South Korea and China's Defense Dialogue: What's on the Table?On June 18, Senior diplomatic and defense officials from South Korea and China will meet in Seoul to discuss the situation on the Korean Peninsula and other issues of mutual interest. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of National Defense on June 17, the two countries will hold a Korea-China Diplomatic and […]
From Raindrops to Bass Drops: 2024 World DJ Festival Rocks SeoulThe World DJ Festival successfully concluded in Seoul, attracting nearly 90,000 attendees. From June 15-16, the 2024 World DJ Festival took place at Seoul Land in Gwacheon, featuring performances by globally renowned DJs and producers including Eric Prydz, The Chainsmokers, Alan Walker, KSHMR, MORTEN, Alok, and Gryffin. The event successfully drew in 90,000 spectators over […]
Why Nearly 40% of Global Citizens Are Dodging the NewsThe BBC reported on June 16 that despite many people around the world finding the news depressing and boring, TikTok is making significant strides as a news channel. According to a recent report by an institute at Oxford University, nearly 4 out of 10 people (39%) worldwide actively avoid the news. This is a sharp […]
Former First Lady Kim Jung Sook Fights Back Against Media AllegationsOn June 17, Kim Jung Sook, the wife of former President Moon Jae In, filed a complaint against Bae Hyun Jin, a lawmaker of the People’s Power party, at the Yeongdeungpo Police Station in Seoul. On the afternoon of the same day, Rep. Yun Kun Young’s office stated, “Bae has continuously spread false information through […]
The Fragile Friendship of Putin and Kim: What Lies Beyond Ukraine?While North Korea and Russia are strengthening their ties amidst the Ukraine war, some speculate that the friendship between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will only last until the end of the Ukrainian war. An article published in The Economist on June 16 titled Putin and Kim Jong Un’s […]
How Terraform Labs Misled Thousands of InvestorsThe prosecution submitted to the court a conversation revealing that Kwon Do Hyung, the main culprit behind the Terra-Luna crash and CEO of Terraform Labs, had attempted to deceive investors from the early stages of the company’s operation, along with former Chai Corporation CEO Daniel Shin. According to the legal circles on June 17, the Financial […]
Lucas Paqueta to Play in 2024 Copa America Despite Betting AllegationsMidfielder Lucas Paqueta of West Ham, who was charged by the Football Association (FA) in England for violating betting regulations, has been included in the final squad of the Brazil national football team for the 2024 Copa America. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced the final squad for Copa America on June 17. A total of 26 […]
The Future of Bill Gates' Multi-Billion Dollar Nuclear VentureBill Gates, the founder of Microsoft Corporation and TerraPower, announced on June 16 that he is prepared to invest billions of dollars in constructing next-generation nuclear power plants. On CBS’s Face the Nation, Gates revealed that TerraPower began constructing the first small modular reactor (SMR) for commercial use in the U.S. last week in Wyoming. […]
Pentagon's Secret Mission to Undermine Chinese VaccinesAccording to an exclusive report by a prominent media outlet on June 16, the Pentagon (U.S. Department of Defense) secretly ran a campaign against Chinese vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic. The media outlet reported that the Pentagon argued, “Since COVID-19 came from China, vaccines from China cannot be trusted,” and thus campaigned against the COVID-19 […]
Chaos in Hamburg: Man with Axe and Molotov Cocktails Shot by PoliceAhead of the Euro 2024 match, a man in Germany who threatened police and pedestrians was arrested on June 16 after being shot by local police. According to media outlets, a man brandished an axe and a Molotov cocktail in the center of Hamburg around 12:30 PM on June 16, threatening pedestrians and police. Police […]
China's Nuclear Surge: What It Means for Global SecurityAnalysis suggests that China is rapidly advancing through its nuclear weapons. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reported on June 17 that as of January, China had 500 nuclear warheads, an increase of 90 compared to 2023. SIPRI pointed out that 24 of these are likely to have been deployed. This is the first […]
New Beats on the Block: RIIZE's First Album Launches Today!SM Entertainment’s RIIZE is set to release its first mini-album, RIIZING, on June 17. RIIZE’s debut mini-album, RIIZING, will be available on various platforms from 6 PM on June 17. At the release time, the music video for the title track, “Boom Boom Bass,” will also be available on the SMTOWN YouTube channel and other […]
Unexpected Greetings: Kim Jong Un Sends Birthday Wishes to King Charles IIINorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory message on the official birthday of the U.K.’s King Charles III. According to the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs website on June 17, Kim sent a message to King Charles III on June 15. In his message, Kim stated, “I send my greetings of congratulations […]
North Korea Gets Creative With New Psychological Warfare Tactic: Waste BalloonsAnalysts suggest that North Korea’s four rounds of waste balloons (balloons filled with trash) launched toward the South last month are experiments with a new psychological warfare tool. In an issue briefing titled Analysis of North Korea’s Waste Balloon Provocation Intentions and Prospects for Inter-Korean Relations in the Second Half of the Year, the Senior […]
