Eight Chinese Immigrants Found Dead on Mexican Shore Mexican prosecutors presumed deaths in boat capsizingLast year, 37,000 Chinese illegally entered the U.S. According to Reuters, eight Chinese immigrants were found dead off the southern coast of Mexico. On the 1st (local time), the Oaxaca state prosecutor’s office in Mexico announced that the nationality of the eight bodies found on the beach of Playa […]
U.S. and Japan Forge Alliance to Tackle China's Semiconductor Supremacy Upcoming Summit to Confirm CooperationPlans to Collaborate with G7 and Others The United States and Japan are set to bolster their semiconductor alliance against China, expanding the front to include general-purpose semiconductors. According to Yomiuri Shimbun, on the 2nd, the United States and Japan reached an agreement to reinforce their cooperation in establishing a semiconductor […]
Japan's Oldest Panda Dies of Heart Disease at 29 The panda Shuang Shuang at Japan’s Kobe Oji Zoo The panda Shuang Shuang (female, born in September 1995) at Japan’s Kobe Oji Zoo passed away on the 31st of last month after suffering from severe heart failure (the most serious level of heart disease) for several years. The Panda Cooperation Agreement between China and the […]
China's AI Talent is Overtaking the US: Global AI Development Trends Will Be Divided The race for supremacy in artificial intelligence (AI), led by U.S. tech giants, is being fiercely pursued by China. Despite a gap of over a year in the development of massive AI due to U.S. sanctions on AI semiconductor exports, China is fighting back with a quantity offensive based on its large population. Although most […]
U.S. Coordinates Trilateral Summit with South Korea and Japan During the July NATO Summit On the 31st, Kyodo News reported, citing diplomatic sources, that the U.S. government is coordinating plans to host a trilateral summit in July involving the United States, South Korea, and Japan. According to the report, the Biden administration is currently coordinating plans to invite President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea and Prime Minister Fumio […]
Elon Musk Reveals Upgraded Grok-1.5 Chatbot from xAI, Launching Next Week Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Elon Musk is set to launch the upgraded Grok-1.5. Elon Musk revealed in a post on his social media on the 29th (local time) that the latest Grok-1.5 chatbot from AI startup xAI will be available on X next week. Grok-1.5, the enhanced version of Grok, will be available on […]
US Congressman Reprimanded for Call to Bomb Gaza Like Nagasaki and Hiroshima As the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip continues due to Israeli aggression, a US Republican Congressman is under fire for suggesting that nuclear bombs should be used in Gaza. According to CNN on the 31st, Congressman Tim Walberg (Michigan) responded to a question about the US building a port for humanitarian aid in Gaza […]
U.S. House of Representatives Bans Use of Microsoft's AI Copilot Reuters reported on the 30th (local time) that the U.S. House of Representatives has strictly prohibited congressional staff from using Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant. Catherine Szpindor, the chief administrative officer of the U.S. House of Representatives, said, “The Microsoft Copilot application has been deemed dangerous by the Cyber Security Bureau due to the threat of […]
Democratic Party Leads the Way: Poll Shows Strong Preference Among Voters 45.5% for the Democratic Party, 34.7% for the People Power Party People Future scored 29.8%, Homeland Innovation Party 24.0%, and Democratic Alliance of Korea 20.6% in the proportional representative party survey Pictured left is Han Dong-hoon, the chairman of the People’s Power Emergency Response Committee, and Lee Jae-myung, the chairman of the main opposition Democratic Party of […]
Short-Form Drama Fever Sweeps Through TikTok's Homeland, China [The Guru=Reporter Hong Sung IL] In China, where TikTok (known locally as Douyin) has created a global short-form content craze, even dramas, traditionally long-form content, are produced in short-form. The short-form drama market is rapidly expanding and showing signs of profitability. On the 22nd, KOTRA’s Chongqing Trade Center introduced the current state and prospects of […]
U.S. Government Agencies Put AI Safeguards in Place The Biden Administration in the United States has instructed federal agencies to establish specific safety measures related to artificial intelligence (AI) by December. According to CNN, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced new policy rules on the 28th (local time) containing detailed requirements to prevent citizens from suffering unnecessary harm using […]
U.S. to Release a List of Chinese Factories Subject to Export Controls for Semiconductor Equipment According to a report by Reuters on the 28th (local time), the U.S. government is compiling a list of advanced semiconductor manufacturing plants in China that are subject to export controls, such as semiconductor manufacturing equipment. A source familiar with the matter told the news agency that the list could be released soon. Reuters reported […]
Russia Takes North Korea's Side: UN Sanctions Lifted Amid Diplomatic Tensions On the 28th, the UN Security Council voted on the resolution to extend the term of the panel of experts and it was rejected The United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) panel of experts, who monitor the implementation of sanctions against North Korea, will cease operations at the end of next month. On the 28th (local […]
