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South Korea Enlists China For Help with North Korea's AggressionDuring the South Korea-China bilateral meeting on the 26th, President Yoon Suk Yeol requested Li Qiang, the Premier of the State Council of China, to play a role as a fortress of peace as threats from North Korea continue to escalate. It was reported that Yoon expressed his concerns about “North Korea’s nuclear development, the […]
Does North Korea's Kim Jong Un Really Have The Power to Begin a Nuclear War?North Korea is ratcheting up threats by emphasizing the operational deployment of nuclear missiles, assuming the occupation of South Korea as a war objective. While fear persists that North Korea could use nuclear weapons, some observers suggest that its rhetoric and strategic calculations may differ. Takeshi Watanabe, Director of the Asia Research Department at Japan’s […]
Seventeen Takes the World by Storm With Their Latest AlbumK-pop boy band Seventeen has marked on the US Billboard charts for the second week in a row. According to the latest chart released by Billboard on May 21st, Seventeen’s best album, 17 IS RIGHT HERE, ranked 69th on the Billboard 200. Seventeen previously secured the 5th spot on this chart with the same album. […]
Trump Ally McCarthy in Korea to Discuss Future of U.S. Economic PartnershipsSix months before the U.S. presidential election, Kevin McCarthy, former United States House of Representatives Speaker, visited South Korea.
U.S.-South Korea Alliance Bolstered: President Yoon Meets Former House Speaker McCarthyThe South Korean Presidential Office announced President Yoon Suk Yeol met with former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on the 22nd.
Global Powers Unite in Seoul to Tackle AI ChallengesOn the 21st, President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea presided over the AI Seoul Summit with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, reaching an agreement that focused on three primary principles: safety, innovation, and inclusivity. During the summit, which President Yoon led virtually from the Blue House, he stated, “As a responsible member of the […]
U.S. Tariff Hike on Chinese Goods Could Reshape Medical Industry in South KoreaImage Today With the Biden administration pushing for a tariff increase on Chinese medical devices such as syringes, needles, rubber gloves, and face masks, South Korean companies, which have struggled to secure market share due to low-cost competition, are expected to benefit from the situation. However, the pharmaceutical and biotech industries remain nervous, warning that […]
From Leisure to Danger: Celebrity's Harrowing Drift into North Korean WatersThe drama Crash Landing on You is a love story between a North Korean officer and a wealthy heiress who unexpectedly lands in North Korea due to a paragliding accident. When the plot of the drama was revealed for the first time, a lot of people reacted with skepticism, questioning how one could end up […]
RIIZE Takes LA by Storm with Sold-Out Show and Interactive Games!The rising K-pop boy group Riize successfully completed their concert in Los Angeles, USA, as part of their first fan-con tour. The 2024 Riize FAN-CON RIIZING DAY in LA took place on May 20th at the Peacock Theater. The concert featured performances of Riize‘s hit songs, tracks from their upcoming mini-album slated for release on […]
ILLIT Breaks Billboard Records with Debut Track 'Magnetic'The song “Magnetic” by the K-pop girl group ILLIT is consistently gaining popularity on major U.S. Billboard charts. According to the U.S. Billboard charts announcement as of May 21st, the title track “Magnetic” from ILLIT’s first mini album Super Real Me ranked 11th and 17th on the Global 200 excluding U.S. and Global 200 charts […]
From Abduction to Murder: The Dark Tale of a Korean Victim in ThailandThe police have altered the charges against a suspect who has been denying his involvement in the murder of a fellow Korean in Pattaya, Thailand. From aiding and abetting murder to robbery and murder, the police have now detained the suspect and sent him to the prosecutors. On May 22, the South Gyeongsang Provincial Police […]
Navigating Carbon Costs: Small Businesses in South Korea Face New EU Export ChallengesThe Ministry of SMEs and Startups held an EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Response SME Support Plan Announcement Meeting at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the 22nd. The CBAM, which has been on a trial run since last October, is a system that requires the purchase of certificates […]
TikTok Video Praising Kim Jong Un Blocked: Sparks National Security Concerns in South KoreaKCSC held a subcommittee meeting and blocked access to 29 TikTok videos with four correction requests and one not applicable.
