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Second Korean War Looms: Kim Jong Un's Aggression Could Spell DisasterNorth Korea is unlikely to hold an advantageous position in any preemptive strikeConcerns over the destructive impact on the global economy and semiconductor supply chain Amid speculations of a potential second Korean War on the Korean Peninsula, Bloomberg reported on the 3rd that Kim Jong Un would likely face destruction in most Korean War scenarios. […]
Zico's 10th Anniversary Song: Is Jennie Making a Guest Appearance?Artist Zico will return to the music scene in April. An official from Zico’s agency, KOZ Entertainment, confirmed the plans to JoyNews24 on the 4th, “Zico is preparing for a comeback in April.” Regarding reports of Blackpink’s Jennie participating in Zico’s new release, the official stated, “It’s difficult to confirm anything about that matter.” Previously, […]
South Korean Man Posts Listing to Find a Female Companion for a 'Cherry Blossom Date'“I want to eat out with a woman on a day when the cherry blossoms are in bloom at least once in my life” A post seeking a woman to enjoy the cherry blossom season with is catching attention. Recently, a post titled “Looking for a Day Part-Timer (Female) for a Cherry Blossom Date” was […]
Blue-Collar Boom: How Gen Z is Shaping the American WorkforceIn the United States, more young people opt for technical jobs like welding and plumbing instead of college. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on the 1st (local time) that a growing number of younger generations prefer technical jobs such as welding and plumbing in an article titled “How Gen Z Is Becoming the Toolbelt […]
Candidate Park Ji Won Asserts President Yoon Will Leave Party or Be Ousted in Event of General Election DefeatPark Ji Won, the Democratic Party candidate in the April 10th general elections in Haenam, Wando, and Jindo of South Jeolla Province, claimed that “President Yoon Suk Yeol will face a harsh fate, either leaving the People Power Party or being ousted, if he is defeated in the general elections.” Appearing on the BBS Radio […]
Shocking Ways Young Men Try to Avoid Military Service Revealed - Part 3Expansion of Special Judicial Police Duties and Thorough Verification In response, the MMA plans to tighten control over detecting draft dodgers. At the beginning of this year, a Cyber Investigation Division was newly established in the headquarters. A Military Investigation Division was established in the Gyeonggi-do Office, and the number of special judicial police officers […]
Shocking Ways Young Men Try to Avoid Military Service Revealed - Part 2On May 1, the MMA is introducing a program that automatically searches and classifies information promoting draft evasion. With the introduction of this program, it is expected that real-time automatic search and classification of information promoting draft evasion will be possible, and it will be able to respond to prevent the spread of promotional information […]
Shocking Ways Young Men Try to Avoid Military Service Revealed - Part 1“I gained weight and stooped during the physical examination to get assigned to public service. I reduced my height to 5 feet 10 inches and put on weight until I reached 264 pounds.” “If you fall on your collarbone once, it easily breaks, and if it is cracked once, you’re exempt from military service.” “Just […]
U.S., Japan, and South Korea Discuss Joint Response to North Korean Cyber Activities at Washington SummitDiplomats from South Korea, the United States, and Japan gathered in Washington D.C. to discuss joint responses to issues directly linked to North Korea’s nuclear weapons development funds, such as virtual asset hacking. According to a report by Yonhap News on the 30th, the three countries held the Second United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Diplomatic Working […]
Han So Hee and Ryu Jun Yeol Confirm Breakup, Opting to Prioritize Acting CareersActors Han So Hee and Ryu Jun Yeol have decided to separate, and their romantic relationship has been concluded. Han So Hee’s 9ato Entertainment agency was announced on the 30th. They stated, “We have decided to break up to focus more on our roles as actors,” and “We will continue to support each other on […]
Korea's New Missile Defense System: Protecting Against North Korean Threats - Part 3According to military experts, it’s still unrealistic to consider L-SAM, which is currently under development, as having an interception system equivalent to THAAD. According to the unit introduction brochure on the USFK’s official website, the detection range of the THAAD radar at Seongju Base is up to 1000 kilometers. It boasts high accuracy using the […]
