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North Korean YouTuber Yumi Returns: Sharing Life with Luxury and King Crab North Korean YouTuber Yumi from Pyongyang, whose account was closed, has started her activities again. On July 10, it was confirmed that North Korean YouTuber Yumi opened a new channel 'Olivia Natasha' on July 17, 2023, and continued her activities...
North Korea's Ongoing Threat: What's Kim Really Up To? Separating Fact from Fiction - Part 3Must Prepare Thoroughly for North Korea’s Local and Strategic Provocation Possibilities At the joint seminar 2024 Outlook on Inter-Korean Relations and Strategic Reinforcement of K-Defense hosted by the Northeast Asia Diplomacy and Security Forum and the Yangji Association, composed of former National Intelligence Service employees, on the 6th, Nam Joo Hong, a counselor at the […]
North Korea's Ongoing Threat: What's Kim Really Up To? Separating Fact from Fiction - Part 2Is North Korea that Supplied Over 2.3 Million Rounds of Ammunition to Russia Preparing a Full-Scale War? Considering the importance of ammunition, which has been highlighted in the Ukraine war, it is reported that North Korea has exported over 5,000 containers and more than 2.3 million rounds of 152mm shells to Russia. It has also […]
North Korea's Ongoing Threat: What's Kim Really Up To? Separating Fact from Fiction - Part 1The peninsula war theory is spreading domestically and abroad, as Kim Jong Un, leader of North Korea, defined South Korea as an immutable primary enemy and openly mentioned territorial occupation and pacification in case of emergencies, also continuing the provocation with the test launching of new weapons such as hypersonic missiles and long-range cruise missiles. […]
China to Remain 'The World's Factory' Despite Challenges: Decoupling China - Pessimism vs. OptimismDespite U.S. Restraints, China Remains the World’s Top ExporterChina Increases Investments and Exports to U.S. AlliesNo Manufacturing Superpower to Replace China YetJP Morgan: “China is not an Uninvestable Country” Despite economic uncertainties and U.S. restraints, China is expected to maintain its status as the “factory of the world.” Business Insider, a U.S. business news outlet, […]
North Korea's War Drums: Experts Weigh In on Kim Jong Un's Strategic CalculationsFormer US and Korean officials express “skepticism” over North Korea’s potential decision to go to warExperts, “Unless Kim Jong Un makes a suicidal level decision, war is unlikely” Opinions vary on the possibility of North Korea’s public declaration of “Occupation of South Korea” and the potential outbreak of war. While some foreign experts express the […]
China's Strong Rebuke Against Israel's Offensive in Rafah, Advocates for PeaceA regular briefing scene of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Due to the Lunar New Year holiday on the 10th, the biggest holiday, briefings will not be held until the 17th./Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. China condemned Israel for killing innocent civilians as Israel attacked Rafah, the southernmost part of the densely populated […]
Ukraine Accuses Russian Forces of Using Smuggled Starlink Satellite TerminalsA rocket carrying Starlink satellites was launched last month, on the 28th, from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA. / AP Yonhap News The Ukrainian side has claimed that the Russian forces, currently invading Ukraine, are using Starlink obtained from a third country on the front lines. According to Reuters on the 12th (local […]
Son Heung-min's Heroic Return: Spurs' Dramatic Win with Stunning Assist Son Heung-min scored an assist on his return to Tottenham Hotspur from the Asian Cup in Qatar...
South Korea's Shipbuilding Industry Faces Headwinds as China Surges AheadKorea’s backlog of ship orders is 38.69 million CGT, a decrease of 850,000 CGT from the previous month In the first month of the new year, global ship orders were sluggish compared to last year, with Korea falling slightly short of China. According to Clarkson Research, a UK-based shipbuilding and shipping market research firm, the […]
China's Business Meltdown: China's Tycoons Hit Hard by Economic Crunch AsiaToday Beijing Correspondent Hong Soon-do = China's economy, which is far from good, is now in the midst of a bankruptcy frenzy among its biggest business tycoons.
China's Carbon Reduction Plan Could Temper Climate Change Carbon emissions are expected to peak this year due to China's investment in renewable energy. This holds promise for reducing global temperature rise, while also raising concerns about China's economic stimulus program and rising fossil fuel power generation...
China, Indonesia's Nickel Cuts: A Bid to Boost Prices Amid Oversupply Nickel prices plunge about 40% from a year ago "China-Indonesia NPIs cause oversupply" China and Indonesia are set to cut nickel production this year to counter falling prices, Reuters reported on Dec. 12...
