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) […]
Terror Suspects in Moscow Court Display Swollen Faces Amid Torture Claims The terrorists who carried out the indiscriminate shooting and arson attack on a concert hall in the Russian capital, Moscow, appeared in court with swollen faces. Videos and photos suggesting that Russian soldiers tortured the arrested terrorists are circulating on social media. According to AP news and others, on the 24th (local time), the Moscow […]
Apple's Vision Pro Set to Release in China Within This Year Tim Cook hints at Vision Pro launch in ChinaCan it overcome Apple’s sluggish sales? Apple appears set to launch its virtual reality device, ‘Vision Pro,’ in China sometime this year. On the 25th (local time), CNBC reported that Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, confirmed in a video from China’s state-run CCTV that the Vision Pro would […]
Russian Pickpockets Strike Seoul Subway: Trio Sentenced to Prison A Russian pickpocket, known for spending five hours a day getting on and off the Seoul subway to commit theft, has been sentenced to prison. According to the legal community, on the 24th, the Seoul Central District Court’s Criminal 17 (Judge Kim Han-chul) sentenced three Russian nationals, A (46), B (46), and female C (39), […]
Pope Francis Condemns Moscow Terror Attack as Defiance Against God Pope Francis condemned the shooting and arson attack that killed over 200 people at a venue on the outskirts of Moscow, Russia, calling it a “despicable attack challenging God.” According to foreign media such as AFP, on the 24th, the Pope, who presided over the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, strongly criticized the […]
From Office Worker to High-Stakes Spender: Shocking Story Behind $42,000 Super Chat The family of a man in his thirties, who was found dead after donating up to $42,000 a day to internet broadcasters and subsequently drowning in debt, has filed a fraud lawsuit against the broadcasters and related personnel. According to a report by JTBC on the 24th, the family of this man, who was found […]
Kim Jong Un Writes Consolation Message to Putin AFP Yonhap News North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un has sent a message of condolence to Russian President Vladimir Putin in response to the terrorist attack in Moscow. According to the Korean Central News Agency on the 24th, Kim Jong Un expressed in his letter that he was deeply saddened by the unexpected news of […]
Kate Middleton's Cancer Revelation Leaves Online Conspiracy Theorists 'Ashamed' When Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, confessed to her battle with cancer, those who had raised various conspiracy theories about her identity were left embarrassed. According to Yonhap News on the 24th, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, revealed her battle with cancer in a video message posted on her official social media account on the […]
Ohtani Breaks Silence: Addressing Allegations of Illegal Gambling and Theft In the wake of allegations of illegal gambling and theft that led to the dismissal of his interpreter, Major League Baseball (MLB) superstar Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who is also embroiled in suspicions of involvement in illegal gambling, is finally breaking his silence. Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara / Yonhap News According […]
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong Reveals Japan's Summit Proposal: Will Kishida Take the Chance? Kim Yo Jong, deputy director of the North Korean Workers’ Party, announced that she received a summit proposal from Japan. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan stated that he was unaware of the related reports but emphasized the importance of a summit with North Korea. In a statement released to the Korean Central News Agency […]
North Korean Hypersonic Missile Test Aimed at Striking U.S. Bases in Guam and Alaska Experts say a new hypersonic missile test launch likely soonJoint Chiefs of Staff “tracking and monitoring North Korea’s weapons development trends… improving our military response capabilities” North Korea conducted a ground jet test of a multi-stage solid fuel engine for an intermediate-range hypersonic missile on the 19th, under the watchful eye of North Korean Leader […]
U.S. Expands Semiconductor Export Controls, Targets China and Allies On December 12, 2023, Alan Estevez, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security, gave a keynote speech at a U.S.-Korea Economic Security Conference in Washington, D.C. The conference was co-hosted by the Korean Strategic Materials Management Agency (KOSTI), the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS), and the Strategic Trade Research Institute […]
Russian Officials and Ballet Performers Engage North Korea On March 20th, the troupe for the Primorsky branch of the Mariinsky Theatre, currently visiting North Korea as part of a Russian Ministry of Culture delegation, performed the ballet ‘Sleeping Beauty’ at the Mansudae Art Theatre, reported by [The Rodong Sinmun] The troupe for the Primorsky branch of the Mariinsky Theatre, visiting North Korea as […]
