North Korea's Leader, Kim Jong Un, Leads a Massive Firing DrillKim Jong Un supervised the firing training of ultra-large rocket launchers that target the entirety of South Korea. The North Korean Central News Agency reported on the 19th, “Yesterday, Chairman Kim supervised the firing training of the artillery unit in the western district.” The agency also published photos of six ultra-large rocket launchers being fired […]
China, Angola Upgrade Relationship to Comprehensive Strategic PartnershipThe Chinese President Xi Jinping has agreed to upgrade the relationship between China and Angola to a “comprehensive strategic partnership” through a summit with the President of Angola, João Lourenço. According to the state-run New China News Agency, on the 16th, the two countries announced a joint statement focusing on upgrading their relations the day […]
Korea's Contribution to Global Democracy Praised by Foreign Policy MagazineOn the 18th (local time), Foreign Policy, the American magazine specializing in international diplomacy, published an article titled “Korea To Become a Leader in Democracy.” It stated, “Korea has already established an impressive democracy and a vibrant market economy. Based on these achievements, it will emerge as a leader that can support democracy worldwide.” This […]
Kim Jong Un's Missile Launch Following Putin's Victory: Calculated Move?North Korea fired a ballistic missile immediately after Vladimir Putin’s Russian presidential election victory. Various interpretations have been made about North Korea’s resumption of provocation after over a month of silence, including the period of Seoul and Washington’s annual “Freedom Shield (FS)” drills. According to the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei), on the 18th, the Japan […]
Kim Jong Un's Daughter, Kim Ju Ae, Referred to as 'Hyangdo'Yonhap News On the 18th, the government claimed it could not rule out the possibility of hereditary succession for Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as North Korea has used the term “Hyangdo.” However, they argued that if the succession into the fourth generation becomes a reality, the North Korean people will inevitably suffer. […]
China Warns Korea Against Taiwan's Participation in Democracy SummitTaiwan should not participate in the Democracy SummitNewly appointed spokesperson Lin Jian suggestedAlso criticized that it only brings humiliation upon themselves On the 18th, China opposed Taiwan’s participation in the third Democracy Summit held in Korea, demanding Korea’s adherence to the “One China” principle. Lin Jian, the new Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, […]
Kim Jong Un Uses Supercar Gifted by Russian President Vladimir Putin North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in a private car, the AURUS, a gift from President Putin. It is interpreted as a sign of emphasizing the North Korea-Russia relationship, which has defied sanctions...
North Korean and Russian Youth Delegations Meet in RussiaThe Korean Central News Agency reported on the 27th of last month that a North Korean Youth Delegation led by Moon Chul, chairman of the Central Committee of the Socialist Patriotic Youth League of North Korea (in the middle), had left Pyongyang to participate in the World Youth Festival in Sochi, Russia. The Rodong Sinmun, […]
President Yoon Seok Yeol Leads Global Democracy Summit with Denmark, KenyaPresident Yoon Suk Yeol will hold a virtual meeting with the leaders of Denmark and Kenya. The South Korean government plans to host the “3rd Democracy Summit” for three days, from the 18th to the 20th. The “Democracy Summit” is a conference system launched under the leadership of U.S. President Biden in 2021, and the […]
Russia Points Finger at U.S.: Alleges Covert Election InterferenceRussia has raised suspicions that the U.S. is secretly trying to influence the ongoing presidential elections, scheduled to continue until the 17th. These allegations follow the country’s warnings against Western interference. Meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin’s fifth term is taken as a foregone conclusion in the election. Reuters reported on the 15th (local time) that Dmitry […]
North Korea's Cuba Connection: Ambassador's Farewell Visit Sparks SpeculationNorth Korean Ambassador to Cuba, Ma Chol Su, has returned to North KoreaSuccessor has not been announced The North Korean Workers’ Party’s newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, announced on the 18th that “Ambassador to Cuba, Ma Chol Su (Special Envoy), paid a farewell visit to Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on the 16th.” The newspaper reported, “President Miguel […]
Argentina's 'Trump' Milei Triggers Credit Rating Plunge: What's Next?"Bloomberg reported on the 13th (local time) that credit rating agency S&P has downgraded Argentina’s credit rating from “CCC—” to “Selective Default or SD.” The downgrade was attributed to President Javier Milei, known as “Argentina’s Donald Trump,” ordering a bond swap. The Argentine government previously implemented a policy to exchange peso-denominated bonds worth $65 billion […]
Republicans Under Fire: Biden Mannequin Assaulted at Fundraising EventAttendees at a Republican fundraising event in Overland Park, Kansas, kicking a mannequin that resembles President Biden on the 8th (local time). Captured from X (former Twitter) A controversy has sparked after attendees at a Republican fundraising event assaulted a mannequin that resembled U.S. President Joe Biden. On the 13th (local time), local media such […]
Biden Proposes $7.3 Trillion Budget with Tax Increases on Rich and CorporationsThe Biden administration in the United States announced on the 11th a budget plan for fiscal year 2025 of $7.3 trillion. The plan aims to reduce the fiscal deficit through increased taxes on the wealthy and corporations and secure funds for new low-income support programs. However, the likelihood of the U.S. Congress constructing the budget […]
