A Shift in Global Politics? Putin and Kim Forge New AllianceOn June 19, North Korea and Russia held a summit meeting on the occasion of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to North Korea. They signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement, which included provisions for mutual support in times of crisis. According to Russian news agencies RIA Novosti and Interfax, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un […]
Could Detroit's Auto Industry Survive Without China?The leading Detroit automakers, known as the Big Three, have been advised by Bank of America’s (BoA) top auto analysts to withdraw from the Chinese market for cost-cutting purposes. According to media outlets on June 18, BoA analyst John Murphy put forth this advice in his annual report titled “Car Wars.” Media outlets reported that […]
How America's Love for Korean Culture Strengthens Diplomatic TiesCheong In Kyo, Chief Trade Negotiator of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, met with Former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Kathleen Stephens and Korea Society President Thomas Byrne on June 19. They discussed the current state of the U.S.-Korea alliance, ways to deepen cooperation between the U.S. and Korea, the trend of the […]
How South Korea is Countering North Korea's GPS Jamming TacticOn June 19, Incheon announced that it had begun performance testing a device to prevent interference from North Korea’s Global Positioning System (GPS) signals, which have recently caused fishing losses and shipwreck damage. GPS is a satellite navigation system that uses satellite signals to provide location and time information for ships, cars, and aircraft. While […]
No Entry for Koreans: Shrine Manager Defends Controversial BanIn a recent media interview, the administrator of Watatsumi Shrine on Japan’s Tsushima Island, which has displayed signs prohibiting entry to Koreans since February, sparked controversy by claiming that “most Korean visitors disdain Japanese culture.” Hirayama Yuichi, who introduced himself as a priest at Watatsumi Shrine, shared in an interview with the Japanese far-right media […]
Kim Jong Un Welcomes Putin With Displays of Over 400 Portraits Around Pyongyang“There were about 300 to 400 portraits of the Russian president. There might be more.” This was revealed by North Korean citizens to the Russian press corps, as reported by the Russian newspaper Vedomosti, in anticipation of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to North Korea that officially began on the 19th. The press corps […]
U.S. Rides High on Record Trade Surplus as China's Deficit with South Korea TriplesLast year, South Korea marked a record trade surplus with the United States, while simultaneously experiencing its largest-ever trade deficit with China, showcasing a stark contrast in trade outcomes with these two major countries (G2). According to the Regional Balance of Payments for 2023 released by the Bank of Korea on the 19th, the balance […]
North Korea and Russia's New Pact: A Little Bit of Something and A Whole Lot of Nothing?On June 19, the government evaluated that North Korea and Russia had opened the possibility of mutual military cooperation through a summit, but “no concrete action plan has come out.” In a call today, a high-ranking South Korean government official explained, “Military cooperation is what the two countries (North Korea and Russia) are doing now, […]
Seoul and London Strengthen Ties with New Defense Export StrategiesThe Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced that it held a Korea-U.K. Naval Defense Cooperation seminar on the 19th at the JW Marriott Hotel in Seocho-gu, Seoul. The seminar focused on future naval power development and ship export cooperation between Korea and the U.K. According to DAPA, the seminar was held as a follow-up to […]
Nvidia and Broadcom See Major Gains After Stock SplitTwo of the most influential artificial intelligence (AI) companies recently announced stock splits, which caused their stock prices to skyrocket daily. It is widely known that a stock split is a boon for stock prices. However, with the recent bull market on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the stock prices of companies that have […]
Mbappe's Misfortune Continues: A Painful Start to Euro 2024Captain of the French national team and Real Madrid Forward Kylian Mbappe has once again had terrible luck at the UEFA Euro 2024. After a lackluster performance in UEFA Euro 2020, Mbappe had to take a break due to a significant injury. On June 18, France won 1-0 against Austria in the first round of […]
Broadcom vs. Tesla: A Shift in the Tech Hierarchy?There are suggestions that Broadcom, surging due to recent stock split news, should replace Tesla in the Magnificent 7. The Magnificent 7 represents the top seven tech stocks in the U.S. On June 17, Broadcom recorded $1828.87 on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), a 5.41% increase from the previous trading day. With this, Broadcom’s […]
BTS Jungkook Sets Record on Billboard Hot 100On the 17th, the U.S. Billboard announced on its official X account and website that Jungkook’s digital single “Never Let Go,” released on the 7th, debuted at 97th place on the main song chart Hot 100 (as of June 22). This marks Jungkook’s seventh entry into the Hot 100 as a solo artist, setting a […]
New York Yankees' Gerrit Cole Back in Action!New York Yankees Gerrit Cole is set to make his first season appearance after completing rehab for his elbow injury. Cole won the American League (AL) Cy Young Award in 2023. MLB announced on June 18, “Cole will be removed from the injured list and start in the game against the Baltimore Orioles on June […]