Mbappe and French Athletes Voice Concern Over Far-Right's RiseAs France is set to hold early general elections at the end of June, notable figures, including French soccer player Kylian Mbappé, are trying to prevent the far-right National Rally (RN) party from coming to power. According to media outlets, Mbappé, who played for the French national team in Euro 2024, encouraged the younger generation […]
Putin's Impending North Korea Visit Sparks SpeculationAs speculation arises about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s impending visit to North Korea, South Korea’s Ministry of Unification noted on June 17 that it’s rare for North Korea to announce the schedule of summit meetings with significant countries in advance. Spokesperson Koo Byung Sam of the Ministry of Unification said at the June 17 press […]
Kashkari Hints at Possible Fed Rate Cut by Year-EndClassified as a leading hawk in the Federal Reserve, Neel Kashkari, the President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, stated, “Expectations for a rate cut in December are reasonable.” Kashkari preemptively dismissed expectations for a rate cut in September. The market anticipates the Federal Reserve will cut rates as early as September. On June […]
Dangerous Diet Trend: The Fatal Risks of Water FastingHealth authorities have warned about the water-fasting diet, which involves drinking only water and refraining from consuming other food. This diet can lead to water intoxication and even death. On June 13, the Korea Health Promotion Institute stated, “Posts promoting weight loss through water fasting are spreading on social media and video platforms. There is […]
North Korea Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Putin's ArrivalAs Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to North Korea is imminent, additional structures presumed to be stages have been spotted in Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang. It appears they are preparing for a welcoming ceremony for Putin. On June 14, Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported that private American satellite […]
Global Tech Regulations: U.S. Stands Firm Against South Korea's ClaimsThe CCIA, a global IT organization representing major tech companies such as Amazon, Meta, and Apple, refuted the claim made by the Korean Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) that “overseas countries are accelerating the enactment of platform regulation laws.” On June 6, Trevor Wagener, the Director of Research and Chief Economist at the CCIA, stated in […]
South Korea and China's Defense Dialogue: What's on the Table? On June 18, Senior diplomatic and defense officials from South Korea and China will meet in Seoul to discuss the situation on the Korean Peninsula and other issues of mutual interest. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of National Defense on June 17, the two countries will hold a Korea-China Diplomatic and […]
From Raindrops to Bass Drops: 2024 World DJ Festival Rocks Seoul The World DJ Festival successfully concluded in Seoul, attracting nearly 90,000 attendees. From June 15-16, the 2024 World DJ Festival took place at Seoul Land in Gwacheon, featuring performances by globally renowned DJs and producers including Eric Prydz, The Chainsmokers, Alan Walker, KSHMR, MORTEN, Alok, and Gryffin. The event successfully drew in 90,000 spectators over […]
Why Nearly 40% of Global Citizens Are Dodging the News The BBC reported on June 16 that despite many people around the world finding the news depressing and boring, TikTok is making significant strides as a news channel. According to a recent report by an institute at Oxford University, nearly 4 out of 10 people (39%) worldwide actively avoid the news. This is a sharp […]
Former First Lady Kim Jung Sook Fights Back Against Media Allegations On June 17, Kim Jung Sook, the wife of former President Moon Jae In, filed a complaint against Bae Hyun Jin, a lawmaker of the People’s Power party, at the Yeongdeungpo Police Station in Seoul. On the afternoon of the same day, Rep. Yun Kun Young’s office stated, “Bae has continuously spread false information through […]
The Fragile Friendship of Putin and Kim: What Lies Beyond Ukraine? While North Korea and Russia are strengthening their ties amidst the Ukraine war, some speculate that the friendship between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will only last until the end of the Ukrainian war. An article published in The Economist on June 16 titled Putin and Kim Jong Un’s […]
How Terraform Labs Misled Thousands of Investors The prosecution submitted to the court a conversation revealing that Kwon Do Hyung, the main culprit behind the Terra-Luna crash and CEO of Terraform Labs, had attempted to deceive investors from the early stages of the company’s operation, along with former Chai Corporation CEO Daniel Shin. According to the legal circles on June 17, the Financial […]
Lucas Paqueta to Play in 2024 Copa America Despite Betting Allegations Midfielder Lucas Paqueta of West Ham, who was charged by the Football Association (FA) in England for violating betting regulations, has been included in the final squad of the Brazil national football team for the 2024 Copa America. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced the final squad for Copa America on June 17. A total of 26 […]
