Revival of the U.S.-China Trade War? U.S. Mulls Over TariffsOn the 16th (local time), U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai revealed her serious contemplation of trade defense actions, including the imposition of tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act, in reaction to China’s unfair trade practices. With this announcement, as the U.S. election draws closer this year, it becomes pertinent to monitor whether the […]
South Korean Politician Claims Coercion in High-Profile Corruption CaseControversy is brewing over allegations of prosecution’s persuasion by former Gyeonggi Province Vice Governor Lee Hwa Young, who was indicted in the illegal North Korean remittance case involving Lee Jae Myung, the leader of the Democratic Party. The Supreme Prosecutors’ Office has launched an investigation into the matter. On the 4th, former Vice Governor Lee […]
Tensions Rise as Russia Pulls Peacekeepers from Nagorno-KarabakhOn the 17th local time, the Kremlin announced that Russian peacekeeping forces are withdrawing from Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed region between Azerbaijan and Armenia. During a briefing on the same day, Dmitry Peskov, a Kremlin spokesperson, confirmed reports from Azerbaijani media that the Russian peacekeeping forces had begun to withdraw, stating, “Yes, it’s true.” Following the […]
Surveillance Tech in North Korea on the RiseNorth Korea’s distribution of surveillance cameras is making it increasingly difficult for its citizens to evade the government’s watchful eye, according to recent reports. On the 16th (local time), the American think tank 38 North published a report assessing the strengthening of surveillance systems in North Korea. The report was based on interviews with defectors […]
China Calls for Calm in Iran-Israel ConflictAmid fears that a potential retaliation by Israel against Iran could escalate into a full-blown war, China has expressed its stance, urging “all relevant parties to remain calm and restrained so that tensions do not escalate.” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged restraint between Iran and Israel during a regular briefing on the 15th. […]
United States: 'We Will Continue to Support Israel's Defense'Secretary Blinken: “We don’t want things to escalate.” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken conveyed his stance to prevent escalation into a fifth Middle East war amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. According to the Department of State, on the 14th (local time), Secretary Blinken emphasized in a call with Minister of Foreign Affairs […]
Reason for Iran's Attack on Israel: Trump Blames 'Weak Biden'On the 13th (local time), former U.S. President Donald Trump attributed Iran’s assault on Israel to what he characterized as President Joe Biden’s inadequate leadership. As reported by Yonhap News, during a campaign event in Pennsylvania on that day, Trump remarked, “Israel is presently besieged. This situation stems from our conspicuous display of profound weakness.” […]
Kim Jong Un and Chinese Official Discuss Strategic Cooperation and FriendshipKim Jong Un warmly welcomed Zhao Leji, the third-ranking official of the Chinese Communist Party and Chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, who visited North Korea. This is interpreted as a will to narrow the distance with China, which had been relatively distant recently. In photos released by North Korean media, such as […]
From the Oval Office to the Courtroom: Trump's Unprecedented TrialTrump to appear in court 4 days a week for a month and a halfFacing 34 counts of charge, each carrying a maximum of 4 years in prison The trial for former President Donald Trump, who has been criminally charged for paying hush money to a porn star to silence her sexual allegations before the […]
Russia Urges Caution as Iran-Israel Conflict EscalatesRussia is worried about the ongoing tension in the Middle East. On the 13th (local time), Russia expressed extreme concern about Israel’s airstrikes on Iran and urged all parties involved to exercise restraint. In its statement on Iran’s attack on Israel, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation said, “We express extreme concern […]
President Yoon's Future Uncertain After Crushing Election DefeatNYT·AP: “President Yoon is facing a lame-duck.” Reuter: “The result could hinder President Yoon’s policy efforts.” WSJ: “Not only friendly countries but also hostile countries may act on the assumption that President Yoon’s foreign policy direction has an expiration date.” Presidential Office Photojournalist Corps Foreign media on the 10th predicted that President Yoon Suk Yeol […]
White House Eyes South Korea for Advanced Military Tech CollaborationWhite House NSC Official: “Considering a variety of additional partners, including South Korea, in relation to Pillar 2” South Korea was mentioned as a potential partner in the advanced military technology development project driven by AUKUS, a security alliance between the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. According to Yonhap News on the 9th, […]
Kim Jong Un's Strong Message: North Korea Must be Ready for WarKim Jong Un, the General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of North Korea, emphasized war readiness ahead of North Korea’s biggest holiday, the Day of the Sun (Kim Il Sung’s birthday) on the 15th, and ordered strengthening enemy readiness. According to the Rodong Sinmun on the 11th, Kim Jong Un stated during his on-site guidance […]
Will Putin's Visit to China Lead to a North Korean Detour?Accepting Kim Jong Un’s invitation to visit North Korea has increased the high-level exchanges between North Korea and Russia. ⓒ AP/Newsis As the official confirmation of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China this year has been made, attention is also being drawn to the possibility of his visit to North Korea. According to Yonhap […]
