Korea's Contribution to Global Democracy Praised by Foreign Policy Magazine On the 18th (local time), Foreign Policy, the American magazine specializing in international diplomacy, published an article titled “Korea To Become a Leader in Democracy.” It stated, “Korea has already established an impressive democracy and a vibrant market economy. Based on these achievements, it will emerge as a leader that can support democracy worldwide.” This […]
Kim Jong Un's Missile Launch Following Putin's Victory: Calculated Move? North Korea fired a ballistic missile immediately after Vladimir Putin’s Russian presidential election victory. Various interpretations have been made about North Korea’s resumption of provocation after over a month of silence, including the period of Seoul and Washington’s annual “Freedom Shield (FS)” drills. According to the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei), on the 18th, the Japan […]
South Korean President Yoon Meets U.S. Secretary of State Blinken, Discusses North Korean Threat ▲ U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken is attending the third Ministerial Meeting of the Democracy Summit held at Shilla Hotel in Seoul, South Korea, on March 18, 2024. Photo=Newsis Amid North Korea’s resumption of military provocations by launching several short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea after about a month, President Yoon Suk Yeol […]
SpaceX Takes Another Shot: Third Starship Test Flight Launched SpaceX Center / Federico Rostagno-Shutterstock.com Elon Musk’s space company, SpaceX, attempted the third flight of the unmanned spacecraft Starship, which was developed for lunar and Martian exploration. According to Reuters and others, SpaceX embarked on its third test flight from “Starbase” in southern Texas on the 13th. Starship’s upcoming launch is highly anticipated, as its […]
4,000-Year-Old Lipstick Found in Iran, a Time When Make-Up Was Banned The oldest lipstick in existence has been discovered in Iran. According to ABC News on the 13th (local time), an Italian research team from the University of Padua announced their findings in the British scientific journal Scientific Reports last month. The research team recently analyzed a cylindrical container and its contents, excavated from a cemetery […]
UFC Legend Mark Coleman in Critical Condition After Saving Family from Fire He was taken to the hospital after rescuing his parents from the burning house Mark Coleman (59), the inaugural UFC heavyweight champion who was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2008, has been in critical condition after rescuing his family from a fire. USA Today reported that Coleman had been hospitalized due to […]
Novo Nordisk Confirms Weight Loss Effects, New Blockbuster for Obesity Treatment Analysts have suggested that Novo Nordisk (NVO) could have another potential blockbuster obesity treatment following Semaglutide, along with the clinical results of Amycretin (Amylin/GLP dual receptor). Novo Nordisk’s stock price rose 9% on the day it announced the phase 1 clinical results of Amycretin. This product uses the same oral platform technology SNAC as applied […]
Syringomyelia, the Rare Disease That Led to Xia Shu's Death Local media reported that a famous Chinese romance novelist died at the young age of 29 after a three-year battle with a rare disease. The Hong Kong South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that Xia Shu, a writer famous for her serious and complex descriptions of emotions between men and women, had passed away on […]
China's Waste Battery Recovery Tops $5.3 Billion, Sparks Recycling Boom The recovery of waste batteries in China exceeded $5.3 billion last year. The recycling market is expected to surge due to the overlapping demand for securing major minerals. According to KOTRA Shanghai and Zhongshan Industrial Research Institute, on the 9th, waste battery recovery in China increased from 236,000 tons in 2021 to 415,000 tons the […]
GM Named Most Repurchased Car Brand in U.S. for 9th Consecutive Year General Motors (GM) has been selected as the car manufacturer with the highest repurchase rate in the U.S. market for nine consecutive years. This achievement is due to continuously enhancing product development and marketing initiatives. It is expected to lead to an increase in global brand image and awareness. According to global research agency S&P […]
Despite Biden 'Red Line' Warning, Netanyahu Vows Rafah Invasion Saudi, Syria, Egypt, UAE announce the start of the Ramadan fastingMediating countries will continue to persuade for ceasefire during RamadanNetanyahu: “My Red Line is Not Repeating October 7” The Palestinian Gaza Strip is set to have the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan without a ceasefire. Ramadan holds profound significance as the holy month when the […]
U.S. Senator to Introduce Bill for Advanced Healthcare Payments in the wake of Change Healthcare Hack A U.S. Senator plans to propose a bill following the hacking of UnitedHealth’s tech division, Change Healthcare. Reuters reported on the 9th that Democratic Senator Mark Warner plans to introduce a bill to expedite and advance payments to healthcare providers after Change Healthcare was hacked. In a statement, Warner said, “This attack shows that we […]
Alaska Airlines Collaborates with DOJ in Probe of Boeing 737 MAX Incident Alaska Airlines is cooperating with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate the Boeing 737 Max explosion incident. Reuters reported on the 10th that Alaska Airlines has been cooperating with the DOJ since a criminal investigation into the Boeing 737 Max airplane explosion incident began. In a statement to Reuters, Alaska Airlines said, “It […]
Costco's Q2 Sales Slightly Below Expectations, But EPS Exceeds: Hold for Now With Costco’s (COST) second-quarter earnings per share (EPS) exceeding market expectations, advice suggested that the stock should be held, even amidst valuation concerns. Costco’s sales for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 (November 27, 2023 – February 18, 2024, 12 weeks) increased by 5.7% from the previous year to $58.4 billion. The GAAP-based […]
Young Man Escapes Kidnapping in Seoul: Suspects Apprehended A man in his twenties was kidnapped in the city center of Seoul. Three men in their twenties who used force to kidnap an acquaintance in Seoul have been arrested by the police. On the 10th, the Gangbuk Police Station in Seoul announced that they are investigating three men in their early twenties who are […]
M3 MacBook Air Finally Unveiled, "It's 13x Faster Than Its Predecessor" Following the release of the M3 MacBook Pro last October, the latest MacBook Air equipped with the M3 chip was finally unveiled on the 4th. Source: Apple The new MacBook Air uses a 3-nanometer-based M3 chipset, making it 60% faster than the previous M1 model, and 13 times faster than the previous Intel models. Additionally, […]
Sneezing While Eating? It Might Be Rhinitis, Not Just a Cold - Here's What You Need to Know! If you have a runny nose from time to time.
