US, Japan, and Philippines to Hold a 'Trilateral Consultative Meeting' Japan is in conflict with China in the East China Sea and the Philippines in the South China Sea. ⓒAP/Yonhap News The United States and Japan are set to launch a consultative summit with the Philippines. The Associated Press and others reported that President Joe Biden of the United States has invited Philippine President Ferdinand […]
China Opposes the 3rd Democracy Summit “Democracy is about humanity’s universal values, not about territory.” Photo=Yonhap News Amid China’s strong opposition to the participation of a Taiwanese official in the “3rd Democracy Summit” held in Seoul, the government clarified on the 19th that the summit was not targeting any specific countries and was held to contribute to promoting democracy and human […]
Secrets of Kim Jong Un's Daughter Revealed: Next North Korean Leader? During the regular briefing, the Ministry of Unification of South Korea stated that they are keeping a close eye on, considering the possibility of Kim Ju Ae’s succeeding The Ministry of Unification of South Korea has suggested that Kim Ju Ae, the daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, maybe a potential successor, following […]
North Korea's Cruise Missiles vs. U.S. Tomahawk: Game-Changer in the Region? - Part 3 “The performance is overwhelming when flying radar-altitude” It is worth noting that the U.S. Tomahawk cruise missile, which is a representative of cruise missiles, and the Hyunmoo-3 cruise missile operated by the South Korean military can fly 30 to 100 meters above the ground and follow the terrain. North Korea’s “Hwasal” long-range cruise missile has […]
North Korea's Cruise Missiles vs. U.S. Tomahawk: Game-Changer in the Region? - Part 2 North Korea has launched cruise missiles five times this year alone In a deliberate move to escalate tensions and spark military crises on the Korean Peninsula, North Korea has been drawing international attention by showcasing its strategic use of cruise missiles for ground-to-ground, ground-to-air, and ground-to-sea operations. This marks a departure from its ballistic and […]
North Korea's Cruise Missiles vs. U.S. Tomahawk: Game-Changer in the Region? - Part 1 North Korean Cruise Missiles Excluded from International Sanctions NetDiversification of Offensive Means, Overloading ROK-U.S. Defense NetworkNumerous Loopholes in Air Defense, Particularly Threatening to South KoreaProposal for Development of K-SSAM’s Ground-based Derivative Model Since the Gulf War in 1991, the United States has often initiated military engagements with the launch of Tomahawk cruise missiles, marking the […]
Buldak Ramen Highlighted as 'K-Ramen' Representative on UK Micro-Documentary Channel Samyang Round Square announced on the 20th that its Buldak Ramen had been showcased as a prominent symbol of K-Ramen on the esteemed British micro-documentary channel, “Great Big Story.” Launched in 2015, “Great Big Story” is a channel that produces micro-documentaries on a variety of topics, such as food, hobbies, art, culture, and history. With […]
North Korea's Secret Weapon: Hypersonic Missile Test Sparks Alarm Yonhap News Yonhap News North Korean authorities have been confirmed to have successfully conducted a test of a solid fuel engine for a new-type intermediate-range hypersonic missile. After conducting a test of the engine last November and mounting it on a missile for a flight test this January, they have once again pushed for a […]
Sephora Korea: Closing Down Operations After Brief Five-Year Run Gradually shuts down from May 6 News of Sephora’s withdrawal is being met with regret. Sephora Korea Instagram On the 19th, Sephora Korea announced its withdrawal through its official Instagram and online mall. Sephora stated, “With a heavy heart, we have decided to close our operation in Korea” and revealed that they will gradually […]
Xi Jinping Sends a Congratulatory Message to Russian President Vladimir Putin Xi Jinping, who has been in power for 12 years as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of the People’s Republic of China, recently sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who secured’ 30 years in power’ in the recent election on the 18th. According to a report […]
Study Shows Legislators Top the Social Status Hierarchy in South Korea Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training published a report on 17th South Korea, China, and Japan have all identified legislators as the profession with the highest social status. In particular, South Korea has the strongest perception of job prestige compared to other countries. 21st National Assembly Member Badge /News1 The Korea Research […]
North Korea's Leader, Kim Jong Un, Leads a Massive Firing Drill Kim Jong Un supervised the firing training of ultra-large rocket launchers that target the entirety of South Korea. The North Korean Central News Agency reported on the 19th, “Yesterday, Chairman Kim supervised the firing training of the artillery unit in the western district.” The agency also published photos of six ultra-large rocket launchers being fired […]
