Jaeden Martell: Rising Hollywood Star with Korean RootsJaeden Martell, known for his roles in The Book of Henry and It, has a personal connection to Korea through his grandmother. On the set of It, he approached director Jung Jeong Hoon and revealed he is of quarter Korean descent. Moreover, he grew up with his maternal grandparents and is well-versed in Korean culture […]
Russian Pickpockets Strike Seoul Subway: Trio Sentenced to PrisonA 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), […]
North Korea Faces FIFA Sanctions Over Cancelled MatchNorth Korean spectators cheering for their soccer team at Tokyo National Stadium, Yonhap News North Korea ultimately suffered a forfeit by unilaterally canceling a game scheduled initially in Pyongyang. Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) announced on the 24th (Korean time), “The match between Japan and North Korea for the 2026 North Central America World […]
U.S. and South Korea Form Working Group to Counter North Korean ProvocationsNorth Korea successfully conducted a ground jet test of a new multi-stage intermediate-range hypersonic missile solid fuel engine at the West Sea Satellite Launch Site on the morning and afternoon of the 19th, according to a report by the Korean Central News Agency on the 20th. Kim Jong Un, the chairman, personally attended the ground […]
Japan Claims Victory Over North Korea by Default as Pyongyang Cancels Hosting Duties North Korea has once again unilaterally notified Japan that they cannot host a home game. Japanese media such as Kyodo News and Nikkan Sports quoted a Japan Football Association official on the 21st, reporting, “The DPR Korea Football Association has expressed difficulty in holding the “the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America” Asian qualifiers round 2 match […]
Country That Visited Japan the Most: China in 3rd Place, Taiwan in 2nd, the 1st is...Last month, South Koreans topped the list of foreigners to visit Japan the most. A photo of an airplane taking off at the Jeju International Airport / Yonhap News The Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported on February 20th that the Japan National Tourism Organization announced that Koreans took up the largest proportion among the 2,788,000 foreign […]
North Korea's World Cup Dreams Dashed: Lose 1-0 to JapanOn the 21st, North Korea faced off against Japan in the World Cup qualifiers at the National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. North Korea lost to Japan with a score of 0 to 1. [Photo- Chosun Shinbo compilation] On the 21st, the North Korean men’s soccer team lost 0 to 1 to Japan in an away […]
Secrets of Kim Jong Un's Daughter Revealed: Next North Korean Leader?During the regular briefing, the Ministry of Unification of South Korea stated that they are keeping a close eye on, considering the possibility of Kim Ju Ae’s succeeding The Ministry of Unification of South Korea has suggested that Kim Ju Ae, the daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, maybe a potential successor, following […]
Study Shows Legislators Top the Social Status Hierarchy in South KoreaKorea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training published a report on 17th South Korea, China, and Japan have all identified legislators as the profession with the highest social status. In particular, South Korea has the strongest perception of job prestige compared to other countries. 21st National Assembly Member Badge /News1 The Korea Research […]
Revealing the Dark Truth: North Korea's Drug Industry Exposed- Part 1South Korea is no longer a safe zone for drugs. The United Nations (UN) awards the status of a drug-free country if there are fewer than 20 drug offenders per 100,000 population. South Korea has already exceeded this figure in 2016. The rapidly increasing drug crimes in Korea. Where do these drugs come from? Experts […]
North Korea's M-2020 Tank Revealed: Kim Jong Un Lauds Superior Combat PerformanceThe Korean Central News Agency reported on the 14th that Kim Jong Un, leader of North Korea, directed the “Korean People’s Army Tank Soldier Joint Unit Competition” on the 13th. Kim could not hide his satisfaction at this training game, saying, “The new main tank, which revealed its appearance by showing its amazing combat performance […]
North Korea Claims Victory Over 'Puppet State' South Korea in U-20 Women's Asian CupA scene from the U-20 Women’s Asian Cup semi-finals between South Korea and North Korea [Photo-Collection from the Korean Football Association’s website] On the 13th, the North Korean women’s football team defeated the South Korean team in the semi-finals of the “2024 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-20 Women’s Asian Cup”, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and […]
North Korea's Suspected Missile Tech Deals with China: Academic Exchange or Security Breach?North Korea announced the successful launch of its military reconnaissance satellite, the “Malligyong-1,” on the night of November 22, 2023. The photo shows Kim Jong Un, Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea, watching the launch./ Pyongyang Korean Central News Agency=Yonhap News According to a report by the Japanese newspaper, Nihon Keizai Shimbun […]
[Debate] Dissenting Voices in North Korea's Elections: A Step Towards Change?On April 10, 2024, South Korea will have its parliamentary elections. Meanwhile, North Korea held its local People’s Assembly delegate elections on November 26, 2023. In particular, there was a noteworthy point in this election: the emergence of dissenting votes in North Korea for the first time in 67 years. Are North Korea’s election system […]
Chinese Electric Car Giant BYD Eyes Korean Market as Gateway to U.S. and EuropeSurprisingly, 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 […]