Half of Nuclear Carriers Headed to the Korean Peninsula, What's the Plan? Five U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carriers are likely to gather near the Korean Peninsula in April and May. The move is seen as a response to the threat of provocations from North Korea and China...
North Korea's Trade Deficit Pushes Arms Trade with RussiaIt has been revealed that North Korea recorded its largest deficit in four years in trade with China, which accounts for the majority of its trade. There are concerns that North Korea may actively trade arms with Russia to solve its foreign currency shortage problem. According to a report on “The Status of North Korea’s […]
China's Dilemma Part 2: Biden vs. Trump - Who's the Lesser 'Bowl of Poison'?◇ “China, the possibility of blaming China for COVID-19 responsibility and intensifying trade war if Trump wins.” Among critics, “With the ‘weakening of U.S. democracy and global leadership,’ Trump benefits China.” Former President Trump may be more hesitant to defend Taiwan due to his isolationist approach to foreign policy. Still, considering his unpredictability and strong […]
China's Dilemma Part 1: Biden vs. Trump - Who's the Lesser 'Bowl of Poison'?President Joe Biden of the United States and President Xi Jinping of China take a walk after their second face-to-face summit since taking office, held on November 15, 2023 (local time) at the “Filoli Estate,” a mansion in Woodside, near San Francisco, where the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting was held. /Reuters·Yonhap News The Chinese […]
US Military's Fatal Mistake: How Cheap Suicide Drones Breached Air Defenses - Part 2Shahed-136, 50kg warhead·1,553 miles flight The Islamic Resistance, an organization that encompasses pro-Iranian militia forces operating in Iraq, claimed responsibility for this attack. They declared it a retaliation for the U.S. military’s attack on the militia Kata’ib Hezbollah in the south of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, on the 23rd. Kata’ib Hezbollah has been continuously launching […]
US Military's Fatal Mistake: How Cheap Suicide Drones Breached Air Defenses - Part 1Turned into modern drone versus drone warThe lethal effect of suicide drones has higher performance per priceTerrain flight is a weapon system that can threaten air defense networkKorea Special Forces are operating suicide bomb drones for assassination “We mistook the drone of a pro-Iranian armed group for a friendly aircraft.” Early on Sunday, January 28, […]
7 Benefits of Taekwondo for Both Physical and Mental HealthTaekwondo is a martial art that originated in Korea and is widely practiced worldwide. It promotes mental and physical development while requiring high physical demands, making it a sport all ages enjoy. Let’s take a closer look at the various positive effects Taekwondo has on health. What are the benefits of Taekwondo? 1. Physical Health […]
North Korean YouTuber Yumi Returns: Sharing Life with Luxury and King Crab North Korean YouTuber Yumi from Pyongyang, whose account was closed, has started her activities again. On July 10, it was confirmed that North Korean YouTuber Yumi opened a new channel 'Olivia Natasha' on July 17, 2023, and continued her activities...
North Korea's Ongoing Threat: What's Kim Really Up To? Separating Fact from Fiction - Part 3 Must Prepare Thoroughly for North Korea’s Local and Strategic Provocation Possibilities At the joint seminar 2024 Outlook on Inter-Korean Relations and Strategic Reinforcement of K-Defense hosted by the Northeast Asia Diplomacy and Security Forum and the Yangji Association, composed of former National Intelligence Service employees, on the 6th, Nam Joo Hong, a counselor at the […]
North Korea's Ongoing Threat: What's Kim Really Up To? Separating Fact from Fiction - Part 2 Is North Korea that Supplied Over 2.3 Million Rounds of Ammunition to Russia Preparing a Full-Scale War? Considering the importance of ammunition, which has been highlighted in the Ukraine war, it is reported that North Korea has exported over 5,000 containers and more than 2.3 million rounds of 152mm shells to Russia. It has also […]
China to Remain 'The World's Factory' Despite Challenges: Decoupling China - Pessimism vs. Optimism Despite U.S. Restraints, China Remains the World’s Top ExporterChina Increases Investments and Exports to U.S. AlliesNo Manufacturing Superpower to Replace China YetJP Morgan: “China is not an Uninvestable Country” Despite economic uncertainties and U.S. restraints, China is expected to maintain its status as the “factory of the world.” Business Insider, a U.S. business news outlet, […]
North Korea's War Drums: Experts Weigh In on Kim Jong Un's Strategic Calculations Former US and Korean officials express “skepticism” over North Korea’s potential decision to go to warExperts, “Unless Kim Jong Un makes a suicidal level decision, war is unlikely” Opinions vary on the possibility of North Korea’s public declaration of “Occupation of South Korea” and the potential outbreak of war. While some foreign experts express the […]
China's Strong Rebuke Against Israel's Offensive in Rafah, Advocates for Peace A regular briefing scene of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Due to the Lunar New Year holiday on the 10th, the biggest holiday, briefings will not be held until the 17th./Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. China condemned Israel for killing innocent civilians as Israel attacked Rafah, the southernmost part of the densely populated […]
Ukraine Accuses Russian Forces of Using Smuggled Starlink Satellite Terminals A rocket carrying Starlink satellites was launched last month, on the 28th, from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA. / AP Yonhap News The Ukrainian side has claimed that the Russian forces, currently invading Ukraine, are using Starlink obtained from a third country on the front lines. According to Reuters on the 12th (local […]
Son Heung-min's Heroic Return: Spurs' Dramatic Win with Stunning Assist Son Heung-min scored an assist on his return to Tottenham Hotspur from the Asian Cup in Qatar...