Korea's New Missile Defense System: Protecting Against North Korean Threats - Part 2South Korea has announced the development of a maritime version of its domestically developed Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, known as the Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM). This development aims to enhance the country’s naval ballistic missile defense capabilities. In addition to this, the domestically developed Ballistic Missile Early Warning Radar-I/II, which has already […]
Korea's New Missile Defense System: Protecting Against North Korean Threats - Part 1In response to the growing threat of North Korea’s various ballistic missiles, military authorities plan to build the “Korea Air and Missile Defense” (KAMD) within four years. To accomplish this, the plan is to expedite the deployment of intermediate-range interception weapons needed for lower and upper-tier defense from the expected initial 2030s to 2028. The development and […]
President Yoon's Budget Cuts Threaten Military UpgradesThe Yoon Suk Yeol government has seen a decrease in the proportion of the defense improvement budget allocated for introducing advanced weapons and research and development costs to enhance defense capabilities. In particular, it is pointed out that the proportion of defense improvement costs fell below 30% for the first time in eight years last […]
Unveiling the Phoenix Army Aviation Operations Command and Its World's Fourth-Largest 500+ Helicopters - Part 3The Army Aviation Operations Command has achieved dazzling results over the past 25 years. In 1996, during the large-scale spy operation in Gangneung, over 1,200 aircraft overcame all sorts of challenges in the rugged mountainous area for 51 days. They successfully carried out operations over 2,000 times, significantly contributing to eradicating armed spies. In addition, […]
North Korea's New Tanks vs. South Korea's K2 Black Panther: Which is Better? - Part 4Automatic Object Tracking and Destruction with Fire Control System The K2 tank adopts the Extreme High Frequency (EHF) radar in the millimeter band, a distinctive feature in its class. Integrating the radar system with the fire control system enables the K2 to predict terrain elevation during movement, thus significantly bolstering stability while engaging targets on […]
North Korea's New Tanks vs. South Korea's K2 Black Panther: Which is Better? - Part 3The K2 Black Panther tank is a 3.5th-generation tank. The criteria for classifying tanks as third-generation typically include the utilization of composite armor and the implementation of computerized shooting stability and firepower control systems. While conventionally, third-generation tanks favor smoothbore guns, considering exceptions like the UK’s FV4034 Challenger 2, with its rifled gun, smoothbore guns […]
North Korea's New Tanks vs. South Korea's K2 Black Panther: Which is Better? - Part 2Featured 3.5 Generation Technology “Active Protection System” (APS) Another notable feature of the North Korean new tank is the “slat armor” positioned strategically at the rear of the chassis. This lattice-shaped armor causes the “shaped charge warhead” to explode before it hits tank armor, diminishing the penetration power of incoming projectiles by half. Due to […]
'Looking for the First Lady': Democratic Party Candidate Calls for First Lady's PresenceDemocratic Party candidate Park Ji-won for Haenam, Wando, and Jindo. Yonhap News As the general election approaches, Park Ji Won, the Democratic Party candidate for Haenam, Wando, and Jindo, has requested a meeting with Kim Geon Hee, the wife of President Yoon Seok Yeol. On the 27th, Park posted on his Facebook page, “Looking for […]
TPG Plans to Raise $5 Billion Asia Fund with 10% Allocated to Korean MarketTexas Pacific Group (TPG), a global private equity managing firm, is set to establish a massive Asia buyout fund worth approximately $5 billion. They plan to invest around 10% of this fund into the South Korean market. According to Bloomberg and other sources, on the 26th, TPG is planning to close its eighth Asia buyout […]
Second Korean War Looms: Kim Jong Un's Aggression Could Spell Disaster North Korea is unlikely to hold an advantageous position in any preemptive strikeConcerns over the destructive impact on the global economy and semiconductor supply chain Amid speculations of a potential second Korean War on the Korean Peninsula, Bloomberg reported on the 3rd that Kim Jong Un would likely face destruction in most Korean War scenarios. […]
Zico's 10th Anniversary Song: Is Jennie Making a Guest Appearance? Artist Zico will return to the music scene in April. An official from Zico’s agency, KOZ Entertainment, confirmed the plans to JoyNews24 on the 4th, “Zico is preparing for a comeback in April.” Regarding reports of Blackpink’s Jennie participating in Zico’s new release, the official stated, “It’s difficult to confirm anything about that matter.” Previously, […]
South Korean Man Posts Listing to Find a Female Companion for a 'Cherry Blossom Date' “I want to eat out with a woman on a day when the cherry blossoms are in bloom at least once in my life” A post seeking a woman to enjoy the cherry blossom season with is catching attention. Recently, a post titled “Looking for a Day Part-Timer (Female) for a Cherry Blossom Date” was […]
