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 […]
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris Reports Receiving Beyoncé's Concert and Football Game TicketsIt has been confirmed that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris received concert tickets from pop singer Beyoncé as a gift last year. According to the wealth declaration released by the White House on the 16th (local time), Vice President Harris and her husband received Beyoncé concert tickets worth $1655.92 as a gift. Harris and her […]
Promise of a United Front: South Korea's National Assembly Aims for HarmonyChoo Kyung Ho, the floor leader of the People Power Party, is giving a speech at the floor leaders’ meeting held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on the morning of the 17th. In response to Woo Won Shik, a member of the Democratic Party, being elected as the candidate for the Speaker of […]
Is America Missing the Mark on Electric Cars?Following Europe, opinions have been expressed in the U.S. that securing competitiveness is a priority rather than regulating Chinese electric vehicles. It is argued that it is not the right way for the Biden administration to increase tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles to 100%. Jameson Dow, a journalist who specializes in EVs and sustainable energy, […]
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 […]
North Korea Threatens Nations Enforcing UN Sanctions to Reconsider PositionsOn the 13th, North Korea criticized the recent intensification of surveillance by UN member countries to implement the Security Council’s sanctions against North Korea, calling it a “provocative act that led to escalating tensions and destabilization.” The director of the Foreign Policy Department of the North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed serious concern about […]
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 ...
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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 ...
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 […]
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris Reports Receiving Beyoncé's Concert and Football Game Tickets It has been confirmed that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris received concert tickets from pop singer Beyoncé as a gift last year. According to the wealth declaration released by the White House on the 16th (local time), Vice President Harris and her husband received Beyoncé concert tickets worth $1655.92 as a gift. Harris and her […]
Promise of a United Front: South Korea's National Assembly Aims for Harmony Choo Kyung Ho, the floor leader of the People Power Party, is giving a speech at the floor leaders’ meeting held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on the morning of the 17th. In response to Woo Won Shik, a member of the Democratic Party, being elected as the candidate for the Speaker of […]
Is America Missing the Mark on Electric Cars? Following Europe, opinions have been expressed in the U.S. that securing competitiveness is a priority rather than regulating Chinese electric vehicles. It is argued that it is not the right way for the Biden administration to increase tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles to 100%. Jameson Dow, a journalist who specializes in EVs and sustainable energy, […]
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 […]
North Korea Threatens Nations Enforcing UN Sanctions to Reconsider Positions On the 13th, North Korea criticized the recent intensification of surveillance by UN member countries to implement the Security Council’s sanctions against North Korea, calling it a “provocative act that led to escalating tensions and destabilization.” The director of the Foreign Policy Department of the North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed serious concern about […]
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. […]
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 ...
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