Peninsula Policy Lee Jun Il held a […]
NBA Shakeup: Atkinson Joins Cavs in Surprising Leadership TwistNBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers have named Golden State Warriors’ Assistant Coach Kenny Atkinson as their new head coach. ESPN quoted a source well-versed in team affairs on June 25, reporting, “Cleveland has decided to hand over the reins to Atkinson for the 2024-2025 season.” The Cavaliers have not made an official announcement yet. Taking over the […]
Moscow and Pyongyang Unite: A New Treaty with an Eye on WashingtonOn June 19, Russia stated that the bilateral agreement with North Korea was aimed at the U.S., not South Korea, and expressed hopes that South Korea would calmly accept this. In an interview with Russian state-owned RIA Novosti on June 25, Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said, “The agreement with North Korea is a kind […]
CNN Acquires Exclusive Rights to Host First 2024 Presidential DebateCNN, which had been trailing in ratings behind Fox News and MSNBC, is set to use the upcoming first presidential debate for the 2024 elections as an opportunity to attract viewers again. According to media outlets, the debate will be held at 9 PM on June 27. For the first time in history, CNN secured […]
North Korea Trash Talks With the 5th Round of Trash BalloonsDespite North Korea’s fifth round of trash balloon launches against the South, the South Korean military decided not to broadcast propaganda over loudspeakers toward North Korea on June 25. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff stated on June 25, “The military is always ready to broadcast,” adding, “The military will flexibly implement it, considering strategic […]
KATSEYE to Sparkle at KCON LA 2024 with Highly Anticipated Performance!HYBE and Geffen Records’ global girl group KATSEYE has unveiled the cover art for their debut single. KATSEYE revealed the cover art for their debut single album through their official social media on the 25th. The cover art includes messages that give a glimpse into their creative concept, drawing attention. What’s especially striking is the […]
North Korea's Missile Fizzles Out, Exploding Over the SeaNorth Korea launched a ballistic missile into the East Sea early on the morning of the 26th, but it failed to complete a routine flight.
North Korea Escalates: 250 Trash Balloons Cause Alarm in SeoulIt has been identified that North Korea dispersed about 250 waste balloons toward the South starting from the night of the 25th.
Cross-Cultural Missteps: American Told to Diet by Korean Elder on the Streets of SeoulAn elderly Korean man is facing backlash after making rude comments to an American woman who he encountered on the street, advising her to “go on a diet.” Heechulism, a YouTuber with 1.02 million subscribers, produced a video documenting the experience of an American woman named Jenna living in Korea. During the filming, they encountered […]
Kim Jong Un's Luxury Politics: How Expensive Gifts Maintain His Power There are calls for the South Korean government to use the upcoming North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in the U.S. next month as a diplomatic war against European nations to block Kim Jong Un’s gift politics. The idea is to seize the opportunity of heightened European vigilance against North Korea to strengthen sanctions against […]
North Korea Hits Back at U.S. Human Rights Accusations North Korea recently criticized the U.S. over human rights issues, refuting some contents of the 2024 Human Trafficking Report released by the U.S. government, including college tuition fees. According to the Korean Central News Agency on the 27th, in the report titled “Diagnostic Report on the Mental Disorder of the White House Addicted to the […]
Electrifying Alliance: Volkswagen and Rivian's Multi-Billion Dollar Bet on EV Future Renowned German automaker, Volkswagen, is struggling in the electric vehicle (EV) market. The company has decided to invest up to $5 billion in American EV startup, Rivian. Volkswagen officially announced the news on June 25, shortly after the New York Stock Exchange closed. Following the announcement, Rivian’s stock surged over 55% in after-hours trading and […]
Can't Stop, Won't Stop: ATEEZ Continue to Top U.S. Charts! The K-pop group ATEEZ continues to thrive by charting on the Billboard 200 for the third consecutive week, maintaining its success. According to the chart released by Billboard on the 25th, ATEEZ’s 10th mini album, Golden Hour: Part 1, which was released on May 31, ranked #69 on the latest Billboard 200 chart (as of […]
LA Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Hits His 24th Home Run of the Season! Major League Superstar Shohei Ohtani of the LA Dodgers hit his 24th home run of the season, setting a record for consecutive games with an RBI. On June 26, Ohtani started as the designated hitter in an away game against the Chicago White Sox at the Guaranteed Rate Field in Illinois. He had 4 at-bats, […]
KATSEYE's Debut Teaser: A Picnic in the Fast Lane! Global girl group KATSEYE has revealed a portion of the music video for their debut song. KATSEYE posted the first teaser of the music video for their debut single, “Debut” on their official social media on June 26. The teaser starts with the six members enjoying a picnic on a busy road with moving cars. […]