Blue-Collar Boom: How Gen Z is Shaping the American Workforce In the United States, more young people opt for technical jobs like welding and plumbing instead of college. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on the 1st (local time) that a growing number of younger generations prefer technical jobs such as welding and plumbing in an article titled “How Gen Z Is Becoming the Toolbelt […]
Candidate Park Ji Won Asserts President Yoon Will Leave Party or Be Ousted in Event of General Election Defeat Park Ji Won, the Democratic Party candidate in the April 10th general elections in Haenam, Wando, and Jindo of South Jeolla Province, claimed that “President Yoon Suk Yeol will face a harsh fate, either leaving the People Power Party or being ousted, if he is defeated in the general elections.” Appearing on the BBS Radio […]
Shocking Ways Young Men Try to Avoid Military Service Revealed - Part 3 Expansion of Special Judicial Police Duties and Thorough Verification In response, the MMA plans to tighten control over detecting draft dodgers. At the beginning of this year, a Cyber Investigation Division was newly established in the headquarters. A Military Investigation Division was established in the Gyeonggi-do Office, and the number of special judicial police officers […]
U.S., Japan, and South Korea Discuss Joint Response to North Korean Cyber Activities at Washington Summit Diplomats from South Korea, the United States, and Japan gathered in Washington D.C. to discuss joint responses to issues directly linked to North Korea’s nuclear weapons development funds, such as virtual asset hacking. According to a report by Yonhap News on the 30th, the three countries held the Second United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Diplomatic Working […]
Han So Hee and Ryu Jun Yeol Confirm Breakup, Opting to Prioritize Acting Careers Actors Han So Hee and Ryu Jun Yeol have decided to separate, and their romantic relationship has been concluded. Han So Hee’s 9ato Entertainment agency was announced on the 30th. They stated, “We have decided to break up to focus more on our roles as actors,” and “We will continue to support each other on […]
Korea's New Missile Defense System: Protecting Against North Korean Threats - Part 3 According to military experts, it’s still unrealistic to consider L-SAM, which is currently under development, as having an interception system equivalent to THAAD. According to the unit introduction brochure on the USFK’s official website, the detection range of the THAAD radar at Seongju Base is up to 1000 kilometers. It boasts high accuracy using the […]
President Yoon's Budget Cuts Threaten Military Upgrades The Yoon Suk Yeol government has seen a decrease in the proportion of the defense improvement budget allocated for introducing advanced weapons and research and development costs to enhance defense capabilities. In particular, it is pointed out that the proportion of defense improvement costs fell below 30% for the first time in eight years last […]
Unveiling the Phoenix Army Aviation Operations Command and Its World's Fourth-Largest 500+ Helicopters - Part 3 The Army Aviation Operations Command has achieved dazzling results over the past 25 years. In 1996, during the large-scale spy operation in Gangneung, over 1,200 aircraft overcame all sorts of challenges in the rugged mountainous area for 51 days. They successfully carried out operations over 2,000 times, significantly contributing to eradicating armed spies. In addition, […]
North Korea's New Tanks vs. South Korea's K2 Black Panther: Which is Better? - Part 4 Automatic Object Tracking and Destruction with Fire Control System The K2 tank adopts the Extreme High Frequency (EHF) radar in the millimeter band, a distinctive feature in its class. Integrating the radar system with the fire control system enables the K2 to predict terrain elevation during movement, thus significantly bolstering stability while engaging targets on […]
'Looking for the First Lady': Democratic Party Candidate Calls for First Lady's Presence Democratic Party candidate Park Ji-won for Haenam, Wando, and Jindo. Yonhap News As the general election approaches, Park Ji Won, the Democratic Party candidate for Haenam, Wando, and Jindo, has requested a meeting with Kim Geon Hee, the wife of President Yoon Seok Yeol. On the 27th, Park posted on his Facebook page, “Looking for […]
TPG Plans to Raise $5 Billion Asia Fund with 10% Allocated to Korean Market Texas Pacific Group (TPG), a global private equity managing firm, is set to establish a massive Asia buyout fund worth approximately $5 billion. They plan to invest around 10% of this fund into the South Korean market. According to Bloomberg and other sources, on the 26th, TPG is planning to close its eighth Asia buyout […]
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