China, Angola Upgrade Relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership The Chinese President Xi Jinping has agreed to upgrade the relationship between China and Angola to a “comprehensive strategic partnership” through a summit with the President of Angola, João Lourenço. According to the state-run New China News Agency, on the 16th, the two countries announced a joint statement focusing on upgrading their relations the day […]
North Korea Conducts Super-Large MRL Firing Drill, Kim Jong Un Supervises Kim Jong Un supervised a super-large MRL firing drill at a western military base on the 18th, as reported by the Korean Central News Agency on the 19th./Yonhap News Yonhap News North Korean authorities confirmed that the short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) fired from Pyongyang towards the East Sea on the 18th was a super-large multiple […]
China's State-Run Media Strongly Criticizes 'Summit for Democracy' “Promoting the democracy of the US, Korea takes the lead” ⓒReuters/Yonhap News China’s state-run media strongly criticized South Korea regarding the “3rd Summit for Democracy” that opened in Seoul on the 18th. According to China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency, the Chinese Foreign Ministry claimed on the 17th that the Summit for Democracy led by the […]
Kim Jong Un's Daughter, Kim Ju Ae, Referred to as 'Hyangdo' Yonhap News On the 18th, the government claimed it could not rule out the possibility of hereditary succession for Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as North Korea has used the term “Hyangdo.” However, they argued that if the succession into the fourth generation becomes a reality, the North Korean people will inevitably suffer. […]
China Warns Korea Against Taiwan's Participation in Democracy Summit Taiwan should not participate in the Democracy SummitNewly appointed spokesperson Lin Jian suggestedAlso criticized that it only brings humiliation upon themselves On the 18th, China opposed Taiwan’s participation in the third Democracy Summit held in Korea, demanding Korea’s adherence to the “One China” principle. Lin Jian, the new Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, […]
Kim Jong Un Uses Supercar Gifted by Russian President Vladimir Putin North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in a private car, the AURUS, a gift from President Putin. It is interpreted as a sign of emphasizing the North Korea-Russia relationship, which has defied sanctions...
Kim Jong Un Emphasizes That All Three Priorities Are War Readiness North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has emphasized war readiness while observing an airborne troop drill. The North's state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on March 16 that Kim led a drill on March 15 for the Airborne Land Warriors. The drill was aimed at "inspecting the readiness of the airborne soldiers to be mobilized according to arbitrary operational prayers issued under unjust wartime conditions," the news agency said, describing the drill as "transport planes flying over the training grounds and combatants raining down on the virtual enemy lines like hailstones." "The basic task of the People's Army is first, second, and third, to prepare for war," Kim said, ordering that "every soldier in the entire army must be strongly armed with a firm confrontational will and a thorough war outlook, with the determination to change the course of history if war breaks out." "Even if the People's Armed Forces conduct a single drill, only when it is directly related to war can it prepare the soldiers as real fighting forces who will unconditionally fight and win in the solemn battlefield of life and death in the event of an emergency," he said. "The recent major drills have shown that our armed forces, which are directly responsible for the conduct of war and are the basic capability of national defense, are not only thoroughly prepared for war in every aspect, but also have a firmly established combat mobilization posture with a determined main enemy perspective." Kim was accompanied by Vice Chairman of the Party's Central Military Commission Pak Chung Chun and received on the ground by Defense Minister Kang Soon Nam, Chief of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army Ri Young-gil, Commander of the Air Force, and the commander of the 11th Army Corps. Kim Jong Un has been inspecting military exercises in response to the U.S.-South Korea joint military drills "Freedom Shield" (FS), which were held from April 4-14. On the 6th, Kim directed troops in a live maneuvering drill that is believed to have involved capturing a frontline guard post (GP) and breaking through a general outpost (GOP); on the 7th, a self-propelled artillery and radar shelling drill; and on the 13th, a drill against a tank unit mobilized with new tanks...
