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North Korea's Education Reforms Under Kim Jong Un, Over 1500 Schools Built The Pyongyang Teachers University is implementing comprehensive robotic teaching methods for elementary school students. [Photo – Chosun Shinbo] The Zainichi newspaper Chosun Shinbo reported on the 17th that in the Kim Jong Un era, the party and the state have taken numerous significant measures to improve education. Firstly, the newspaper reminded readers of Chairman Kim […] -
Revival of the U.S.-China Trade War? U.S. Mulls Over Tariffs On the 16th (local time), U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai revealed her serious contemplation of trade defense actions, including the imposition of tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act, in reaction to China’s unfair trade practices. With this announcement, as the U.S. election draws closer this year, it becomes pertinent to monitor whether the […] -
Surveillance Tech in North Korea on the Rise North Korea’s distribution of surveillance cameras is making it increasingly difficult for its citizens to evade the government’s watchful eye, according to recent reports. On the 16th (local time), the American think tank 38 North published a report assessing the strengthening of surveillance systems in North Korea. The report was based on interviews with defectors […] -
Trapped in China: Tourists Held Hostage in Store Standoff A group of Chinese tourists were trapped in a store for several hours after refusing to make purchases. According to foreign media outlets such as the South China Morning Post (SCMP), 37 local tourists who visited Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province, China, on the 26th of last month were confined in a bedding […] -
North Korea Breaks Silence on South Korean Election: A Crushing Defeat for Yoon Suk Yeol For the first time, North Korea commented on the results of the South Korean general election on April 10th, claiming on the 16th that it was a “stern judgment of public sentiment” against Yoon Suk Yeol’s party. However, they did not mention specific election results, such as the number of seats won by each party. […] -
Fighting for Freedom: U.S. and South Korea Seek Solutions for North Korean Human Rights Issues South Korea and the United States held the 2nd Korea-U.S. Consultation on North Korean Human Rights Issues to explore ways to cooperate in promoting strategic human rights in North Korea. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced, “Chun Young Hee, Director of the Peace Diplomacy Planning Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, explored ways to […] -
China's Top Official: 'We Need to Hold Onto Bottom Line of National Security For the Development of Hong Kong" Reuters, Yonhap News A high-ranking Chinese government official in charge of Hong Kong policy emphasized the legitimacy of the Hong Kong version of the National Security Law (Hong Kong National Security Law), which went into full effect last March. According to Reuters on the 15th, Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs […] -
China Opens Mount Everest: Climbers Welcome After Three-Year Hiatus China is set to allow foreign climbers to ascend Mount Everest for the first time in nearly three years since the outbreak of COVID-19. Mount Everest According to foreign media such as CNN, the China Tibet Mountaineering Association (CTMA) announced that it will fully open the northern Tibet route of Everest this spring climbing season. […] -
China Calls for Calm in Iran-Israel Conflict 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 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 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 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 […] -
Power, Politics, and Pandemics: Zhao Leji's Crucial Role in China On the 13th, Zhao Leji, the third-ranking Member of the Chinese Communist Party who warmly embraced North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un, is equivalent to the Speaker of the Parliament in China. Zhao is well-known as a close confidant of Chinese President Xi Jinping, the highest-ranking Chinese official to visit North Korea since the two […] -
Choked by China: South Korea Battles Rising Carbon Monoxide Levels 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 […] -
Kim Jong Un Honors Grandfather's Legacy on 112th Birth Anniversary North Korea created a festive atmosphere to celebrate the 112th anniversary of the Day of the Sun, Kim Il Sung’s birthday (April 15th). The Workers’ Party of North Korea’s official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, reported on the 15th, “The day of the nation’s greatest celebration, which our people celebrate with pride year after year, has dawned […] -
China Intends to Focus South China Sea Dispute Pressure Only on the Philippines 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 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 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, […]
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