Hermès Sued in U.S. Over Birkin Bag Bias Only qualified customers are allowed to purchase a BirkinHermès’ tactic violates antitrust laws French luxury brand Hermès is embroiled in a legal battle in the United States over its strategy of only allowing consumers with sufficient purchase history to buy their flagship product, the Birkin bag. According to a Bloomberg report on the 20th of […]
Wooden Boat With Dozens of Rohingya Refugees Aboard Capsizes Off Indonesia, Many Passengers Missing Rescuers and fishermen come to the rescueUNHCR “State of Emergency” A wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar capsized off the coast of Indonesia, prompting rescue operations by local fishermen and Indonesian authorities. According to Antara News and other sources, on the 20th (local time), around 8 a.m., about 50 Rohingya refugees were […]
Ohtani's Interpreter Fired for Illegal Gambling and Theft There has been shocking news regarding the acquaintance of Shohei Ohtani, one of the world’s top sports stars beyond Japan. Shohei Ohtani. / News1 According to reports from American media outlets like the LA Times on the 20th (local time), the LA Dodgers team has fired Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Mizuhara was reportedly dismissed due […]
Russia and North Korea Forge Closer Ties Through Art The Russian delegation of the Ministry of Culture led by Deputy Minister Andrey Malyshev arrived in Pyongyang on the 18th, invited by the North Korean Ministry of Culture. [Photo – Labor Newspaper] There has been consecutive North Korea-Russia cooperation, including the Russian delegations of each level visiting North Korea in a row. The Korean Central News Agency reported […]
North Korea Tests Tactical Nuke with Super-Large Multiple Rocket Launcher: Threatens South Korea Confirmed ballistic missile launch on the 18thThreatens a nuclear strike against South Korea with an air explosionKim Jong Un “ready to collapse capital” North Korea confirmed on the 19th that the ballistic missile launched on the 18th was a super-large multiple rocket launcher firing, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un directed the training. In […]
Putin, Xi's May Summit: Closer Look at Russia-China Strategic Partnership Vladimir Putin, who has been confirmed for a fifth term as the Russian president, will hold a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in China in May. According to Yonhap News on the 19th, Reuters reported that President Putin will visit China in May to hold a summit with President Xi Jinping. It is expected […]
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) […]
Terror Suspects in Moscow Court Display Swollen Faces Amid Torture Claims The terrorists who carried out the indiscriminate shooting and arson attack on a concert hall in the Russian capital, Moscow, appeared in court with swollen faces. Videos and photos suggesting that Russian soldiers tortured the arrested terrorists are circulating on social media. According to AP news and others, on the 24th (local time), the Moscow […]
Apple's Vision Pro Set to Release in China Within This Year Tim Cook hints at Vision Pro launch in ChinaCan it overcome Apple’s sluggish sales? Apple appears set to launch its virtual reality device, ‘Vision Pro,’ in China sometime this year. On the 25th (local time), CNBC reported that Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, confirmed in a video from China’s state-run CCTV that the Vision Pro would […]
Russian Pickpockets Strike Seoul Subway: Trio Sentenced to Prison A Russian pickpocket, known for spending five hours a day getting on and off the Seoul subway to commit theft, has been sentenced to prison. According to the legal community, on the 24th, the Seoul Central District Court’s Criminal 17 (Judge Kim Han-chul) sentenced three Russian nationals, A (46), B (46), and female C (39), […]
Pope Francis Condemns Moscow Terror Attack as Defiance Against God Pope Francis condemned the shooting and arson attack that killed over 200 people at a venue on the outskirts of Moscow, Russia, calling it a “despicable attack challenging God.” According to foreign media such as AFP, on the 24th, the Pope, who presided over the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, strongly criticized the […]
From Office Worker to High-Stakes Spender: Shocking Story Behind $42,000 Super Chat The family of a man in his thirties, who was found dead after donating up to $42,000 a day to internet broadcasters and subsequently drowning in debt, has filed a fraud lawsuit against the broadcasters and related personnel. According to a report by JTBC on the 24th, the family of this man, who was found […]
Kim Jong Un Writes Consolation Message to Putin AFP Yonhap News North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un has sent a message of condolence to Russian President Vladimir Putin in response to the terrorist attack in Moscow. According to the Korean Central News Agency on the 24th, Kim Jong Un expressed in his letter that he was deeply saddened by the unexpected news of […]
