Iran Strikes Israel: China Urges Powerful Nations to Prevent Escalation Pointing out the United States and called for a solution to the situation. China has voiced its position that an “influential nation” should step in to prevent escalating tensions and halt the Israel-Palestine conflict in response to Iran’s airstrike on Israel. A spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on the Ministry of […]
North Korea's New Slogan: Unite in Patriotism for Economic Growth A new slogan, “Unite in Patriotism for the Economy,” has taken root across North Korea, including in Pyongyang. On April 12, the Chosun Sinbo reported that patriotism and unity are the driving forces behind North Korea’s national revival strategy. The report emphasizes that every economic sector and unit should adopt this slogan in practice. According […]
North Korea's Nuclear Shadow Fuels South Korea's Atomic Ambitions - Part 3 Trump, High Possibility of Recognizing Korea’s Right to Develop Nuclear Weapons In fact, in the current global situation where nuclear threats are escalating, China and North Korea are surrounding, and the development of independent nuclear weapons would be the most efficient method of self-defense. Experts judge that if South Korea’s independent nuclear comes into existence, […]
North Korea's Nuclear Shadow Fuels South Korea's Atomic Ambitions - Part 2 China, Korean Nuclear Firing Drill with H-6K Bombers China reportedly can equip each of the 16 bombers deployed during the drill with 6 CJ-10/20 series air-launched cruise missiles (ALCM) with a range of 1243~1553 miles or 4 B-61-based air-launched ballistic missiles (ALBM) with a range of 310~372 miles, both of which are capable of carrying […]
North Korea's Nuclear Shadow Fuels South Korea's Atomic Ambitions - Part 1 China conducts nuclear drills targeting the ROK-U.S. coalitionPractice dropping 96 nuclear bombs at the same timeIf North Korea joins, hundreds of nuclear bombs will be fired at onceTrump’s election might be the chance to arm nuclear weapons Recently, Russian media has reignited the debate on the urgency of South Korea’s independent nuclear armament. China has […]
The Silent Epidemic: Drug Use Surges Among Korean Youth Recent survey results from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety reveal a concerning rise in drug use, particularly among younger demographics. According to the survey, 3 out of every 100 adults have used at least one type of illegal drug. The perception that South Korea is no longer a drug-free nation is also gaining […]
China's Third-Ranking Official Makes Landmark Visit to North Korea Zhao Leji, third in the official hierarchy of China and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (equivalent to the Congress), discussed the situation on the Korean Peninsula with Choe Ryung Hae, Chairman of the North Korean Supreme People’s Assembly, on the first day of his visit to North Korea. They agreed […]
North Korea's Kim Jong Un: 'We Will Annihilate Enemies if Necessary' Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, declared, “If the enemy chooses military confrontation with us, we will not hesitate to mobilize all means at our disposal to annihilate them.” The Rodong Sinmun, the organ of the North Korean Workers’ Party, reported on the 11th that Kim “conducted on-site guidance at the Kim Jong […]
U.S. Accuses China of Using Force to Expand Territory in South China Sea A joint naval and air force exercise conducted by the United States, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines in the South China Sea on July 7/EPA Yonhap News The United States has strongly criticized China, which conflicts with some countries, including the Philippines, over sovereignty in the South China Sea, accusing it of trying to secure […]
Kim Jong Un's Strong Message: North Korea Must be Ready for War Kim Jong Un, the General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of North Korea, emphasized war readiness ahead of North Korea’s biggest holiday, the Day of the Sun (Kim Il Sung’s birthday) on the 15th, and ordered strengthening enemy readiness. According to the Rodong Sinmun on the 11th, Kim Jong Un stated during his on-site guidance […]
East Asia's Power Trio: The Tri-Nation Summit That Could Change Everything President Yoon Suk Yeol is listening to a speech by Li Qiang, the Prime Minister of China, at the ASEAN+3 (Korea, China, Japan) summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, last September. On the right is Fumio Kishida, the Prime Minister of Japan. Reports indicate that the Korea-China-Japan summit will be held on the 26th and 27th of […]
Durian Diplomacy: Vietnam Outshines Thailand in the Chinese Market Thailand, once the unrivaled exporter of the “King of Tropical Fruits,” the Durian, has lost its throne to Vietnam. Until recently, Thai Durians dominated the Chinese market with a share of over 90%. However, Vietnam has rapidly gained ground, causing Thailand to relinquish its top position. On March 8, Vietnamese media outlet VnExpress reported that […]
How Communist-Era Buildings Inspired Wes Anderson's Masterpiece - Part 3 Oliver Wainwright, an architectural critic and professional photographer, has contributed architectural critiques to The Guardian since 2012. In 2015, he published Inside North Korea, which included over 200 photos he had taken during his visit to Pyongyang. His book states that Kim Jong Un has turned Pyongyang into a place that conjures up fantasy by […]
