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North Korea's Secret Launch Plans for April - Part 2 2024.04.02 According to Voice of America (VOA), groups believed to be troops were spotted one after another at a military parade training ground near the Mirim Airport in Pyongyang, North Korea. According to the analysis of satellite images from the American private satellite company Planet Labs, crowds marked with dots on the site began to appear […]

North Korea's Secret Launch Plans for April - Part 1 2024.04.02 The month of April, when general elections are held, is filled with the preparations for North Korea’s military parade and clandestine interactions for North Korea-Japan talks. Still, North Korea’s second reconnaissance satellite launch is also possible. Therefore, the geopolitical tension surrounding the Korean Peninsula is expected to continue. In the meantime, movements for North Korea-China […]

China Implements Voice Detectors in School Restrooms to Combat Violence 2024.04.02 Amidst the growing societal concern over school violence in China, some schools have installed voice detectors in CCTV blind spots, such as restrooms. These detectors are designed to detect profanity or calls for help, enabling prompt intervention. State-run Guangming Daily reported on the 1st that such detectors have been installed in schools in various regions […]

Concern Regarding Japan's 'Red Yeast' Dietary Supplement Extends to China 2024.04.02 ORIGINAL LINK : https://www.asiatoday.co.kr/view.php?key=20240331010018044 Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s President Akihiro Kobayashi (second from the left) and other executives bow their heads in apology at a press conference held in Osaka on the 29th regarding the health supplement incident involving ‘Red Yeast (Hongguk)’. / Xinhua, Yonhap. The repercussions of Japan’s Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s ‘Red Yeast (Hongguk)’ health supplement incident, […]

Tensions Escalate in South China Sea Dispute 2024.04.02 Chinese coast guard fires water cannons at Filipino supply ship on March 23rdTripartite summit scheduled for next month with participation of U.S., Japan, and Philippines Amid escalating tensions with China in the South China Sea, a region marred by territorial sovereignty disputes, the Philippines has called for enhanced maritime security measures from its authorities. According […]

South Korea's Counter-Artillery Detection Now Fully Operational Against North Korean Threats 2024.04.02 Enhances deterrence surveillance capabilities against North Korea The Counter-Artillery Detection Radar-II was fully deployed across the military on the 29th. / Provided by the DAPA The combat deployment of the Counter-Artillery Detection Radar-II, developed by LIG Nex1 to detect North Korea’s long-range artillery threats early on, has been completed. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA: […]

Five Guys' Big Move: Largest Store in Korea to Open at Seoul Station on April 8th 2024.04.02 Renowned handmade burger brand Five Guys is set to open a new store. Five Guys will open its fourth location at Seoul Station on Monday, the 8th. Five Guys Instagram According to a report by Yonhap News, the new Five Guys store will open in the Market Zone on the second floor of CONNECT Place, a […]

U.S., Japan, and South Korea Discuss Joint Response to North Korean Cyber Activities at Washington Summit 2024.04.01 Diplomats from South Korea, the United States, and Japan gathered in Washington D.C. to discuss joint responses to issues directly linked to North Korea’s nuclear weapons development funds, such as virtual asset hacking. According to a report by Yonhap News on the 30th, the three countries held the Second United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Diplomatic Working […]

North Korean Students Begin New Semester with School Supply Sets from Kim Jong Un's Secretary 2024.04.01 Students at a middle school in Pyongyang receiving school supply sets sent by Kim Jong Un’s Secretary (Photo = Rodong Sinmun /News1) According to the Rodong Sinmun on the 1st, North Korea’s Kim Jong Un’s Secretary has reportedly gifted school supply sets to students at academies across the country, including students in island villages and […]

CNN Recognizes Korean Kimchi Mandu as One of the World's Best Dumplings 2024.04.01 Professor Seo Kyung Duk, who has been promoting Korean cuisine worldwide, recently announced on the 1st that CNN had chosen Kimchi Mandu from Korea as one of the best dumplings in the world. CNN selected and announced 35 of the world’s tastiest dumplings through a particular travel article, and among them, Korea’s Kimchi Mandu was […]