Trump Authorized CIA's Secret China Internet Intel in 2019Reports have emerged that former U.S. President Donald Trump approved covert Internet intelligence operations against China by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) during his tenure in 2019. According to Reuters on the 14th (local time), citing former officials well-versed in the CIA’s covert operations, Trump authorized a covert operation to create anti-government sentiment through social […]
North Korean Defectors File Lawsuit for Forced DetentionNorth Korean defectors of Japanese-Korean descent who escaped from North Korea’s forced detention are filing a damages lawsuit against the North Korean government at the Seoul Central District Court. This is the first time a civil lawsuit against North Korea has been filed in a domestic court. The Database Center for North Korean Human Rights […]
China and North Korea Deepen Exchange in Information Sector: Ambassador's VisitNorth Korean Minister of Information Industry Ju Yong Il (right) and Chinese Ambassador to North Korea Wang Yajun (Photo=Chinese Embassy in North Korea) North Korean Minister of Information Industry Ju Yong Il and Chinese Ambassador to North Korea Wang Yajun agreed to strengthen cooperation and exchange in various fields, including the information industry, during a […]
Pentagon Initiates Efforts to Develop Domestic Rare Earth Element SupplyThe U.S. Department of Defense is taking steps to establish a supply chain for rare earth permanent magnets to reduce dependence on China and secure its domestic supply network. Laura D. Taylor-Kale, Assistant Secretary of Industrial Policy, stated on the 11th, “We have been working to secure the supply chain for rare earth elements needed […]
Japan Faces Pressure from China to Compensate for Radioactive Water From FukushimaChina has demanded a compensation system in preparation for damages caused by Japan’s contaminated water discharge. Since last year, China has been banning the import of Japanese seafood. According to Yonhap News on the 12th, Kyodo News reported that China is demanding Japan establish a compensation system in preparation for economic damages caused by the […]
China Warns South Korea to Stay Out of South China Sea DisputeTells Korea to “mind its own business”Points out it increases burdens on China-South Korea relationsWang Wenbin, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expresses China’s position Recently, China strongly protested against South Korea’s expression of concern over the frequent clashes between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, the waters of territorial […]
North Korea's Leader, Kim Jong Un, Leads a Massive Firing Drill Kim Jong Un supervised the firing training of ultra-large rocket launchers that target the entirety of South Korea. The North Korean Central News Agency reported on the 19th, “Yesterday, Chairman Kim supervised the firing training of the artillery unit in the western district.” The agency also published photos of six ultra-large rocket launchers being fired […]
China, Angola Upgrade Relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership The Chinese President Xi Jinping has agreed to upgrade the relationship between China and Angola to a “comprehensive strategic partnership” through a summit with the President of Angola, João Lourenço. According to the state-run New China News Agency, on the 16th, the two countries announced a joint statement focusing on upgrading their relations the day […]
Korea's Contribution to Global Democracy Praised by Foreign Policy Magazine On the 18th (local time), Foreign Policy, the American magazine specializing in international diplomacy, published an article titled “Korea To Become a Leader in Democracy.” It stated, “Korea has already established an impressive democracy and a vibrant market economy. Based on these achievements, it will emerge as a leader that can support democracy worldwide.” This […]
Kim Jong Un's Missile Launch Following Putin's Victory: Calculated Move? North Korea fired a ballistic missile immediately after Vladimir Putin’s Russian presidential election victory. Various interpretations have been made about North Korea’s resumption of provocation after over a month of silence, including the period of Seoul and Washington’s annual “Freedom Shield (FS)” drills. According to the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei), on the 18th, the Japan […]
Kim Jong Un's Daughter, Kim Ju Ae, Referred to as 'Hyangdo' Yonhap News On the 18th, the government claimed it could not rule out the possibility of hereditary succession for Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as North Korea has used the term “Hyangdo.” However, they argued that if the succession into the fourth generation becomes a reality, the North Korean people will inevitably suffer. […]
China Warns Korea Against Taiwan's Participation in Democracy Summit Taiwan should not participate in the Democracy SummitNewly appointed spokesperson Lin Jian suggestedAlso criticized that it only brings humiliation upon themselves On the 18th, China opposed Taiwan’s participation in the third Democracy Summit held in Korea, demanding Korea’s adherence to the “One China” principle. Lin Jian, the new Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, […]
Kim Jong Un Uses Supercar Gifted by Russian President Vladimir Putin North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in a private car, the AURUS, a gift from President Putin. It is interpreted as a sign of emphasizing the North Korea-Russia relationship, which has defied sanctions...