The Future of Bill Gates' Multi-Billion Dollar Nuclear Venture Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft Corporation and TerraPower, announced on June 16 that he is prepared to invest billions of dollars in constructing next-generation nuclear power plants. On CBS’s Face the Nation, Gates revealed that TerraPower began constructing the first small modular reactor (SMR) for commercial use in the U.S. last week in Wyoming. […]
Pentagon's Secret Mission to Undermine Chinese Vaccines According to an exclusive report by a prominent media outlet on June 16, the Pentagon (U.S. Department of Defense) secretly ran a campaign against Chinese vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic. The media outlet reported that the Pentagon argued, “Since COVID-19 came from China, vaccines from China cannot be trusted,” and thus campaigned against the COVID-19 […]
Chaos in Hamburg: Man with Axe and Molotov Cocktails Shot by Police Ahead of the Euro 2024 match, a man in Germany who threatened police and pedestrians was arrested on June 16 after being shot by local police. According to media outlets, a man brandished an axe and a Molotov cocktail in the center of Hamburg around 12:30 PM on June 16, threatening pedestrians and police. Police […]
China's Nuclear Surge: What It Means for Global Security Analysis suggests that China is rapidly advancing through its nuclear weapons. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reported on June 17 that as of January, China had 500 nuclear warheads, an increase of 90 compared to 2023. SIPRI pointed out that 24 of these are likely to have been deployed. This is the first […]
New Beats on the Block: RIIZE's First Album Launches Today! SM Entertainment’s RIIZE is set to release its first mini-album, RIIZING, on June 17. RIIZE’s debut mini-album, RIIZING, will be available on various platforms from 6 PM on June 17. At the release time, the music video for the title track, “Boom Boom Bass,” will also be available on the SMTOWN YouTube channel and other […]
Unexpected Greetings: Kim Jong Un Sends Birthday Wishes to King Charles III North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory message on the official birthday of the U.K.’s King Charles III. According to the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs website on June 17, Kim sent a message to King Charles III on June 15. In his message, Kim stated, “I send my greetings of congratulations […]
North Korea Gets Creative With New Psychological Warfare Tactic: Waste Balloons Analysts suggest that North Korea’s four rounds of waste balloons (balloons filled with trash) launched toward the South last month are experiments with a new psychological warfare tool. In an issue briefing titled Analysis of North Korea’s Waste Balloon Provocation Intentions and Prospects for Inter-Korean Relations in the Second Half of the Year, the Senior […]
Mbappe and French Athletes Voice Concern Over Far-Right's Rise As France is set to hold early general elections at the end of June, notable figures, including French soccer player Kylian Mbappé, are trying to prevent the far-right National Rally (RN) party from coming to power. According to media outlets, Mbappé, who played for the French national team in Euro 2024, encouraged the younger generation […]
Putin's Impending North Korea Visit Sparks Speculation As speculation arises about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s impending visit to North Korea, South Korea’s Ministry of Unification noted on June 17 that it’s rare for North Korea to announce the schedule of summit meetings with significant countries in advance. Spokesperson Koo Byung Sam of the Ministry of Unification said at the June 17 press […]
Kashkari Hints at Possible Fed Rate Cut by Year-End Classified as a leading hawk in the Federal Reserve, Neel Kashkari, the President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, stated, “Expectations for a rate cut in December are reasonable.” Kashkari preemptively dismissed expectations for a rate cut in September. The market anticipates the Federal Reserve will cut rates as early as September. On June […]
Dangerous Diet Trend: The Fatal Risks of Water Fasting Health authorities have warned about the water-fasting diet, which involves drinking only water and refraining from consuming other food. This diet can lead to water intoxication and even death. On June 13, the Korea Health Promotion Institute stated, “Posts promoting weight loss through water fasting are spreading on social media and video platforms. There is […]
North Korea Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Putin's Arrival As Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to North Korea is imminent, additional structures presumed to be stages have been spotted in Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang. It appears they are preparing for a welcoming ceremony for Putin. On June 14, Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported that private American satellite […]
Global Tech Regulations: U.S. Stands Firm Against South Korea's Claims The CCIA, a global IT organization representing major tech companies such as Amazon, Meta, and Apple, refuted the claim made by the Korean Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) that “overseas countries are accelerating the enactment of platform regulation laws.” On June 6, Trevor Wagener, the Director of Research and Chief Economist at the CCIA, stated in […]
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