Mexico Elects First Female PresidentMexico has elected its first female president. Voting for the six-year term president in Mexico, a nation with a population of 130 million, concluded at 6 PM local time on the 2nd. The election results were announced sequentially starting from 9 PM local time. While the incumbent president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, has a high […]
Former First Lady's $52,000 In-Flight Meal Tab Sparks OutrageIt has been reported that the wife of former South Korean President Moon Jae In spent 62.92 million won on in-flight meals alone
China Defends One China Policy Amidst Rising Tensions with TaiwanThe head of the Chinese Defense Ministry has intensified the conflict with Taiwan by using strong language to criticize outside forces interfering with the One China policy, including Taiwanese separatists. According to Bloomberg News on the 2nd, Defense Minister Wei Fenghe raised his voice in the 221st Asian Security Conference (Shangri-La Dialogue) China session, saying […]
Does Elon Musk Have a Seat Reserved in Politics?The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on the 29th (local time) that the relationship between former President Donald Trump, who is seeking re-election in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, and Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, is becoming increasingly close. Citing a source, WSJ reported that Trump, a Republican presidential candidate, and Musk have been discussing […]
Elon Musk, Trump's Next Top Advisor? Inside Their Surprising PartnershipFormer U.S. President Donald Trump, a candidate in the upcoming U.S. election this November, is considering taking policy advice from Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla. According to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on the 29th, Trump and Musk are discussing potential policies on border security and the economy in case of his election victory. […]
Military Alert: North Korea's Recent Missile Test Raises AlarmThe presidential office held a security situation review meeting on the 30th, chaired by Second Deputy Director Yin Sung Hwan of the Office of National Security, in response to North Korea’s launch of short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs). According to the presidential office, the security situation review meeting was held immediately after North Korea’s missile launch that […]
Kim Jong Un's Sister Mocks South Korea with Trash-Filled Balloons: Border Showdown Imminent?Objects believed to be remnants of balloons used by North Korea to distribute propaganda leaflets ha ...
Japan Rejects China's Industrial Network Proposal Amidst Trilateral TalksDuring the negotiation process for the joint declaration of the Korea-Japan-China Summit held in Seoul on the 27th, it was reported that China strongly demanded the inclusion of ‘industrial network’ cooperation in addition to the supply chain, but was rejected. The Yomiuri Shimbun reported on the 29th, citing multiple diplomatic sources, that Japan turned down […]
Three European Countries Recognize Palestine StatehoodReuters reported that Spain, Ireland, and Norway have officially recognized Palestine as a state starting from the 28th (local time). During a TV speech before an official cabinet meeting to officially approve the measure, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said, “The recognition of a Palestinian state is a historic decision with one goal in mind […]
Clash of Diplomacies: Former South Korean President Slams Current Foreign PolicyOn the 27th, Jang Ho Jin, the head of the National Security Office, responded to former President Moon Jae In’s criticism of Yoon Suk Yeol’s foreign policy in his memoir. Jang said, “There were comments about the ‘deferential diplomacy’ and ‘humiliating diplomacy’ towards China during the last administration, but we do not practice such diplomacy.” […]
Will Trump Negotiate with Kim Jong Un by Withdrawing U.S. Troops from South Korea?According to a recent claim, former U.S. President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candida ...
Taiwan's President Thanks Global Allies for Support in Inaugural AddressNewly inaugurated Taiwan President Lai Ching Te, known for his pro-American and anti-China stance, expressed his hope for “exchange and cooperation with China” in response to China’s military pressure. The Chinese military launched two days of large-scale military drills around Taiwan to coincide with Lai’s inauguration. According to local reports including the United Daily News on […]
From Rival to Ally: Nikki Haley's Surprising Pivot to Support TrumpFormer UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, who competed against former President Donald Trump in the last Republican primary, has expressed her support for Trump. According to Yonhap News, Haley stated in a lecture at the Hudson Institute on the 22nd (local time), “As a voter, I prioritize a presidential candidate who supports our allies, holds our […]
U.S.-South Korea Alliance Bolstered: President Yoon Meets Former House Speaker McCarthyThe South Korean Presidential Office announced President Yoon Suk Yeol met with former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on the 22nd.
