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Trump's Possible Return to Power? Allies Strategize Amid Tight Presidential RaceAllies prepare scenarios for Trump’s reelection.Back channel diplomacy and appointment of pro-Trump personnel are underwayKorea takes a low-key approach while keeping an eye on Biden As the U.S. Presidential election in November is about six months away, American allies are preparing for the potential “Trump 2.0” era as former President Donald Trump and President Joe […]
Could Korean and Japanese Leaders Share a Nobel Peace Prize? The U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Thinks SoOn the 24th (local time), U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said, “Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida should jointly win the Nobel Peace Prize,” highly praising the strengthened cooperation between South Korea, the United States, and Japan due to improved Korean-Japanese relations. According to foreign media and the presidential office, […]
K-Pop's BABYMONSTER: The New Global PhenomenonYG Entertainment’s new rookie girl group, BABYMONSTER, is steadily rising the ranks on both domestic and international charts, garnering rave reviews from music enthusiasts for their impressive live performances. Their trajectory on the U.S. Billboard main chart reflects a consistent upward trend, marking three consecutive weeks. According to the latest chart released by Billboard on […]
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, […]
ATEEZ: From Coachella to a World Tour across US and EuropeThe group ATEEZ continues to heat up with their world tour in North America and Europe. On the 23rd, ATEEZ announced through their official SNS that they would extend their 2024 world tour, “TOWARDS THE LIGHT: WILL TO POWER,” with performances in North America and Europe. This tour initially set sail in Seoul back in […]
Tragic Tale of Greed: South Korean Man Kills Stepmother for Monetary BenefitsA man in his 40s has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for killing and secretly burying his stepmother in an attempt to seize her basic pension fund and other assets. Charged with robbery and murder by the Criminal Agreement 15 Division of the Seoul Southern District Court (Judge Yang Hwan Seung), the suspect […]
Anti-US, Pro-North Korea Student Organization Calls for Immediate Action in South KoreaWho are the university students required the impeachment of President Yoon, visiting the Democratic Party’s central office? A student organization, seemingly supporting the North Korean regime, visited the Democratic Party’s central office, demanding the immediate impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. They have been confirmed to post videos on YouTube showing allegiance to North Korea’s […]
Trump's Return Could Mean Tariff Troubles for South KoreaU.S. experts predict that if Donald Trump retakes the White House and enforces a strong tariff policy, South Korea, which revised the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during the Trump administration, may not be an exception. Eric Altbach, a partner at the consulting firm Albright Stonebridge Group, said at a U.S. presidential election outlook seminar hosted […]
Spotlight on 'SPOT!': ZICO and Jennie's New Collaboration Ignites ExcitementA photo featuring artist and producer ZICO and BLACKPINK member Jennie is generating buzz. On the 22nd at noon, ZICO shared the first concept photo of his digital single “SPOT! (feat. JENNIE)” on his personal Instagram. The image, portraying ZICO and Jennie together, showcases their real friend vibe. ZICO and Jennie showed their styles with […]
US Housing Giant Dr. Horton Beats Estimates with Robust ProfitsAnalysts have reported that D.R. Horton (DHI), a company that builds homes and sells building materials in the U.S., ‘s quarterly results were better than expected. D.R. Horton’s second-quarter (January-March) sales were $9.11 billion, a 14.2% increase year over year, and its net income was $1.17 billion, a 24.4% increase. Earnings per share (EPS) were […]
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 […]
South Korean President Yoon Under Pressure to Address Media SuppressionThe media union demanded the dismissal of Korea Communications Commission Chairman Kim Hong Il and Korea Communications Standards Commission Chairman Ryu Hee Rim. Amid President Yoon Suk Yeol’s proposal for a so-called summit meeting with Lee Jae Myung, the leader of the Democratic Party, there are demands that restoration of press freedom must be included […]
Unmasking the Past: Song Ha Yoon's Alleged Bullying Victim Breaks SilenceThe victim persistently accuses actress Song Ha Yoon of engaging in school violence. On the 21st, a victim shared his allegations on an online community post titled “I am a victim of Song Ha Yoon’s school violence,” presenting screenshots of social media messages sent to Song Ha Yoon, communications with her agency, and exchanges with […]
Nuclear Innovation: U.S. Partners with South Korea on Research ReactorThe United States National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has agreed to participate in developing Korea’s new research reactor. The U.S. will review and optimize the design of the export-oriented research reactor pilot model developed by Korea from a nuclear proliferation resistance perspective. On the 22nd, Lee Chang Yoon, the First Vice Minister of Science and […]