North Korea Plans to Launch Several Spy Satellites This Year, Says Deputy Director of Aerospace Agency 2024.04.01 A photo captured on November 21 last year shows North Korea launching the reconnaissance satellite Manrikyong-1. [Photo courtesy of Rodong Sinmun ] The Deputy Director of North Korea’s National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA) has announced that the country anticipates launching several reconnaissance satellites this year, following last year’s launch of Manrikyong-1. In an interview with […]

North Korean Official Visits Laos, Affirms Commitment to Strategic Cooperation 2024.04.01 Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the Workers’ Party of North Korea, reported on the 31st that Kim Song Nam, Director of the International Department of the Workers’ Party of Korea, who is visiting Laos, paid a courtesy visit to President Thongloun Sisoulith of Laos. The newspaper stated, “Comrade Kim Song Nam made a courtesy visit […]

North Korea Shuts Door on Japan: 'No Intentions' for Talks 2024.04.01 North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui (Photo = DPRK Today) North Korea has reiterated that it has no intention of meeting with Japan. Choe Son Hui, North Korea’s Foreign Minister, said on the 29th, “North Korean talk is not of our interest, and we will not allow any attempt by Japan to make contact.” […]

China's 'Leftover Men' Problem Persists: 45 Million Single Men Remain Unmarried 2024.03.29 The male birth rate is overwhelmingly high as a result of the one-child policyMostly scattered in rural areas, with few opportunities to meet womenExperts argue that introducing foreign brides is a necessary evilFacing opposition, time is needed to resolve the issue China’s old bachelor population, which began to become a problem in earnest at the […]

U.S. Expert's Warning: Kim Jong Un's War Plans Could Lead to West Sea Warfare 2024.03.29 As North Korea continues to launch missiles, increasing tension in the Korean Peninsula, a North Korean expert has once again asserted the possibility of a military conflict this year. On the 27th (local time), Robert Carlin, a researcher at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, stated in a webinar hosted by the Stimson Center, “Kim […]

North Expands Secret Uranium Enrichment Facility in Kangson near Pyongyang 2024.03.29 North Korea is suspected of expanding a secret uranium enrichment facility located in the Kangson area near Pyongyang. NK News, a U.S. media outlet specializing in North Korea, reported on the 27th, “After analyzing satellite images of the main building of a site in Kangson, we captured images of workers conducting construction at the back […]

China’s Influence Grows in Sri Lanka with Promises of Debt Restructuring 2024.03.28 Promises debt restructuring and development assistanceChinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Sri Lankan Prime MinisterSri Lanka declared sovereign default in 2022 China has pledged to continue supporting debt restructuring in Sri Lanka and aiding in developing airports and sea ports in the country, where it is currently competing with India for influence. This decision shows […]

School Supplies Brand Taking North Korean Classrooms by Storm 2024.03.28 School supplies branded Durumi. [Photo- Chosun Shinbo] What are the favorite school supplies among young students in North Korea? On the 28th, the Chosun Shinbo, a newspaper for Koreans in Japan, reported from Pyongyang about “School supplies bearing the Durumi brand” and introduced them as follows. According to the newspaper, these supplies are products manufactured […]

US-South Korea Move Against North Korean IT Money Laundering 2024.03.28 The United States and South Korea have imposed sanctions on two institutions and four individuals involved in illegal fundraising or overseas activities of North Korean IT personnel for the first time globally. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 28th, this measure was taken during the 6th U.S.-South Korea Working Group meeting on […]

China's Xi Warns Against Tech Decoupling in Meeting with Dutch PM 2024.03.28 In a meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on the 27th, Chinese President Xi Jinping stated, “Artificially creating technological barriers and shutting down industries and supply chains will only lead to division and confrontation.” According to China Central Television, President Xi, who met with Prime Minister Rutte on a working visit to China at […]

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