AI Drones Threatening Energy Markets, Ukraine Attack Disrupts Russian Oil ProductionUkraine attacks 18 Russian refineries this yearIncreased use of AI-equipped dronesConcerns grow among oil-importing countries like China and India CNBC reported on the 14th (local time) that Artificial intelligence (AI) drones are disrupting energy markets as Ukraine’s intensified attacks on Russian refineries continue. According to JP Morgan, drones launched from Ukraine have attacked 18 Russian […]
Russia's Crypto Regulation Bill Set for August Passage Amid US SanctionsThe bill is expected to pass in August Russian authorities are preparing to reintroduce a bill to regulate cryptocurrency mining that failed to be adopted in 2022. Due to U.S. sanctions, Russian authorities are paying attention to cryptocurrencies, which have a strong point in cross-border transactions. According to the industry, on the 15th, the Russian […]
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 […]
How U.S. Spy Satellites Predicted Russian Invasion - Part 4The first satellite launched last year passes over the Korean Peninsula twice a day while orbiting a sun-synchronous orbit that constantly maintains the same angle with the sun. During the day, it takes photos using visible light; at night, it uses infrared sensors. This is an electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) satellite. The EO equipment of the first […]
How U.S. Spy Satellites Predicted Russian Invasion - Part 1The U.S. possesses the world’s most powerful spy satelliteKeyhole means peeking through a keyholeKH-13·KH-14 can identify 5cm objects About $1 billion per unit 1998 film Enemy of the State, watchers might remember scenes of individuals being observed and tracked in real-time from satellites. While it was just a scene in a movie and technically considered […]
North Korea's Hidden Soviet Connection Exposed by Russian Traveler - Part 2On January 14 this year, North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui visited Russia for talks. This was followed by a visit from the North Korean Agricultural Technology Delegation on February 9. On February 12, the WPK’s delegation attended “The Forum of Supporters of the Struggle Against Modern Neocolonialism” upon the invitation of the ruling […]
North Korea's Hidden Soviet Connection Exposed by Russian Traveler - Part 1CNN featured a story about Ilya Voskresensky, a Russian woman who visited North Korea. After much deliberation, Ilya decided to visit North Korea, stating that she wanted to compare the country to the old Soviet Union. Reflecting on her experience, she said, “It felt like traveling back in time. There were no advertisements in the […]
U.S.-South Korea Collaborate with International Community to Address North Korean-Russian Military CooperationIntegrated Defense Dialogue between U.S. and South Korea held in the U.S.Global response to North Korean-Russian military tiesU.S. vows full defense, including nuclear attacks, to defend North Korea The U.S. and South Korea have agreed to jointly respond to North Korea’s nuclear threat while addressing North Korean-Russian military cooperation through international coordination. According to the defense […]
Ukraine's Answer to Russia: A Million DronesPlans to produce 1 million drones that can fly over 700-1000 km Amidst conflict with Russia, Ukraine is set to significantly increase its production of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones. Despite having less military power compared to Russia, Ukraine plans to use drones as a primary tool for its offensive strategy. Drones […]
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 […]
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 […]
Zelenskyy Pleads for Help: 'We're Running Out of Missiles'Appeal for Allied Support Amid Intensified Russian AttacksEmphasis on the Need for 25 U.S. Patriot Missiles Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on allied nations for support, cautioning that the country’s missile supplies are running low. According to The Independent on the 6th (local time), Zelenskyy disclosed this in an interview with Ukraine TV. “If […]
US Advocates for UN Security Council Vote on Ban on Space Nukes, Targeting RussiaThe United States plans to propose a resolution at the United Nations Security Council next week that would ban the deployment of nuclear weapons in space. Observers will be paying close attention to the vote. Many see this effort as directly aimed at Russia amid contentious claims that the country is developing nuclear weapons for […]