Kang Daniel to Close His Entertainment Business Following Major ScandalsKonnect Entertainment, an entertainment agency founded by singer Kang Daniel, is ultimately closing down its business. On the 21st, JoyNews24 exclusively reported that Konnect Entertainment has recently decided to close down. All agency employees were laid off or resigned, and the affiliated singers also decided to leave the company and go their paths. Kang Daniel, […]
Unexpected Friendship: Elon Musk and South Korean President Yoon Suk YeolTesla CEO Elon Musk has started following the X account of President Yoon Suk Yeol ahead of the AI Seoul Summit. This comes about three weeks after Tesla recently announced that it is preparing to introduce Full Self-Driving (FSD) in South Korea. On the 20th, President Yoon posted in English on his X account, “To […]
South Korean Court Orders Parents to Pay Compensation in Place of Their MinorA recent court ruling has determined that if the perpetrator of illegal filming in the bathroom is a minor, the parents must also pay compensation to the victim. Recently, Judge Kim Dong Seok of the Suwon District Court Civil Affairs 8 Single Bench ruled in favor of the plaintiff, who was a sixth-grader at that […]
Marriage Reboot: Over Half of Married Couples Would Opt Out If Given a Second ChanceA recent survey reveals that six out of ten married men and women in Korea would prefer to live alone or find another spouse if given another chance at marriage. The survey, conducted by Now’n’Survey under the theme of Satisfaction with Married Life in Korea, was conducted from the 26th of last month to the […]
South Korea Preps New Strategy After U.S. Takes Bold Step Against Chinese ImportsDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Strategy and Finance, Choi Sang Mok, emphasized the need to prepare for the increasing uncertainty in the global economic and trade environment as the United States announced tariff increases on strategic items worth $18 billion imported from China. According to the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, on the 21st, […]
North Korean Hackers Strike AgainPolice opened an investigation into a North Korean hacking organization that hacked the e-mails of high-ranking South Korean military officials. On the 20th, a security investigation official at the police agency said, “We are investigating the hacking activities of North Korea targeting high-ranking military officials,” adding, “It is difficult to disclose the specific damage and […]
Emma Stone to Star in Remake of South Korean Fantasy Comedy 'Save the Green Planet'The South Korean movie Save the Green Planet! has officially announced its remake in the United Stat ...
South Korea Enlists China For Help with North Korea's Aggression During the South Korea-China bilateral meeting on the 26th, President Yoon Suk Yeol requested Li Qiang, the Premier of the State Council of China, to play a role as a fortress of peace as threats from North Korea continue to escalate. It was reported that Yoon expressed his concerns about “North Korea’s nuclear development, the […]
Does North Korea's Kim Jong Un Really Have The Power to Begin a Nuclear War? North Korea is ratcheting up threats by emphasizing the operational deployment of nuclear missiles, assuming the occupation of South Korea as a war objective. While fear persists that North Korea could use nuclear weapons, some observers suggest that its rhetoric and strategic calculations may differ. Takeshi Watanabe, Director of the Asia Research Department at Japan’s […]
Seventeen Takes the World by Storm With Their Latest Album K-pop boy band Seventeen has marked on the US Billboard charts for the second week in a row. According to the latest chart released by Billboard on May 21st, Seventeen’s best album, 17 IS RIGHT HERE, ranked 69th on the Billboard 200. Seventeen previously secured the 5th spot on this chart with the same album. […]
Trump Ally McCarthy in Korea to Discuss Future of U.S. Economic Partnerships Six months before the U.S. presidential election, Kevin McCarthy, former United States House of Representatives Speaker, visited South Korea.
U.S.-South Korea Alliance Bolstered: President Yoon Meets Former House Speaker McCarthy The South Korean Presidential Office announced President Yoon Suk Yeol met with former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on the 22nd.
