China's War on Fake News: One-person Media Under Scrutiny The Chinese government has investigated whether one-person media content creators manipulate their content. The goal of the Chinese government is to enhance the credibility of the one-person media environment. According to industry sources, on the 6th, the Central Internet Safety and Information Committee Office in China began a two-month special maintenance of the one-person media […]
Is China's E-commerce Dominance a Threat to Amazon and Walmart? Chinese e-commerce companies are increasing their influence in the global market. According to the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy on the 6th, German market research firm Statista analyzed that Chinese e-commerce companies are leading the global market. Citing e-commerce research firm eCommerce DB, Statista reported that based on B2C e-commerce sales, China’s online retail […]
25 Virgins Annually: Defector's Horrifying Claim about Kim Jong Un A North Korean defector claimed that Kim Jong Un annually selects 25 virgins for his Pleasure Squad just like his father, Kim Jong Il, did. British news outlet The Mirror reported on April 30 (local time) that Kim Jong Un picks 25 virgins every year to entertain him in a creepy pleasure club.” The Mirror […]
Shanghai Hotels: Check-In Without Facial Recognition Soon? To stay in a hotel in Shanghai, China, one had to undergo a facial recognition process at check-in. However, it appears that check-ins may soon be possible without facial recognition. According to China Travel News, the Shanghai public security authorities issued a hotel industry circular prohibiting forced facial recognition for guests. The Shanghai public security […]
Seoul City Offers Anonymous HIV Testing for Public Health Any subjects panicking about possibly being infected with AIDS can get tested anonymously without revealing their name, social security number, or address at a public health center near downtown Seoul. The city has detected 1,064 infected individuals early through anonymous rapid testing. Seoul City announced on the 2nd that it will offer the HIV Quick […]
Scrubber Particles Found in Chinese Mooncakes The Korean Food and Drug Administration has ordered a halt in sales after discovering scrubber particles in Chinese mooncakes sold in the market. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced on the 1st that they are halting sales and recalling some of the Chinese mooncakes imported and sold by Yoon Foods. According to the […]
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 […]
North Korea Tightens Security Grip with First Police Conference in 12 Years For the first time in 12 years, North Korea held a conference for the heads of branch public security stations (equivalent to precinct captains). Given that these stations essentially serve as surveillance bodies, North Korea is expected to tighten internal control. The Korean Central News Agency reported on May 2, “The National Conference of Heads […]
North Korea Plotting Terrorist Attacks Abroad, Says South Korea's NIS South Korean National Intelligence Service (NIS) has revealed that it is responding to intelligence regarding potential terrorist activities by North Korea against South Korean embassy officials and citizens abroad. On the 2nd, the NIS stated, “Recently, as we have obtained numerous signs that North Korea is preparing to carry out terrorist attacks against our diplomatic […]
Chinese Couple in Their 80s Marry College Sweethearts After Decades Apart A Chinese couple in their 80s who once were college sweethearts has become a hot topic on Chinese social media by reuniting and marrying after decades of separation. Photo=SCMP capture An 80s Chinese man has made headlines after reuniting and marrying his college sweetheart, a fellow Peking University alum, after decades apart. After their wedding […]
Apartment Notice to Curb Daytime Laughter Sparks Outrage A notice at an apartment in Hwaseong City, Gyeonggi Province, asking residents to refrain from loud laughter during the day has sparked controversy. The current affairs program Incident Director on JTBC, broadcast on the 1st, introduced a report from a resident living in the apartment. According to the resident, on the 25th of last month, […]
McDonald's and Pizza Hut Raise Prices in South Korea On the 2nd, McDonald’s in South Korea increased the prices of 16 menu items by an average of 2.8%. This marks the first price hike at McDonald’s in six months, following the last increase in November. McDonald’s explained that the price adjustment was inevitable due to the rise in raw materials, logistics, and labor costs. […]
Rift in Diplomatic Relations? North Korea Snubs Cuba on Founder's Day On March 16, North Korean Ambassador Ma Chol Su met with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel in Havana, according to reports from the Cuban presidential office’s social media and state-run media. North Korean authorities sent congratulatory messages to various countries on the Day of the Sun (April 15), but it was confirmed that Cuba was not […]
