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South Korean Marine Sergeant Caught in Drug Bust at Off-Base HousingA Marine Corps non-commissioned officer was caught by police while taking drugs at an off-base military residence. The Marine Corps announced that a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) was urgently arrested on June 11 for suspicion of abusing psychotropic drugs in his residence in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province. The NCO, who was rambling and asking for help, was […]
South Korea's New Tech Initiative in Uzbekistan--Here's What We KnowOn the 13th, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol visited the last country on his Central Asia tour, Uzbekistan. He emphasized his support for strengthening cooperation and the exchange of advanced technology between the two countries. Yoon attended a dialogue with young entrepreneurs during his visit to the Tashkent U-ENTER Entrepreneurship Innovation Center. He stated, […]
UN Command Probes North Korean Intrusion and South's Loudspeaker BroadcastsThe United Nations Command (UNC) stated that it takes its mission seriously and diligently investigates recent issues.
Are Military Drills Too Harsh? South Korean Soldier Dies from Shock After TrainingLast month, a soldier in training tragically passed away two days after collapsing during military training. The cause of death was multiple organ failure due to septic shock. The Military Human Rights Center held a press conference in Mapo-gu, Seoul on the 12th. They revealed the soldier’s medical records, including the death certificate from Gangneung […]
South Korea to Pioneer Mineral Exploration in KazakhstanOn the 12th, President Yoon Suk Yeol announced, “We will begin to strengthen our cooperation with Kazakhstan in the key minerals fields.” The President of Kazakhstan has promised full support for local investments from South Korean companies. Currently visiting Kazakhstan, Yoon attended a Korea-Kazakhstan business forum held at a hotel in the capital, Astana. He […]
North Korea May Use Cyber Attacks in Response to Propaganda BroadcastsAs tensions rise on the Korean Peninsula, there are concerns that threats of cyberattacks from North Korea could increase. Unlike past military conflicts, North Korea is projected to escalate its level of cyber provocations, requiring extra caution. According to the cybersecurity industry on the 11th, the intelligence authorities are preparing for North Korea’s potential cyber […]
U.S. and Korean Defense Officials Firm on Deterring North Korean Nuclear ThreatAmid Kim Yo Jong mentioning a new response and signaling further provocations, the U.S.-South Korea Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) delegation made their first-ever visit to the South Korean Army’s Missile Strategy Command. It is evaluated that the U.S. and South Korea showed their deterrence by visiting the Missile Strategy Command which is the core capability of […]
No Survivors: Malawi Vice President and Delegates Perish in CrashSaulos Klaus Chilima, the Vice President of Malawi, died in a plane crash just two days after leaving South Korea.
'We Are Not Slaves': South Korean Doctors Rally Against Government OrdersWhile the Korean Medical Association (KMA) has declared a full-scale collective strike on the 18th, the KMA leadership is encouraging doctors to participate. According to the medical community on the 11th, President of the Korean Medical Association (KMA) Lim Hyun Taek claimed in a letter sent to KMA members. He wrote, “The government is once […]
South Korean Commissioner General Pushes for the Need of Dating Violence LawsCommissioner General of the National Police Agency Yoon Hee Keun recently emphasized a strict response to a series of severe incidents related to dating violence. According to the National Police Agency on the 11th, Yoon stated during the weekly business meeting, “Recently, a series of severe incidents related to dating violence have occurred, causing many […]
South Korea and Turkmenistan Seal Deal on Major Gas Plant ProjectsSouth Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is currently visiting Turkmenistan and has decided to strengthen the partnership between South Korea and Turkmenistan. The two countries agreed to expand cooperation in energy and plant businesses in Turkmenistan, the world’s fourth-largest holder of natural gas, to broaden the participation of South Korean companies. After a summit with […]
Apple Announces Global Launch of Vision Pro--South Korea Not IncludedApple is expanding the availability of its mixed reality headset, Vision Pro, to eight other countries worldwide. However, South Korea is not included in this global launch. During the 2024 World Developers Conference (WWDC) held in Cupertino, California, Tim Cook announced that the Vision Pro will launch in other major countries. Since its official launch […]
Future of U.S. Troops in Korea Hangs in Balance as Trump Threatens WithdrawalOn the 10th (local time), South Korea and the United States entered the third round of the 12th Special Measures Agreement (SMA) in Washington D.C. to determine the portion of the cost of stationing U.S. troops in South Korea that will be borne by South Korea after 2026. The three-day meeting began today and will […]
South Korean Military Fire Warning Shots as North Korean Troops Cross Border LineIt has been reported that North Korean military forces crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) and then retreated.
Most Powerful Weapon Against North Korea is THIS: Why Truth Strikes FearThe South Korean government decided to resume loudspeaker broadcasts toward North Korea on the 9th in response to a series of provocations.
Nerve Gases in North Korean Trash Balloons? South Korean Authorities InvestigateThe rumor suggesting that North Korea's trash balloons scattered toward South might contain nerve agents has been debunked as fake news.
Is South Korea Mishandling North Korea's Provocations?Recently, Kim Byung Joo, a member of the Democratic Party, strongly criticized the South Korean government’s response to North Korea’s repeated provocations with waste balloons. On the 10th, Kim criticized the government on CBS Radio‘s Kim Hyun Jung’s News Show for ordering all military personnel to work normally over the weekend, saying, “They forced all […]
Propaganda War Heats Up: North Korea Threatens Action Over South Korea's Loudspeaker BroadcastsFollowing the South Korean government's decision to suspend the 9/19 Comprehensive Military Agreement, North Korea has warned of...
South Korea Uses BTS Songs as New Weapon Against North KoreaSouth Korean military turned on the once-shut-off loudspeakers on the afternoon of June 9 to play BTS songs toward North Korea.
South Korea's Historic Oil Discovery Sparks Heated Debate in JapanThe Korean government’s announcement about the potential existence of up to 14 billion barrels of oil and gas off the coast of Pohang has sparked a heated debate in Japan. Some Japanese citizens have made absurd claims online, suggesting that Korea might try to seize resources like Dokdo Island. According to official sources on the […]
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