Apple Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Monopoly about In-app Payment Service in RussiaSigns of Apple violating antimonopoly regulations in Russia have been detected. The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) in Russia sent a letter to Apple on the 4th (local time) asking why Russian users cannot utilize all banking and payment services functions while using Apple Inc. devices. The FAS stated that most Russian banks had been excluded […]
Finland Signs Security Agreement with Ukraine, $203 Million in Military AidPresident Alexander Stubb visits UkraineA 10-year long-term security agreementUkraine lowers conscription age to boost troop numbers Finland has pledged additional military support to Ukraine, with which Russia is at war, through a security agreement that will last for ten years. Reuters reported on the 3rd (local time) that Finnish President Alexander Stubb met with Ukrainian […]
Ukrainian Drone Flies 684 Miles, Hits Russian Oil Refinery and Drone FactoryReuters·Yonhap News The New York Times (NYT) reported that the Ukrainian military attacked a Russian oil refinery and munitions factory over 684 miles (1,100 km) away from the border using drones on April 2nd. The NYT reported that the oil refinery and munitions factory in the Tatarstan region of Russia, about 700 miles (1,127km) away […]
NATO: 'Massive Ukraine Aid Package Ahead of Possible Trump Re-Election'Discussed a 5-year $100 billion military aidStoltenberg proposed a “Trump-Proof” plan“Requires agreement of 32 member states, fairly nascent.” The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has proposed a $100 bn military aid package to Ukraine in anticipation of Donald Trump’s potential return to the presidency. According to the Financial Times on the 2nd (local time), NATO […]
North Korea's Secret Launch Plans for April - Part 3North Korea-Russia talks are possible in the first half of this year, following the Ukraine war and the success of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s fifth term. The possibility of holding them in Pyongyang as early as April is high, and the close ties between the two countries are expected to continue. Last month, the Russian […]
North Korea's Secret Launch Plans for April - Part 2According to Voice of America (VOA), groups believed to be troops were spotted one after another at a military parade training ground near the Mirim Airport in Pyongyang, North Korea. According to the analysis of satellite images from the American private satellite company Planet Labs, crowds marked with dots on the site began to appear […]
Russia's Baltika Slaps Carlsberg Subsidiaries with $900 Million Damage ClaimBaltika and Carlsberg of Russia are currently in a dispute over licensing issues. On the 1st (local time), a Russian court revealed that Baltika Brewery in Russia had claimed damages equivalent to 6.24 billion Danish crowns ($897 million) from four Carlsberg subsidiaries. After Moscow seized and took over Baltika, a subsidiary of Carlsberg in Russia, […]
AI Drones Threatening Energy Markets, Ukraine Attack Disrupts Russian Oil Production Ukraine attacks 18 Russian refineries this yearIncreased use of AI-equipped dronesConcerns grow among oil-importing countries like China and India CNBC reported on the 14th (local time) that Artificial intelligence (AI) drones are disrupting energy markets as Ukraine’s intensified attacks on Russian refineries continue. According to JP Morgan, drones launched from Ukraine have attacked 18 Russian […]
Russia's Crypto Regulation Bill Set for August Passage Amid US Sanctions The bill is expected to pass in August Russian authorities are preparing to reintroduce a bill to regulate cryptocurrency mining that failed to be adopted in 2022. Due to U.S. sanctions, Russian authorities are paying attention to cryptocurrencies, which have a strong point in cross-border transactions. According to the industry, on the 15th, the Russian […]
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 […]
How U.S. Spy Satellites Predicted Russian Invasion - Part 4 The first satellite launched last year passes over the Korean Peninsula twice a day while orbiting a sun-synchronous orbit that constantly maintains the same angle with the sun. During the day, it takes photos using visible light; at night, it uses infrared sensors. This is an electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) satellite. The EO equipment of the first […]
North Korea's Hidden Soviet Connection Exposed by Russian Traveler - Part 2 On January 14 this year, North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui visited Russia for talks. This was followed by a visit from the North Korean Agricultural Technology Delegation on February 9. On February 12, the WPK’s delegation attended “The Forum of Supporters of the Struggle Against Modern Neocolonialism” upon the invitation of the ruling […]
