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  • 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 […]
  • Hyundai's Latest Decision Sparks Controversy in South Korea Hyundai Plans to Import ‘Sonata Taxi’ Produced in China Recently, news broke that Hyundai could import the eighth-generation Sonata taxi produced in China. At the time, the Hyundai union claimed a collective agreement violation and opposed the move. Until now, the seventh-generation Sonata taxi has been produced in the Chungnam Asan factory, but due to […]
  • 40 Years for Brutal Motel Murder: Is This Enough? A man in his 30s, who was sentenced to life in prison for attempting to sexually assault and subsequently killing a woman in her 70s working at a motel, has received a 40-year prison sentence on appeal. On the 17th, the second criminal division of the Daegu High Court (Judge Jeong Seung Kyu) broke the […]
  • U.S. Troop Reduction in Korea? What It Means for National Security - Part 2 Chairmen and Secretaries of the U.S. Senate and House Armed Services Committees: “Bipartisan Passage of Defense Budget for 63 Years…Cooperation Beyond Party, Region, and Ideological Differences” During the MOAA event, the Chairmen and Secretaries of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees emphasized the importance of bipartisan support for the National Defense Authorization Act in […]
  • South Korea's Killer Drones: New Frontier in Defense Against North Korea - Part 2 Killer drones, the most effective deterrent against North Korea’s provocation The South Korean military has also begun introducing various killer drones, including small suicide drones. Small suicide drones are weapon systems that covertly fly toward a target and then explode to destroy or eliminate the target. It is known that the beheading unit of the […]
  • South Korea's Killer Drones: New Frontier in Defense Against North Korea - Part 1 Fly secretly and destroy and remove enemy targetsU.S. to Use Self-Bombed UAVs for Afghan WarKiller Drone, Efficient Asymmetric Power to North Korea’s Threat On December 26, 2022, five North Korean drones violated South Korean airspace, flying around the skies of Seoul, Gimpo in Gyeonggi Province, Paju, and Ganghwa Island. The infiltrating North Korean drones passed […]
  • Samsung Workers Stand Up: First Collective Action Takes Place The National Samsung Electronics Labor Union (NSEL) held its first collective action on the afternoon of the 17th in front of the Samsung Electronics DSR Tower in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province. The organizers estimated that approximately 2,000 workers attended the event. The NSEL put on a nerve-wracking show with the company over the venue for its […]
  • US, Japan, and South Korea Unite Against Economic Challenges During the meeting, the finance ministers of South Korea, the US, and Japan gathered for the first time. They aimed to recognize the recent changes in economic and financial conditions, including the depreciation of the won and yen and China’s offensive on low-cost products. They also agreed to continue discussing issues discussed between the three […]
  • Presidential Office Shake-Up: Corruption Scandal Emerges in Relocation Process Reports have emerged that the Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI), currently conducting an audit related to the relocation of the presidential office, has detected corruption allegations and requested an investigation from the prosecution. JoongAng Ilbo reported on the 17th that “It has been confirmed that the BAI has requested an investigation from the prosecution […]
  • TikTok's Big Move: Massive Hiring in Korea for Market Entry Review Corporation’s stock performance is robust amidst reports of TikTok’s expansion into the Korean retail market. This move aligns with previous moves by Chinese platforms like AliExpress, Temu, and Shein. Review Corporation, which manages the nation’s premier social media influencer platform, stands to benefit from this development. On the 17th, stock market and industry insiders […]
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