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 […]
It's Almost Shark Week! South Korea Warns of Increased Shark Activity Along Its East CoastThe frequency of large shark species appearing in the East Sea is predicted to increase this summer, following the trend in 2023. The National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) under the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, announced on the 25th that the catch of warm-water species (amberjack, horse mackerel, Spanish mackerel, etc.) is expected to […]
Russia's True Intentions For North Korean LaborDespite North Korea and Russia promising economic cooperation through a recent summit, experts predict that it will be difficult to quickly achieve results due to North Korea’s restrictive nature and fear of openness. Hyun Seung Soo, a senior researcher at the Unification Research Institute’s International Strategy Research Room, analyzed on the 25th in an online […]
Nvidia's Nosedive: A Harsh Reality Check for Tech InvestorsNVIDIA, Wall Street’s leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) stock, overtook Microsoft Corporation (MS) to become the largest market cap on the 18th. However, the market cap evaporated by $430 billion, plummeting over 13% throughout the past three trading days. On the 24th (local time), NVIDIA closed at $118.11 on the New York Stock Exchange, a sharp […]
Market Watch: Analysts Predict Major Bitcoin Dip as Election ApproachesAfter Bitcoin’s collapse to $59,000 due to a Mt. Gox mishap, a potential plummet to the $50,000 mark was reported by cryptocurrency specialist media outlet CoinDesk on the 24th (local time). CoinDesk’s technical analyst conveyed that Bitcoin could fall as low as $50,000. Markus Thielen, the founder of the cryptocurrency research institute 10x Research, made […]
Suri Drops 'Cruise' From Her Name, Opts For Her Mother's Middle NameThe daughter of Hollywood star Tom Cruise, Suri, has been spotted once again using her mother’s middle name, dropping her father’s surname. According to a Page Six report on June 23, Suri’s name was listed as Suri Noelle instead of Suri Cruise in the graduation program from LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and […]
No More Fry-less Days: McDonald's Korea Gets Back on TrackMcDonald’s Korea is set to resume selling french fries this week after a temporary halt in sales. According to industry sources on June 24, McDonald’s plans to gradually resume selling french fries. Some stores have already adjusted their delivery schedules and are preparing for the resumption. McDonald’s Korea previously announced on June 20, “Due to […]
Canada May Join US and EU in Imposing Tariffs on Chinese EVsFollowing the United States and the EU imposing tariffs on Chinese EVs, Canada is also considering playing the tariff card.
Korean Heartthrob Meets British Charmer: Cha Eun Woo and Robert Pattinson Meet Up!ASTRO member and actor Cha Eun Woo took a photo with British Hollywood star Robert Pattinson. On June 24, Cha Eun Woo posted several pictures from an event for a famous brand held overseas on his social media account. Among the pictures he took with international celebrities, one photo garnered attention as it was taken […]
South Korea on High Alert as North's Trash Balloons Flood InIt has been reported that North Korea launched approximately 350 trash balloons toward South Korea last night.
President Yoon Calls for Full Security Alert as North Korea and Russia Sign Military PactOn June 24, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol emphasized the government’s thorough preparedness regarding the continuously emerging security threats on and around the Korean Peninsula. With North Korea and Russia signing an agreement focused on mutual military support in emergencies, attention is drawn to what message Yoon will send concerning the Korean War on […]
The Unseen Dangers of North Korea’s Aerial Trash AttacksSouth Korea’s military is on high alert for the possibility of North Korea sending another trash balloon towards the South on June 24. From this day, northerly and northwesterly winds are expected near the Military Demarcation Line (MDL). The head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s public affairs office, Lee Sung Jun, stated at a […]
Is North Korea Prepping for a New Satellite Launch? Recent Excavations Suggest SoOn June 24, Voice of America (VOA) reported that large-scale excavation was observed at North Korea’s Sohae Satellite Launching Station. It was suggested that this could be preparation for the launch of a reconnaissance satellite, as North Korea had announced. VOA analyzed satellite images taken by private satellite service company Planet Labs on June 19 […]
Could Trump's Return Boost Inflation to New Heights?Yahoo Finance reported on June 20 that if Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is elected, U.S. inflation could worsen again. During Trump’s administration, inflation rose 1.9%. Under current President Joe Biden, the inflation rose to 5.4%. At first glance, it seems like Biden is the culprit for inflation. However, his presidency has been marked by […]
Beyoncé Tickets for a Berkin? Why Wealthy Americans Are Paying DoubleA basic black leather Birkin 25 is priced at $11,400 before tax at the Hermès store and can immediately be resold to a secondhand dealer.