Indian Stock Market Rallies Post-ElectionAccording to a Bloomberg report on June 17, the Indian stock market rallied for days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s victory in the general election, breaking through a market capitalization of $5 trillion. Bloomberg reported that the Indian stock market has added $1 trillion to its market cap in just six months. With this, the […]
North-South Tensions Escalate with New Military Movements at the DMZIt was confirmed on the 18th that North Korean troops had crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) again but retreated after the South Korean military responded with warning shots. A spokesperson from the Joint Chiefs of Staff stated, “At around 8:30 this morning, North Korean troops working within the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in the central […]
Hyundai and Kia Lock Down Lithium Supply to Accelerate EV RolloutHyundai Motor Group is bolstering its electric vehicle (EV) value chain through a long-term supply contract with the world’s second-largest lithium producer. This move underscores reinforced commitment to building a vertically integrated EV production chain, even as global automakers reduce their investment in EVs. According to industry sources and media outlets, on the 18th, Hyundai […]
Billie Eilish and Zico: A Musical Match Made in Seoul!According to a News1 report on the 18th, Billie Eilish completed the recording for KBS 2TV‘s The Seasons – Zico’s Artist. Eilish visited Korea to promote her new album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT. Eilish, who arrived in Korea that morning, headed to KBS and successfully finished recording for Zico’s Artist. During her time in Korea, […]
Georgia Governor Eyes Korean Hydrogen Trucks for Sustainable LogisticsOn June 17, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp expressed his hope to bring Hyundai Motor’s advanced technology, Korean hydrogen trucks, to the U.S., stating, “This could assist in building a green logistics network in the U.S.,” adding, “I believe this is a good example of how the partnership between Georgia and Korean companies can continue.” Meeting […]
Cybersecurity on High Alert: North Korean Hackers Eye South Korean Tech FirmsSouth Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) shared trends of North Korea’s cyber threat and cases with the country’s information security industry. North Korea recently shifted its strategy by not directly attacking target institutions and instead focusing on security solution developers and updating servers to spread malware. South Korea’s NIS held a briefing on these matters […]
A Shift in Global Politics? Putin and Kim Forge New Alliance On June 19, North Korea and Russia held a summit meeting on the occasion of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to North Korea. They signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement, which included provisions for mutual support in times of crisis. According to Russian news agencies RIA Novosti and Interfax, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un […]
Could Detroit's Auto Industry Survive Without China? The leading Detroit automakers, known as the Big Three, have been advised by Bank of America’s (BoA) top auto analysts to withdraw from the Chinese market for cost-cutting purposes. According to media outlets on June 18, BoA analyst John Murphy put forth this advice in his annual report titled “Car Wars.” Media outlets reported that […]
How America's Love for Korean Culture Strengthens Diplomatic Ties Cheong In Kyo, Chief Trade Negotiator of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, met with Former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Kathleen Stephens and Korea Society President Thomas Byrne on June 19. They discussed the current state of the U.S.-Korea alliance, ways to deepen cooperation between the U.S. and Korea, the trend of the […]
How South Korea is Countering North Korea's GPS Jamming Tactic On June 19, Incheon announced that it had begun performance testing a device to prevent interference from North Korea’s Global Positioning System (GPS) signals, which have recently caused fishing losses and shipwreck damage. GPS is a satellite navigation system that uses satellite signals to provide location and time information for ships, cars, and aircraft. While […]
No Entry for Koreans: Shrine Manager Defends Controversial Ban In a recent media interview, the administrator of Watatsumi Shrine on Japan’s Tsushima Island, which has displayed signs prohibiting entry to Koreans since February, sparked controversy by claiming that “most Korean visitors disdain Japanese culture.” Hirayama Yuichi, who introduced himself as a priest at Watatsumi Shrine, shared in an interview with the Japanese far-right media […]
Kim Jong Un Welcomes Putin With Displays of Over 400 Portraits Around Pyongyang “There were about 300 to 400 portraits of the Russian president. There might be more.” This was revealed by North Korean citizens to the Russian press corps, as reported by the Russian newspaper Vedomosti, in anticipation of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to North Korea that officially began on the 19th. The press corps […]
U.S. Rides High on Record Trade Surplus as China's Deficit with South Korea Triples Last year, South Korea marked a record trade surplus with the United States, while simultaneously experiencing its largest-ever trade deficit with China, showcasing a stark contrast in trade outcomes with these two major countries (G2). According to the Regional Balance of Payments for 2023 released by the Bank of Korea on the 19th, the balance […]