K-Pop Sensation SEVENTEEN's New Album Pre-Orders Surpass 3 MillionThe K-pop sensation Seventeen, consisting of members S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, THE8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by surpassing 3 million pre-orders for their Best of album. According to album distributor YG Plus, as of the 19th, Seventeen’s Best of album, 17 IS RIGHT HERE, had amassed […]
South Korean Supreme Court Child Abuse Case Ruling That May Shock YouThree years of sexual abuse by parents and acquaintancesInterview was recorded by a statement analyst at the prosecutor’s request The Supreme Court has ruled that statements recorded by a statement analyst affiliated with the prosecution during an investigation cannot be used as evidence in court. Statement analysts evaluate the credibility of statements related to a […]
B1A4's 13th Anniversary Concert: A Testament to Enduring Fan LoveB1A4 successfully concluded their 13th-anniversary fan concert, showcasing immense affection for others. The group hosted its B1A4 13th Anniversary FAN CONCERT, “13ANA=DAY,” at Yonsei University Centennial Memorial Hall Concert Hall. Performances were at 7 p.m. on the 20th and at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on the 21st. Across three shows, the group had the […]
Global Supply Chain Crisis: Tri-Nation Partnership Takes a StandThe United States, South Korea, and Japan have declared their intention to counteract the supply chain crisis caused by China’s overproduction and low-cost dumping in the electric vehicle and solar panel industries, among others, through a Reinforcing and Improving Sustainable Economies (RISE) partnership. On the 17th (local time), Choi Sang Mok, the Deputy Prime Minister […]
South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol's Presidency CrisisThe primary factor exerting the most substantial influence was “pricing and other unresolved issues concerning people’s livelihood.” The approval rating for President Yoon Suk Yeol’s governance was notably low. On the 18th, the findings of the National Index Survey (NBS) conducted from the 15th to the 17th by Embrain Public, K-Stat Research, Korea Research, and […]
The Decline of South Korean ReadersAccording to recent findings, about six out of ten South Korean adults did not read even a single book last year. According to the 2023 National Reading Survey released by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on the 18th, the comprehensive reading rate, which signifies the percentage of adults who read or listened to […]
Trump's Possible Return to Power? Allies Strategize Amid Tight Presidential Race Allies prepare scenarios for Trump’s reelection.Back channel diplomacy and appointment of pro-Trump personnel are underwayKorea takes a low-key approach while keeping an eye on Biden As the U.S. Presidential election in November is about six months away, American allies are preparing for the potential “Trump 2.0” era as former President Donald Trump and President Joe […]
Could Korean and Japanese Leaders Share a Nobel Peace Prize? The U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Thinks So On the 24th (local time), U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said, “Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida should jointly win the Nobel Peace Prize,” highly praising the strengthened cooperation between South Korea, the United States, and Japan due to improved Korean-Japanese relations. According to foreign media and the presidential office, […]
K-Pop's BABYMONSTER: The New Global Phenomenon YG Entertainment’s new rookie girl group, BABYMONSTER, is steadily rising the ranks on both domestic and international charts, garnering rave reviews from music enthusiasts for their impressive live performances. Their trajectory on the U.S. Billboard main chart reflects a consistent upward trend, marking three consecutive weeks. According to the latest chart released by Billboard on […]
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, […]
ATEEZ: From Coachella to a World Tour across US and Europe The group ATEEZ continues to heat up with their world tour in North America and Europe. On the 23rd, ATEEZ announced through their official SNS that they would extend their 2024 world tour, “TOWARDS THE LIGHT: WILL TO POWER,” with performances in North America and Europe. This tour initially set sail in Seoul back in […]
Tragic Tale of Greed: South Korean Man Kills Stepmother for Monetary Benefits A man in his 40s has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for killing and secretly burying his stepmother in an attempt to seize her basic pension fund and other assets. Charged with robbery and murder by the Criminal Agreement 15 Division of the Seoul Southern District Court (Judge Yang Hwan Seung), the suspect […]
Anti-US, Pro-North Korea Student Organization Calls for Immediate Action in South Korea Who are the university students required the impeachment of President Yoon, visiting the Democratic Party’s central office? A student organization, seemingly supporting the North Korean regime, visited the Democratic Party’s central office, demanding the immediate impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. They have been confirmed to post videos on YouTube showing allegiance to North Korea’s […]
