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 […]
Electric Car Crash in China Claims 3 Lives Electric vehicle collision accident scene. Social media capture An accident occurred on a highway in China when an electric vehicle collided with a truck ahead, resulting in the death of all three passengers. Allegations have surfaced that the vehicle’s doors did not open, and the airbags did not deploy during this incident. According to the […]
New Trend in China: 'Single Love' and 'Suicidal Singleness' Momo and Chen, both from Shenzhen, Guangdong Province in China, have been each other’s first love for two years. However, to others, they seem more like acquaintances than a couple. Living in different regions, they meet once or twice a week, and each pays for the expenses for their dates. Additionally, they consider affectionate conversations […]
Climate Change at its Finest: Deadly Tornado Hits China Videos online are revealing the force of the tornado in Guangzhou, China, which resulted in five fatalities. Amid the tornado, building debris flew around like tissue paper, sparks emitted from power lines, and large hailstones the size of fists fiercely pelted the roads. According to foreign media, including the South China Morning Post (SCMP), on […]
Bypassing Sanctions? Kim Jong Un's Motorcade Features New Toyotas According to a report by NK News, the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was recently spotted with a new sports utility vehicle (SUV) from Toyota in his motorcade. This U.S. media outlet specializes in North Korean affairs on the 26th (local time). NK News reported that an analysis of the footage of Kim’s visit […]
Tornado Horror in Guangzhou: Residents Describe Moments of Terror A tornado struck Guangzhou, China, causing casualties. On the 28th (local time), according to local media such as Xinhua News Agency, a powerful tornado occurred in Baiyun District, Guangzhou City, China, around 3 pm the previous day. The tornado’s path was about 1.1 miles long and 919 feet wide, and the maximum wind speed at […]
President Yoon's Approval Rating Hits Rock Bottom: What's Next for Him? On the 29th, a public opinion poll revealed that President Yoon Suk Yeol’s approval rating had fallen for three consecutive weeks, marking the lowest level since August of the year before last. The survey conducted by Realmeter at Energy Economy’s request from the 22nd to the 26th targeting 2,518 eligible voters aged 18 and above […]
Foreign Tourists Flood Korea, Surpassing Pre-COVID Numbers The number of foreign tourists to Korea is quickly recovering to pre-COVID-19 levels, with notable surges expected during Japan’s Golden Week (April 27 to May 6) and China’s Labor Day (May 1-5). It’s anticipated that approximately 180,000 tourists from China and Japan alone will visit during these periods. To keep this positive trend, the government […]
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 […]
Electric Car Crash in China Claims 3 Lives Electric vehicle collision accident scene. Social media capture An accident occurred on a highway in China when an electric vehicle collided with a truck ahead, resulting in the death of all three passengers. Allegations have surfaced that the vehicle’s doors did not open, and the airbags did not deploy during this incident. According to the […]
New Trend in China: 'Single Love' and 'Suicidal Singleness' Momo and Chen, both from Shenzhen, Guangdong Province in China, have been each other’s first love for two years. However, to others, they seem more like acquaintances than a couple. Living in different regions, they meet once or twice a week, and each pays for the expenses for their dates. Additionally, they consider affectionate conversations […]
Climate Change at its Finest: Deadly Tornado Hits China Videos online are revealing the force of the tornado in Guangzhou, China, which resulted in five fatalities. Amid the tornado, building debris flew around like tissue paper, sparks emitted from power lines, and large hailstones the size of fists fiercely pelted the roads. According to foreign media, including the South China Morning Post (SCMP), on […]
Bypassing Sanctions? Kim Jong Un's Motorcade Features New Toyotas According to a report by NK News, the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was recently spotted with a new sports utility vehicle (SUV) from Toyota in his motorcade. This U.S. media outlet specializes in North Korean affairs on the 26th (local time). NK News reported that an analysis of the footage of Kim’s visit […]
Tornado Horror in Guangzhou: Residents Describe Moments of Terror A tornado struck Guangzhou, China, causing casualties. On the 28th (local time), according to local media such as Xinhua News Agency, a powerful tornado occurred in Baiyun District, Guangzhou City, China, around 3 pm the previous day. The tornado’s path was about 1.1 miles long and 919 feet wide, and the maximum wind speed at […]
President Yoon's Approval Rating Hits Rock Bottom: What's Next for Him? On the 29th, a public opinion poll revealed that President Yoon Suk Yeol’s approval rating had fallen for three consecutive weeks, marking the lowest level since August of the year before last. The survey conducted by Realmeter at Energy Economy’s request from the 22nd to the 26th targeting 2,518 eligible voters aged 18 and above […]
Foreign Tourists Flood Korea, Surpassing Pre-COVID Numbers The number of foreign tourists to Korea is quickly recovering to pre-COVID-19 levels, with notable surges expected during Japan’s Golden Week (April 27 to May 6) and China’s Labor Day (May 1-5). It’s anticipated that approximately 180,000 tourists from China and Japan alone will visit during these periods. To keep this positive trend, the government […]
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