Global Powers Unite in Seoul to Tackle AI Challenges On the 21st, President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea presided over the AI Seoul Summit with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, reaching an agreement that focused on three primary principles: safety, innovation, and inclusivity. During the summit, which President Yoon led virtually from the Blue House, he stated, “As a responsible member of the […]
U.S. Tariff Hike on Chinese Goods Could Reshape Medical Industry in South Korea Image Today With the Biden administration pushing for a tariff increase on Chinese medical devices such as syringes, needles, rubber gloves, and face masks, South Korean companies, which have struggled to secure market share due to low-cost competition, are expected to benefit from the situation. However, the pharmaceutical and biotech industries remain nervous, warning that […]
From Leisure to Danger: Celebrity's Harrowing Drift into North Korean Waters The drama Crash Landing on You is a love story between a North Korean officer and a wealthy heiress who unexpectedly lands in North Korea due to a paragliding accident. When the plot of the drama was revealed for the first time, a lot of people reacted with skepticism, questioning how one could end up […]
RIIZE Takes LA by Storm with Sold-Out Show and Interactive Games! The rising K-pop boy group Riize successfully completed their concert in Los Angeles, USA, as part of their first fan-con tour. The 2024 Riize FAN-CON RIIZING DAY in LA took place on May 20th at the Peacock Theater. The concert featured performances of Riize‘s hit songs, tracks from their upcoming mini-album slated for release on […]
ILLIT Breaks Billboard Records with Debut Track 'Magnetic' The song “Magnetic” by the K-pop girl group ILLIT is consistently gaining popularity on major U.S. Billboard charts. According to the U.S. Billboard charts announcement as of May 21st, the title track “Magnetic” from ILLIT’s first mini album Super Real Me ranked 11th and 17th on the Global 200 excluding U.S. and Global 200 charts […]
From Abduction to Murder: The Dark Tale of a Korean Victim in Thailand The police have altered the charges against a suspect who has been denying his involvement in the murder of a fellow Korean in Pattaya, Thailand. From aiding and abetting murder to robbery and murder, the police have now detained the suspect and sent him to the prosecutors. On May 22, the South Gyeongsang Provincial Police […]
Navigating Carbon Costs: Small Businesses in South Korea Face New EU Export Challenges The Ministry of SMEs and Startups held an EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Response SME Support Plan Announcement Meeting at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the 22nd. The CBAM, which has been on a trial run since last October, is a system that requires the purchase of certificates […]
TikTok Video Praising Kim Jong Un Blocked: Sparks National Security Concerns in South Korea KCSC held a subcommittee meeting and blocked access to 29 TikTok videos with four correction requests and one not applicable.
Kang Daniel to Close His Entertainment Business Following Major Scandals Konnect Entertainment, an entertainment agency founded by singer Kang Daniel, is ultimately closing down its business. On the 21st, JoyNews24 exclusively reported that Konnect Entertainment has recently decided to close down. All agency employees were laid off or resigned, and the affiliated singers also decided to leave the company and go their paths. Kang Daniel, […]
Unexpected Friendship: Elon Musk and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Tesla CEO Elon Musk has started following the X account of President Yoon Suk Yeol ahead of the AI Seoul Summit. This comes about three weeks after Tesla recently announced that it is preparing to introduce Full Self-Driving (FSD) in South Korea. On the 20th, President Yoon posted in English on his X account, “To […]
South Korean Court Orders Parents to Pay Compensation in Place of Their Minor A recent court ruling has determined that if the perpetrator of illegal filming in the bathroom is a minor, the parents must also pay compensation to the victim. Recently, Judge Kim Dong Seok of the Suwon District Court Civil Affairs 8 Single Bench ruled in favor of the plaintiff, who was a sixth-grader at that […]
Marriage Reboot: Over Half of Married Couples Would Opt Out If Given a Second Chance A recent survey reveals that six out of ten married men and women in Korea would prefer to live alone or find another spouse if given another chance at marriage. The survey, conducted by Now’n’Survey under the theme of Satisfaction with Married Life in Korea, was conducted from the 26th of last month to the […]
South Korea Preps New Strategy After U.S. Takes Bold Step Against Chinese Imports Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Strategy and Finance, Choi Sang Mok, emphasized the need to prepare for the increasing uncertainty in the global economic and trade environment as the United States announced tariff increases on strategic items worth $18 billion imported from China. According to the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, on the 21st, […]
North Korean Hackers Strike Again Police opened an investigation into a North Korean hacking organization that hacked the e-mails of high-ranking South Korean military officials. On the 20th, a security investigation official at the police agency said, “We are investigating the hacking activities of North Korea targeting high-ranking military officials,” adding, “It is difficult to disclose the specific damage and […]
Emma Stone to Star in Remake of South Korean Fantasy Comedy 'Save the Green Planet' The South Korean movie Save the Green Planet! has officially announced its remake in the United Stat ...
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