Rising Tensions: U.S. Condemns North Korea-Russia Defense TreatySouth Korean and U.S. diplomats held an urgent phone call to condemn the agreement signed between North Korea and Russia. As reported by South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 21, Cho Tae Yul, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call with Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, on June 20. […]
European Soccer Match Turns PoliticalSerbia has threatened to withdraw from Euro 2024 in protest against offensive chants aimed at their country. According to media outlets on June 20, Secretary-General of the Football Association of Serbia (FSS) Jovan Surbatovic revealed in an interview with Serbian broadcaster RTS that chants of “Kill Serbia, Kill, Kill, Kill” were heard during the game […]
Could THIS New Alliance Redefine Global Politics?Amid North Korea and Russia’s agreement on mutual military intervention in times of crisis, South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly protested against the Russian ambassador to South Korea for heightening the security threat on the Korean Peninsula. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, South Korea’s First Vice Minister Kim Hong Kyun summoned […]
South Korea Completes Deployment of Its First Homegrown Utility Helicopter, the SurionThe Korean Utility Helicopter (KUH-1) Surion, the first domestically developed helicopter, completed its deployment in the army on the 24th.
Is China in Trouble? Canada May Ramp Up Tariffs On Chinese EVsAccording to a June 20 Bloomberg report, Canada plans to impose new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EV), following the U.S. and the European Union (E.U.) ‘s lead. Bloomberg cited a reliable source within the Canadian government and reported that discussions have begun on additional tariffs on Chinese EVs. Canada is under pressure to join […]
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 […]
It's Almost Shark Week! South Korea Warns of Increased Shark Activity Along Its East Coast The frequency of large shark species appearing in the East Sea is predicted to increase this summer, following the trend in 2023. The National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) under the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, announced on the 25th that the catch of warm-water species (amberjack, horse mackerel, Spanish mackerel, etc.) is expected to […]
Russia's True Intentions For North Korean Labor Despite North Korea and Russia promising economic cooperation through a recent summit, experts predict that it will be difficult to quickly achieve results due to North Korea’s restrictive nature and fear of openness. Hyun Seung Soo, a senior researcher at the Unification Research Institute’s International Strategy Research Room, analyzed on the 25th in an online […]
Nvidia's Nosedive: A Harsh Reality Check for Tech Investors NVIDIA, Wall Street’s leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) stock, overtook Microsoft Corporation (MS) to become the largest market cap on the 18th. However, the market cap evaporated by $430 billion, plummeting over 13% throughout the past three trading days. On the 24th (local time), NVIDIA closed at $118.11 on the New York Stock Exchange, a sharp […]
Market Watch: Analysts Predict Major Bitcoin Dip as Election Approaches After Bitcoin’s collapse to $59,000 due to a Mt. Gox mishap, a potential plummet to the $50,000 mark was reported by cryptocurrency specialist media outlet CoinDesk on the 24th (local time). CoinDesk’s technical analyst conveyed that Bitcoin could fall as low as $50,000. Markus Thielen, the founder of the cryptocurrency research institute 10x Research, made […]
Suri Drops 'Cruise' From Her Name, Opts For Her Mother's Middle Name The daughter of Hollywood star Tom Cruise, Suri, has been spotted once again using her mother’s middle name, dropping her father’s surname. According to a Page Six report on June 23, Suri’s name was listed as Suri Noelle instead of Suri Cruise in the graduation program from LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and […]
No More Fry-less Days: McDonald's Korea Gets Back on Track McDonald’s Korea is set to resume selling french fries this week after a temporary halt in sales. According to industry sources on June 24, McDonald’s plans to gradually resume selling french fries. Some stores have already adjusted their delivery schedules and are preparing for the resumption. McDonald’s Korea previously announced on June 20, “Due to […]
Canada May Join US and EU in Imposing Tariffs on Chinese EVs Following the United States and the EU imposing tariffs on Chinese EVs, Canada is also considering playing the tariff card.