Despite Setbacks, Tesla Powers Through with Strong Sales in China Tesla’s stock surged more than 2% on news that sales in China are showing strong performance despite announcing another recall of electric trucks. On the 25th, Tesla recorded a 2.61% increase in New York Stock Exchange trading, reaching $187.35. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall of 11,688 Tesla Cybertruck vehicles due […]
The GOAT Does It Again: Messi Leads Argentina to Another Victory! Lionel Messi led Argentina to an early quarter-final qualification with a second consecutive win after playing 90 minutes. On June 26, Argentina claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chile in the second round of Group A at the Copa America 2024, held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Following their 2-0 triumph over Canada in […]
F-22 Raptors Lead U.S.-South Korea Joint Military Exercise On June 26, the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces conducted a joint air exercise known as the Twin Hawk Exercise. The exercise featured the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 Raptor stealth fighter, currently rated as the world’s best fighter. According to the Air Force, around 30 4th and 5th-generation fighters participated in this exercise. […]
North Korea Slams U.S. Moves Toward an 'Asian NATO' as Aggression As calls grow for a U.S.-centered Asian NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) to counter military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, North Korea’s condemnation of this as an aggressive war alliance is drawing attention. On June 26, North Korean media outlet Rodong Sinmun criticized the U.S. in an article titled “Multinational War Organization Revival for […]
Failure to Launch: North Korea's Missile Explodes Mid-Air...Again Korea conducted a confirmed test launch of a ballistic missile, believed to be an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) utilizing the solid-fuel propulsion system, towards the East Sea early morning on the 26th. However, the missile failed to complete its normal flight. This marks the third consecutive provocation following the dispersal of garbage balloons towards South […]
North Korea Fires Up Tensions: Missile Test Sparks Global Outcry On the 26th, the United States, South Korea, and Japan issued a strong condemnation of North Korea’s ballistic missile launch, describing it as a provocative act that threatens peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and globally. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Director of the Korean Peninsula Policy Lee Jun Il held a […]
NBA Shakeup: Atkinson Joins Cavs in Surprising Leadership Twist NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers have named Golden State Warriors’ Assistant Coach Kenny Atkinson as their new head coach. ESPN quoted a source well-versed in team affairs on June 25, reporting, “Cleveland has decided to hand over the reins to Atkinson for the 2024-2025 season.” The Cavaliers have not made an official announcement yet. Taking over the […]
Moscow and Pyongyang Unite: A New Treaty with an Eye on Washington On June 19, Russia stated that the bilateral agreement with North Korea was aimed at the U.S., not South Korea, and expressed hopes that South Korea would calmly accept this. In an interview with Russian state-owned RIA Novosti on June 25, Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said, “The agreement with North Korea is a kind […]
CNN Acquires Exclusive Rights to Host First 2024 Presidential Debate CNN, which had been trailing in ratings behind Fox News and MSNBC, is set to use the upcoming first presidential debate for the 2024 elections as an opportunity to attract viewers again. According to media outlets, the debate will be held at 9 PM on June 27. For the first time in history, CNN secured […]
North Korea Trash Talks With the 5th Round of Trash Balloons Despite North Korea’s fifth round of trash balloon launches against the South, the South Korean military decided not to broadcast propaganda over loudspeakers toward North Korea on June 25. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff stated on June 25, “The military is always ready to broadcast,” adding, “The military will flexibly implement it, considering strategic […]
KATSEYE to Sparkle at KCON LA 2024 with Highly Anticipated Performance! HYBE and Geffen Records’ global girl group KATSEYE has unveiled the cover art for their debut single. KATSEYE revealed the cover art for their debut single album through their official social media on the 25th. The cover art includes messages that give a glimpse into their creative concept, drawing attention. What’s especially striking is the […]
North Korea's Missile Fizzles Out, Exploding Over the Sea North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the East Sea early on the morning of the 26th, but it failed to complete a routine flight.
North Korea Escalates: 250 Trash Balloons Cause Alarm in Seoul It has been identified that North Korea dispersed about 250 waste balloons toward the South starting from the night of the 25th.
Cross-Cultural Missteps: American Told to Diet by Korean Elder on the Streets of Seoul An elderly Korean man is facing backlash after making rude comments to an American woman who he encountered on the street, advising her to “go on a diet.” Heechulism, a YouTuber with 1.02 million subscribers, produced a video documenting the experience of an American woman named Jenna living in Korea. During the filming, they encountered […]
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