Biden Soothes US Steelworkers: Pledges Tariff Hike on Chinese Imports and Reiterates Opposition to Japan's US Steel Acquisition Simultaneously, President Biden aimed at his presidential rival, former President Donald Trump. He criticized Trump’s pledge, stating, “My predecessor (Trump) and conservative Republican lawmakers advocate for imposing comprehensive tariffs on imports from all nations,” further elaborating, “Such a policy could inflict significant harm on American consumers, potentially burdening every household with an additional $1,500 per […]
Presidential Office Shake-Up: Corruption Scandal Emerges in Relocation Process Reports have emerged that the Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI), currently conducting an audit related to the relocation of the presidential office, has detected corruption allegations and requested an investigation from the prosecution. JoongAng Ilbo reported on the 17th that “It has been confirmed that the BAI has requested an investigation from the prosecution […]
Korea's Internet Nightmare: 186 Million Cookies Sold on Dark Web The most recent study by NordVPN, a global internet security firm, found that roughly 186 million of 54 billion cookies traded on the dark web were attributed to Korean origins. Cookies, also called internet cookies or HTTP cookies, are compact text files that store data associated with interactions between websites and users. This stored information […]
TikTok's Big Move: Massive Hiring in Korea for Market Entry Review Corporation’s stock performance is robust amidst reports of TikTok’s expansion into the Korean retail market. This move aligns with previous moves by Chinese platforms like AliExpress, Temu, and Shein. Review Corporation, which manages the nation’s premier social media influencer platform, stands to benefit from this development. On the 17th, stock market and industry insiders […]
South Korean Politician Claims Coercion in High-Profile Corruption Case Controversy is brewing over allegations of prosecution’s persuasion by former Gyeonggi Province Vice Governor Lee Hwa Young, who was indicted in the illegal North Korean remittance case involving Lee Jae Myung, the leader of the Democratic Party. The Supreme Prosecutors’ Office has launched an investigation into the matter. On the 4th, former Vice Governor Lee […]
What's Behind the Surge in Orders at a Pentagon-Area Pizza Shop? Amid rising concerns of a potential World War III as Iran launches hundreds of airstrikes targeting Israeli territory, Americans have turned their attention to a pizza shop near the Pentagon. According to The Sun US on the 15th (local time), the search volume for Papa John’s, a pizza shop located near the Pentagon, drastically increased […]
American Beauty Nightmare: FDA Warns of Fake Botox Counterfeit Botox of AbbVie is being distributed across multiple states in the U.S. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned healthcare professionals and consumers on the 16th (local time) that harmful fake AbbVie Botox has been provided to consumers for cosmetic purposes in several states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and […]
Historic Trilateral Financial Summit: U.S., South Korea, and Japan Unite in DC For the first time, the finance ministers of South Korea, the United States, and Japan will gather tomorrow in Washington, D.C. The Ministry of Economy and Finance announced on the 16th that Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang Mok will depart for the U.S. to attend the trilateral finance ministers’ meeting. This finance ministers’ meeting follows […]
DESI's 3D Map Shows Universe's Evolution Over Billions of Years A three-dimensional (3D) map of the universe has been unveiled, allowing us to see millions of galaxies at a glance, even if we are capturing light from 11 billion years ago. The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is a massive international project to create a 3D universe map to reveal the identity of dark energy, […]
C-17A: U.S. Air Force's Secret Weapon Revealed - Part 4 Transforming into a Bomber Capable of Dropping 72 Stealth Missiles The process entails a high-altitude transport plane opening its rear door mid-flight and releasing an entire pallet. As the pallet descends slowly, a parachute deployed from the top assists in its descent. Subsequently, the pallet sequentially releases and launches the missiles it contains. The cargo […]
C-17A: U.S. Air Force's Secret Weapon Revealed - Part 3 First airborne operation performed in the Iraq War In January 1995, the U.S. 17th Airlift Squadron was established, marking the inception of the first squadron comprising C-17As, which subsequently entered operational service. Presently, the U.S. Air Force’s C-17As are under the operation of the Air Mobility Command. The C-17A made its combat debut during Operation […]
C-17A: U.S. Air Force's Secret Weapon Revealed - Part 2 Aircraft capable of strategic, tactical, and airborne operations in any weather The C-17A transport aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and introduced in 1991, is a versatile, all-weather aircraft capable of various missions, including strategic, tactical, and airborne operations. Priced at $328 million per unit (approximately 367.2 billion won), it is a pivotal strategic transport asset for […]
C-17A: U.S. Air Force's Secret Weapon Revealed - Part 1 In May 2020, a U.S. Air Force C-17A Globemaster III landed at Osan Air Base in Gyeonggi Province. The C-17A, a massive strategic transport aircraft measuring 173.9 feet in length, had departed from the U.S. mainland. Its flight path, detected on an overseas civilian aircraft tracking site, sparked speculation among military experts of a covert […]
Robot or Human? Chinese Restaurant Owner's Performance Leaves Diners Guessing! A restaurant owner in Chongqing, China, who delivers true-to-life robot performances that could easily be mistaken for a genuine android is garnering attention. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), on the 10th, a video and photos of a restaurant owner in Chongqing, southwestern China, imitating a mechanoid server went viral online. The 26-year-old […]
AI Drones Threatening Energy Markets, Ukraine Attack Disrupts Russian Oil Production Ukraine attacks 18 Russian refineries this yearIncreased use of AI-equipped dronesConcerns grow among oil-importing countries like China and India CNBC reported on the 14th (local time) that Artificial intelligence (AI) drones are disrupting energy markets as Ukraine’s intensified attacks on Russian refineries continue. According to JP Morgan, drones launched from Ukraine have attacked 18 Russian […]
Gold Prices on a Roller Coaster Ride in the Midst of Middle East Strife Despite Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel last weekend, gold prices dipped below last week’s peak. As the Middle East conflict entered a dangerous new phase, gold prices rose by 1.2% on the 15th (local time) but lost most gains. Gold prices broke through $2400 per ounce on Friday but ended the trading day in a […]
Actor's Outburst Prompts Apple to Allow Used Parts for iPhone Repairs There is a growing interest in why a Chinese actor smashed his iPhone on the ground. Famous Chinese actor Liu Jin, known for his roles in Angel’s Happiness and Green Love, recently posted a video on his Weibo account. In the video, Liu Jin smashes his iPhone on the ground multiple times in front of […]
Fearless Female Cop Stops Deadly Knife Attack in Sydney A man went on a stabbing spree in a shopping mall in Sydney, Australia, killing six people. A female police officer who single-handedly subdued the assailant at the scene has been drawing attention. According to reports from public broadcaster ABC in Australia on the 15th (local time), six people were killed and 12 injured in […]
Elon Musk Predicts AI Smarter Than Humans Next Year, Raises Tension in Tech Industry OpenAI, Meta, GPT-5, and LAMA3 are about to be releasedMusk xAI is also rumored to be pushing to attract $4 trillion in investmentJensen Huang “AGI appears within 5 years.”Professor Andrew Ng: “It’ll take 30 to 50 years.” Javier Milei, President of Argentina (right), and Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, pose for a commemorative photo at […]
North Korean Leader and Chinese Official Hold Talks on Deepening Ties During his visit to North Korea, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with China’s Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, Zhao Leji. According to Yonhap News, on the 14th, the Korean Central News Agency reported that Kim met with the Chinese Party and government delegation that officially visited North Korea […]
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