China's Fujian Aircraft Carrier: Successful Maiden Voyage and Its Implications for the U.S. China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, completed its maiden eight-day test voyage in the afternoon of the 8th, bringing it one step closer to official commissioning. According to a report by China Central Television (CCTV) on the 8th, the Fujian, which set sail on the 1st, returned to the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai, its shipbuilding […]
China vs Japan: A Battle of Diplomacy Over Debt Trap Accusations China has strongly criticized Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s recent criticism of its debt-trap diplomacy, stating it “tarnishes China’s image.” The Chinese Embassy in Japan announced on the 8th through a spokesperson’s statement that “China has repeatedly explained the facts and tried to ensure correct understanding.” Before this, Prime Minister Kishida had criticized China’s debt-trap […]
Fatal Beauty: Chinese Teen Dies After Surgery in South Korean Clinic A tragic incident involving a Chinese teenager who died after undergoing liposuction and fat grafting surgery at a plastic surgery clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, has resulted in a court order for the responsible surgeon to pay approximately $170,000 in damages to the victim’s parents. On the 17th of last month, the Seoul Central District Court […]
From Courtroom to Camgirl: Chinese Lawyer Turns to Adult Broadcasting A beautiful lawyer in China has made headlines for turning to live broadcasting as a side job due to her low salary. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on the 7th, the story of a female lawyer in her 20s named Xiao Bingxin from Shanghai, China, who took up a side job, became […]
A Love Story Reborn: China's Transgender Star Remarries German Ex After 18 Years News has surfaced that China’s first transgender dancer has remarried her German ex-husband after 18 years. On the 7th (local time), the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported, “Jin Xing (56), originally from Liaoning Province in northeastern China, announced on social media last month that she had remarried her German ex-husband, whom she had divorced […]
TV Show Sparks Outrage for Altering Surname of Accused Murderer Lawyer Amidst the prosecution’s call for life imprisonment for a former large law firm attorney in America accused of murdering his wife during their divorce proceedings, controversy has arisen. On December 4th, the SBS program The Its Know changed the surname of the suspect, who originally had the surname Hyeon, to Choi, prompting some viewers to […]
South Korean Student Tragically Dies While Watching a School Performance A tragic death occurred at a high school in Pohang. According to The Fact, the North Gyeongsang Fire Department announced on the 9th that a 17-year-old student suddenly collapsed while watching a school performance at a high school in Woohyeon-dong, Pohang North District, at around 11:13 a.m. the previous day. It is reported that the […]
North Korea Mourns the Loss of Kim Ki Nam, the Propaganda Godfather Kim Jong Un, the North Korean Chairman, paid his respects at the funeral of Kim Ki-nam, the former p ...
Bed Next to Toilet: Take a Look Inside the $47 Apartment in Shanghai A rental apartment in Shanghai, China, with a bed right behind the toilet, was immediately rented ou ...
Malaysia Set to Double Down on KAI's FA-50 Supersonic Light Attack Aircrafts Malaysia appears to be set to acquire additional FA-50 supersonic light attack aircraft developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). After importing 18 FA-50s from KAI last year, negotiations are set to begin to purchase an additional 18 units this year. According to the Malaysian state-run news agency Bernama, on the 8th, KAI expects the Royal […]
Murderer in Gangnam: Top Student Stabs Girlfriend to Death The identity of the 20-something suspect in the Gangnam rooftop murder case has been confirmed as that of a medical student from a Seoul-based university. His personal information and photos are currently spreading like wildfire online. Previously, on the 7th, the Seocho Police Station in Seoul announced that they had applied for an arrest warrant […]
Chinese Beverage Brand Stirs Up Debate Over Fukushima Water A Chinese beverage brand has gained significant attention after it included messages on its product ...
