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Flames in the Hospital: Exorcism Gone Wrong or Premeditated Attack? 2024.06.18 A South Korean man in his 40s was charged with attempted murder in his second trial for throwing burning napkins at his hospitalized mother-in-law, claiming he was performing an exorcism. On the 18th, the Seoul District Court sentenced Kim to two and a half years in prison for causing bodily harm. He was found guilty […]

Putin's North Korea Visit Could Reshape Regional Security 2024.06.18 On the 18th, Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea for the first time in 24 years, and South Korea and China will hold...

Putin's Surprise Visit to Kim Jong Un: Friendship or Foe? 2024.06.18 Ahead of his first visit to North Korea in 24 years, Russian President Putin emphasized cooperation and resistance against Western sanctions.

Japan's Defense Nightmare: Budget Slashed by 30% Due to Yen Depreciation 2024.06.18 Japan has secured a defense budget of 43 trillion yen over five years but lost 30% of its value due to a historic yen depreciation.

South Korea, China Talks Coincide with Putin's North Korea Move 2024.06.18 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially announced the South Korea-China diplomatic and security summit on the 17th.

Is North Korea Preparing for War? New Military Structures Spotted 2024.06.17 It has been reported that the North Korean military is currently carrying out construction work within the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).

North Korea's Secret Submarine Project Spotted: SLBM Ready to Launch? 2024.06.17 The North Korean Shipyard in Sinpo. CSIS Beyond ParallelNorth Korea has seen an increase in activity ...

A Closer Look At North Korea's Science and Technology Research 2024.06.15 The Rodong Sinmun reported on the 14th that North Korea’s science and technology sector is embarking on national priority projects. According to data compiled by the National Science and Technology Committee, following May, all national priority projects for this year have been progressing as planned so far this month. The Kim Chaek Iron and Steel […]

Are Military Drills Too Harsh? South Korean Soldier Dies from Shock After Training 2024.06.14 Last month, a soldier in training tragically passed away two days after collapsing during military training. The cause of death was multiple organ failure due to septic shock. The Military Human Rights Center held a press conference in Mapo-gu, Seoul on the 12th. They revealed the soldier’s medical records, including the death certificate from Gangneung […]

National Zoo of North Korea Welcomes a Baby Boom: Over 200 Newborns This Year! 2024.06.13 The Korean Central News Agency reported that the family of animals at the Pyongyang Central Zoo continues to grow.

Initiative Calls for Senior Drivers to 'Surrender' Driver's Licenses to Enhance Road Safety 2024.06.13 There has been a suggestion for local governments to expand their budgets to support elderly drivers who surrender their licenses.

North Korea May Use Cyber Attacks in Response to Propaganda Broadcasts 2024.06.12 As tensions rise on the Korean Peninsula, there are concerns that threats of cyberattacks from North Korea could increase. Unlike past military conflicts, North Korea is projected to escalate its level of cyber provocations, requiring extra caution. According to the cybersecurity industry on the 11th, the intelligence authorities are preparing for North Korea’s potential cyber […]

'We Are Not Slaves': South Korean Doctors Rally Against Government Orders 2024.06.12 While the Korean Medical Association (KMA) has declared a full-scale collective strike on the 18th, the KMA leadership is encouraging doctors to participate. According to the medical community on the 11th, President of the Korean Medical Association (KMA) Lim Hyun Taek claimed in a letter sent to KMA members. He wrote, “The government is once […]

South Korean Commissioner General Pushes for the Need of Dating Violence Laws 2024.06.12 Commissioner General of the National Police Agency Yoon Hee Keun recently emphasized a strict response to a series of severe incidents related to dating violence. According to the National Police Agency on the 11th, Yoon stated during the weekly business meeting, “Recently, a series of severe incidents related to dating violence have occurred, causing many […]

North Korea Threatens to Hack Presidential Office with Deepfake Videos 2024.06.12 As North Korea escalates inter-Korean tensions with its globally unprecedented four times trash balloon attacks, attention is being drawn.

North Korean 'Trash Balloons' Target Airports, Authorities Respond 2024.06.11 If a balloon dispersed by North Korea collides with an aircraft, it could cause engine failure or fire, potentially leading to...

Vietnam vs. China: Island Build-up Race Heating Up in South China Sea 2024.06.11 Vietnam is ramping up its artificial island construction due to its territorial dispute with China in the South China Sea.

Nerve Gases in North Korean Trash Balloons? South Korean Authorities Investigate 2024.06.10 The rumor suggesting that North Korea's trash balloons scattered toward South might contain nerve agents has been debunked as fake news.

Chinese Company Offers $140K Bonus for Employee's Weight Loss 2024.06.10 A company in China is making headlines for offering a 1 million yuan (approx. $140K) bonus to encourage its employees to lose weight.

Is South Korea Mishandling North Korea's Provocations? 2024.06.10 Recently, Kim Byung Joo, a member of the Democratic Party, strongly criticized the South Korean government’s response to North Korea’s repeated provocations with waste balloons. On the 10th, Kim criticized the government on CBS Radio‘s Kim Hyun Jung’s News Show for ordering all military personnel to work normally over the weekend, saying, “They forced all […]

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