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 […]
China's New Power Play: Third Aircraft Carrier Hits the Seas China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, embarked on its maiden voyage on the 1st. After several more test voyages, China plans to field the Fujian within a year. According to Xinhua News Agency and other sources, the Fujian departed from the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai around 8 a.m. local time. Since its launch in June […]
North Korean Defector's Shocking Footage: Citizens Starving, Begging for Survival ⓒJapan TBS Footage revealing the dire circumstances North Korean citizens face has been released. On the 29th, Japan’s TBS network released a video filmed by defector Mr. Kim in Hwanghae Province last April for the first time. The video shows a man lying alone on the street. Mr. Kim said, “I asked a nearby shop […]
South Korea Cracks Down on Dangerous Dogs: Euthanasia Now an Option Legal grounds have been established to euthanize dangerous dogs that have caused harm to people by biting, regardless of the owner’s will. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs on the 30th, the amendment to the Animal Protection Act, which includes a ‘Vicious dog breeding permit system,’ has been implemented since the […]
Nanny in China Abuses Infant and Refuses to Apologize Screenshot from China Network A troubling case of child abuse has surfaced in Hunan, China, where a nanny was caught on video mistreating an 8-month-old baby. According to a report from China Network on the 30th, a video released by the baby’s family shows the nanny suddenly picking up the baby and forcefully throwing the […]
Yoon Gil Byeong: Unsung Hero of the Korean War The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs announced on the 30th that the late Major Yoon Gil Byeong, who died during the Battle of Highlands, also known as Kojion, has been selected as the Korean War (June 25, 1950) Hero of May 2024. Born in 1931 in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, Major Yoon volunteered for […]
North Korea's Propaganda Video: A Symphony of Defiance Against UN Sanctions Recently, when North Korea released a propaganda song praising its leader, Kim Jong Un, there were allegations of United Nations security violations due to the appearance of expensive Japanese musical instruments, which North Korea cannot import, in the music video. On the 30th, Radio Free Asia (RFA) quoted a post on the U.S. social media […]
China's War on Fake News: One-person Media Under Scrutiny The Chinese government has investigated whether one-person media content creators manipulate their content. The goal of the Chinese government is to enhance the credibility of the one-person media environment. According to industry sources, on the 6th, the Central Internet Safety and Information Committee Office in China began a two-month special maintenance of the one-person media […]
Is China's E-commerce Dominance a Threat to Amazon and Walmart? Chinese e-commerce companies are increasing their influence in the global market. According to the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy on the 6th, German market research firm Statista analyzed that Chinese e-commerce companies are leading the global market. Citing e-commerce research firm eCommerce DB, Statista reported that based on B2C e-commerce sales, China’s online retail […]
25 Virgins Annually: Defector's Horrifying Claim about Kim Jong Un A North Korean defector claimed that Kim Jong Un annually selects 25 virgins for his Pleasure Squad just like his father, Kim Jong Il, did. British news outlet The Mirror reported on April 30 (local time) that Kim Jong Un picks 25 virgins every year to entertain him in a creepy pleasure club.” The Mirror […]
Shanghai Hotels: Check-In Without Facial Recognition Soon? To stay in a hotel in Shanghai, China, one had to undergo a facial recognition process at check-in. However, it appears that check-ins may soon be possible without facial recognition. According to China Travel News, the Shanghai public security authorities issued a hotel industry circular prohibiting forced facial recognition for guests. The Shanghai public security […]
Seoul City Offers Anonymous HIV Testing for Public Health Any subjects panicking about possibly being infected with AIDS can get tested anonymously without revealing their name, social security number, or address at a public health center near downtown Seoul. The city has detected 1,064 infected individuals early through anonymous rapid testing. Seoul City announced on the 2nd that it will offer the HIV Quick […]
Scrubber Particles Found in Chinese Mooncakes The Korean Food and Drug Administration has ordered a halt in sales after discovering scrubber particles in Chinese mooncakes sold in the market. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced on the 1st that they are halting sales and recalling some of the Chinese mooncakes imported and sold by Yoon Foods. According to the […]
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 […]
