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Petty on a New Level: Discontent Leads to Courthouse Arson AttemptA man in his 40s was dissatisfied with his court verdict and attempted to set the courthouse on fire. He was later arrested. The Gangseo Police Station in Busan, South Korea announced on the 27th that they had arrested the suspect on charges of attempted arson and obstruction of justice. The suspect was accused of […]
China Reaffirms Commitment to Denuclearization at East Asian SummitYoon Suk Yeol, President of South Korea, Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan, and Li Qiang, Premi ...
Garbage Truck Driver Arrested After Fatal CrashThe driver who hit and killed a professor from the Seoul Asan Medical Center’s Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery with a garbage truck is facing a criminal trial after a year. According to Yonhap News on May 27, the 3rd Criminal Department of the Seoul Eastern District Prosecutor’s Office indicted a man in his […]
U.S. Redefines Alliances Amid China ThreatPresident Joe Biden of the United States expressed his intention to shift his alliance policy from protection to projection during his summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. It is expected that he will actively utilize a small multilateral system to counter the common threat, namely China, shifting away from the traditional bilateral-centered alliance policy. […]
Trilateral Triumph: South Korea, Japan, and China to Boost Trade and Cultural ExchangesSouth Korea has decided to deepen its economic, trade, and digital cooperation with Japan and China. This marks the first trilateral meeting in four years and five months. On the 26th, President Yoon Suk Yeol agreed to strengthen cooperation with both China and Japan during separate bilateral meetings with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Japanese […]
South Korea and China Strengthen Diplomatic RelationsOn the 26th, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Chinese Premier Li Qiang held a summit at the Presidential Office in Yongsan. Yoon emphasized that South Korea and China need to closely cooperate not only for bilateral relations but also for the peace and prosperity of the international community. Yoon made these remarks to […]
North Korea's Bold Space Move Ahead of Trilateral Summit Raises EyebrowsTensions in Northeast Asia are escalating as North Korea has informed the Japanese government of its plans to launch a satellite ahead of the trilateral summit between South Korea, China, and Japan on the 27th. According to the Japanese Cabinet Office, North Korea has announced its plan to launch a rocket carrying a satellite between […]
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.
Petty on a New Level: Discontent Leads to Courthouse Arson Attempt A man in his 40s was dissatisfied with his court verdict and attempted to set the courthouse on fire. He was later arrested. The Gangseo Police Station in Busan, South Korea announced on the 27th that they had arrested the suspect on charges of attempted arson and obstruction of justice. The suspect was accused of […]
China Reaffirms Commitment to Denuclearization at East Asian Summit Yoon Suk Yeol, President of South Korea, Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan, and Li Qiang, Premi ...
Garbage Truck Driver Arrested After Fatal Crash The driver who hit and killed a professor from the Seoul Asan Medical Center’s Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery with a garbage truck is facing a criminal trial after a year. According to Yonhap News on May 27, the 3rd Criminal Department of the Seoul Eastern District Prosecutor’s Office indicted a man in his […]
U.S. Redefines Alliances Amid China Threat President Joe Biden of the United States expressed his intention to shift his alliance policy from protection to projection during his summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. It is expected that he will actively utilize a small multilateral system to counter the common threat, namely China, shifting away from the traditional bilateral-centered alliance policy. […]
Trilateral Triumph: South Korea, Japan, and China to Boost Trade and Cultural Exchanges South Korea has decided to deepen its economic, trade, and digital cooperation with Japan and China. This marks the first trilateral meeting in four years and five months. On the 26th, President Yoon Suk Yeol agreed to strengthen cooperation with both China and Japan during separate bilateral meetings with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Japanese […]
South Korea and China Strengthen Diplomatic Relations On the 26th, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Chinese Premier Li Qiang held a summit at the Presidential Office in Yongsan. Yoon emphasized that South Korea and China need to closely cooperate not only for bilateral relations but also for the peace and prosperity of the international community. Yoon made these remarks to […]
North Korea's Bold Space Move Ahead of Trilateral Summit Raises Eyebrows Tensions in Northeast Asia are escalating as North Korea has informed the Japanese government of its plans to launch a satellite ahead of the trilateral summit between South Korea, China, and Japan on the 27th. According to the Japanese Cabinet Office, North Korea has announced its plan to launch a rocket carrying a satellite between […]
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.
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