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South Korean Politician Claims Coercion in High-Profile Corruption CaseControversy is brewing over allegations of prosecution’s persuasion by former Gyeonggi Province Vice Governor Lee Hwa Young, who was indicted in the illegal North Korean remittance case involving Lee Jae Myung, the leader of the Democratic Party. The Supreme Prosecutors’ Office has launched an investigation into the matter. On the 4th, former Vice Governor Lee […]
Historic Trilateral Financial Summit: U.S., South Korea, and Japan Unite in DCFor the first time, the finance ministers of South Korea, the United States, and Japan will gather tomorrow in Washington, D.C. The Ministry of Economy and Finance announced on the 16th that Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang Mok will depart for the U.S. to attend the trilateral finance ministers’ meeting. This finance ministers’ meeting follows […]
North Korea Breaks Silence on South Korean Election: A Crushing Defeat for Yoon Suk YeolFor the first time, North Korea commented on the results of the South Korean general election on April 10th, claiming on the 16th that it was a “stern judgment of public sentiment” against Yoon Suk Yeol’s party. However, they did not mention specific election results, such as the number of seats won by each party. […]
Seattle Mayor Makes Historic Visit to Seoul, Strengthening TiesSource: City of Seoul Bruce Harrell, the first Asian-American Mayor of Seattle and son of a war veteran led a large economic delegation on a visit to Seoul on April 15. During their meeting, Mayor Oh Se Hoon introduced the Climate Companion Card, part of Seoul’s key policy, the Special City of Companionship and Charm. […]
Choked by China: South Korea Battles Rising Carbon Monoxide LevelsA U.S. research team has revealed that an alarming amount of carbon monoxide, a pollutant originating from China, has infiltrated South Korea beyond the country’s control. The researchers stated that most of the carbon monoxide that entered South Korea originated from China’s domestic market. According to the scientific and technological community, on the 13th, the […]
K-Pop Sensation IVE Unveils Artistic Concept Photos for 'IVE SWITCH'K-pop girl group IVE, consisting of An Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo, has teased the vibe of their upcoming album. Their agency, Starship Entertainment, released the first concept photo for IVE’s second EP, IVE SWITCH, on the 14th. The recently unveiled concept photo beautifully encapsulates each member’s distinct individuality, evoking the atmosphere […]
TXT's 'Minisode 3: TOMORROW' Storms Billboard 200, Lands in Top 3TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) has reached a milestone by securing their tenth entry on the prestigious U.S. Billboard 200 chart, a testament to their widespread international popularity. On the 15th, Big Hit Music revealed that TXT’s 6th mini album, minisode 3: TOMORROW, had claimed the 3rd position on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 103,500 copies […]
EXO's Global Popularity Unleashed in 12th Anniversary Fan MeetingThe solo fan meeting commemorating the 12th anniversary of EXO’s debut this year has wrapped up successfully. 2024 EXO FAN MEETING: ONE occurred twice on the 14th, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., at the Incheon Yeongjongdo Inspire Arena. The 7 p.m. session, live-streamed online via Beyond Live and Weverse Live, confirmed EXO’s enduring global […]
Goryeo Dynasty's Sweet Secret: Gaeseong Juak Donuts Are the Latest Korean SensationAre you familiar with Gaeseong Juak, the Goryeo Dynasty donut? As its popularity grows, Gaeseong Juak specialty stores are making their way into department stores and convenience stores, with some selling over a thousand pieces daily. Rising as a new powerhouse in K-desserts, what makes Gaeseong Juak so popular? Soaring Popularity of Gaeseong Juak The […]
North Korea's Nuclear Shadow Fuels South Korea's Atomic Ambitions - Part 3Trump, High Possibility of Recognizing Korea’s Right to Develop Nuclear Weapons In fact, in the current global situation where nuclear threats are escalating, China and North Korea are surrounding, and the development of independent nuclear weapons would be the most efficient method of self-defense. Experts judge that if South Korea’s independent nuclear comes into existence, […]
North Korea's Nuclear Shadow Fuels South Korea's Atomic Ambitions - Part 2China, Korean Nuclear Firing Drill with H-6K Bombers China reportedly can equip each of the 16 bombers deployed during the drill with 6 CJ-10/20 series air-launched cruise missiles (ALCM) with a range of 1243~1553 miles or 4 B-61-based air-launched ballistic missiles (ALBM) with a range of 310~372 miles, both of which are capable of carrying […]
North Korea's Nuclear Shadow Fuels South Korea's Atomic Ambitions - Part 1China conducts nuclear drills targeting the ROK-U.S. coalitionPractice dropping 96 nuclear bombs at the same timeIf North Korea joins, hundreds of nuclear bombs will be fired at onceTrump’s election might be the chance to arm nuclear weapons Recently, Russian media has reignited the debate on the urgency of South Korea’s independent nuclear armament. China has […]
The Silent Epidemic: Drug Use Surges Among Korean YouthRecent survey results from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety reveal a concerning rise in drug use, particularly among younger demographics. According to the survey, 3 out of every 100 adults have used at least one type of illegal drug. The perception that South Korea is no longer a drug-free nation is also gaining […]
