[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 […]
South Korean Supreme Court Admits North Korean Hacking BreachA view of the Supreme Court located in Seocho-gu, Seoul. [Photo provided by Newsis] The Supreme Court belatedly issued an apology after at least 26 documents containing personal information were leaked due to hacking suspected to be carried out by North Korea. According to the Supreme Court on the 5th, the Court Administration Office announced […]
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un's Escort Vehicle Identified as Ford Transit North Korea's general secretary Kim Jong Un's bodyguard vehicle has been spotted with products from the US automaker Ford, drawing attention to the transportation process.Four vans, presumed to be Ford's Transit, were seen traveling behind the general secretary's private vehicle, a German Mercedes-Benz Maybach, as he traveled to the venue to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a local industrial plant in Seongcheon County...
Son Heung Min's Injury and the Ping Pong Scandal: What Really Happened in QatarAfter the incident became known, Lee Kang-in showed a reflective attitude on his social network service, saying, “I should have led the way and followed the advice of my seniors well, but I am sorry to have shown a bad side to soccer fans,” and “I apologize to many people who must have been disappointed […]
Former Miss Korea's Shocking 221 Blind Dates and Her Success Story It hasn't been broadcast on television since 2002, but until the 90s, the pageant was a national program that people watched with their families, betting on how far their favorite candidate would go...
NewJeans Breaks Record by Making the Billboard Chart for 26 Weeks Straight [Joy News 24 Reporter Jung Ji-won] NewJeans has set a new record for the longest-running K-pop girl group on the US Billboard Main Album Chart...
Tom Cruise's $400,000-a-Year Support: What Lies Ahead for Suri CruiseSuri Cruise, the daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, was spotted taking a leisurely stroll in New York City.
BLACKPINK's Lisa Beams with Pride for Her Group [TV Report=Hye Mi Reporter] BLACKPINK's Lisa has taken her first steps as a solo artist. She recently gave an exclusive interview to Elle Taiwan to share her latest news...
26 K-Dramas Enter Netflix's 'Global TOP 100' of 2023 [TVReport] Studio Dragon has made a number of appearances in popularity rankings released by various global content platforms at the end of the year.
'Hybe Myth' Creator Surpasses 3 Trillion Won, Propelling BTS to Stock Market Success [iNews24 reporter Jang Yoo-mi] Hive Chairman Bang Si Hyuk, who leads global artists such as BTS and Newzine, has been ranked No. 1 in the culture and content sector with a stock valuation of more than 3 trillion won...
First KPOP Girl Group to Perform on ABC's New Year Special Group Newzine is the first K-pop girl group to appear on ABC's New Year's special show in the United States.
BTS: More Than Just a Business – True 'Family' Bonds [TV Report=Kyungmin Lee] BTS's Jin braved the rain to see off RM and V's military enlistment, showing off his strong eldest brother. On Nov. 11, Jin posted a photo on his social networking service to see off members RM and V's military enlistment.
1 in 7 Teenagers Expresses a Desire to Quit Life - Especially Among Female Students 14.3% of teens have considered extreme options in the past year, with girls twice as likely as boys to do so. The rate of perceived stress is 41.3%, and the rate of students experiencing depression and feeling lonely is also increasing...
President Yoon Visits the Netherlands to Stabilize ASML Semiconductor Sales President Yun Suk-yeol and his wife Kim Gun-hee, who returned from a five-day, seven-nation tour of the United Kingdom and France, get off Air Force Flight 1 upon arrival at Seoul International Airport in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, on Nov. 26. 2023.11.26..
[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 […]
South Korean Supreme Court Admits North Korean Hacking Breach A view of the Supreme Court located in Seocho-gu, Seoul. [Photo provided by Newsis] The Supreme Court belatedly issued an apology after at least 26 documents containing personal information were leaked due to hacking suspected to be carried out by North Korea. According to the Supreme Court on the 5th, the Court Administration Office announced […]
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un's Escort Vehicle Identified as Ford Transit North Korea's general secretary Kim Jong Un's bodyguard vehicle has been spotted with products from the US automaker Ford, drawing attention to the transportation process.Four vans, presumed to be Ford's Transit, were seen traveling behind the general secretary's private vehicle, a German Mercedes-Benz Maybach, as he traveled to the venue to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a local industrial plant in Seongcheon County...
Son Heung Min's Injury and the Ping Pong Scandal: What Really Happened in Qatar After the incident became known, Lee Kang-in showed a reflective attitude on his social network service, saying, “I should have led the way and followed the advice of my seniors well, but I am sorry to have shown a bad side to soccer fans,” and “I apologize to many people who must have been disappointed […]
Former Miss Korea's Shocking 221 Blind Dates and Her Success Story It hasn't been broadcast on television since 2002, but until the 90s, the pageant was a national program that people watched with their families, betting on how far their favorite candidate would go...
NewJeans Breaks Record by Making the Billboard Chart for 26 Weeks Straight [Joy News 24 Reporter Jung Ji-won] NewJeans has set a new record for the longest-running K-pop girl group on the US Billboard Main Album Chart...
Tom Cruise's $400,000-a-Year Support: What Lies Ahead for Suri Cruise Suri Cruise, the daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, was spotted taking a leisurely stroll in New York City.
BLACKPINK's Lisa Beams with Pride for Her Group [TV Report=Hye Mi Reporter] BLACKPINK's Lisa has taken her first steps as a solo artist. She recently gave an exclusive interview to Elle Taiwan to share her latest news...
26 K-Dramas Enter Netflix's 'Global TOP 100' of 2023 [TVReport] Studio Dragon has made a number of appearances in popularity rankings released by various global content platforms at the end of the year.
'Hybe Myth' Creator Surpasses 3 Trillion Won, Propelling BTS to Stock Market Success [iNews24 reporter Jang Yoo-mi] Hive Chairman Bang Si Hyuk, who leads global artists such as BTS and Newzine, has been ranked No. 1 in the culture and content sector with a stock valuation of more than 3 trillion won...
First KPOP Girl Group to Perform on ABC's New Year Special Group Newzine is the first K-pop girl group to appear on ABC's New Year's special show in the United States.
BTS: More Than Just a Business – True 'Family' Bonds [TV Report=Kyungmin Lee] BTS's Jin braved the rain to see off RM and V's military enlistment, showing off his strong eldest brother. On Nov. 11, Jin posted a photo on his social networking service to see off members RM and V's military enlistment.
1 in 7 Teenagers Expresses a Desire to Quit Life - Especially Among Female Students 14.3% of teens have considered extreme options in the past year, with girls twice as likely as boys to do so. The rate of perceived stress is 41.3%, and the rate of students experiencing depression and feeling lonely is also increasing...
President Yoon Visits the Netherlands to Stabilize ASML Semiconductor Sales President Yun Suk-yeol and his wife Kim Gun-hee, who returned from a five-day, seven-nation tour of the United Kingdom and France, get off Air Force Flight 1 upon arrival at Seoul International Airport in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, on Nov. 26. 2023.11.26..
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