Aurora Adventures: Surprising Honeymoon Destination Doubles in Popularity Even if you’re not particularly fond of stars, aurora-watching is on many people’s bucket lists. The always beautiful and mesmerizing aurora lights the night sky with its moving spectacle. Travel to high-latitude regions like Northern Europe, Alaska, or Canada to see the aurora. If you’re tired of the usual travel destinations, how about heading out […]
Chinese Electric Car Giant BYD Eyes Korean Market as Gateway to U.S. and Europe Surprisingly, the Chinese electric car company BYD has targeted the Korean market. Considering that the market size is not large and that Hyundai and Kia’s market share exceeds 90%, this is unexpected, especially given the declining consumer preference for Chinese cars. The industry believes BYD’s strategy is to use Korea as a stepping stone for […]
South Korea Ranks 8th in Financial Literacy Among OECD Countries South Koreans ranked eighth in financial literacy among the 39 countries that participated in a survey by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). However, their understanding of digital finance was lower than the average of the OECD and 28 other countries, indicating a lack of awareness about financial security. According to the “2023 […]
Korea's Contribution to Global Democracy Praised by Foreign Policy Magazine On the 18th (local time), Foreign Policy, the American magazine specializing in international diplomacy, published an article titled “Korea To Become a Leader in Democracy.” It stated, “Korea has already established an impressive democracy and a vibrant market economy. Based on these achievements, it will emerge as a leader that can support democracy worldwide.” This […]
Kim Jong Un's Missile Launch Following Putin's Victory: Calculated Move? North Korea fired a ballistic missile immediately after Vladimir Putin’s Russian presidential election victory. Various interpretations have been made about North Korea’s resumption of provocation after over a month of silence, including the period of Seoul and Washington’s annual “Freedom Shield (FS)” drills. According to the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei), on the 18th, the Japan […]
South Korean President Yoon Meets U.S. Secretary of State Blinken, Discusses North Korean Threat ▲ U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken is attending the third Ministerial Meeting of the Democracy Summit held at Shilla Hotel in Seoul, South Korea, on March 18, 2024. Photo=Newsis Amid North Korea’s resumption of military provocations by launching several short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea after about a month, President Yoon Suk Yeol […]
SpaceX Takes Another Shot: Third Starship Test Flight Launched SpaceX Center / Federico Rostagno-Shutterstock.com Elon Musk’s space company, SpaceX, attempted the third flight of the unmanned spacecraft Starship, which was developed for lunar and Martian exploration. According to Reuters and others, SpaceX embarked on its third test flight from “Starbase” in southern Texas on the 13th. Starship’s upcoming launch is highly anticipated, as its […]
4,000-Year-Old Lipstick Found in Iran, a Time When Make-Up Was Banned The oldest lipstick in existence has been discovered in Iran. According to ABC News on the 13th (local time), an Italian research team from the University of Padua announced their findings in the British scientific journal Scientific Reports last month. The research team recently analyzed a cylindrical container and its contents, excavated from a cemetery […]
UFC Legend Mark Coleman in Critical Condition After Saving Family from Fire He was taken to the hospital after rescuing his parents from the burning house Mark Coleman (59), the inaugural UFC heavyweight champion who was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2008, has been in critical condition after rescuing his family from a fire. USA Today reported that Coleman had been hospitalized due to […]
Novo Nordisk Confirms Weight Loss Effects, New Blockbuster for Obesity Treatment Analysts have suggested that Novo Nordisk (NVO) could have another potential blockbuster obesity treatment following Semaglutide, along with the clinical results of Amycretin (Amylin/GLP dual receptor). Novo Nordisk’s stock price rose 9% on the day it announced the phase 1 clinical results of Amycretin. This product uses the same oral platform technology SNAC as applied […]
Syringomyelia, the Rare Disease That Led to Xia Shu's Death Local media reported that a famous Chinese romance novelist died at the young age of 29 after a three-year battle with a rare disease. The Hong Kong South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that Xia Shu, a writer famous for her serious and complex descriptions of emotions between men and women, had passed away on […]