Spain, Norway, and Ireland Recognize Palestine as an Independent State A child in the war-torn Gaza Strip. Reuters-Yonhap NewsOn the 22nd, Spain, Norway, and Ireland offi ...
U.S. and Allies Slam ICC's 'Outrageous' Warrant Against Israeli LeadersWestern governments, including Israel and the United States, have strongly opposed the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) request for arrest warrants on war crime charges against not only the leaders of the Palestinian armed group Hamas but also the Israeli Prime Minister and others on the 20th (local time). Members of the Israeli Knesset (Parliament, total […]
From Diplomacy to Outrage: How ICC's Recent Decisions Complicate U.S. Foreign PolicyWith Karim Khan, Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) simultaneously requesting arrest warrants for the top leadership of both Israel and the Palestinian armed faction, Hamas, on grounds of war crimes, U.S. President Joe Biden of the United States has personally stepped forward to strongly criticize this as an outrageous action. On the […]
Drones Strike Russian Oil: Ukraine's Bold Move Shuts Down Krasnodar RefineryA Ukrainian drone attack on southern Russia has forced a small independent oil refinery in Krasnodar to cease operations. On the 19th (local time), the Russian administration announced that six drones attacked the Sloviansk facility overnight. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported. According to a statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense, 61 Ukrainian drones […]
Could Trump Solve the North Korea Puzzle Again? Insights from a Former NSC DirectorAllison Hooker, former Director for Korea on the National Security Council (NSC), stated on the 16th (local time) that if former U.S. President Donald Trump were to regain power, communication between the U.S. and North Korea would likely resume. She argued that a summit would be the best approach. During the Trump administration, Hooker worked […]
Caught in the Act: U.S. Accuses Chinese Firms of Backing Putin in Ukraine ConflictThe U.S. has voiced concerns over the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. According to AFP on the 16th (local time), Vedant Patel, a U.S. State Department spokesman, said during a briefing, “China cannot have it both ways.” He added, “It is impossible to wish for deepening ties […]
Mexico Elects First Female President Mexico has elected its first female president. Voting for the six-year term president in Mexico, a nation with a population of 130 million, concluded at 6 PM local time on the 2nd. The election results were announced sequentially starting from 9 PM local time. While the incumbent president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, has a high […]
Former First Lady's $52,000 In-Flight Meal Tab Sparks Outrage It has been reported that the wife of former South Korean President Moon Jae In spent 62.92 million won on in-flight meals alone
China Defends One China Policy Amidst Rising Tensions with Taiwan The head of the Chinese Defense Ministry has intensified the conflict with Taiwan by using strong language to criticize outside forces interfering with the One China policy, including Taiwanese separatists. According to Bloomberg News on the 2nd, Defense Minister Wei Fenghe raised his voice in the 221st Asian Security Conference (Shangri-La Dialogue) China session, saying […]
Does Elon Musk Have a Seat Reserved in Politics? The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on the 29th (local time) that the relationship between former President Donald Trump, who is seeking re-election in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, and Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, is becoming increasingly close. Citing a source, WSJ reported that Trump, a Republican presidential candidate, and Musk have been discussing […]
Elon Musk, Trump's Next Top Advisor? Inside Their Surprising Partnership Former U.S. President Donald Trump, a candidate in the upcoming U.S. election this November, is considering taking policy advice from Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla. According to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on the 29th, Trump and Musk are discussing potential policies on border security and the economy in case of his election victory. […]
Military Alert: North Korea's Recent Missile Test Raises Alarm The presidential office held a security situation review meeting on the 30th, chaired by Second Deputy Director Yin Sung Hwan of the Office of National Security, in response to North Korea’s launch of short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs). According to the presidential office, the security situation review meeting was held immediately after North Korea’s missile launch that […]
Kim Jong Un's Sister Mocks South Korea with Trash-Filled Balloons: Border Showdown Imminent? Objects believed to be remnants of balloons used by North Korea to distribute propaganda leaflets ha ...