Farewells and Comebacks: Song Kang Heads to Army While BTS Jin ReturnsIt’s a bittersweet time for K-pop and K-drama fans. While some of our favorite stars head off to fulfill their military service, others are gearing up for long-awaited discharges. Here’s a look at who’s coming and going in the first half 2024. Song Kang poses for the press for a chocolate brand’s 2024 Valentine’s Day […]
U.S. on Alert: North Korea's Military Tensions Rise Amid Stronger China-Russia BondThe U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS) has analyzed that North Korea, which has grown closer to China and Russia, has an increased likelihood of military provocation against South Korea. The U.S. Congressional Research Service, through the Indo-Pacific Command report, has assessed that North Korea, which has grown closer to China and Russia, has an increased […]
From Royalty to Kim Jong Un: The Fascinating History of Korean Hot SpringsDo you know about Korean hot springs? When you think of hot spring trips, many of you will think of countries famous for hot springs, like Japan. Indeed, Japan has a vibrant hot spring industry and a long history. But do you know about the hot spring culture in Korea? Korean hot springs also have […]
US Stands Firm on Denuclearization in North Korea Negotiations AsiaToday By Hamanju Hamanju Washington Correspondent = A senior U.S. State Department official has dismissed calls for disarmament talks with North Korea and reaffirmed that denuclearization is the goal. However, the official acknowledged the need for "interim steps" to discuss weapons-related activities and proliferation on the way to the end goal of complete denuclearization. "Our goal is clear, and we will continue to work for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, even if North Korea does not agree to give up its nuclear weapons," Chung Park, the State Department's senior official for North Korea, told the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, D.C., on Friday (local time), when asked if the United States would be open to achieving disarmament goals such as limiting the number of missiles. "We've heard that argument (disarmament talks) before, and I would say that North Korea is proliferating ballistic missiles and engaging in relations with Russia," he said, noting that "we need to think about what that argument is about in disarmament talks." Putting aside the long-term goal of denuclearizing North Korea for the time being...
North Korea Threatens Provocations: US-ROK Exercise Sparks Security ConcernsNorth Korea Reacts to the US-ROK Joint ExerciseSouth Korean Military, “Thoroughly Prepared for North Korean Provocations” As the U.S.-South Korea joint exercise, the Freedom Shield (FS), is underway, North Korea has indicated the possibility of provocations, citing potential security instability. Our military has reaffirmed its “overwhelming response to direct provocations” policy and demonstrated its […]
Jaeden Martell: Rising Hollywood Star with Korean Roots Jaeden Martell, known for his roles in The Book of Henry and It, has a personal connection to Korea through his grandmother. On the set of It, he approached director Jung Jeong Hoon and revealed he is of quarter Korean descent. Moreover, he grew up with his maternal grandparents and is well-versed in Korean culture […]
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), […]
North Korea Faces FIFA Sanctions Over Cancelled Match North Korean spectators cheering for their soccer team at Tokyo National Stadium, Yonhap News North Korea ultimately suffered a forfeit by unilaterally canceling a game scheduled initially in Pyongyang. Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) announced on the 24th (Korean time), “The match between Japan and North Korea for the 2026 North Central America World […]
U.S. and South Korea Form Working Group to Counter North Korean Provocations North Korea successfully conducted a ground jet test of a new multi-stage intermediate-range hypersonic missile solid fuel engine at the West Sea Satellite Launch Site on the morning and afternoon of the 19th, according to a report by the Korean Central News Agency on the 20th. Kim Jong Un, the chairman, personally attended the ground […]
Japan Claims Victory Over North Korea by Default as Pyongyang Cancels Hosting Duties North Korea has once again unilaterally notified Japan that they cannot host a home game. Japanese media such as Kyodo News and Nikkan Sports quoted a Japan Football Association official on the 21st, reporting, “The DPR Korea Football Association has expressed difficulty in holding the “the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America” Asian qualifiers round 2 match […]
Country That Visited Japan the Most: China in 3rd Place, Taiwan in 2nd, the 1st is... Last month, South Koreans topped the list of foreigners to visit Japan the most. A photo of an airplane taking off at the Jeju International Airport / Yonhap News The Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported on February 20th that the Japan National Tourism Organization announced that Koreans took up the largest proportion among the 2,788,000 foreign […]
North Korea's World Cup Dreams Dashed: Lose 1-0 to Japan On the 21st, North Korea faced off against Japan in the World Cup qualifiers at the National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. North Korea lost to Japan with a score of 0 to 1. [Photo- Chosun Shinbo compilation] On the 21st, the North Korean men’s soccer team lost 0 to 1 to Japan in an away […]
Secrets of Kim Jong Un's Daughter Revealed: Next North Korean Leader? During the regular briefing, the Ministry of Unification of South Korea stated that they are keeping a close eye on, considering the possibility of Kim Ju Ae’s succeeding The Ministry of Unification of South Korea has suggested that Kim Ju Ae, the daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, maybe a potential successor, following […]
