Trump's Youngest Son Barron Steps into the Political Arena EPA Yonhap NewsBarron Trump, aged 18, the youngest son of former U.S. President Donald Trump, will ...
Revolutionary Idea: The More Vulnerable, The More VotesA radical proposal from a national policy research institute suggests reforming the one-person, one-vote electoral system to give more voting rights to younger and lower-income individuals. This is because the current progressive tax system, which taxes the wealthy more, is limited in resolving polarization. The Korea Institute of Public Finance recently published a report titled […]
Kim Jong Un Pays Respect at Funeral of Senior Party OfficialYonhap NewsKim Jong Un, the North Korean leader, showed his respect to the late Kim Ki Nam, for ...
South Korean President Faces Political Crisis as Approval Rating TumblesWho among the past Korean presidents had the lowest approval rating towards the end of their term? Looking at the average job performance ratings for the fourth quarter of the fifth year (according to Gallup Korea), we see: the 14th president Kim Young Sam at 6%, the 15th president Kim Dae Jung at 24%, the […]
Will Russia and North Korea Rise as the World's New Power Duo?North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory telegram to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the 79th anniversary of Victory Day, which commemorates Russia’s victory in World War II. Russia also expressed its willingness to develop cooperation with North Korea in all areas, suggesting that the relationship between North Korea and Russia is deepening. […]
Shift in U.S. Military Strategy: From North Korea to ChinaA former U.S. Department of Defense official, who is being mentioned as a potential candidate f ...
Standing Ground: United States Among Countries Who Refuse to Attend Putin’s InaugurationThe United States and most European Union (EU) member countries plan not to attend Russian President Vladimir Putin’s inauguration. However, some countries, including France, intend to attend, suggesting a division among Western nations in their diplomatic policies towards Russia. According to Reuters, U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stated on the 6th (local time), “We do […]
Macron, Xi, and Von der Leyen: A Trilateral Meeting of PowerFrench President Emmanuel Macron, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, held a trilateral meeting on the 6th (local time) to discuss trade and the war in Ukraine. According to Yonhap News, Macron welcomed the two leaders at the Élysée Palace in the morning. He shared, “The international […]
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's to Share Plans for the CountryThe South Korean Presidential Office announced that President Yoon Suk Yeol will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. on the 9th to mark his second year in office. At the Presidential Office building in Yongsan, Seoul, spokesperson Kim Soo Kyung conveyed during a briefing, “President Yoon Suk Yeol plans to hold his second press […]
North Korea Takes Aim at UK's Stance on Ukraine-Russia CrisisNorth Korean authorities have criticized comments by the British Foreign Secretary that Ukraine could attack mainland Russia with British-backed weapons. The comments come as the two countries flaunt their close relationship following the North Korea-Russia summit in September last year. According to the Korean Central News Agency on the 6th, international affairs commentator Sim Min […]
Putin's Power Play: A New Tsar in Modern RussiaVladimir Putin, the President of Russia, has a dream of a 30-year reign and is set to embark on his next six-year term on the 7th (local time). Having scored a record-high approval rating of 87% in March, securing his fifth term, he can potentially run for office until 2030, edging closer to a lifetime […]
Racial Discrimination Rekindles in the South as Pro-Palestine Protesters InsultedRacial discrimination, once notoriously prevalent in the southern U.S., is rearing its head again. Some individuals were seen surrounding a group of peaceful protesters supporting Palestine, making monkey noises at a black woman and throwing water bottles in a display of offensive behavior. These individuals were seen waving the Confederate flag and banners supporting former […]
Biden's Stern Warning Amid Escalating Pro-Palestinian ProtestsOn May 2nd (local time), President Joe Biden warned that while freedom of speech is respected in the United States, violent protests, like the pro-Palestinian demonstrations currently spreading like wildfire across American college campuses, will not be tolerated. The division in the U.S. over Israel’s attack on the Gaza Strip is deepening, as the number […]