U.S.-South Korea Collaborate with International Community to Address North Korean-Russian Military Cooperation Integrated Defense Dialogue between U.S. and South Korea held in the U.S.Global response to North Korean-Russian military tiesU.S. vows full defense, including nuclear attacks, to defend North Korea The U.S. and South Korea have agreed to jointly respond to North Korea’s nuclear threat while addressing North Korean-Russian military cooperation through international coordination. According to the defense […]
Ukraine's Answer to Russia: A Million Drones Plans to produce 1 million drones that can fly over 700-1000 km Amidst conflict with Russia, Ukraine is set to significantly increase its production of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones. Despite having less military power compared to Russia, Ukraine plans to use drones as a primary tool for its offensive strategy. Drones […]
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 […]
Trump's Shocking Peace Plan: Ukraine to Give Up Territories It 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 […]
Zelenskyy Pleads for Help: 'We're Running Out of Missiles' Appeal for Allied Support Amid Intensified Russian AttacksEmphasis on the Need for 25 U.S. Patriot Missiles Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on allied nations for support, cautioning that the country’s missile supplies are running low. According to The Independent on the 6th (local time), Zelenskyy disclosed this in an interview with Ukraine TV. “If […]
US Advocates for UN Security Council Vote on Ban on Space Nukes, Targeting Russia The United States plans to propose a resolution at the United Nations Security Council next week that would ban the deployment of nuclear weapons in space. Observers will be paying close attention to the vote. Many see this effort as directly aimed at Russia amid contentious claims that the country is developing nuclear weapons for […]
Apple Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Monopoly about In-app Payment Service in Russia Signs of Apple violating antimonopoly regulations in Russia have been detected. The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) in Russia sent a letter to Apple on the 4th (local time) asking why Russian users cannot utilize all banking and payment services functions while using Apple Inc. devices. The FAS stated that most Russian banks had been excluded […]
Finland Signs Security Agreement with Ukraine, $203 Million in Military Aid President Alexander Stubb visits UkraineA 10-year long-term security agreementUkraine lowers conscription age to boost troop numbers Finland has pledged additional military support to Ukraine, with which Russia is at war, through a security agreement that will last for ten years. Reuters reported on the 3rd (local time) that Finnish President Alexander Stubb met with Ukrainian […]
Ukrainian Drone Flies 684 Miles, Hits Russian Oil Refinery and Drone Factory Reuters·Yonhap News The New York Times (NYT) reported that the Ukrainian military attacked a Russian oil refinery and munitions factory over 684 miles (1,100 km) away from the border using drones on April 2nd. The NYT reported that the oil refinery and munitions factory in the Tatarstan region of Russia, about 700 miles (1,127km) away […]
NATO: 'Massive Ukraine Aid Package Ahead of Possible Trump Re-Election' Discussed a 5-year $100 billion military aidStoltenberg proposed a “Trump-Proof” plan“Requires agreement of 32 member states, fairly nascent.” The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has proposed a $100 bn military aid package to Ukraine in anticipation of Donald Trump’s potential return to the presidency. According to the Financial Times on the 2nd (local time), NATO […]
North Korea's Secret Launch Plans for April - Part 3 North Korea-Russia talks are possible in the first half of this year, following the Ukraine war and the success of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s fifth term. The possibility of holding them in Pyongyang as early as April is high, and the close ties between the two countries are expected to continue. Last month, the Russian […]
Russia's Baltika Slaps Carlsberg Subsidiaries with $900 Million Damage Claim Baltika and Carlsberg of Russia are currently in a dispute over licensing issues. On the 1st (local time), a Russian court revealed that Baltika Brewery in Russia had claimed damages equivalent to 6.24 billion Danish crowns ($897 million) from four Carlsberg subsidiaries. After Moscow seized and took over Baltika, a subsidiary of Carlsberg in Russia, […]
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