China Zoo Faces Backlash for Coloring Dogs to Look Like Pandas A zoo in China has unveiled a Panda Dog, a dog dyed to look like a panda. The subject of the transformation is a native Chinese breed, the Chow Chow. Some critics argue that this act constitutes animal abuse. On the 6th, according to the Chinese Red Star News, the Jiangsu Taizhou Zoo has been […]
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 […]
China's Fujian Aircraft Carrier: Successful Maiden Voyage and Its Implications for the U.S. China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, completed its maiden eight-day test voyage in the afternoon of the 8th, bringing it one step closer to official commissioning. According to a report by China Central Television (CCTV) on the 8th, the Fujian, which set sail on the 1st, returned to the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai, its shipbuilding […]
China vs Japan: A Battle of Diplomacy Over Debt Trap Accusations China has strongly criticized Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s recent criticism of its debt-trap diplomacy, stating it “tarnishes China’s image.” The Chinese Embassy in Japan announced on the 8th through a spokesperson’s statement that “China has repeatedly explained the facts and tried to ensure correct understanding.” Before this, Prime Minister Kishida had criticized China’s debt-trap […]
Fatal Beauty: Chinese Teen Dies After Surgery in South Korean Clinic A tragic incident involving a Chinese teenager who died after undergoing liposuction and fat grafting surgery at a plastic surgery clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, has resulted in a court order for the responsible surgeon to pay approximately $170,000 in damages to the victim’s parents. On the 17th of last month, the Seoul Central District Court […]
From Courtroom to Camgirl: Chinese Lawyer Turns to Adult Broadcasting A beautiful lawyer in China has made headlines for turning to live broadcasting as a side job due to her low salary. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on the 7th, the story of a female lawyer in her 20s named Xiao Bingxin from Shanghai, China, who took up a side job, became […]
A Love Story Reborn: China's Transgender Star Remarries German Ex After 18 Years News has surfaced that China’s first transgender dancer has remarried her German ex-husband after 18 years. On the 7th (local time), the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported, “Jin Xing (56), originally from Liaoning Province in northeastern China, announced on social media last month that she had remarried her German ex-husband, whom she had divorced […]
TV Show Sparks Outrage for Altering Surname of Accused Murderer Lawyer Amidst the prosecution’s call for life imprisonment for a former large law firm attorney in America accused of murdering his wife during their divorce proceedings, controversy has arisen. On December 4th, the SBS program The Its Know changed the surname of the suspect, who originally had the surname Hyeon, to Choi, prompting some viewers to […]
South Korean Student Tragically Dies While Watching a School Performance A tragic death occurred at a high school in Pohang. According to The Fact, the North Gyeongsang Fire Department announced on the 9th that a 17-year-old student suddenly collapsed while watching a school performance at a high school in Woohyeon-dong, Pohang North District, at around 11:13 a.m. the previous day. It is reported that the […]
North Korea Mourns the Loss of Kim Ki Nam, the Propaganda Godfather Kim Jong Un, the North Korean Chairman, paid his respects at the funeral of Kim Ki-nam, the former p ...
Bed Next to Toilet: Take a Look Inside the $47 Apartment in Shanghai A rental apartment in Shanghai, China, with a bed right behind the toilet, was immediately rented ou ...
Malaysia Set to Double Down on KAI's FA-50 Supersonic Light Attack Aircrafts Malaysia appears to be set to acquire additional FA-50 supersonic light attack aircraft developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). After importing 18 FA-50s from KAI last year, negotiations are set to begin to purchase an additional 18 units this year. According to the Malaysian state-run news agency Bernama, on the 8th, KAI expects the Royal […]
Murderer in Gangnam: Top Student Stabs Girlfriend to Death The identity of the 20-something suspect in the Gangnam rooftop murder case has been confirmed as that of a medical student from a Seoul-based university. His personal information and photos are currently spreading like wildfire online. Previously, on the 7th, the Seocho Police Station in Seoul announced that they had applied for an arrest warrant […]
Chinese Beverage Brand Stirs Up Debate Over Fukushima Water A Chinese beverage brand has gained significant attention after it included messages on its product ...
China Zoo Faces Backlash for Coloring Dogs to Look Like Pandas A zoo in China has unveiled a Panda Dog, a dog dyed to look like a panda. The subject of the transformation is a native Chinese breed, the Chow Chow. Some critics argue that this act constitutes animal abuse. On the 6th, according to the Chinese Red Star News, the Jiangsu Taizhou Zoo has been […]
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 […]
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