$6.8 Billion Trade Fallout: Türkiye Cuts Off Israel Over GazaTürkiye has announced a complete cessation of trade with Israel until sufficient humanitarian aid is provided to the war-torn Gaza Strip. According to Bloomberg, the Turkish Ministry of Trade stated on February 2nd (local time), “With the initiation of the second phase of government-level (export control) measures, all import and export transactions related to Israel […]
White House Reveals Russia's Excessive Oil Supply to North KoreaThe White House announced on April 2nd that Russia has been supplying North Korea with refined oil beyond the sanctioned limit imposed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). In cooperation with allies such as South Korea and Japan, the U.S. government plans to announce new sanctions against those involved in the oil trade between […]
China's New Power Play: Third Aircraft Carrier Hits the SeasChina’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, embarked on its maiden voyage on the 1st. After several more test voyages, China plans to field the Fujian within a year. According to Xinhua News Agency and other sources, the Fujian departed from the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai around 8 a.m. local time. Since its launch in June […]
Donald Trump Female Voter Support DropsFemale voters’ support for former President Donald Trump, who is running for the U.S. presidency in November, is dwindling. According to Newsweek, a U.S. weekly news magazine, on the 28th (local time), recent polls show that Trump’s approval rating among women was lower than during the 2020 presidential election. According to Pew Research Center analysis, […]
Haiti's Tragic Turn: How It Became a No-Go Zone in the CaribbeanThe South Korean government has decided to designate Haiti, a country virtually in a state of anarchy due to gang violence, as a travel ban country starting next month. According to Yonhap News, the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 29th that it has decided to issue a Level 4 (Travel Ban) […]
Spain's PM Determined to Stay in Power Amid Wife's Corruption ProbeOn the 29th (local time), Pedro Sanchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, announced that he would stay as Spain’s Prime Minister despite the ongoing investigation into corruption allegations against his wife. According to Reuters and AFP, Prime Minister Sanchez stated in a TV speech that morning, “After careful consideration, I have decided to stay on […]
Trump and DeSantis' Reunion in MiamiDonald Trump, the former U.S. President, and Ron DeSantis, the Governor of Florida, who had previously clashed during the Republican presidential primaries, secretly met in Miami on the 28th (local time). According to sources cited by The Washington Post, the two met for several hours in a friendly atmosphere, with Governor DeSantis agreeing to support […]
Trump's Youngest Son Barron Steps into the Political Arena EPA Yonhap NewsBarron Trump, aged 18, the youngest son of former U.S. President Donald Trump, will ...
Revolutionary Idea: The More Vulnerable, The More Votes A radical proposal from a national policy research institute suggests reforming the one-person, one-vote electoral system to give more voting rights to younger and lower-income individuals. This is because the current progressive tax system, which taxes the wealthy more, is limited in resolving polarization. The Korea Institute of Public Finance recently published a report titled […]
Kim Jong Un Pays Respect at Funeral of Senior Party Official Yonhap NewsKim Jong Un, the North Korean leader, showed his respect to the late Kim Ki Nam, for ...
South Korean President Faces Political Crisis as Approval Rating Tumbles Who among the past Korean presidents had the lowest approval rating towards the end of their term? Looking at the average job performance ratings for the fourth quarter of the fifth year (according to Gallup Korea), we see: the 14th president Kim Young Sam at 6%, the 15th president Kim Dae Jung at 24%, the […]
Will Russia and North Korea Rise as the World's New Power Duo? North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory telegram to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the 79th anniversary of Victory Day, which commemorates Russia’s victory in World War II. Russia also expressed its willingness to develop cooperation with North Korea in all areas, suggesting that the relationship between North Korea and Russia is deepening. […]
Shift in U.S. Military Strategy: From North Korea to China A former U.S. Department of Defense official, who is being mentioned as a potential candidate f ...
