Trump Reignites Debate: Scrapping Electric Vehicle Policy?This year is a presidential election year in the United States. There is widespread talk about the need to respond to Trump’s possible re-election. Along with this, there are concerns about possible changes to Biden’s actively pursued electric car strategy. Trump has publicly declared that he will scrap Biden’s electric vehicle power. There has been […]
Biden Submits Defense Budget to Congress, Prioritizing Deterrence Against ChinaThe Biden administration has compiled next year’s defense budget, which includes plans to swiftly provide weapons to Taiwan in the same manner as it supported Ukraine and to invest heavily in anti-ship missiles in preparation for naval warfare with China. Despite the austerity budget trend due to astronomical fiscal deficits, it conveys a message to […]
Lethal Capabilities of JASSM-ER Missiles: Countering North Korea's Aggressive Posturing - Part 2U.S. equips B-2 bomber with JASSM Recently, the stealth air-to-ground cruise missile JASSM has been gaining prominence. This is due to the fierce military competition between the U.S. and China for dominance in the western Pacific. As China significantly increases the number of navy vessels such as aircraft carriers and Aegis destroyers under its Anti-Access/Area […]
China Criticizes U.S. Plan for 'Ukrainian-style' Weapons Support to TaiwanChina has expressed its stance that the United States and China should break away from their “bad competition” as the U.S. Department of Defense included the so-called “Ukrainian-style” weapons support for Taiwan in next year’s defense budget. Although there was a backlash, it can be said that the level of response was entirely moderated. It […]
Trump Rallies for Tariffs: Promises Tough Stance on China TradeFormer President Donald Trump has signaled that if he retakes the White House, he will use “high tariffs” as a weapon in tough negotiations with China and others, stating, “I firmly believe in tariffs.” Trump, who is virtually confirmed as the Republican presidential candidate, said in an interview with an economy media CNBC on the […]
U.S. to Restrict Sale of Strategic Petroleum Reserves to ChinaThe U.S. Congress is pushing for a measure to prohibit the sale of strategic petroleum reserves to China. According to industry sources, on the 10th, U.S. bipartisan leaders agreed on the 3rd to continue operating a significant portion of government functions until the end of the fiscal year 2023 (October 2023 to September 2024) to […]
Trump and Musk: Secret Meeting Sparks Speculation for 2024 ElectionFormer President Donald Trump, a strong candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, reportedly met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, stirring speculation about securing “ammunition” for his election campaign. The New York Times (NYT) quoted an anonymous source on the 5th (local time), revealing that former President Trump met Musk in Palm Beach, Florida, on the […]
China's Defense Budget Exceeds $250 Billion Amidst Heightened US CompetitionIt was set at approximately $257 billion, a 7.2% increase from last yearThe peaceful reunification with Taiwan is omittedAs was the case last year, the Korean Peninsula is not mentioned On March 5th, Chinese People’s Liberation Army soldiers marched outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing after the opening ceremony of the second […]
South Korea's Big Mac Index Rises to $4.11, Undervaluation ContinuesSouth Korea’s Big Mac Index ranks sixth highest in Asia. The Big Mac Index is a measure that converts the price of a Big Mac sold at McDonald’s outlets in various countries into US dollars. It is used to gauge a country’s currency value and exchange rate. The British economic weekly, The Economist, has been […]
Gold Prices Hit All-Time High Amid US Rate Cut ExpectationsThe price of gold, domestically and internationally, has hit a record high due to the expectation of a cut in interest rates in the U.S. According to the Korea Exchange (KRX) on the 5th, the spot price per gram of 1 kg gold in the gold market the previous day closed at $66.84, up 2.20%. […]
Biden Administration to Investigate Security Concerns with Chinese-Made Cars U.S. Biden Administration to Investigate Security Risks of Chinese-Made Connected Vehicles.
US Leads Global AI Race as South Korea Sees Remarkable GrowthAs the global competition to dominate Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology intensifies, South Korea has shown the most significant technological advancement among major countries in the past five years. A report titled Recent Trends in the Level of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology in Korea and Major Countries, published by the Software Research Institute on the 28th, […]
China's 'Two Sessions' and Super Tuesday Clash: What's at Stake for South Korea?The South Korean stock market is expected to be directly affected by the two-day Chinese Two Sessions, also known as “Lianghui” (Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference on the 4th, National People’s Congress on the 5th) starting from the 4th and the U.S. presidential election day, Super Tuesday on the 5th. The Lianghui has a direct […]
Trump Sweeps Republican Primaries: Sets Sights on Super Tuesday VictoryFormer U.S. President Donald Trump has consecutively won the Republican primaries in Missouri, Michigan, and Idaho. If he triumphs in the Super Tuesday primaries, which will be held simultaneously in 15 U.S. states on the 5th, he expected to wrap up the primaries and move on to the general election preparations. He also highlighted one […]
ENHYPEN Announces Encore Tour in the US Following Successful World Tour [Joy News 24 Reporter Jung Ji-won] Group ENHYPEN, which recently wrapped up its world tour, will be holding an encore tour in five U.S. cities following Seoul...
Luxurious Life of a Korean Tattoo Artist in the U.S The daily life of the most famous Korean tattooist in San Francisco has been revealed. Tattooist Jia was recently introduced in a video titled "Shocking Korean life in San Francisco, where the cost of living is extremely high [2]🇺🇲" posted on YouTube's Heechulism channel...
North Korea Blames U.S. for B-21 Bomber's Terrifying Nuclear ThreatsNorth Korea shifts responsibility for nuclear proliferation to the United States, justifying its nuclear provocations, citing U.S. actions.
World-Class Skiing: 5 Must-Visit Ski Spots for Snow EnthusiastsExplore European ski resorts in the Alps, Swiss Zermatt's high-altitude challenges and France's Chamonix Mont-Blanc's breathtaking views.
AAA Predicts Third Busiest Thanksgiving Travel Period in Two DecadesAAA predicts the 'busiest Thanksgiving in recent years' with 55.4 million Americans traveling, including record air travel.
NYC's Holiday Season in Full Swing: 5 Best Christmas Events to EnjoyNYC's Christmas celebrations feature Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center, Saks Fifth Avenue, Radio City Music Hall, and Dyker Heights.
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