Urgent Call for Justice: South Korean President Urged to Enact Special Prosecutor LawOn May 16th, the Democratic Party urged President Yoon Suk Yeol to immediately proclaim the Special Chae Sang Byung Prosecutor Law and not waste this last opportunity. Floor Leader Park Chan Dae said at a policy coordination meeting held at the National Assembly that day, “Make a decision as a president who upholds the honor […]
Secrets of Kim Jong Un's Rule: Rare Glimpse Inside North Korea's Training SchoolNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un toured the internal facilities of the newly completed Central Cadres Training School...
Hitting China Where It Hurts: Biden Raises Tariffs on Electric Cars and SemiconductorsThe Biden administration in the United States has significantly increased trade barriers against China by quadrupling the tariff on Chinese electric vehicles to 100% and imposing high tariffs on some semiconductors. This move appears to preemptively block the entry of Chinese low-cost exports into the U.S. market while demonstrating its willingness to watch over China […]
Russia's Power Reshuffle: Putin Replaces Defense Minister in Midst of Ukraine WarAs the war in Ukraine, ignited by Russia’s invasion, has continued for three years, Russian President Vladimir Putin has been broadening his scope since his recent re-election. Some suggest that Russia has launched a major counter-offensive after successfully blocking Ukraine’s last counter-attack. According to Yonhap News, TASS reported that Putin decided to replace his Defense […]
Biden's Trade Tactics: New Tariffs Targeting Chinese Electric CarsThe Biden administration in the United States is expected to announce a comprehensive decision on tariffs against China as early as this Tuesday, according to Bloomberg News on May 9, 2024. This is expected to target key strategic sectors while rejecting the comprehensive tariff hike pushed by former President Donald Trump. The U.S. government plans […]
U.S. Election Impact on Semiconductor Industry: Insights from Korea Institute for Industrial Economics & TradeA representative was seen examining a wafer at a booth during the Semiconductor Exhibition (SEDEX) h ...
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Urgent Call for Justice: South Korean President Urged to Enact Special Prosecutor Law On May 16th, the Democratic Party urged President Yoon Suk Yeol to immediately proclaim the Special Chae Sang Byung Prosecutor Law and not waste this last opportunity. Floor Leader Park Chan Dae said at a policy coordination meeting held at the National Assembly that day, “Make a decision as a president who upholds the honor […]
Secrets of Kim Jong Un's Rule: Rare Glimpse Inside North Korea's Training School North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toured the internal facilities of the newly completed Central Cadres Training School...
Hitting China Where It Hurts: Biden Raises Tariffs on Electric Cars and Semiconductors The Biden administration in the United States has significantly increased trade barriers against China by quadrupling the tariff on Chinese electric vehicles to 100% and imposing high tariffs on some semiconductors. This move appears to preemptively block the entry of Chinese low-cost exports into the U.S. market while demonstrating its willingness to watch over China […]
Russia's Power Reshuffle: Putin Replaces Defense Minister in Midst of Ukraine War As the war in Ukraine, ignited by Russia’s invasion, has continued for three years, Russian President Vladimir Putin has been broadening his scope since his recent re-election. Some suggest that Russia has launched a major counter-offensive after successfully blocking Ukraine’s last counter-attack. According to Yonhap News, TASS reported that Putin decided to replace his Defense […]
Biden's Trade Tactics: New Tariffs Targeting Chinese Electric Cars The Biden administration in the United States is expected to announce a comprehensive decision on tariffs against China as early as this Tuesday, according to Bloomberg News on May 9, 2024. This is expected to target key strategic sectors while rejecting the comprehensive tariff hike pushed by former President Donald Trump. The U.S. government plans […]
U.S. Election Impact on Semiconductor Industry: Insights from Korea Institute for Industrial Economics & Trade A representative was seen examining a wafer at a booth during the Semiconductor Exhibition (SEDEX) h ...
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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