How Communist-Era Buildings Inspired Wes Anderson's Masterpiece - Part 2 The pink exterior of the Odessa National Art Museum in Kyiv, Ukraine, which was once a European communist country, reminds us of the movie The Grand Budapest Hotel. Sprzeczna 4, a multi-family house in the Praga district of Warsaw, Poland, was reportedly restored using prefabrication methods to replicate a building constructed during the communist era. […]
How Communist-Era Buildings Inspired Wes Anderson's Masterpiece - Part 1 This is an article from the 16th of the Ministry of Unification’s College Student Reporter Corps, Unicorn, which may not directly correspond with the opinion of the Ministry of Unification. The Korean film industry has grown to exceed a market size of approximately $843 million, ranking seventh in global box office sales.1) The preference for […]
China's EHang Receives First-ever Approval for Drone Taxi Production World’s first production certification for EHangMP commercialization will accelerateA $260 bn low-altitude economy is expected by 2026 EHang, a leading Chinese Urban Air Mobility (UAM) company, is on the verge of a groundbreaking leap into commercialization with the approval for mass production of its revolutionary drone taxi, marking a historic global milestone. According to China’s […]
Japan Emerges as Key Player in AUKUS Alliance The AUKUS security alliance, consisting of the U.S., U.K., and Australia, announced on the 8th (local time) that it is considering collaboration with Japan in advanced technology fields. AUKUS, a security partnership between English-speaking countries, is expanding by involving Japan in countering China. Japan, which also participates in the multi-national security consultation body ‘Quad’ with […]
North Korea Expected to Launch Second Spy Satellite, Says South Korean Defense Minister On April 8th, Shin Won Sik, the South Korean Defense Minister, revealed that the South Korean Military predicts North Korea will launch its second military reconnaissance satellite this month. After observing the launch of our military’s second reconnaissance satellite at the Ministry of Defense building in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Minister Shin stated, “We had been closely […]
Who Are the Korean Sisters in Their 20s Who Made the World's Youngest Billionaires List? The American economic magazine Forbes announced its list of the world’s youngest billionaires for 2024, attracting attention with two Korean sisters in their 20s making the list side by side. They are Kim Jung Min (22), the eldest daughter, and Kim Jung Yeon (20), the second daughter of the late Kim Jung Ju, the founder […]
Kishida's Aim for U.S. Visit: A Summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un Ahead of his official visit to the United States, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida revealed that he is making high-level efforts to arrange a summit with the Supreme Leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un. In an interview with CNN on the 7th (local time), Kishida said, “The Japanese government is making high-level efforts to […]
Iran Strikes Israel: China Urges Powerful Nations to Prevent Escalation Pointing out the United States and called for a solution to the situation. China has voiced its position that an “influential nation” should step in to prevent escalating tensions and halt the Israel-Palestine conflict in response to Iran’s airstrike on Israel. A spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on the Ministry of […]
North Korea's New Slogan: Unite in Patriotism for Economic Growth A new slogan, “Unite in Patriotism for the Economy,” has taken root across North Korea, including in Pyongyang. On April 12, the Chosun Sinbo reported that patriotism and unity are the driving forces behind North Korea’s national revival strategy. The report emphasizes that every economic sector and unit should adopt this slogan in practice. According […]
North Korea's Nuclear Shadow Fuels South Korea's Atomic Ambitions - Part 3 Trump, High Possibility of Recognizing Korea’s Right to Develop Nuclear Weapons In fact, in the current global situation where nuclear threats are escalating, China and North Korea are surrounding, and the development of independent nuclear weapons would be the most efficient method of self-defense. Experts judge that if South Korea’s independent nuclear comes into existence, […]
The Silent Epidemic: Drug Use Surges Among Korean Youth Recent survey results from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety reveal a concerning rise in drug use, particularly among younger demographics. According to the survey, 3 out of every 100 adults have used at least one type of illegal drug. The perception that South Korea is no longer a drug-free nation is also gaining […]
China's Third-Ranking Official Makes Landmark Visit to North Korea Zhao Leji, third in the official hierarchy of China and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (equivalent to the Congress), discussed the situation on the Korean Peninsula with Choe Ryung Hae, Chairman of the North Korean Supreme People’s Assembly, on the first day of his visit to North Korea. They agreed […]
North Korea's Kim Jong Un: 'We Will Annihilate Enemies if Necessary' Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, declared, “If the enemy chooses military confrontation with us, we will not hesitate to mobilize all means at our disposal to annihilate them.” The Rodong Sinmun, the organ of the North Korean Workers’ Party, reported on the 11th that Kim “conducted on-site guidance at the Kim Jong […]