Warrior Woman's Tomb Suggests Amazons Were Real A still from the movie Wonder Woman Archeological evidence suggesting the possible existence of the Amazon kingdom, composed of female warriors from Greek mythology, has captured global attention. According to The Guardian, on the 24th (local time), the remains of a woman buried with jewels, sharp arrowheads, a bronze dagger, and a cudgel-shaped weapon were […]
Russia-North Korea: A Bond Against 'Hostile Forces'—Intelligence Chiefs Convene It was the first visit to North Korea in 13 years since 2011 The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service delegation, led by Director Sergey Yevgenyevich Naryshkin, visited North Korea to discuss practical issues for strengthening cooperation between the two countries. The Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the North Korean Workers’ Party, reported on the 28th, […]
Ancient Sites Under Siege: Microplastics Found in Archaeological Layers Microplastics have been detected in soil samples from ancient archaeological sites of high historical value. This could bring changes to the long-preferred method of preserving archaeological sites. On the 25th (local time), CNN reported that a team of archaeologists from the University of York in the UK recently discovered microplastics 7 meters deep in soil […]
Kate Middleton Receives Messages of Comfort After Cancer Battle Confession After Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, bravely disclosed her battle with cancer, messages of comfort have been pouring in from various quarters. On the 22nd (local time), the Princess shared a poignant video message on her official social media platform, unveiling her cancer diagnosis. She revealed, “I underwent significant abdominal surgery in London last […]
US vs. China: Yellen Raises Red Flag Over Green Industry Practice U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned China on the 27th (local time) not to flood the global market with low-cost products in the green industry. Janet Yellen, who will be visiting China next month, pointed out during a visit to a solar company in Georgia, “China’s overproduction distorts global prices and production orders, harming […]
Cocoa Prices Hit Record High, Surpass Copper and Bitcoin The price of cocoa, the primary ingredient in chocolate, has reached an all-time high, surpassing the $9,000 mark for the first time. This surge is attributed to concerns of supply shortages due to reduced production caused by climate change. According to Bloomberg, on the 25th (local time), cocoa futures traded in New York closed at […]
South Korea, US Step Up Efforts to Halt North Korea's Nuclear Program To more effectively block the essential resources and funding for North Korea’s nuclear and missile development, South Korea and the United States have launched the ‘Enhanced Disruption Task Force.’ According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the 27th, the first South Korea-U.S. Enhanced Disruption Task Force meeting was held on the 26th (local time) […]
Eight Chinese Immigrants Found Dead on Mexican Shore Mexican prosecutors presumed deaths in boat capsizingLast year, 37,000 Chinese illegally entered the U.S. According to Reuters, eight Chinese immigrants were found dead off the southern coast of Mexico. On the 1st (local time), the Oaxaca state prosecutor’s office in Mexico announced that the nationality of the eight bodies found on the beach of Playa […]
U.S. and Japan Forge Alliance to Tackle China's Semiconductor Supremacy Upcoming Summit to Confirm CooperationPlans to Collaborate with G7 and Others The United States and Japan are set to bolster their semiconductor alliance against China, expanding the front to include general-purpose semiconductors. According to Yomiuri Shimbun, on the 2nd, the United States and Japan reached an agreement to reinforce their cooperation in establishing a semiconductor […]
Japan's Oldest Panda Dies of Heart Disease at 29 The panda Shuang Shuang at Japan’s Kobe Oji Zoo The panda Shuang Shuang (female, born in September 1995) at Japan’s Kobe Oji Zoo passed away on the 31st of last month after suffering from severe heart failure (the most serious level of heart disease) for several years. The Panda Cooperation Agreement between China and the […]
China's AI Talent is Overtaking the US: Global AI Development Trends Will Be Divided The race for supremacy in artificial intelligence (AI), led by U.S. tech giants, is being fiercely pursued by China. Despite a gap of over a year in the development of massive AI due to U.S. sanctions on AI semiconductor exports, China is fighting back with a quantity offensive based on its large population. Although most […]
U.S. Coordinates Trilateral Summit with South Korea and Japan During the July NATO Summit On the 31st, Kyodo News reported, citing diplomatic sources, that the U.S. government is coordinating plans to host a trilateral summit in July involving the United States, South Korea, and Japan. According to the report, the Biden administration is currently coordinating plans to invite President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea and Prime Minister Fumio […]
Elon Musk Reveals Upgraded Grok-1.5 Chatbot from xAI, Launching Next Week Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Elon Musk is set to launch the upgraded Grok-1.5. Elon Musk revealed in a post on his social media on the 29th (local time) that the latest Grok-1.5 chatbot from AI startup xAI will be available on X next week. Grok-1.5, the enhanced version of Grok, will be available on […]
US Congressman Reprimanded for Call to Bomb Gaza Like Nagasaki and Hiroshima As the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip continues due to Israeli aggression, a US Republican Congressman is under fire for suggesting that nuclear bombs should be used in Gaza. According to CNN on the 31st, Congressman Tim Walberg (Michigan) responded to a question about the US building a port for humanitarian aid in Gaza […]