50-Year-Old 'Suspended' For Praising North Korean Leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il After Opening an Online Cafe “There was an intention to jeopardize the safety of South Korea and the order of liberal democracy.” A man in his 50s, who created an online cafe praising North Korea and posted materials and articles unilaterally favoring North Korea and its military-first politics, has received a suspended sentence. According to the legal sources on the […]
US, Japan, and Philippines to Hold a 'Trilateral Consultative Meeting' Japan is in conflict with China in the East China Sea and the Philippines in the South China Sea. ⓒAP/Yonhap News The United States and Japan are set to launch a consultative summit with the Philippines. The Associated Press and others reported that President Joe Biden of the United States has invited Philippine President Ferdinand […]
China Opposes the 3rd Democracy Summit “Democracy is about humanity’s universal values, not about territory.” Photo=Yonhap News Amid China’s strong opposition to the participation of a Taiwanese official in the “3rd Democracy Summit” held in Seoul, the government clarified on the 19th that the summit was not targeting any specific countries and was held to contribute to promoting democracy and human […]
Secrets of Kim Jong Un's Daughter Revealed: Next North Korean Leader? During the regular briefing, the Ministry of Unification of South Korea stated that they are keeping a close eye on, considering the possibility of Kim Ju Ae’s succeeding The Ministry of Unification of South Korea has suggested that Kim Ju Ae, the daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, maybe a potential successor, following […]
North Korea's Cruise Missiles vs. U.S. Tomahawk: Game-Changer in the Region? - Part 3 “The performance is overwhelming when flying radar-altitude” It is worth noting that the U.S. Tomahawk cruise missile, which is a representative of cruise missiles, and the Hyunmoo-3 cruise missile operated by the South Korean military can fly 30 to 100 meters above the ground and follow the terrain. North Korea’s “Hwasal” long-range cruise missile has […]
Buldak Ramen Highlighted as 'K-Ramen' Representative on UK Micro-Documentary Channel Samyang Round Square announced on the 20th that its Buldak Ramen had been showcased as a prominent symbol of K-Ramen on the esteemed British micro-documentary channel, “Great Big Story.” Launched in 2015, “Great Big Story” is a channel that produces micro-documentaries on a variety of topics, such as food, hobbies, art, culture, and history. With […]
North Korea's Secret Weapon: Hypersonic Missile Test Sparks Alarm Yonhap News Yonhap News North Korean authorities have been confirmed to have successfully conducted a test of a solid fuel engine for a new-type intermediate-range hypersonic missile. After conducting a test of the engine last November and mounting it on a missile for a flight test this January, they have once again pushed for a […]
Sephora Korea: Closing Down Operations After Brief Five-Year Run Gradually shuts down from May 6 News of Sephora’s withdrawal is being met with regret. Sephora Korea Instagram On the 19th, Sephora Korea announced its withdrawal through its official Instagram and online mall. Sephora stated, “With a heavy heart, we have decided to close our operation in Korea” and revealed that they will gradually […]
Xi Jinping Sends a Congratulatory Message to Russian President Vladimir Putin Xi Jinping, who has been in power for 12 years as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of the People’s Republic of China, recently sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who secured’ 30 years in power’ in the recent election on the 18th. According to a report […]
Study Shows Legislators Top the Social Status Hierarchy in South Korea Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training published a report on 17th South Korea, China, and Japan have all identified legislators as the profession with the highest social status. In particular, South Korea has the strongest perception of job prestige compared to other countries. 21st National Assembly Member Badge /News1 The Korea Research […]
North Korea's Leader, Kim Jong Un, Leads a Massive Firing Drill Kim Jong Un supervised the firing training of ultra-large rocket launchers that target the entirety of South Korea. The North Korean Central News Agency reported on the 19th, “Yesterday, Chairman Kim supervised the firing training of the artillery unit in the western district.” The agency also published photos of six ultra-large rocket launchers being fired […]
China, Angola Upgrade Relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership The Chinese President Xi Jinping has agreed to upgrade the relationship between China and Angola to a “comprehensive strategic partnership” through a summit with the President of Angola, João Lourenço. According to the state-run New China News Agency, on the 16th, the two countries announced a joint statement focusing on upgrading their relations the day […]