East Asia's Power Trio: The Tri-Nation Summit That Could Change EverythingPresident Yoon Suk Yeol is listening to a speech by Li Qiang, the Prime Minister of China, at the ASEAN+3 (Korea, China, Japan) summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, last September. On the right is Fumio Kishida, the Prime Minister of Japan. Reports indicate that the Korea-China-Japan summit will be held on the 26th and 27th of […]
Japan, US, and the Philippines On the Verge of Largest Military Alliance Since 1960First-ever trilateral summit between the US, Japan, and the Philippines“Historic shift in Japan’s security policy, seeking bipartisan support in the US”“High-level approach for a meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un” Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is pushing for an upgrade in the US-Japan military alliance and a summit with North Korea. There is speculation […]
Why Young Americans Flock to Trump While Seniors Rally Behind BidenAn analysis suggests a reversal in the generational support bases of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in the upcoming U.S. presidential election in November. Traditionally, in U.S. presidential elections, the conservative older generation has preferred the Republican candidate, while the younger generation with a progressive inclination has tended to support the Democratic […]
Vietnam's Top Diplomat in Beijing: A Sign of Enhanced Bilateral Relations?The Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly, Vương Đình Huệ, made history by being the first to engage in talks with President Xi Jinping during his official visit to Beijing. Both leaders agreed to strengthen their bilateral relations to build a future community. According to the Vietnamese local media VnExpress, on the 8th, Chairman Huệ […]
China Slams US-Japan-Philippines Summit, Alleging Power PlayPhoto: Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Chinese government has criticized the upcoming summit between the United States, Japan, and the Philippines on the 11th, accusing it of “promoting exclusive factional opposition.” Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responded to a question asked during a regular briefing on the 8th, “How […]
Trump's 'Nice Countries' Comment Raises EyebrowsRemark made during a fundraising event in an affluent area in Palm Beach, FloridaComplaining, “People from nice countries like Denmark and Norway don’t come” Donald Trump, the U.S. Republican presidential candidate who has been outspoken in his criticism of illegal immigrants, reportedly stated that immigrants come to the U.S. only from “sh*thole countries” and not […]
Revival of the U.S.-China Trade War? U.S. Mulls Over Tariffs On the 16th (local time), U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai revealed her serious contemplation of trade defense actions, including the imposition of tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act, in reaction to China’s unfair trade practices. With this announcement, as the U.S. election draws closer this year, it becomes pertinent to monitor whether the […]
South Korean Politician Claims Coercion in High-Profile Corruption Case Controversy is brewing over allegations of prosecution’s persuasion by former Gyeonggi Province Vice Governor Lee Hwa Young, who was indicted in the illegal North Korean remittance case involving Lee Jae Myung, the leader of the Democratic Party. The Supreme Prosecutors’ Office has launched an investigation into the matter. On the 4th, former Vice Governor Lee […]
Tensions Rise as Russia Pulls Peacekeepers from Nagorno-Karabakh On the 17th local time, the Kremlin announced that Russian peacekeeping forces are withdrawing from Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed region between Azerbaijan and Armenia. During a briefing on the same day, Dmitry Peskov, a Kremlin spokesperson, confirmed reports from Azerbaijani media that the Russian peacekeeping forces had begun to withdraw, stating, “Yes, it’s true.” Following the […]
Surveillance Tech in North Korea on the Rise North Korea’s distribution of surveillance cameras is making it increasingly difficult for its citizens to evade the government’s watchful eye, according to recent reports. On the 16th (local time), the American think tank 38 North published a report assessing the strengthening of surveillance systems in North Korea. The report was based on interviews with defectors […]
China Calls for Calm in Iran-Israel Conflict Amid fears that a potential retaliation by Israel against Iran could escalate into a full-blown war, China has expressed its stance, urging “all relevant parties to remain calm and restrained so that tensions do not escalate.” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged restraint between Iran and Israel during a regular briefing on the 15th. […]
United States: 'We Will Continue to Support Israel's Defense' Secretary Blinken: “We don’t want things to escalate.” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken conveyed his stance to prevent escalation into a fifth Middle East war amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. According to the Department of State, on the 14th (local time), Secretary Blinken emphasized in a call with Minister of Foreign Affairs […]
Reason for Iran's Attack on Israel: Trump Blames 'Weak Biden' On the 13th (local time), former U.S. President Donald Trump attributed Iran’s assault on Israel to what he characterized as President Joe Biden’s inadequate leadership. As reported by Yonhap News, during a campaign event in Pennsylvania on that day, Trump remarked, “Israel is presently besieged. This situation stems from our conspicuous display of profound weakness.” […]