U.S. Accuses China of Using Force to Expand Territory in South China Sea A joint naval and air force exercise conducted by the United States, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines in the South China Sea on July 7/EPA Yonhap News The United States has strongly criticized China, which conflicts with some countries, including the Philippines, over sovereignty in the South China Sea, accusing it of trying to secure […]
Kim Jong Un's Strong Message: North Korea Must be Ready for War Kim Jong Un, the General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of North Korea, emphasized war readiness ahead of North Korea’s biggest holiday, the Day of the Sun (Kim Il Sung’s birthday) on the 15th, and ordered strengthening enemy readiness. According to the Rodong Sinmun on the 11th, Kim Jong Un stated during his on-site guidance […]
East Asia's Power Trio: The Tri-Nation Summit That Could Change Everything President Yoon Suk Yeol is listening to a speech by Li Qiang, the Prime Minister of China, at the ASEAN+3 (Korea, China, Japan) summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, last September. On the right is Fumio Kishida, the Prime Minister of Japan. Reports indicate that the Korea-China-Japan summit will be held on the 26th and 27th of […]
Durian Diplomacy: Vietnam Outshines Thailand in the Chinese Market Thailand, once the unrivaled exporter of the “King of Tropical Fruits,” the Durian, has lost its throne to Vietnam. Until recently, Thai Durians dominated the Chinese market with a share of over 90%. However, Vietnam has rapidly gained ground, causing Thailand to relinquish its top position. On March 8, Vietnamese media outlet VnExpress reported that […]
How Communist-Era Buildings Inspired Wes Anderson's Masterpiece - Part 3 Oliver Wainwright, an architectural critic and professional photographer, has contributed architectural critiques to The Guardian since 2012. In 2015, he published Inside North Korea, which included over 200 photos he had taken during his visit to Pyongyang. His book states that Kim Jong Un has turned Pyongyang into a place that conjures up fantasy by […]
How Communist-Era Buildings Inspired Wes Anderson's Masterpiece - Part 2 The pink exterior of the Odessa National Art Museum in Kyiv, Ukraine, which was once a European communist country, reminds us of the movie The Grand Budapest Hotel. Sprzeczna 4, a multi-family house in the Praga district of Warsaw, Poland, was reportedly restored using prefabrication methods to replicate a building constructed during the communist era. […]
How Communist-Era Buildings Inspired Wes Anderson's Masterpiece - Part 1 This is an article from the 16th of the Ministry of Unification’s College Student Reporter Corps, Unicorn, which may not directly correspond with the opinion of the Ministry of Unification. The Korean film industry has grown to exceed a market size of approximately $843 million, ranking seventh in global box office sales.1) The preference for […]
China's EHang Receives First-ever Approval for Drone Taxi Production World’s first production certification for EHangMP commercialization will accelerateA $260 bn low-altitude economy is expected by 2026 EHang, a leading Chinese Urban Air Mobility (UAM) company, is on the verge of a groundbreaking leap into commercialization with the approval for mass production of its revolutionary drone taxi, marking a historic global milestone. According to China’s […]
Japan Emerges as Key Player in AUKUS Alliance The AUKUS security alliance, consisting of the U.S., U.K., and Australia, announced on the 8th (local time) that it is considering collaboration with Japan in advanced technology fields. AUKUS, a security partnership between English-speaking countries, is expanding by involving Japan in countering China. Japan, which also participates in the multi-national security consultation body ‘Quad’ with […]
North Korea Expected to Launch Second Spy Satellite, Says South Korean Defense Minister On April 8th, Shin Won Sik, the South Korean Defense Minister, revealed that the South Korean Military predicts North Korea will launch its second military reconnaissance satellite this month. After observing the launch of our military’s second reconnaissance satellite at the Ministry of Defense building in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Minister Shin stated, “We had been closely […]
Who Are the Korean Sisters in Their 20s Who Made the World's Youngest Billionaires List? The American economic magazine Forbes announced its list of the world’s youngest billionaires for 2024, attracting attention with two Korean sisters in their 20s making the list side by side. They are Kim Jung Min (22), the eldest daughter, and Kim Jung Yeon (20), the second daughter of the late Kim Jung Ju, the founder […]
Kishida's Aim for U.S. Visit: A Summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un Ahead of his official visit to the United States, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida revealed that he is making high-level efforts to arrange a summit with the Supreme Leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un. In an interview with CNN on the 7th (local time), Kishida said, “The Japanese government is making high-level efforts to […]
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