North Korea Conducts Super-Large MRL Firing Drill, Kim Jong Un Supervises Kim Jong Un supervised a super-large MRL firing drill at a western military base on the 18th, as reported by the Korean Central News Agency on the 19th./Yonhap News Yonhap News North Korean authorities confirmed that the short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) fired from Pyongyang towards the East Sea on the 18th was a super-large multiple […]
China's State-Run Media Strongly Criticizes 'Summit for Democracy' “Promoting the democracy of the US, Korea takes the lead” ⓒReuters/Yonhap News China’s state-run media strongly criticized South Korea regarding the “3rd Summit for Democracy” that opened in Seoul on the 18th. According to China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency, the Chinese Foreign Ministry claimed on the 17th that the Summit for Democracy led by the […]
Kim Jong Un's Daughter, Kim Ju Ae, Referred to as 'Hyangdo' Yonhap News On the 18th, the government claimed it could not rule out the possibility of hereditary succession for Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as North Korea has used the term “Hyangdo.” However, they argued that if the succession into the fourth generation becomes a reality, the North Korean people will inevitably suffer. […]
China Warns Korea Against Taiwan's Participation in Democracy Summit Taiwan should not participate in the Democracy SummitNewly appointed spokesperson Lin Jian suggestedAlso criticized that it only brings humiliation upon themselves On the 18th, China opposed Taiwan’s participation in the third Democracy Summit held in Korea, demanding Korea’s adherence to the “One China” principle. Lin Jian, the new Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, […]
Kim Jong Un Uses Supercar Gifted by Russian President Vladimir Putin North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in a private car, the AURUS, a gift from President Putin. It is interpreted as a sign of emphasizing the North Korea-Russia relationship, which has defied sanctions...
Kim Jong Un Emphasizes That All Three Priorities Are War Readiness North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has emphasized war readiness while observing an airborne troop drill. The North's state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on March 16 that Kim led a drill on March 15 for the Airborne Land Warriors. The drill was aimed at "inspecting the readiness of the airborne soldiers to be mobilized according to arbitrary operational prayers issued under unjust wartime conditions," the news agency said, describing the drill as "transport planes flying over the training grounds and combatants raining down on the virtual enemy lines like hailstones." "The basic task of the People's Army is first, second, and third, to prepare for war," Kim said, ordering that "every soldier in the entire army must be strongly armed with a firm confrontational will and a thorough war outlook, with the determination to change the course of history if war breaks out." "Even if the People's Armed Forces conduct a single drill, only when it is directly related to war can it prepare the soldiers as real fighting forces who will unconditionally fight and win in the solemn battlefield of life and death in the event of an emergency," he said. "The recent major drills have shown that our armed forces, which are directly responsible for the conduct of war and are the basic capability of national defense, are not only thoroughly prepared for war in every aspect, but also have a firmly established combat mobilization posture with a determined main enemy perspective." Kim was accompanied by Vice Chairman of the Party's Central Military Commission Pak Chung Chun and received on the ground by Defense Minister Kang Soon Nam, Chief of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army Ri Young-gil, Commander of the Air Force, and the commander of the 11th Army Corps. Kim Jong Un has been inspecting military exercises in response to the U.S.-South Korea joint military drills "Freedom Shield" (FS), which were held from April 4-14. On the 6th, Kim directed troops in a live maneuvering drill that is believed to have involved capturing a frontline guard post (GP) and breaking through a general outpost (GOP); on the 7th, a self-propelled artillery and radar shelling drill; and on the 13th, a drill against a tank unit mobilized with new tanks...
50-Year-Old 'Suspended' For Praising North Korean Leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il After Opening an Online Cafe “There was an intention to jeopardize the safety of South Korea and the order of liberal democracy.” A man in his 50s, who created an online cafe praising North Korea and posted materials and articles unilaterally favoring North Korea and its military-first politics, has received a suspended sentence. According to the legal sources on the […]
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