North Korea Tightens Security Grip with First Police Conference in 12 Years For the first time in 12 years, North Korea held a conference for the heads of branch public security stations (equivalent to precinct captains). Given that these stations essentially serve as surveillance bodies, North Korea is expected to tighten internal control. The Korean Central News Agency reported on May 2, “The National Conference of Heads […]
North Korea Plotting Terrorist Attacks Abroad, Says South Korea's NIS South Korean National Intelligence Service (NIS) has revealed that it is responding to intelligence regarding potential terrorist activities by North Korea against South Korean embassy officials and citizens abroad. On the 2nd, the NIS stated, “Recently, as we have obtained numerous signs that North Korea is preparing to carry out terrorist attacks against our diplomatic […]
Chinese Couple in Their 80s Marry College Sweethearts After Decades Apart A Chinese couple in their 80s who once were college sweethearts has become a hot topic on Chinese social media by reuniting and marrying after decades of separation. Photo=SCMP capture An 80s Chinese man has made headlines after reuniting and marrying his college sweetheart, a fellow Peking University alum, after decades apart. After their wedding […]
Apartment Notice to Curb Daytime Laughter Sparks Outrage A notice at an apartment in Hwaseong City, Gyeonggi Province, asking residents to refrain from loud laughter during the day has sparked controversy. The current affairs program Incident Director on JTBC, broadcast on the 1st, introduced a report from a resident living in the apartment. According to the resident, on the 25th of last month, […]
McDonald's and Pizza Hut Raise Prices in South Korea On the 2nd, McDonald’s in South Korea increased the prices of 16 menu items by an average of 2.8%. This marks the first price hike at McDonald’s in six months, following the last increase in November. McDonald’s explained that the price adjustment was inevitable due to the rise in raw materials, logistics, and labor costs. […]
Rift in Diplomatic Relations? North Korea Snubs Cuba on Founder's Day On March 16, North Korean Ambassador Ma Chol Su met with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel in Havana, according to reports from the Cuban presidential office’s social media and state-run media. North Korean authorities sent congratulatory messages to various countries on the Day of the Sun (April 15), but it was confirmed that Cuba was not […]
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 […]
China's New Power Play: Third Aircraft Carrier Hits the Seas China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, embarked on its maiden voyage on the 1st. After several more test voyages, China plans to field the Fujian within a year. According to Xinhua News Agency and other sources, the Fujian departed from the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai around 8 a.m. local time. Since its launch in June […]
North Korean Defector's Shocking Footage: Citizens Starving, Begging for Survival ⓒJapan TBS Footage revealing the dire circumstances North Korean citizens face has been released. On the 29th, Japan’s TBS network released a video filmed by defector Mr. Kim in Hwanghae Province last April for the first time. The video shows a man lying alone on the street. Mr. Kim said, “I asked a nearby shop […]
South Korea Cracks Down on Dangerous Dogs: Euthanasia Now an Option Legal grounds have been established to euthanize dangerous dogs that have caused harm to people by biting, regardless of the owner’s will. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs on the 30th, the amendment to the Animal Protection Act, which includes a ‘Vicious dog breeding permit system,’ has been implemented since the […]
Nanny in China Abuses Infant and Refuses to Apologize Screenshot from China Network A troubling case of child abuse has surfaced in Hunan, China, where a nanny was caught on video mistreating an 8-month-old baby. According to a report from China Network on the 30th, a video released by the baby’s family shows the nanny suddenly picking up the baby and forcefully throwing the […]
Yoon Gil Byeong: Unsung Hero of the Korean War The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs announced on the 30th that the late Major Yoon Gil Byeong, who died during the Battle of Highlands, also known as Kojion, has been selected as the Korean War (June 25, 1950) Hero of May 2024. Born in 1931 in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, Major Yoon volunteered for […]
North Korea's Propaganda Video: A Symphony of Defiance Against UN Sanctions Recently, when North Korea released a propaganda song praising its leader, Kim Jong Un, there were allegations of United Nations security violations due to the appearance of expensive Japanese musical instruments, which North Korea cannot import, in the music video. On the 30th, Radio Free Asia (RFA) quoted a post on the U.S. social media […]
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