Japan Rejects China's Industrial Network Proposal Amidst Trilateral Talks During the negotiation process for the joint declaration of the Korea-Japan-China Summit held in Seoul on the 27th, it was reported that China strongly demanded the inclusion of ‘industrial network’ cooperation in addition to the supply chain, but was rejected. The Yomiuri Shimbun reported on the 29th, citing multiple diplomatic sources, that Japan turned down […]
Three European Countries Recognize Palestine Statehood Reuters reported that Spain, Ireland, and Norway have officially recognized Palestine as a state starting from the 28th (local time). During a TV speech before an official cabinet meeting to officially approve the measure, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said, “The recognition of a Palestinian state is a historic decision with one goal in mind […]
Clash of Diplomacies: Former South Korean President Slams Current Foreign Policy On the 27th, Jang Ho Jin, the head of the National Security Office, responded to former President Moon Jae In’s criticism of Yoon Suk Yeol’s foreign policy in his memoir. Jang said, “There were comments about the ‘deferential diplomacy’ and ‘humiliating diplomacy’ towards China during the last administration, but we do not practice such diplomacy.” […]
Will Trump Negotiate with Kim Jong Un by Withdrawing U.S. Troops from South Korea? According to a recent claim, former U.S. President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candida ...
Taiwan's President Thanks Global Allies for Support in Inaugural Address Newly inaugurated Taiwan President Lai Ching Te, known for his pro-American and anti-China stance, expressed his hope for “exchange and cooperation with China” in response to China’s military pressure. The Chinese military launched two days of large-scale military drills around Taiwan to coincide with Lai’s inauguration. According to local reports including the United Daily News on […]
From Rival to Ally: Nikki Haley's Surprising Pivot to Support Trump Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, who competed against former President Donald Trump in the last Republican primary, has expressed her support for Trump. According to Yonhap News, Haley stated in a lecture at the Hudson Institute on the 22nd (local time), “As a voter, I prioritize a presidential candidate who supports our allies, holds our […]
U.S.-South Korea Alliance Bolstered: President Yoon Meets Former House Speaker McCarthy The South Korean Presidential Office announced President Yoon Suk Yeol met with former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on the 22nd.
Spain, Norway, and Ireland Recognize Palestine as an Independent State A child in the war-torn Gaza Strip. Reuters-Yonhap NewsOn the 22nd, Spain, Norway, and Ireland offi ...
U.S. and Allies Slam ICC's 'Outrageous' Warrant Against Israeli Leaders Western governments, including Israel and the United States, have strongly opposed the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) request for arrest warrants on war crime charges against not only the leaders of the Palestinian armed group Hamas but also the Israeli Prime Minister and others on the 20th (local time). Members of the Israeli Knesset (Parliament, total […]
From Diplomacy to Outrage: How ICC's Recent Decisions Complicate U.S. Foreign Policy With Karim Khan, Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) simultaneously requesting arrest warrants for the top leadership of both Israel and the Palestinian armed faction, Hamas, on grounds of war crimes, U.S. President Joe Biden of the United States has personally stepped forward to strongly criticize this as an outrageous action. On the […]
Drones Strike Russian Oil: Ukraine's Bold Move Shuts Down Krasnodar Refinery A Ukrainian drone attack on southern Russia has forced a small independent oil refinery in Krasnodar to cease operations. On the 19th (local time), the Russian administration announced that six drones attacked the Sloviansk facility overnight. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported. According to a statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense, 61 Ukrainian drones […]
Could Trump Solve the North Korea Puzzle Again? Insights from a Former NSC Director Allison Hooker, former Director for Korea on the National Security Council (NSC), stated on the 16th (local time) that if former U.S. President Donald Trump were to regain power, communication between the U.S. and North Korea would likely resume. She argued that a summit would be the best approach. During the Trump administration, Hooker worked […]
Caught in the Act: U.S. Accuses Chinese Firms of Backing Putin in Ukraine Conflict The U.S. has voiced concerns over the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. According to AFP on the 16th (local time), Vedant Patel, a U.S. State Department spokesman, said during a briefing, “China cannot have it both ways.” He added, “It is impossible to wish for deepening ties […]
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