Lee Jae Myung Pushes for Urgent Meeting with President YoonOn the 26th, Lee Jae Myung, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, announced, “I will put everything aside and meet with President Yoon Suk Yul first.” The summit meeting between Yoon and Lee stalled due to differences in agenda alignment, but it is now on a steep rise. At the Supreme Council meeting held at the […]
Anti-US, Pro-North Korea Student Organization Calls for Immediate Action in South KoreaWho are the university students required the impeachment of President Yoon, visiting the Democratic Party’s central office? A student organization, seemingly supporting the North Korean regime, visited the Democratic Party’s central office, demanding the immediate impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. They have been confirmed to post videos on YouTube showing allegiance to North Korea’s […]
Trump's Return Could Mean Tariff Troubles for South KoreaU.S. experts predict that if Donald Trump retakes the White House and enforces a strong tariff policy, South Korea, which revised the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during the Trump administration, may not be an exception. Eric Altbach, a partner at the consulting firm Albright Stonebridge Group, said at a U.S. presidential election outlook seminar hosted […]
Biden Sparks Outrage Over Cannibalism CommentPresident Joe Biden of the United States has stirred controversy with a statement implying that his uncle, who served in World War II, was eaten by cannibals in the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea. CBS in the United States reported on the 22nd (local time) that James Marape, Prime Minister of Papua […]
Trump's Comeback? Young American Voters Tilt Towards Trump Instead of BidenRecent public opinion polling has revealed a shift in sentiment among young Americans towards former President Donald Trump. Traditionally, older conservative demographics have favored Republican candidates in US elections, while younger, more progressive cohorts have tended to support Democratic candidates. Therefore, this recent development has garnered increased attention. According to reports from international media outlets, […]
Nuclear Innovation: U.S. Partners with South Korea on Research ReactorThe United States National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has agreed to participate in developing Korea’s new research reactor. The U.S. will review and optimize the design of the export-oriented research reactor pilot model developed by Korea from a nuclear proliferation resistance perspective. On the 22nd, Lee Chang Yoon, the First Vice Minister of Science and […]
Russia Warns U.S. of Potential Vietnam and Afghanistan-like Outcome with Ukraine Aid DecisionThe Russian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the U.S. Congress’s decision to allocate $60.8 billion in aid to Ukraine. According to Reuters on the 21st (local time), Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, vehemently condemned the decision of the U.S. Congress to allocate $60.8 billion in aid to Ukraine. She drew parallels with historical […]
South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol's Presidency CrisisThe primary factor exerting the most substantial influence was “pricing and other unresolved issues concerning people’s livelihood.” The approval rating for President Yoon Suk Yeol’s governance was notably low. On the 18th, the findings of the National Index Survey (NBS) conducted from the 15th to the 17th by Embrain Public, K-Stat Research, Korea Research, and […]
Ukraine and Gaza: The Unexpected Swing States in the U.S. Presidential RaceTrump stated that it could be possible to hand over some territory to Russia to expedite an end to the war in Ukraine Biden faces backlash from some voters regarding Israel The wars in Ukraine and the marched Strip are expected to influence the outcome of this year’s U.S. presidential election. According to an analysis […]
Biden's Trade War: U.S. to Triple Tariffs on Chinese SteelAfter Donald Trump, President Joe Biden has also declared a substantial tariff hike on Chinese steel products and related items. As declarations and competition for protectionist measures aimed at China heighten, trade tensions between the U.S. and China are predicted to intensify. As reported by Yonhap News, President Biden visited the United Steelworkers (USW) headquarters […]
Qatar PM Signals Possible Exit from Israel-Hamas MediationMohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Qatari Prime Minister mediating a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, has suggested stepping down from the role. According to Bloomberg News on the 17th (local time), Prime Minister Al Thani said, “Qatar is reevaluating its role as a mediator. There have been attempts to exploit Qatar’s role, and Qatar […]
EU Leaders Unite Against Iran, Call for Tougher SanctionsEuropean Union (EU) Leaders have agreed to tighten sanctions against Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East over Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel. According to Reuters on January 17 (local time), EU leaders condemned Iran’s attack and reaffirmed their support for Israel’s security at the special EU summit held in Brussels, Belgium. They also […]
US, Japan, and South Korea Unite Against Economic ChallengesDuring the meeting, the finance ministers of South Korea, the US, and Japan gathered for the first time. They aimed to recognize the recent changes in economic and financial conditions, including the depreciation of the won and yen and China’s offensive on low-cost products. They also agreed to continue discussing issues discussed between the three […]
U.S. Urges North Korea to Reject Provocation and Embrace Dialogue“Alternative sanctions panel against North Korea, considering all options” U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield affirmed, “The United States has unequivocally communicated our lack of hostile intentions towards North Korea,” emphasizing, “We consistently urge North Korea to refrain from provocations and embrace dialogue.” While in South Korea, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield toured the DMZ in Paju, […]
Presidential Office Shake-Up: Corruption Scandal Emerges in Relocation ProcessReports have emerged that the Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI), currently conducting an audit related to the relocation of the presidential office, has detected corruption allegations and requested an investigation from the prosecution. JoongAng Ilbo reported on the 17th that “It has been confirmed that the BAI has requested an investigation from the prosecution […]
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 […]
North Korea Breaks Silence on South Korean Election: A Crushing Defeat for Yoon Suk YeolFor the first time, North Korea commented on the results of the South Korean general election on April 10th, claiming on the 16th that it was a “stern judgment of public sentiment” against Yoon Suk Yeol’s party. However, they did not mention specific election results, such as the number of seats won by each party. […]
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