North Korea, Iran, and Russia: Fueling Military Cooperation or Economic Relations?North Korea has dispatched a high-level delegation to Iran, which was on the verge of a confrontation with Israel, and further issued a statement criticizing the Korea-U.S. joint exercises and downplaying Russia. Analyses are coming in some aspects that North Korea, Iran, and Russia are strengthening cooperation via missile technology and weapons. On the 24th, […]
Poland's Nuclear Gambit: U.S. Weapons to Counter Russia?Polish President Andrzej Duda will give a speech at the Three Seas Initiative Summit and Business Forum media conference on the 11th in Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital. According to a report by The Times of the UK on the 22nd (local time), Polish President Andrzej Duda announced his intention to deploy U.S. nuclear weapons on his […]
Russian Court Issues Six-Year Prison Sentence to Meta SpokespersonA verdict of imprisonment has been handed down to Meta’s spokesperson by the Russian authorities. As reported by RIA News, on the 22nd (local time), the military court in Moscow, Russia, issued a six-year prison sentence to Meta’s spokesperson, Andy Stone, on charges of publicly defending terrorism. The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs initiated a […]
South Korea Faces Import Uncertainty Amid US-UK Sanctions on RussiaSouth Korea had aluminum imports from Russia, reaching 39,100 tons in March.Marking a 45% increase in MoM, the highest level since June 2012.Anticipated to face the impact of sanctions by the US and UK,Companies such as Namsun Aluminum are in discussions. South Korea’s imports of Russian aluminum have hit a 12-year high. However, recent sanctions […]
The Future of Warfare: Russia Steps Up Drone and Robot ProductionThe Russian Defense Ministry plans to establish a scientific and production center for drones and robotics. The Ministry of Defense announced on the 20th (local time) that Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu is inspecting the Moscow military district’s firearms and drone testing grounds. The conflict in Ukraine is characterized by an unprecedented scale of drone deployment, […]
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 […]
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 […]
17 Killed in Ukraine: Russian Missile Strike Ignites U.S. Aid DebateAmid uncertainty caused by the opposition of the hardline Republican opposition, Zelenskyy remarked, “If there had been sufficient air defense equipment, such incidents would not have occurred.” On the morning of the 17th (local time), a Russian missile struck the city of Chernihiv in northern Ukraine, resulting in at least 17 fatalities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
North Korea, Iran, and Russia: Fueling Military Cooperation or Economic Relations? North Korea has dispatched a high-level delegation to Iran, which was on the verge of a confrontation with Israel, and further issued a statement criticizing the Korea-U.S. joint exercises and downplaying Russia. Analyses are coming in some aspects that North Korea, Iran, and Russia are strengthening cooperation via missile technology and weapons. On the 24th, […]
Poland's Nuclear Gambit: U.S. Weapons to Counter Russia? Polish President Andrzej Duda will give a speech at the Three Seas Initiative Summit and Business Forum media conference on the 11th in Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital. According to a report by The Times of the UK on the 22nd (local time), Polish President Andrzej Duda announced his intention to deploy U.S. nuclear weapons on his […]
Russian Court Issues Six-Year Prison Sentence to Meta Spokesperson A verdict of imprisonment has been handed down to Meta’s spokesperson by the Russian authorities. As reported by RIA News, on the 22nd (local time), the military court in Moscow, Russia, issued a six-year prison sentence to Meta’s spokesperson, Andy Stone, on charges of publicly defending terrorism. The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs initiated a […]
South Korea Faces Import Uncertainty Amid US-UK Sanctions on Russia South Korea had aluminum imports from Russia, reaching 39,100 tons in March.Marking a 45% increase in MoM, the highest level since June 2012.Anticipated to face the impact of sanctions by the US and UK,Companies such as Namsun Aluminum are in discussions. South Korea’s imports of Russian aluminum have hit a 12-year high. However, recent sanctions […]
The Future of Warfare: Russia Steps Up Drone and Robot Production The Russian Defense Ministry plans to establish a scientific and production center for drones and robotics. The Ministry of Defense announced on the 20th (local time) that Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu is inspecting the Moscow military district’s firearms and drone testing grounds. The conflict in Ukraine is characterized by an unprecedented scale of drone deployment, […]
Russia Warns U.S. of Potential Vietnam and Afghanistan-like Outcome with Ukraine Aid Decision The 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 […]
Ukraine and Gaza: The Unexpected Swing States in the U.S. Presidential Race Trump 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 […]
17 Killed in Ukraine: Russian Missile Strike Ignites U.S. Aid Debate Amid uncertainty caused by the opposition of the hardline Republican opposition, Zelenskyy remarked, “If there had been sufficient air defense equipment, such incidents would not have occurred.” On the morning of the 17th (local time), a Russian missile struck the city of Chernihiv in northern Ukraine, resulting in at least 17 fatalities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]
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, […]
Tensions Rise as Russia Pulls Peacekeepers from Nagorno-Karabakh On 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 […]
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 […]
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