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China Calls for Calm in Iran-Israel Conflict 2024.04.16 Amid fears that a potential retaliation by Israel against Iran could escalate into a full-blown war, China has expressed its stance, urging “all relevant parties to remain calm and restrained so that tensions do not escalate.” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged restraint between Iran and Israel during a regular briefing on the 15th. […]

Record High Carbon Emissions: Global Increase Despite Pandemic Fallout 2024.04.16 IEA “37.4 billion tons, a 1.1% increase from the previous year”Reasons for pre-COVID recovery in the transport sectorEU and US decline due to expansion of renewable energy Namdong Power Tamla Offshore Wind Power/Namdong Power Last year, global carbon dioxide emissions hit a record high due to China’s economic recovery and increased air travel. According to […]

China Facing Severe Population Crisis as 24 Provinces Show Natural Decrease 2024.04.16 Recent statistics have confirmed the severity of China’s population crisis. According to the statistics researched last year, 24 provinces, cities, and autonomous regions showed a natural decrease in population out of 28. This suggests that the outlook will likely be quite bleak in the future. The scene in front of Tiananmen Square, a central location […]

Scholz in China: A Diplomatic Move to Address Trade Disputes and Ukraine Crisis 2024.04.16 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made his second visit to China after taking office. During his stay, Chancellor Scholz is expected to discuss trade conflicts and the war in Ukraine with Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to Bloomberg, on the 14th, Chancellor Scholz entered China through Chongqing. CEOs from Siemens, Bayer, Merck, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz accompanied […]

Choked by China: South Korea Battles Rising Carbon Monoxide Levels 2024.04.15 A U.S. research team has revealed that an alarming amount of carbon monoxide, a pollutant originating from China, has infiltrated South Korea beyond the country’s control. The researchers stated that most of the carbon monoxide that entered South Korea originated from China’s domestic market. According to the scientific and technological community, on the 13th, the […]

China Intends to Focus South China Sea Dispute Pressure Only on the Philippines 2024.04.15 China checks trilateral cooperation between the U.S., Japan, and the PhilippinesVietnam walks a tightrope between China and the Philippines China has agreed to set up a naval hotline with Vietnam, a country with territorial disputes in the South China Sea. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), on the 13th (local time), Dong Jun, […]

Kim Jong Un and Chinese Official Discuss Strategic Cooperation and Friendship 2024.04.15 Kim Jong Un warmly welcomed Zhao Leji, the third-ranking official of the Chinese Communist Party and Chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, who visited North Korea. This is interpreted as a will to narrow the distance with China, which had been relatively distant recently. In photos released by North Korean media, such as […]

Iran Strikes Israel: China Urges Powerful Nations to Prevent Escalation 2024.04.15 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 2024.04.13 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 2024.04.13 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 2024.04.13 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 2024.04.13 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 2024.04.12 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 […]

U.S. Accuses China of Using Force to Expand Territory in South China Sea 2024.04.11 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 2024.04.11 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 2024.04.11 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 2024.04.10 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 2024.04.10 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 2024.04.10 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 2024.04.10 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 […]

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