U.S.-South Korea Collaborate with International Community to Address North Korean-Russian Military CooperationIntegrated Defense Dialogue between U.S. and South Korea held in the U.S.Global response to North Korean-Russian military tiesU.S. vows full defense, including nuclear attacks, to defend North Korea The U.S. and South Korea have agreed to jointly respond to North Korea’s nuclear threat while addressing North Korean-Russian military cooperation through international coordination. According to the defense […]
President Yoon's Future Uncertain After Crushing Election DefeatNYT·AP: “President Yoon is facing a lame-duck.” Reuter: “The result could hinder President Yoon’s policy efforts.” WSJ: “Not only friendly countries but also hostile countries may act on the assumption that President Yoon’s foreign policy direction has an expiration date.” Presidential Office Photojournalist Corps Foreign media on the 10th predicted that President Yoon Suk Yeol […]
White House Eyes South Korea for Advanced Military Tech CollaborationWhite House NSC Official: “Considering a variety of additional partners, including South Korea, in relation to Pillar 2” South Korea was mentioned as a potential partner in the advanced military technology development project driven by AUKUS, a security alliance between the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. According to Yonhap News on the 9th, […]
South Korea Boosts Surveillance with New SatelliteIndependent information surveillance reconnaissance capability was strengthened through the military’s first SAR South Korean forces’ second military spy satellite, launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, on the morning of the 8th (Korean time), successfully communicated with overseas ground stations after entering orbit. It was only 160 minutes after the satellite was launched. […]
K-Pop's ILLIT Makes Record-Breaking Debut on Billboard ChartsILLIT maintains frightening momentum on the Billboard charts, showing no stopping signs. The title song “Magnetic” from ILLIT’s (Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, Iroha) mini-first album, SUPER REAL ME, achieved remarkable success on the music charts. According to the latest chart preview shared on the official SNS of the American music magazine Billboard on the 8th […]
North Korea Expected to Launch Second Spy Satellite, Says South Korean Defense MinisterOn April 8th, Shin Won Sik, the South Korean Defense Minister, revealed that the South Korean Military predicts North Korea will launch its second military reconnaissance satellite this month. After observing the launch of our military’s second reconnaissance satellite at the Ministry of Defense building in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Minister Shin stated, “We had been closely […]
High Early Voting Reflects Desire to Judge Yoon AdministrationSentiment to Judge Yoon Administration and ruling party prevailsReform New Party aims for seven elected members Cheon Haraam, Chairman of the Reform New Party’s Executive Election Committee, asserted that the early voting rate of 31.28% for the 22nd National Assembly election reflects a sentiment of not wanting to see President Yoon Suk Yeol and First […]
South Korean Politician Claims Coercion in High-Profile Corruption Case Controversy is brewing over allegations of prosecution’s persuasion by former Gyeonggi Province Vice Governor Lee Hwa Young, who was indicted in the illegal North Korean remittance case involving Lee Jae Myung, the leader of the Democratic Party. The Supreme Prosecutors’ Office has launched an investigation into the matter. On the 4th, former Vice Governor Lee […]
Historic Trilateral Financial Summit: U.S., South Korea, and Japan Unite in DC For the first time, the finance ministers of South Korea, the United States, and Japan will gather tomorrow in Washington, D.C. The Ministry of Economy and Finance announced on the 16th that Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang Mok will depart for the U.S. to attend the trilateral finance ministers’ meeting. This finance ministers’ meeting follows […]
North Korea Breaks Silence on South Korean Election: A Crushing Defeat for Yoon Suk Yeol For the first time, North Korea commented on the results of the South Korean general election on April 10th, claiming on the 16th that it was a “stern judgment of public sentiment” against Yoon Suk Yeol’s party. However, they did not mention specific election results, such as the number of seats won by each party. […]
Seattle Mayor Makes Historic Visit to Seoul, Strengthening Ties Source: City of Seoul Bruce Harrell, the first Asian-American Mayor of Seattle and son of a war veteran led a large economic delegation on a visit to Seoul on April 15. During their meeting, Mayor Oh Se Hoon introduced the Climate Companion Card, part of Seoul’s key policy, the Special City of Companionship and Charm. […]
Choked by China: South Korea Battles Rising Carbon Monoxide Levels A U.S. research team has revealed that an alarming amount of carbon monoxide, a pollutant originating from China, has infiltrated South Korea beyond the country’s control. The researchers stated that most of the carbon monoxide that entered South Korea originated from China’s domestic market. According to the scientific and technological community, on the 13th, the […]
K-Pop Sensation IVE Unveils Artistic Concept Photos for 'IVE SWITCH' K-pop girl group IVE, consisting of An Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo, has teased the vibe of their upcoming album. Their agency, Starship Entertainment, released the first concept photo for IVE’s second EP, IVE SWITCH, on the 14th. The recently unveiled concept photo beautifully encapsulates each member’s distinct individuality, evoking the atmosphere […]