North Korean and Russian Youth Delegations Meet in Russia The Korean Central News Agency reported on the 27th of last month that a North Korean Youth Delegation led by Moon Chul, chairman of the Central Committee of the Socialist Patriotic Youth League of North Korea (in the middle), had left Pyongyang to participate in the World Youth Festival in Sochi, Russia. The Rodong Sinmun, […]
President Yoon Seok Yeol Leads Global Democracy Summit with Denmark, Kenya President Yoon Suk Yeol will hold a virtual meeting with the leaders of Denmark and Kenya. The South Korean government plans to host the “3rd Democracy Summit” for three days, from the 18th to the 20th. The “Democracy Summit” is a conference system launched under the leadership of U.S. President Biden in 2021, and the […]
Russia Points Finger at U.S.: Alleges Covert Election Interference Russia has raised suspicions that the U.S. is secretly trying to influence the ongoing presidential elections, scheduled to continue until the 17th. These allegations follow the country’s warnings against Western interference. Meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin’s fifth term is taken as a foregone conclusion in the election. Reuters reported on the 15th (local time) that Dmitry […]
North Korea's Cuba Connection: Ambassador's Farewell Visit Sparks Speculation North Korean Ambassador to Cuba, Ma Chol Su, has returned to North KoreaSuccessor has not been announced The North Korean Workers’ Party’s newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, announced on the 18th that “Ambassador to Cuba, Ma Chol Su (Special Envoy), paid a farewell visit to Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on the 16th.” The newspaper reported, “President Miguel […]
Argentina's 'Trump' Milei Triggers Credit Rating Plunge: What's Next?" Bloomberg reported on the 13th (local time) that credit rating agency S&P has downgraded Argentina’s credit rating from “CCC—” to “Selective Default or SD.” The downgrade was attributed to President Javier Milei, known as “Argentina’s Donald Trump,” ordering a bond swap. The Argentine government previously implemented a policy to exchange peso-denominated bonds worth $65 billion […]
Republicans Under Fire: Biden Mannequin Assaulted at Fundraising Event Attendees at a Republican fundraising event in Overland Park, Kansas, kicking a mannequin that resembles President Biden on the 8th (local time). Captured from X (former Twitter) A controversy has sparked after attendees at a Republican fundraising event assaulted a mannequin that resembled U.S. President Joe Biden. On the 13th (local time), local media such […]
Biden Proposes $7.3 Trillion Budget with Tax Increases on Rich and Corporations The Biden administration in the United States announced on the 11th a budget plan for fiscal year 2025 of $7.3 trillion. The plan aims to reduce the fiscal deficit through increased taxes on the wealthy and corporations and secure funds for new low-income support programs. However, the likelihood of the U.S. Congress constructing the budget […]
Trump Authorized CIA's Secret China Internet Intel in 2019 Reports have emerged that former U.S. President Donald Trump approved covert Internet intelligence operations against China by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) during his tenure in 2019. According to Reuters on the 14th (local time), citing former officials well-versed in the CIA’s covert operations, Trump authorized a covert operation to create anti-government sentiment through social […]
North Korean Defectors File Lawsuit for Forced Detention North Korean defectors of Japanese-Korean descent who escaped from North Korea’s forced detention are filing a damages lawsuit against the North Korean government at the Seoul Central District Court. This is the first time a civil lawsuit against North Korea has been filed in a domestic court. The Database Center for North Korean Human Rights […]
China and North Korea Deepen Exchange in Information Sector: Ambassador's Visit North Korean Minister of Information Industry Ju Yong Il (right) and Chinese Ambassador to North Korea Wang Yajun (Photo=Chinese Embassy in North Korea) North Korean Minister of Information Industry Ju Yong Il and Chinese Ambassador to North Korea Wang Yajun agreed to strengthen cooperation and exchange in various fields, including the information industry, during a […]
Pentagon Initiates Efforts to Develop Domestic Rare Earth Element Supply The U.S. Department of Defense is taking steps to establish a supply chain for rare earth permanent magnets to reduce dependence on China and secure its domestic supply network. Laura D. Taylor-Kale, Assistant Secretary of Industrial Policy, stated on the 11th, “We have been working to secure the supply chain for rare earth elements needed […]
Japan Faces Pressure from China to Compensate for Radioactive Water From Fukushima China has demanded a compensation system in preparation for damages caused by Japan’s contaminated water discharge. Since last year, China has been banning the import of Japanese seafood. According to Yonhap News on the 12th, Kyodo News reported that China is demanding Japan establish a compensation system in preparation for economic damages caused by the […]
China Warns South Korea to Stay Out of South China Sea Dispute Tells Korea to “mind its own business”Points out it increases burdens on China-South Korea relationsWang Wenbin, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expresses China’s position Recently, China strongly protested against South Korea’s expression of concern over the frequent clashes between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, the waters of territorial […]
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