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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.
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 […]
Korea's Contribution to Global Democracy Praised by Foreign Policy MagazineOn the 18th (local time), Foreign Policy, the American magazine specializing in international diplomacy, published an article titled “Korea To Become a Leader in Democracy.” It stated, “Korea has already established an impressive democracy and a vibrant market economy. Based on these achievements, it will emerge as a leader that can support democracy worldwide.” This […]
China's State-Run Media Strongly Criticizes 'Summit for Democracy'“Promoting the democracy of the US, Korea takes the lead” ⓒReuters/Yonhap News China’s state-run media strongly criticized South Korea regarding the “3rd Summit for Democracy” that opened in Seoul on the 18th. According to China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency, the Chinese Foreign Ministry claimed on the 17th that the Summit for Democracy led by the […]
China Warns Korea Against Taiwan's Participation in Democracy SummitTaiwan should not participate in the Democracy SummitNewly appointed spokesperson Lin Jian suggestedAlso criticized that it only brings humiliation upon themselves On the 18th, China opposed Taiwan’s participation in the third Democracy Summit held in Korea, demanding Korea’s adherence to the “One China” principle. Lin Jian, the new Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, […]
Kim Jong Un Emphasizes That All Three Priorities Are War Readiness North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has emphasized war readiness while observing an airborne troop drill. The North's state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on March 16 that Kim led a drill on March 15 for the Airborne Land Warriors. The drill was aimed at "inspecting the readiness of the airborne soldiers to be mobilized according to arbitrary operational prayers issued under unjust wartime conditions," the news agency said, describing the drill as "transport planes flying over the training grounds and combatants raining down on the virtual enemy lines like hailstones." "The basic task of the People's Army is first, second, and third, to prepare for war," Kim said, ordering that "every soldier in the entire army must be strongly armed with a firm confrontational will and a thorough war outlook, with the determination to change the course of history if war breaks out." "Even if the People's Armed Forces conduct a single drill, only when it is directly related to war can it prepare the soldiers as real fighting forces who will unconditionally fight and win in the solemn battlefield of life and death in the event of an emergency," he said. "The recent major drills have shown that our armed forces, which are directly responsible for the conduct of war and are the basic capability of national defense, are not only thoroughly prepared for war in every aspect, but also have a firmly established combat mobilization posture with a determined main enemy perspective." Kim was accompanied by Vice Chairman of the Party's Central Military Commission Pak Chung Chun and received on the ground by Defense Minister Kang Soon Nam, Chief of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army Ri Young-gil, Commander of the Air Force, and the commander of the 11th Army Corps. Kim Jong Un has been inspecting military exercises in response to the U.S.-South Korea joint military drills "Freedom Shield" (FS), which were held from April 4-14. On the 6th, Kim directed troops in a live maneuvering drill that is believed to have involved capturing a frontline guard post (GP) and breaking through a general outpost (GOP); on the 7th, a self-propelled artillery and radar shelling drill; and on the 13th, a drill against a tank unit mobilized with new tanks...
50-Year-Old 'Suspended' For Praising North Korean Leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il After Opening an Online Cafe“There was an intention to jeopardize the safety of South Korea and the order of liberal democracy.” A man in his 50s, who created an online cafe praising North Korea and posted materials and articles unilaterally favoring North Korea and its military-first politics, has received a suspended sentence. According to the legal sources on the […]
A U.S. Expert on Korean Peninsula, 'Biden Should Lift Sanctions on North Korea and Launch a Comprehensive Response'Overcoming North Korea’s economic hardship is a political opportunity A suggestion has been made that President Joe Biden of the United States should take “overcoming North Korea’s economic hardship” as an opportunity to resolve the security crisis on the Korean Peninsula. According to Yonhap News on the 18th, Professor John Delury at Yonsei University Graduate […]
'Summit for Democracy' Opens Today Amid North Korea's ProvocationsYonhap News The Summit for Democracy, aimed at strengthening worldwide democratic capacity, kicks off in Seoul on the 18th. As the conference led by U.S. President Joe Biden to foster unity among democratic forces, this third Summit hosted solely by Korea is the first since the United States. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]
Top Secret War Command Posts Ready for North Korea's Provocations - Part 3B1 Bunker – Actual War Command Post in the Event of a North Invasion The B1 Bunker is where the Korean military would act as the actual war command post in the event of a North Korean invasion. It is located in Namtaeryeong, Gwanak Mountain, Seoul. As the actual war command post in case of […]
HYBE's Youngest I'LL-IT Makes Hot Debut With 'SUPER REAL ME' Album HYBE’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 Prison A 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 Provocations North 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 2 First 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 High South 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.
