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South Korea, US Step Up Efforts to Halt North Korea's Nuclear ProgramTo more effectively block the essential resources and funding for North Korea’s nuclear and missile development, South Korea and the United States have launched the ‘Enhanced Disruption Task Force.’ According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the 27th, the first South Korea-U.S. Enhanced Disruption Task Force meeting was held on the 26th (local time) […]
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 […]
HYBE's Youngest I'LL-IT Makes Hot Debut With 'SUPER REAL ME' AlbumHYBE’s youngest girl group, I’LL-IT, is finally taking its first powerful step. The highly anticipated debut of I’LL-IT, HYBE’s third girl group and the first from ENHYPEN’s agency BE: LIFT Lab, is finally here. Their debut album, SUPER REAL ME, drops worldwide alongside the music video for the title track “Magnetic” on March 25 at […]
Russian Pickpockets Strike Seoul Subway: Trio Sentenced to PrisonA Russian pickpocket, known for spending five hours a day getting on and off the Seoul subway to commit theft, has been sentenced to prison. According to the legal community, on the 24th, the Seoul Central District Court’s Criminal 17 (Judge Kim Han-chul) sentenced three Russian nationals, A (46), B (46), and female C (39), […]
U.S. and South Korea Form Working Group to Counter North Korean ProvocationsNorth Korea successfully conducted a ground jet test of a new multi-stage intermediate-range hypersonic missile solid fuel engine at the West Sea Satellite Launch Site on the morning and afternoon of the 19th, according to a report by the Korean Central News Agency on the 20th. Kim Jong Un, the chairman, personally attended the ground […]
With Only 20 Elite Agents, Air Force Combat Control Team (CCT), 'Red Berets' - Part 2First Female CCT Member Born in February 2021 It takes one year to complete the basic training for the Combat Control Team and about seven years to train a skilled senior combat controller. It is said to take about 13 years to train a combat control instructor. The current unit size is about 20-30 people, […]
South Korea's Instant Noodles Export Amount Records an All-Time HighSouth Korea recorded its all-time high in instant noodles exports last month. Instant noodle exports have been on the rise since the beginning of the year, and they are expected to surpass $1 billion for the first time this year. On the 21st, Yonhap News reported the trade statistics after verifying it with the Korea […]
U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, 'MLB Seoul Series is Absolutely Fantastic'Philip Goldberg, the U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, attended the 2024 MLB Seoul Series opener at Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome. According to Yonhap News on the 20th, Ambassador Goldberg praised the MLB Seoul Series as “absolutely fantastic,” stating, “It’s very special for two American West teams with Korean and Japanese players to play their regular […]
South Korean YouTuber Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer YouTuber Haala was diagnosed with stage 2 pancreatic cancer and stopped her activities. Pancreatic cancer is difficult to detect in the early stages and difficult to treat, so early diagnosis is important. Let's prevent and detect early with a healthy lifestyle and regular checkups.
China Opposes the 3rd Democracy Summit“Democracy is about humanity’s universal values, not about territory.” Photo=Yonhap News Amid China’s strong opposition to the participation of a Taiwanese official in the “3rd Democracy Summit” held in Seoul, the government clarified on the 19th that the summit was not targeting any specific countries and was held to contribute to promoting democracy and human […]
North Korea's Cruise Missiles vs. U.S. Tomahawk: Game-Changer in the Region? - Part 2North Korea has launched cruise missiles five times this year alone In a deliberate move to escalate tensions and spark military crises on the Korean Peninsula, North Korea has been drawing international attention by showcasing its strategic use of cruise missiles for ground-to-ground, ground-to-air, and ground-to-sea operations. This marks a departure from its ballistic and […]
Buldak Ramen Highlighted as 'K-Ramen' Representative on UK Micro-Documentary ChannelSamyang Round Square announced on the 20th that its Buldak Ramen had been showcased as a prominent symbol of K-Ramen on the esteemed British micro-documentary channel, “Great Big Story.” Launched in 2015, “Great Big Story” is a channel that produces micro-documentaries on a variety of topics, such as food, hobbies, art, culture, and history. With […]
Ohtani's Wife's Modest Lifestyle Despite Being RichInstagram of LA Dodgers’ exclusive photographer Mamiko Tanaka, the wife of Major League Baseball (MLB) superstar Shohei Ohtani, is generating buzz for her modest lifestyle. Tanaka recently made headlines on the 15th when she arrived in South Korea with her husband, Shohei Ohtani, at Incheon International Airport. Many were interested in the black purse Tanaka […]
Sephora Korea: Closing Down Operations After Brief Five-Year RunGradually shuts down from May 6 News of Sephora’s withdrawal is being met with regret. Sephora Korea Instagram On the 19th, Sephora Korea announced its withdrawal through its official Instagram and online mall. Sephora stated, “With a heavy heart, we have decided to close our operation in Korea” and revealed that they will gradually […]
US, Japan, and Philippines Launch Tripartite Forum to Counter ChinaAfter the South Korea-US-Japan alliance, the Philippines will attend a new summit with Japan to discuss China’s territorial assertiveness in the South and East China Seas. The United States is launching a trilateral summit body with Japan and the Philippines. Following the South Korea-US-Japan consultative body, a dominant analysis shows that pressure on China is […]
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