U.S. House of Representatives Bans Use of Microsoft's AI Copilot Reuters reported on the 30th (local time) that the U.S. House of Representatives has strictly prohibited congressional staff from using Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant. Catherine Szpindor, the chief administrative officer of the U.S. House of Representatives, said, “The Microsoft Copilot application has been deemed dangerous by the Cyber Security Bureau due to the threat of […]
Democratic Party Leads the Way: Poll Shows Strong Preference Among Voters 45.5% for the Democratic Party, 34.7% for the People Power Party People Future scored 29.8%, Homeland Innovation Party 24.0%, and Democratic Alliance of Korea 20.6% in the proportional representative party survey Pictured left is Han Dong-hoon, the chairman of the People’s Power Emergency Response Committee, and Lee Jae-myung, the chairman of the main opposition Democratic Party of […]
Short-Form Drama Fever Sweeps Through TikTok's Homeland, China [The Guru=Reporter Hong Sung IL] In China, where TikTok (known locally as Douyin) has created a global short-form content craze, even dramas, traditionally long-form content, are produced in short-form. The short-form drama market is rapidly expanding and showing signs of profitability. On the 22nd, KOTRA’s Chongqing Trade Center introduced the current state and prospects of […]
U.S. Government Agencies Put AI Safeguards in Place The Biden Administration in the United States has instructed federal agencies to establish specific safety measures related to artificial intelligence (AI) by December. According to CNN, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced new policy rules on the 28th (local time) containing detailed requirements to prevent citizens from suffering unnecessary harm using […]
U.S. to Release a List of Chinese Factories Subject to Export Controls for Semiconductor Equipment According to a report by Reuters on the 28th (local time), the U.S. government is compiling a list of advanced semiconductor manufacturing plants in China that are subject to export controls, such as semiconductor manufacturing equipment. A source familiar with the matter told the news agency that the list could be released soon. Reuters reported […]
Russia Takes North Korea's Side: UN Sanctions Lifted Amid Diplomatic Tensions On the 28th, the UN Security Council voted on the resolution to extend the term of the panel of experts and it was rejected The United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) panel of experts, who monitor the implementation of sanctions against North Korea, will cease operations at the end of next month. On the 28th (local […]
Warrior Woman's Tomb Suggests Amazons Were Real A still from the movie Wonder Woman Archeological evidence suggesting the possible existence of the Amazon kingdom, composed of female warriors from Greek mythology, has captured global attention. According to The Guardian, on the 24th (local time), the remains of a woman buried with jewels, sharp arrowheads, a bronze dagger, and a cudgel-shaped weapon were […]
Russia-North Korea: A Bond Against 'Hostile Forces'—Intelligence Chiefs Convene It was the first visit to North Korea in 13 years since 2011 The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service delegation, led by Director Sergey Yevgenyevich Naryshkin, visited North Korea to discuss practical issues for strengthening cooperation between the two countries. The Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the North Korean Workers’ Party, reported on the 28th, […]
Ancient Sites Under Siege: Microplastics Found in Archaeological Layers Microplastics have been detected in soil samples from ancient archaeological sites of high historical value. This could bring changes to the long-preferred method of preserving archaeological sites. On the 25th (local time), CNN reported that a team of archaeologists from the University of York in the UK recently discovered microplastics 7 meters deep in soil […]
Kate Middleton Receives Messages of Comfort After Cancer Battle Confession After Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, bravely disclosed her battle with cancer, messages of comfort have been pouring in from various quarters. On the 22nd (local time), the Princess shared a poignant video message on her official social media platform, unveiling her cancer diagnosis. She revealed, “I underwent significant abdominal surgery in London last […]
US vs. China: Yellen Raises Red Flag Over Green Industry Practice U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned China on the 27th (local time) not to flood the global market with low-cost products in the green industry. Janet Yellen, who will be visiting China next month, pointed out during a visit to a solar company in Georgia, “China’s overproduction distorts global prices and production orders, harming […]
Cocoa Prices Hit Record High, Surpass Copper and Bitcoin The price of cocoa, the primary ingredient in chocolate, has reached an all-time high, surpassing the $9,000 mark for the first time. This surge is attributed to concerns of supply shortages due to reduced production caused by climate change. According to Bloomberg, on the 25th (local time), cocoa futures traded in New York closed at […]
South Korea, US Step Up Efforts to Halt North Korea's Nuclear Program To more effectively block the essential resources and funding for North Korea’s nuclear and missile development, South Korea and the United States have launched the ‘Enhanced Disruption Task Force.’ According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the 27th, the first South Korea-U.S. Enhanced Disruption Task Force meeting was held on the 26th (local time) […]
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