Trump's Return Could Mean Tariff Troubles for South Korea U.S. experts predict that if Donald Trump retakes the White House and enforces a strong tariff policy, South Korea, which revised the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during the Trump administration, may not be an exception. Eric Altbach, a partner at the consulting firm Albright Stonebridge Group, said at a U.S. presidential election outlook seminar hosted […]
Spotlight on 'SPOT!': ZICO and Jennie's New Collaboration Ignites Excitement A photo featuring artist and producer ZICO and BLACKPINK member Jennie is generating buzz. On the 22nd at noon, ZICO shared the first concept photo of his digital single “SPOT! (feat. JENNIE)” on his personal Instagram. The image, portraying ZICO and Jennie together, showcases their real friend vibe. ZICO and Jennie showed their styles with […]
US Housing Giant Dr. Horton Beats Estimates with Robust Profits Analysts have reported that D.R. Horton (DHI), a company that builds homes and sells building materials in the U.S., ‘s quarterly results were better than expected. D.R. Horton’s second-quarter (January-March) sales were $9.11 billion, a 14.2% increase year over year, and its net income was $1.17 billion, a 24.4% increase. Earnings per share (EPS) were […]
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 […]
South Korean President Yoon Under Pressure to Address Media Suppression The media union demanded the dismissal of Korea Communications Commission Chairman Kim Hong Il and Korea Communications Standards Commission Chairman Ryu Hee Rim. Amid President Yoon Suk Yeol’s proposal for a so-called summit meeting with Lee Jae Myung, the leader of the Democratic Party, there are demands that restoration of press freedom must be included […]
Unmasking the Past: Song Ha Yoon's Alleged Bullying Victim Breaks Silence The victim persistently accuses actress Song Ha Yoon of engaging in school violence. On the 21st, a victim shared his allegations on an online community post titled “I am a victim of Song Ha Yoon’s school violence,” presenting screenshots of social media messages sent to Song Ha Yoon, communications with her agency, and exchanges with […]
Nuclear Innovation: U.S. Partners with South Korea on Research Reactor The United States National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has agreed to participate in developing Korea’s new research reactor. The U.S. will review and optimize the design of the export-oriented research reactor pilot model developed by Korea from a nuclear proliferation resistance perspective. On the 22nd, Lee Chang Yoon, the First Vice Minister of Science and […]
K-Pop Sensation SEVENTEEN's New Album Pre-Orders Surpass 3 Million The K-pop sensation Seventeen, consisting of members S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, THE8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by surpassing 3 million pre-orders for their Best of album. According to album distributor YG Plus, as of the 19th, Seventeen’s Best of album, 17 IS RIGHT HERE, had amassed […]
South Korean Supreme Court Child Abuse Case Ruling That May Shock You Three years of sexual abuse by parents and acquaintancesInterview was recorded by a statement analyst at the prosecutor’s request The Supreme Court has ruled that statements recorded by a statement analyst affiliated with the prosecution during an investigation cannot be used as evidence in court. Statement analysts evaluate the credibility of statements related to a […]
B1A4's 13th Anniversary Concert: A Testament to Enduring Fan Love B1A4 successfully concluded their 13th-anniversary fan concert, showcasing immense affection for others. The group hosted its B1A4 13th Anniversary FAN CONCERT, “13ANA=DAY,” at Yonsei University Centennial Memorial Hall Concert Hall. Performances were at 7 p.m. on the 20th and at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on the 21st. Across three shows, the group had the […]
Global Supply Chain Crisis: Tri-Nation Partnership Takes a Stand The United States, South Korea, and Japan have declared their intention to counteract the supply chain crisis caused by China’s overproduction and low-cost dumping in the electric vehicle and solar panel industries, among others, through a Reinforcing and Improving Sustainable Economies (RISE) partnership. On the 17th (local time), Choi Sang Mok, the Deputy Prime Minister […]
South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol's Presidency Crisis The primary factor exerting the most substantial influence was “pricing and other unresolved issues concerning people’s livelihood.” The approval rating for President Yoon Suk Yeol’s governance was notably low. On the 18th, the findings of the National Index Survey (NBS) conducted from the 15th to the 17th by Embrain Public, K-Stat Research, Korea Research, and […]
The Decline of South Korean Readers According to recent findings, about six out of ten South Korean adults did not read even a single book last year. According to the 2023 National Reading Survey released by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on the 18th, the comprehensive reading rate, which signifies the percentage of adults who read or listened to […]
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