Study Shows Legislators Top the Social Status Hierarchy in South Korea Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training published a report on 17th South Korea, China, and Japan have all identified legislators as the profession with the highest social status. In particular, South Korea has the strongest perception of job prestige compared to other countries. 21st National Assembly Member Badge /News1 The Korea Research […]
Revealing the Dark Truth: North Korea's Drug Industry Exposed- Part 1 South Korea is no longer a safe zone for drugs. The United Nations (UN) awards the status of a drug-free country if there are fewer than 20 drug offenders per 100,000 population. South Korea has already exceeded this figure in 2016. The rapidly increasing drug crimes in Korea. Where do these drugs come from? Experts […]
North Korea's M-2020 Tank Revealed: Kim Jong Un Lauds Superior Combat Performance The Korean Central News Agency reported on the 14th that Kim Jong Un, leader of North Korea, directed the “Korean People’s Army Tank Soldier Joint Unit Competition” on the 13th. Kim could not hide his satisfaction at this training game, saying, “The new main tank, which revealed its appearance by showing its amazing combat performance […]
North Korea Claims Victory Over 'Puppet State' South Korea in U-20 Women's Asian Cup A scene from the U-20 Women’s Asian Cup semi-finals between South Korea and North Korea [Photo-Collection from the Korean Football Association’s website] On the 13th, the North Korean women’s football team defeated the South Korean team in the semi-finals of the “2024 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-20 Women’s Asian Cup”, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and […]
North Korea's Suspected Missile Tech Deals with China: Academic Exchange or Security Breach? North Korea announced the successful launch of its military reconnaissance satellite, the “Malligyong-1,” on the night of November 22, 2023. The photo shows Kim Jong Un, Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea, watching the launch./ Pyongyang Korean Central News Agency=Yonhap News According to a report by the Japanese newspaper, Nihon Keizai Shimbun […]
[Debate] Dissenting Voices in North Korea's Elections: A Step Towards Change? On April 10, 2024, South Korea will have its parliamentary elections. Meanwhile, North Korea held its local People’s Assembly delegate elections on November 26, 2023. In particular, there was a noteworthy point in this election: the emergence of dissenting votes in North Korea for the first time in 67 years. Are North Korea’s election system […]
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 […]
Farewells and Comebacks: Song Kang Heads to Army While BTS Jin Returns It’s a bittersweet time for K-pop and K-drama fans. While some of our favorite stars head off to fulfill their military service, others are gearing up for long-awaited discharges. Here’s a look at who’s coming and going in the first half 2024. Song Kang poses for the press for a chocolate brand’s 2024 Valentine’s Day […]
U.S. on Alert: North Korea's Military Tensions Rise Amid Stronger China-Russia Bond The U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS) has analyzed that North Korea, which has grown closer to China and Russia, has an increased likelihood of military provocation against South Korea. The U.S. Congressional Research Service, through the Indo-Pacific Command report, has assessed that North Korea, which has grown closer to China and Russia, has an increased […]
From Royalty to Kim Jong Un: The Fascinating History of Korean Hot Springs Do you know about Korean hot springs? When you think of hot spring trips, many of you will think of countries famous for hot springs, like Japan. Indeed, Japan has a vibrant hot spring industry and a long history. But do you know about the hot spring culture in Korea? Korean hot springs also have […]
US Stands Firm on Denuclearization in North Korea Negotiations AsiaToday By Hamanju Hamanju Washington Correspondent = A senior U.S. State Department official has dismissed calls for disarmament talks with North Korea and reaffirmed that denuclearization is the goal. However, the official acknowledged the need for "interim steps" to discuss weapons-related activities and proliferation on the way to the end goal of complete denuclearization. "Our goal is clear, and we will continue to work for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, even if North Korea does not agree to give up its nuclear weapons," Chung Park, the State Department's senior official for North Korea, told the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, D.C., on Friday (local time), when asked if the United States would be open to achieving disarmament goals such as limiting the number of missiles. "We've heard that argument (disarmament talks) before, and I would say that North Korea is proliferating ballistic missiles and engaging in relations with Russia," he said, noting that "we need to think about what that argument is about in disarmament talks." Putting aside the long-term goal of denuclearizing North Korea for the time being...
North Korea Threatens Provocations: US-ROK Exercise Sparks Security Concerns North Korea Reacts to the US-ROK Joint ExerciseSouth Korean Military, “Thoroughly Prepared for North Korean Provocations” As the U.S.-South Korea joint exercise, the Freedom Shield (FS), is underway, North Korea has indicated the possibility of provocations, citing potential security instability. Our military has reaffirmed its “overwhelming response to direct provocations” policy and demonstrated its […]
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