Standing Ground: United States Among Countries Who Refuse to Attend Putin’s Inauguration The United States and most European Union (EU) member countries plan not to attend Russian President Vladimir Putin’s inauguration. However, some countries, including France, intend to attend, suggesting a division among Western nations in their diplomatic policies towards Russia. According to Reuters, U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stated on the 6th (local time), “We do […]
Macron, Xi, and Von der Leyen: A Trilateral Meeting of Power French President Emmanuel Macron, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, held a trilateral meeting on the 6th (local time) to discuss trade and the war in Ukraine. According to Yonhap News, Macron welcomed the two leaders at the Élysée Palace in the morning. He shared, “The international […]
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's to Share Plans for the Country The South Korean Presidential Office announced that President Yoon Suk Yeol will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. on the 9th to mark his second year in office. At the Presidential Office building in Yongsan, Seoul, spokesperson Kim Soo Kyung conveyed during a briefing, “President Yoon Suk Yeol plans to hold his second press […]
North Korea Takes Aim at UK's Stance on Ukraine-Russia Crisis North Korean authorities have criticized comments by the British Foreign Secretary that Ukraine could attack mainland Russia with British-backed weapons. The comments come as the two countries flaunt their close relationship following the North Korea-Russia summit in September last year. According to the Korean Central News Agency on the 6th, international affairs commentator Sim Min […]
Putin's Power Play: A New Tsar in Modern Russia Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, has a dream of a 30-year reign and is set to embark on his next six-year term on the 7th (local time). Having scored a record-high approval rating of 87% in March, securing his fifth term, he can potentially run for office until 2030, edging closer to a lifetime […]
Racial Discrimination Rekindles in the South as Pro-Palestine Protesters Insulted Racial discrimination, once notoriously prevalent in the southern U.S., is rearing its head again. Some individuals were seen surrounding a group of peaceful protesters supporting Palestine, making monkey noises at a black woman and throwing water bottles in a display of offensive behavior. These individuals were seen waving the Confederate flag and banners supporting former […]
Biden's Stern Warning Amid Escalating Pro-Palestinian Protests On May 2nd (local time), President Joe Biden warned that while freedom of speech is respected in the United States, violent protests, like the pro-Palestinian demonstrations currently spreading like wildfire across American college campuses, will not be tolerated. The division in the U.S. over Israel’s attack on the Gaza Strip is deepening, as the number […]
$6.8 Billion Trade Fallout: Türkiye Cuts Off Israel Over Gaza Türkiye has announced a complete cessation of trade with Israel until sufficient humanitarian aid is provided to the war-torn Gaza Strip. According to Bloomberg, the Turkish Ministry of Trade stated on February 2nd (local time), “With the initiation of the second phase of government-level (export control) measures, all import and export transactions related to Israel […]
White House Reveals Russia's Excessive Oil Supply to North Korea The White House announced on April 2nd that Russia has been supplying North Korea with refined oil beyond the sanctioned limit imposed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). In cooperation with allies such as South Korea and Japan, the U.S. government plans to announce new sanctions against those involved in the oil trade between […]
China's New Power Play: Third Aircraft Carrier Hits the Seas China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, embarked on its maiden voyage on the 1st. After several more test voyages, China plans to field the Fujian within a year. According to Xinhua News Agency and other sources, the Fujian departed from the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai around 8 a.m. local time. Since its launch in June […]
Donald Trump Female Voter Support Drops Female voters’ support for former President Donald Trump, who is running for the U.S. presidency in November, is dwindling. According to Newsweek, a U.S. weekly news magazine, on the 28th (local time), recent polls show that Trump’s approval rating among women was lower than during the 2020 presidential election. According to Pew Research Center analysis, […]
Haiti's Tragic Turn: How It Became a No-Go Zone in the Caribbean The South Korean government has decided to designate Haiti, a country virtually in a state of anarchy due to gang violence, as a travel ban country starting next month. According to Yonhap News, the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 29th that it has decided to issue a Level 4 (Travel Ban) […]
Spain's PM Determined to Stay in Power Amid Wife's Corruption Probe On the 29th (local time), Pedro Sanchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, announced that he would stay as Spain’s Prime Minister despite the ongoing investigation into corruption allegations against his wife. According to Reuters and AFP, Prime Minister Sanchez stated in a TV speech that morning, “After careful consideration, I have decided to stay on […]
Trump and DeSantis' Reunion in Miami Donald Trump, the former U.S. President, and Ron DeSantis, the Governor of Florida, who had previously clashed during the Republican presidential primaries, secretly met in Miami on the 28th (local time). According to sources cited by The Washington Post, the two met for several hours in a friendly atmosphere, with Governor DeSantis agreeing to support […]
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