Kate Middleton's Cancer Revelation Leaves Online Conspiracy Theorists 'Ashamed' When Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, confessed to her battle with cancer, those who had raised various conspiracy theories about her identity were left embarrassed. According to Yonhap News on the 24th, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, revealed her battle with cancer in a video message posted on her official social media account on the […]
Ohtani Breaks Silence: Addressing Allegations of Illegal Gambling and Theft In the wake of allegations of illegal gambling and theft that led to the dismissal of his interpreter, Major League Baseball (MLB) superstar Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who is also embroiled in suspicions of involvement in illegal gambling, is finally breaking his silence. Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara / Yonhap News According […]
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong Reveals Japan's Summit Proposal: Will Kishida Take the Chance? Kim Yo Jong, deputy director of the North Korean Workers’ Party, announced that she received a summit proposal from Japan. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan stated that he was unaware of the related reports but emphasized the importance of a summit with North Korea. In a statement released to the Korean Central News Agency […]
North Korean Hypersonic Missile Test Aimed at Striking U.S. Bases in Guam and Alaska Experts say a new hypersonic missile test launch likely soonJoint Chiefs of Staff “tracking and monitoring North Korea’s weapons development trends… improving our military response capabilities” North Korea conducted a ground jet test of a multi-stage solid fuel engine for an intermediate-range hypersonic missile on the 19th, under the watchful eye of North Korean Leader […]
U.S. Expands Semiconductor Export Controls, Targets China and Allies On December 12, 2023, Alan Estevez, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security, gave a keynote speech at a U.S.-Korea Economic Security Conference in Washington, D.C. The conference was co-hosted by the Korean Strategic Materials Management Agency (KOSTI), the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS), and the Strategic Trade Research Institute […]
Russian Officials and Ballet Performers Engage North Korea On March 20th, the troupe for the Primorsky branch of the Mariinsky Theatre, currently visiting North Korea as part of a Russian Ministry of Culture delegation, performed the ballet ‘Sleeping Beauty’ at the Mansudae Art Theatre, reported by [The Rodong Sinmun] The troupe for the Primorsky branch of the Mariinsky Theatre, visiting North Korea as […]
Hermès Sued in U.S. Over Birkin Bag Bias Only qualified customers are allowed to purchase a BirkinHermès’ tactic violates antitrust laws French luxury brand Hermès is embroiled in a legal battle in the United States over its strategy of only allowing consumers with sufficient purchase history to buy their flagship product, the Birkin bag. According to a Bloomberg report on the 20th of […]
Wooden Boat With Dozens of Rohingya Refugees Aboard Capsizes Off Indonesia, Many Passengers Missing Rescuers and fishermen come to the rescueUNHCR “State of Emergency” A wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar capsized off the coast of Indonesia, prompting rescue operations by local fishermen and Indonesian authorities. According to Antara News and other sources, on the 20th (local time), around 8 a.m., about 50 Rohingya refugees were […]
Ohtani's Interpreter Fired for Illegal Gambling and Theft There has been shocking news regarding the acquaintance of Shohei Ohtani, one of the world’s top sports stars beyond Japan. Shohei Ohtani. / News1 According to reports from American media outlets like the LA Times on the 20th (local time), the LA Dodgers team has fired Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Mizuhara was reportedly dismissed due […]
Russia and North Korea Forge Closer Ties Through Art The Russian delegation of the Ministry of Culture led by Deputy Minister Andrey Malyshev arrived in Pyongyang on the 18th, invited by the North Korean Ministry of Culture. [Photo – Labor Newspaper] There has been consecutive North Korea-Russia cooperation, including the Russian delegations of each level visiting North Korea in a row. The Korean Central News Agency reported […]
North Korea Tests Tactical Nuke with Super-Large Multiple Rocket Launcher: Threatens South Korea Confirmed ballistic missile launch on the 18thThreatens a nuclear strike against South Korea with an air explosionKim Jong Un “ready to collapse capital” North Korea confirmed on the 19th that the ballistic missile launched on the 18th was a super-large multiple rocket launcher firing, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un directed the training. In […]
Putin, Xi's May Summit: Closer Look at Russia-China Strategic Partnership Vladimir Putin, who has been confirmed for a fifth term as the Russian president, will hold a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in China in May. According to Yonhap News on the 19th, Reuters reported that President Putin will visit China in May to hold a summit with President Xi Jinping. It is expected […]
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