Trump Stands as Defendant in Criminal CourtOn the 15th (local time), President Donald Trump became the first former U.S. president to stand trial as a criminal defendant. From this day, he will be on trial for a month on charges of paying hush money to prevent a sex scandal before the 2016 presidential election and manipulating company books. According to the […]
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. […]
Power, Politics, and Pandemics: Zhao Leji's Crucial Role in ChinaOn the 13th, Zhao Leji, the third-ranking Member of the Chinese Communist Party who warmly embraced North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un, is equivalent to the Speaker of the Parliament in China. Zhao is well-known as a close confidant of Chinese President Xi Jinping, the highest-ranking Chinese official to visit North Korea since the two […]
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, […]
Trump's Legal Woes: Majority of Voters See Hush Money Allegations as SeriousPhoto=Reuters·Yonhap News A new poll reveals that a majority of American voters view the allegations of hush-money payments against former President Donald Trump as serious. Reuters and polling organization Ipsos reported on the 10th that, based on an online poll conducted from the 4th to the 8th of this month targeting 1,021 adults, including 833 […]
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 […]
Trump's Shocking Peace Plan: Ukraine to Give Up TerritoriesIt has been revealed that former U.S. President Donald Trump, who had pledged to end the Ukrainian war immediately upon re-election, has a peace plan that pressures Ukraine to abandon territories occupied by Russia. The Washington Post reported on the 7th (local time), citing a source, that “Former President Trump will propose a plan for […]
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