South Korea's Shipbuilding Industry Faces Headwinds as China Surges Ahead Korea’s backlog of ship orders is 38.69 million CGT, a decrease of 850,000 CGT from the previous month In the first month of the new year, global ship orders were sluggish compared to last year, with Korea falling slightly short of China. According to Clarkson Research, a UK-based shipbuilding and shipping market research firm, the […]
China's Business Meltdown: China's Tycoons Hit Hard by Economic Crunch AsiaToday Beijing Correspondent Hong Soon-do = China's economy, which is far from good, is now in the midst of a bankruptcy frenzy among its biggest business tycoons.
China's Carbon Reduction Plan Could Temper Climate Change Carbon emissions are expected to peak this year due to China's investment in renewable energy. This holds promise for reducing global temperature rise, while also raising concerns about China's economic stimulus program and rising fossil fuel power generation...
China, Indonesia's Nickel Cuts: A Bid to Boost Prices Amid Oversupply Nickel prices plunge about 40% from a year ago "China-Indonesia NPIs cause oversupply" China and Indonesia are set to cut nickel production this year to counter falling prices, Reuters reported on Dec. 12...
Half of Nuclear Carriers Headed to the Korean Peninsula, What's the Plan? Five U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carriers are likely to gather near the Korean Peninsula in April and May. The move is seen as a response to the threat of provocations from North Korea and China...
North Korea's Trade Deficit Pushes Arms Trade with Russia It has been revealed that North Korea recorded its largest deficit in four years in trade with China, which accounts for the majority of its trade. There are concerns that North Korea may actively trade arms with Russia to solve its foreign currency shortage problem. According to a report on “The Status of North Korea’s […]
China's Dilemma Part 2: Biden vs. Trump - Who's the Lesser 'Bowl of Poison'? ◇ “China, the possibility of blaming China for COVID-19 responsibility and intensifying trade war if Trump wins.” Among critics, “With the ‘weakening of U.S. democracy and global leadership,’ Trump benefits China.” Former President Trump may be more hesitant to defend Taiwan due to his isolationist approach to foreign policy. Still, considering his unpredictability and strong […]
China's Dilemma Part 1: Biden vs. Trump - Who's the Lesser 'Bowl of Poison'? President Joe Biden of the United States and President Xi Jinping of China take a walk after their second face-to-face summit since taking office, held on November 15, 2023 (local time) at the “Filoli Estate,” a mansion in Woodside, near San Francisco, where the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting was held. /Reuters·Yonhap News The Chinese […]
US Military's Fatal Mistake: How Cheap Suicide Drones Breached Air Defenses - Part 2 Shahed-136, 50kg warhead·1,553 miles flight The Islamic Resistance, an organization that encompasses pro-Iranian militia forces operating in Iraq, claimed responsibility for this attack. They declared it a retaliation for the U.S. military’s attack on the militia Kata’ib Hezbollah in the south of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, on the 23rd. Kata’ib Hezbollah has been continuously launching […]
US Military's Fatal Mistake: How Cheap Suicide Drones Breached Air Defenses - Part 1 Turned into modern drone versus drone warThe lethal effect of suicide drones has higher performance per priceTerrain flight is a weapon system that can threaten air defense networkKorea Special Forces are operating suicide bomb drones for assassination “We mistook the drone of a pro-Iranian armed group for a friendly aircraft.” Early on Sunday, January 28, […]
7 Benefits of Taekwondo for Both Physical and Mental Health Taekwondo is a martial art that originated in Korea and is widely practiced worldwide. It promotes mental and physical development while requiring high physical demands, making it a sport all ages enjoy. Let’s take a closer look at the various positive effects Taekwondo has on health. What are the benefits of Taekwondo? 1. Physical Health […]
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