China's Waste Battery Recovery Tops $5.3 Billion, Sparks Recycling Boom The recovery of waste batteries in China exceeded $5.3 billion last year. The recycling market is expected to surge due to the overlapping demand for securing major minerals. According to KOTRA Shanghai and Zhongshan Industrial Research Institute, on the 9th, waste battery recovery in China increased from 236,000 tons in 2021 to 415,000 tons the […]
GM Named Most Repurchased Car Brand in U.S. for 9th Consecutive Year General Motors (GM) has been selected as the car manufacturer with the highest repurchase rate in the U.S. market for nine consecutive years. This achievement is due to continuously enhancing product development and marketing initiatives. It is expected to lead to an increase in global brand image and awareness. According to global research agency S&P […]
Despite Biden 'Red Line' Warning, Netanyahu Vows Rafah Invasion Saudi, Syria, Egypt, UAE announce the start of the Ramadan fastingMediating countries will continue to persuade for ceasefire during RamadanNetanyahu: “My Red Line is Not Repeating October 7” The Palestinian Gaza Strip is set to have the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan without a ceasefire. Ramadan holds profound significance as the holy month when the […]
U.S. Senator to Introduce Bill for Advanced Healthcare Payments in the wake of Change Healthcare Hack A U.S. Senator plans to propose a bill following the hacking of UnitedHealth’s tech division, Change Healthcare. Reuters reported on the 9th that Democratic Senator Mark Warner plans to introduce a bill to expedite and advance payments to healthcare providers after Change Healthcare was hacked. In a statement, Warner said, “This attack shows that we […]
Alaska Airlines Collaborates with DOJ in Probe of Boeing 737 MAX Incident Alaska Airlines is cooperating with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate the Boeing 737 Max explosion incident. Reuters reported on the 10th that Alaska Airlines has been cooperating with the DOJ since a criminal investigation into the Boeing 737 Max airplane explosion incident began. In a statement to Reuters, Alaska Airlines said, “It […]
Costco's Q2 Sales Slightly Below Expectations, But EPS Exceeds: Hold for Now With Costco’s (COST) second-quarter earnings per share (EPS) exceeding market expectations, advice suggested that the stock should be held, even amidst valuation concerns. Costco’s sales for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 (November 27, 2023 – February 18, 2024, 12 weeks) increased by 5.7% from the previous year to $58.4 billion. The GAAP-based […]
Young Man Escapes Kidnapping in Seoul: Suspects Apprehended A man in his twenties was kidnapped in the city center of Seoul. Three men in their twenties who used force to kidnap an acquaintance in Seoul have been arrested by the police. On the 10th, the Gangbuk Police Station in Seoul announced that they are investigating three men in their early twenties who are […]
M3 MacBook Air Finally Unveiled, "It's 13x Faster Than Its Predecessor" Following the release of the M3 MacBook Pro last October, the latest MacBook Air equipped with the M3 chip was finally unveiled on the 4th. Source: Apple The new MacBook Air uses a 3-nanometer-based M3 chipset, making it 60% faster than the previous M1 model, and 13 times faster than the previous Intel models. Additionally, […]
Sneezing While Eating? It Might Be Rhinitis, Not Just a Cold - Here's What You Need to Know! If you have a runny nose from time to time.
Aurora Adventures: Surprising Honeymoon Destination Doubles in Popularity Even if you’re not particularly fond of stars, aurora-watching is on many people’s bucket lists. The always beautiful and mesmerizing aurora lights the night sky with its moving spectacle. Travel to high-latitude regions like Northern Europe, Alaska, or Canada to see the aurora. If you’re tired of the usual travel destinations, how about heading out […]
Chinese Electric Car Giant BYD Eyes Korean Market as Gateway to U.S. and Europe Surprisingly, the Chinese electric car company BYD has targeted the Korean market. Considering that the market size is not large and that Hyundai and Kia’s market share exceeds 90%, this is unexpected, especially given the declining consumer preference for Chinese cars. The industry believes BYD’s strategy is to use Korea as a stepping stone for […]
South Korea Ranks 8th in Financial Literacy Among OECD Countries South Koreans ranked eighth in financial literacy among the 39 countries that participated in a survey by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). However, their understanding of digital finance was lower than the average of the OECD and 28 other countries, indicating a lack of awareness about financial security. According to the “2023 […]
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