Korean Heartthrob Meets British Charmer: Cha Eun Woo and Robert Pattinson Meet Up! ASTRO member and actor Cha Eun Woo took a photo with British Hollywood star Robert Pattinson. On June 24, Cha Eun Woo posted several pictures from an event for a famous brand held overseas on his social media account. Among the pictures he took with international celebrities, one photo garnered attention as it was taken […]
South Korea on High Alert as North's Trash Balloons Flood In It has been reported that North Korea launched approximately 350 trash balloons toward South Korea last night.
President Yoon Calls for Full Security Alert as North Korea and Russia Sign Military Pact On June 24, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol emphasized the government’s thorough preparedness regarding the continuously emerging security threats on and around the Korean Peninsula. With North Korea and Russia signing an agreement focused on mutual military support in emergencies, attention is drawn to what message Yoon will send concerning the Korean War on […]
The Unseen Dangers of North Korea’s Aerial Trash Attacks South Korea’s military is on high alert for the possibility of North Korea sending another trash balloon towards the South on June 24. From this day, northerly and northwesterly winds are expected near the Military Demarcation Line (MDL). The head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s public affairs office, Lee Sung Jun, stated at a […]
Is North Korea Prepping for a New Satellite Launch? Recent Excavations Suggest So On June 24, Voice of America (VOA) reported that large-scale excavation was observed at North Korea’s Sohae Satellite Launching Station. It was suggested that this could be preparation for the launch of a reconnaissance satellite, as North Korea had announced. VOA analyzed satellite images taken by private satellite service company Planet Labs on June 19 […]
Could Trump's Return Boost Inflation to New Heights? Yahoo Finance reported on June 20 that if Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is elected, U.S. inflation could worsen again. During Trump’s administration, inflation rose 1.9%. Under current President Joe Biden, the inflation rose to 5.4%. At first glance, it seems like Biden is the culprit for inflation. However, his presidency has been marked by […]
Beyoncé Tickets for a Berkin? Why Wealthy Americans Are Paying Double A basic black leather Birkin 25 is priced at $11,400 before tax at the Hermès store and can immediately be resold to a secondhand dealer.
Rising Tensions: U.S. Condemns North Korea-Russia Defense Treaty South Korean and U.S. diplomats held an urgent phone call to condemn the agreement signed between North Korea and Russia. As reported by South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 21, Cho Tae Yul, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call with Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, on June 20. […]
European Soccer Match Turns Political Serbia has threatened to withdraw from Euro 2024 in protest against offensive chants aimed at their country. According to media outlets on June 20, Secretary-General of the Football Association of Serbia (FSS) Jovan Surbatovic revealed in an interview with Serbian broadcaster RTS that chants of “Kill Serbia, Kill, Kill, Kill” were heard during the game […]
Could THIS New Alliance Redefine Global Politics? Amid North Korea and Russia’s agreement on mutual military intervention in times of crisis, South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly protested against the Russian ambassador to South Korea for heightening the security threat on the Korean Peninsula. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, South Korea’s First Vice Minister Kim Hong Kyun summoned […]
South Korea Completes Deployment of Its First Homegrown Utility Helicopter, the Surion The Korean Utility Helicopter (KUH-1) Surion, the first domestically developed helicopter, completed its deployment in the army on the 24th.
Is China in Trouble? Canada May Ramp Up Tariffs On Chinese EVs According to a June 20 Bloomberg report, Canada plans to impose new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EV), following the U.S. and the European Union (E.U.) ‘s lead. Bloomberg cited a reliable source within the Canadian government and reported that discussions have begun on additional tariffs on Chinese EVs. Canada is under pressure to join […]
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