North Korea and Russia's New Pact: A Little Bit of Something and A Whole Lot of Nothing? On June 19, the government evaluated that North Korea and Russia had opened the possibility of mutual military cooperation through a summit, but “no concrete action plan has come out.” In a call today, a high-ranking South Korean government official explained, “Military cooperation is what the two countries (North Korea and Russia) are doing now, […]
Seoul and London Strengthen Ties with New Defense Export Strategies The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced that it held a Korea-U.K. Naval Defense Cooperation seminar on the 19th at the JW Marriott Hotel in Seocho-gu, Seoul. The seminar focused on future naval power development and ship export cooperation between Korea and the U.K. According to DAPA, the seminar was held as a follow-up to […]
Nvidia and Broadcom See Major Gains After Stock Split Two of the most influential artificial intelligence (AI) companies recently announced stock splits, which caused their stock prices to skyrocket daily. It is widely known that a stock split is a boon for stock prices. However, with the recent bull market on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the stock prices of companies that have […]
Mbappe's Misfortune Continues: A Painful Start to Euro 2024 Captain of the French national team and Real Madrid Forward Kylian Mbappe has once again had terrible luck at the UEFA Euro 2024. After a lackluster performance in UEFA Euro 2020, Mbappe had to take a break due to a significant injury. On June 18, France won 1-0 against Austria in the first round of […]
Broadcom vs. Tesla: A Shift in the Tech Hierarchy? There are suggestions that Broadcom, surging due to recent stock split news, should replace Tesla in the Magnificent 7. The Magnificent 7 represents the top seven tech stocks in the U.S. On June 17, Broadcom recorded $1828.87 on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), a 5.41% increase from the previous trading day. With this, Broadcom’s […]
BTS Jungkook Sets Record on Billboard Hot 100 On the 17th, the U.S. Billboard announced on its official X account and website that Jungkook’s digital single “Never Let Go,” released on the 7th, debuted at 97th place on the main song chart Hot 100 (as of June 22). This marks Jungkook’s seventh entry into the Hot 100 as a solo artist, setting a […]
New York Yankees' Gerrit Cole Back in Action! New York Yankees Gerrit Cole is set to make his first season appearance after completing rehab for his elbow injury. Cole won the American League (AL) Cy Young Award in 2023. MLB announced on June 18, “Cole will be removed from the injured list and start in the game against the Baltimore Orioles on June […]
Indian Stock Market Rallies Post-Election According to a Bloomberg report on June 17, the Indian stock market rallied for days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s victory in the general election, breaking through a market capitalization of $5 trillion. Bloomberg reported that the Indian stock market has added $1 trillion to its market cap in just six months. With this, the […]
North-South Tensions Escalate with New Military Movements at the DMZ It was confirmed on the 18th that North Korean troops had crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) again but retreated after the South Korean military responded with warning shots. A spokesperson from the Joint Chiefs of Staff stated, “At around 8:30 this morning, North Korean troops working within the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in the central […]
Hyundai and Kia Lock Down Lithium Supply to Accelerate EV Rollout Hyundai Motor Group is bolstering its electric vehicle (EV) value chain through a long-term supply contract with the world’s second-largest lithium producer. This move underscores reinforced commitment to building a vertically integrated EV production chain, even as global automakers reduce their investment in EVs. According to industry sources and media outlets, on the 18th, Hyundai […]
Billie Eilish and Zico: A Musical Match Made in Seoul! According to a News1 report on the 18th, Billie Eilish completed the recording for KBS 2TV‘s The Seasons – Zico’s Artist. Eilish visited Korea to promote her new album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT. Eilish, who arrived in Korea that morning, headed to KBS and successfully finished recording for Zico’s Artist. During her time in Korea, […]
Georgia Governor Eyes Korean Hydrogen Trucks for Sustainable Logistics On June 17, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp expressed his hope to bring Hyundai Motor’s advanced technology, Korean hydrogen trucks, to the U.S., stating, “This could assist in building a green logistics network in the U.S.,” adding, “I believe this is a good example of how the partnership between Georgia and Korean companies can continue.” Meeting […]
Cybersecurity on High Alert: North Korean Hackers Eye South Korean Tech Firms South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) shared trends of North Korea’s cyber threat and cases with the country’s information security industry. North Korea recently shifted its strategy by not directly attacking target institutions and instead focusing on security solution developers and updating servers to spread malware. South Korea’s NIS held a briefing on these matters […]
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