North Korea's Cruise Missiles vs. U.S. Tomahawk: Game-Changer in the Region? - Part 2 North 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 Channel Samyang 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 Rich Instagram 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 Run Gradually 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 China After 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 […]
Korea's Contribution to Global Democracy Praised by Foreign Policy Magazine On the 18th (local time), Foreign Policy, the American magazine specializing in international diplomacy, published an article titled “Korea To Become a Leader in Democracy.” It stated, “Korea has already established an impressive democracy and a vibrant market economy. Based on these achievements, it will emerge as a leader that can support democracy worldwide.” This […]
China's State-Run Media Strongly Criticizes 'Summit for Democracy' “Promoting the democracy of the US, Korea takes the lead” ⓒReuters/Yonhap News China’s state-run media strongly criticized South Korea regarding the “3rd Summit for Democracy” that opened in Seoul on the 18th. According to China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency, the Chinese Foreign Ministry claimed on the 17th that the Summit for Democracy led by the […]
China Warns Korea Against Taiwan's Participation in Democracy Summit Taiwan should not participate in the Democracy SummitNewly appointed spokesperson Lin Jian suggestedAlso criticized that it only brings humiliation upon themselves On the 18th, China opposed Taiwan’s participation in the third Democracy Summit held in Korea, demanding Korea’s adherence to the “One China” principle. Lin Jian, the new Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, […]
Kim Jong Un Emphasizes That All Three Priorities Are War Readiness North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has emphasized war readiness while observing an airborne troop drill. The North's state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on March 16 that Kim led a drill on March 15 for the Airborne Land Warriors. The drill was aimed at "inspecting the readiness of the airborne soldiers to be mobilized according to arbitrary operational prayers issued under unjust wartime conditions," the news agency said, describing the drill as "transport planes flying over the training grounds and combatants raining down on the virtual enemy lines like hailstones." "The basic task of the People's Army is first, second, and third, to prepare for war," Kim said, ordering that "every soldier in the entire army must be strongly armed with a firm confrontational will and a thorough war outlook, with the determination to change the course of history if war breaks out." "Even if the People's Armed Forces conduct a single drill, only when it is directly related to war can it prepare the soldiers as real fighting forces who will unconditionally fight and win in the solemn battlefield of life and death in the event of an emergency," he said. "The recent major drills have shown that our armed forces, which are directly responsible for the conduct of war and are the basic capability of national defense, are not only thoroughly prepared for war in every aspect, but also have a firmly established combat mobilization posture with a determined main enemy perspective." Kim was accompanied by Vice Chairman of the Party's Central Military Commission Pak Chung Chun and received on the ground by Defense Minister Kang Soon Nam, Chief of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army Ri Young-gil, Commander of the Air Force, and the commander of the 11th Army Corps. Kim Jong Un has been inspecting military exercises in response to the U.S.-South Korea joint military drills "Freedom Shield" (FS), which were held from April 4-14. On the 6th, Kim directed troops in a live maneuvering drill that is believed to have involved capturing a frontline guard post (GP) and breaking through a general outpost (GOP); on the 7th, a self-propelled artillery and radar shelling drill; and on the 13th, a drill against a tank unit mobilized with new tanks...
50-Year-Old 'Suspended' For Praising North Korean Leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il After Opening an Online Cafe “There was an intention to jeopardize the safety of South Korea and the order of liberal democracy.” A man in his 50s, who created an online cafe praising North Korea and posted materials and articles unilaterally favoring North Korea and its military-first politics, has received a suspended sentence. According to the legal sources on the […]
A U.S. Expert on Korean Peninsula, 'Biden Should Lift Sanctions on North Korea and Launch a Comprehensive Response' Overcoming North Korea’s economic hardship is a political opportunity A suggestion has been made that President Joe Biden of the United States should take “overcoming North Korea’s economic hardship” as an opportunity to resolve the security crisis on the Korean Peninsula. According to Yonhap News on the 18th, Professor John Delury at Yonsei University Graduate […]
'Summit for Democracy' Opens Today Amid North Korea's Provocations Yonhap News The Summit for Democracy, aimed at strengthening worldwide democratic capacity, kicks off in Seoul on the 18th. As the conference led by U.S. President Joe Biden to foster unity among democratic forces, this third Summit hosted solely by Korea is the first since the United States. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]
Top Secret War Command Posts Ready for North Korea's Provocations - Part 3 B1 Bunker – Actual War Command Post in the Event of a North Invasion The B1 Bunker is where the Korean military would act as the actual war command post in the event of a North Korean invasion. It is located in Namtaeryeong, Gwanak Mountain, Seoul. As the actual war command post in case of […]
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