TXT's 'Minisode 3: TOMORROW' Storms Billboard 200, Lands in Top 3 TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) has reached a milestone by securing their tenth entry on the prestigious U.S. Billboard 200 chart, a testament to their widespread international popularity. On the 15th, Big Hit Music revealed that TXT’s 6th mini album, minisode 3: TOMORROW, had claimed the 3rd position on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 103,500 copies […]
EXO's Global Popularity Unleashed in 12th Anniversary Fan Meeting The solo fan meeting commemorating the 12th anniversary of EXO’s debut this year has wrapped up successfully. 2024 EXO FAN MEETING: ONE occurred twice on the 14th, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., at the Incheon Yeongjongdo Inspire Arena. The 7 p.m. session, live-streamed online via Beyond Live and Weverse Live, confirmed EXO’s enduring global […]
Goryeo Dynasty's Sweet Secret: Gaeseong Juak Donuts Are the Latest Korean Sensation Are you familiar with Gaeseong Juak, the Goryeo Dynasty donut? As its popularity grows, Gaeseong Juak specialty stores are making their way into department stores and convenience stores, with some selling over a thousand pieces daily. Rising as a new powerhouse in K-desserts, what makes Gaeseong Juak so popular? Soaring Popularity of Gaeseong Juak The […]
North Korea's Nuclear Shadow Fuels South Korea's Atomic Ambitions - Part 3 Trump, High Possibility of Recognizing Korea’s Right to Develop Nuclear Weapons In fact, in the current global situation where nuclear threats are escalating, China and North Korea are surrounding, and the development of independent nuclear weapons would be the most efficient method of self-defense. Experts judge that if South Korea’s independent nuclear comes into existence, […]
The Silent Epidemic: Drug Use Surges Among Korean Youth Recent survey results from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety reveal a concerning rise in drug use, particularly among younger demographics. According to the survey, 3 out of every 100 adults have used at least one type of illegal drug. The perception that South Korea is no longer a drug-free nation is also gaining […]
U.S.-South Korea Collaborate with International Community to Address North Korean-Russian Military Cooperation Integrated Defense Dialogue between U.S. and South Korea held in the U.S.Global response to North Korean-Russian military tiesU.S. vows full defense, including nuclear attacks, to defend North Korea The U.S. and South Korea have agreed to jointly respond to North Korea’s nuclear threat while addressing North Korean-Russian military cooperation through international coordination. According to the defense […]
President Yoon's Future Uncertain After Crushing Election Defeat NYT·AP: “President Yoon is facing a lame-duck.” Reuter: “The result could hinder President Yoon’s policy efforts.” WSJ: “Not only friendly countries but also hostile countries may act on the assumption that President Yoon’s foreign policy direction has an expiration date.” Presidential Office Photojournalist Corps Foreign media on the 10th predicted that President Yoon Suk Yeol […]
White House Eyes South Korea for Advanced Military Tech Collaboration White House NSC Official: “Considering a variety of additional partners, including South Korea, in relation to Pillar 2” South Korea was mentioned as a potential partner in the advanced military technology development project driven by AUKUS, a security alliance between the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. According to Yonhap News on the 9th, […]
South Korea Boosts Surveillance with New Satellite Independent information surveillance reconnaissance capability was strengthened through the military’s first SAR South Korean forces’ second military spy satellite, launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, on the morning of the 8th (Korean time), successfully communicated with overseas ground stations after entering orbit. It was only 160 minutes after the satellite was launched. […]
K-Pop's ILLIT Makes Record-Breaking Debut on Billboard Charts ILLIT maintains frightening momentum on the Billboard charts, showing no stopping signs. The title song “Magnetic” from ILLIT’s (Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, Iroha) mini-first album, SUPER REAL ME, achieved remarkable success on the music charts. According to the latest chart preview shared on the official SNS of the American music magazine Billboard on the 8th […]
North Korea Expected to Launch Second Spy Satellite, Says South Korean Defense Minister On April 8th, Shin Won Sik, the South Korean Defense Minister, revealed that the South Korean Military predicts North Korea will launch its second military reconnaissance satellite this month. After observing the launch of our military’s second reconnaissance satellite at the Ministry of Defense building in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Minister Shin stated, “We had been closely […]
High Early Voting Reflects Desire to Judge Yoon Administration Sentiment to Judge Yoon Administration and ruling party prevailsReform New Party aims for seven elected members Cheon Haraam, Chairman of the Reform New Party’s Executive Election Committee, asserted that the early voting rate of 31.28% for the 22nd National Assembly election reflects a sentiment of not wanting to see President Yoon Suk Yeol and First […]
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