Kim Jong Un and Chinese Official Discuss Strategic Cooperation and Friendship Kim Jong Un warmly welcomed Zhao Leji, the third-ranking official of the Chinese Communist Party and Chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, who visited North Korea. This is interpreted as a will to narrow the distance with China, which had been relatively distant recently. In photos released by North Korean media, such as […]
From the Oval Office to the Courtroom: Trump's Unprecedented Trial Trump to appear in court 4 days a week for a month and a halfFacing 34 counts of charge, each carrying a maximum of 4 years in prison The trial for former President Donald Trump, who has been criminally charged for paying hush money to a porn star to silence her sexual allegations before the […]
Russia Urges Caution as Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates Russia is worried about the ongoing tension in the Middle East. On the 13th (local time), Russia expressed extreme concern about Israel’s airstrikes on Iran and urged all parties involved to exercise restraint. In its statement on Iran’s attack on Israel, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation said, “We express extreme concern […]
President Yoon's Future Uncertain After Crushing Election Defeat NYT·AP: “President Yoon is facing a lame-duck.” Reuter: “The result could hinder President Yoon’s policy efforts.” WSJ: “Not only friendly countries but also hostile countries may act on the assumption that President Yoon’s foreign policy direction has an expiration date.” Presidential Office Photojournalist Corps Foreign media on the 10th predicted that President Yoon Suk Yeol […]
White House Eyes South Korea for Advanced Military Tech Collaboration White House NSC Official: “Considering a variety of additional partners, including South Korea, in relation to Pillar 2” South Korea was mentioned as a potential partner in the advanced military technology development project driven by AUKUS, a security alliance between the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. According to Yonhap News on the 9th, […]
Kim Jong Un's Strong Message: North Korea Must be Ready for War Kim Jong Un, the General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of North Korea, emphasized war readiness ahead of North Korea’s biggest holiday, the Day of the Sun (Kim Il Sung’s birthday) on the 15th, and ordered strengthening enemy readiness. According to the Rodong Sinmun on the 11th, Kim Jong Un stated during his on-site guidance […]
Will Putin's Visit to China Lead to a North Korean Detour? Accepting Kim Jong Un’s invitation to visit North Korea has increased the high-level exchanges between North Korea and Russia. ⓒ AP/Newsis As the official confirmation of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China this year has been made, attention is also being drawn to the possibility of his visit to North Korea. According to Yonhap […]
East Asia's Power Trio: The Tri-Nation Summit That Could Change Everything President Yoon Suk Yeol is listening to a speech by Li Qiang, the Prime Minister of China, at the ASEAN+3 (Korea, China, Japan) summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, last September. On the right is Fumio Kishida, the Prime Minister of Japan. Reports indicate that the Korea-China-Japan summit will be held on the 26th and 27th of […]
Japan, US, and the Philippines On the Verge of Largest Military Alliance Since 1960 First-ever trilateral summit between the US, Japan, and the Philippines“Historic shift in Japan’s security policy, seeking bipartisan support in the US”“High-level approach for a meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un” Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is pushing for an upgrade in the US-Japan military alliance and a summit with North Korea. There is speculation […]
Why Young Americans Flock to Trump While Seniors Rally Behind Biden An analysis suggests a reversal in the generational support bases of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in the upcoming U.S. presidential election in November. Traditionally, in U.S. presidential elections, the conservative older generation has preferred the Republican candidate, while the younger generation with a progressive inclination has tended to support the Democratic […]
Vietnam's Top Diplomat in Beijing: A Sign of Enhanced Bilateral Relations? The Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly, Vương Đình Huệ, made history by being the first to engage in talks with President Xi Jinping during his official visit to Beijing. Both leaders agreed to strengthen their bilateral relations to build a future community. According to the Vietnamese local media VnExpress, on the 8th, Chairman Huệ […]
China Slams US-Japan-Philippines Summit, Alleging Power Play Photo: Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Chinese government has criticized the upcoming summit between the United States, Japan, and the Philippines on the 11th, accusing it of “promoting exclusive factional opposition.” Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responded to a question asked during a regular briefing on the 8th, “How […]
Trump's 'Nice Countries' Comment Raises Eyebrows Remark made during a fundraising event in an affluent area in Palm Beach, FloridaComplaining, “People from nice countries like Denmark and Norway don’t come” Donald Trump, the U.S. Republican presidential candidate who has been outspoken in his criticism of illegal immigrants, reportedly stated that immigrants come to the U.S. only from “sh*thole countries” and not […]
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