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Putin's Luxury Gift: North Korea's Kim Jong Un Receives Russian-Made CarNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un received a car as a gift from Russian President Vladimir Putin. North Korean state-run Korean Central News Agency reported on the 20th that the “Russian-made personal car” sent by President Putin to Secretary Kim was delivered to Party Secretary Park Jong Chon and Deputy Party Leader Kim Yo Jong […]
Biden Ranks 14th Among US Presidents: Trump Lands Dead LastAnalyzed by 154 political expertsBiden scored 63 points…His achievement is “kicking Trump out.”Trump scored 11 points…”Worse than 19th-century political failures.” In a survey evaluating the achievements of all presidents among U.S. political experts, President Joe Biden ranked 14th, while former President Donald Trump was last at 45th. According to The Hill, a U.S. political newspaper […]
Chinese Electric Car Maker HiPhi Faces Financial Crunch, Delays SalariesHiPhi, Which Once Outperformed Tesla in a Range TestStruggles Amid Overheated Competition in the Chinese Electric Car Market The Chinese electric vehicle brand HiPhi, which made headlines in Korea for its distinctive design and performance reminiscent of a transforming robot, is reportedly facing a forced pay cut and a six-month production halt due to financial […]
China's BYD Aims for Luxury Electric Car Market Domination, Eyes TeslaPlans to Launch Various Luxury Models This YearPursuing Brand Value EnhancementDomestic Slowdown Leads to Overseas Strategy, Targeting 400,000 ExportsGlobal Competitors on Edge: “Demise without Trade Barriers” Following its achievement as the world’s top seller of electric cars last year, China’s BYD is setting its sights on the luxury car market this year. According to Bloomberg […]
North Korean Delegation Rushes to Russia for Expanding All-Round CooperationKim Su Gil, responsible for the Pyongyang City Committee, returned on the 19th after completing his visit to Russia. North Korean newspaper Rodong Sinmun reported on the 20th that “an international delegation led by Minister of Information Industry Ju Yong Il left Pyongyang on the 19th to participate in the Eurasian Information Technology Union (Forum) […]
South Korea Urges Thorough Probe into Navalny's Sudden DeathThe South Korean government stated on the 19th that a “thorough investigation is necessary” regarding the death of Russian anti-government activist Alexei Navalny. A South Korean foreign ministry official said on the same day, “We mourn the death of Navalny, who fought for freedom and democracy in Russia,” and added, “A thorough and transparent investigation […]
Navalny's Widow Blames Putin for Husband's Death in Stirring Video Amid allegations surrounding the cause of death of Russian anti-government activist Alexei Navalny, Navalny's wife has blamed Putin, claiming that "her husband's death is President Putin's responsibility."
Goldman Sachs Predicts S&P 500 to Hit 5200 by Year-EndAmid the U.S. stock market continuously breaking records this year, investment bank Goldman Sachs has raised its year-end forecast for the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 index. According to Bloomberg, on the 19th (all local time), Goldman Sachs revised its year-end S&P 500 forecast from the previous 5100 to 5200. This is a 3.9% increase […]
Bomb Scare and Bad Weather Disrupt 141 Jeju Airport FlightsFlights to and from Jeju, including Jeju Airport, were canceled in droves due to deteriorating weather at domestic airports and the discovery of a suspicious object suspected to be an explosive at Gwangju Airport. According to the Korea Airports Corporation’s Jeju Airport on the 19th, as of 7 PM that day, 141 domestic flights (78 […]
Samsung's Foldable Panel Receives U.S. Military Certification for Durability StandardsProven Durability From Freezing, Temperature Fluctuations, Falls, and Acceleration Samsung Display’s foldable panel has received “military spec” certification from the U.S. Department of Defense’s durability standard test. Samsung Display is the first to receive the certification for its foldable panel. Samsung Display announced on the 19th that its 7-inch foldable panel, used in the latest […]
South Korea Ranks 22nd in World Democracy Index, Japan 16th, North Korea 165th South Korea's Democracy Index ranked 22nd out of 167 countries worldwide. This is up two spots from a year ago. Japan ranked 16th, the United States 29th, and North Korea 165th...
North Korea Celebrates Kim Jong Il's 82nd Birthday with Industrial Art ExhibitionsIn honor of the 82nd birthday of Kim Jong Il, industrial art exhibitions were held in various regions. (Photo= Labor Newspaper/News1) Industrial art exhibitions commemorating the 82nd birthday of Kim Jong Il continue to be held in each province (direct-controlled municipality). The Labor Newspaper reported on the 19th, “Workers, experts, enthusiasts, and laborers in the […]
North Korea Blames U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy for Regional Chaos and Conflict AsiaToday By Park Young-hoon = North Korean authorities have claimed that the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy is causing regional and factional conflicts, leading to chaos. "The US-led security councils, including the Quad (US-Japan-India-Australia) and AUKUS (US-UK-Australia), have led to closure and factional confrontation, not freedom and openness," according to an article titled 'Washington's Indo-Pacific strategy is a script for geopolitical confrontation that destroys peace and stability in the region,' written by Ri Ji-won, a researcher at the US Institute of Foreign Affairs, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Monday. "The reality two years after the release of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy report clearly demonstrates the hollowness of the current U.S. administration's 'building a free, open, prosperous, and stable region,'" he said. "The U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy has not brought stability to the region, but instability and war." "The U.S. is using the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) to build an exclusive supply chain that excludes regional countries," he said, adding that "stable supply...
Concerns Arise as Tesla's Cybertrucks Reportedly Show Signs of Corrosion After Rain ExposureTesla’s Cybertruck has recently been embroiled in a controversy over corrosion. According to foreign media such as Futurism on the 14th (local time), one Cybertruck Owners Club forum member revealed that persistent orange stains are appearing on the exterior of the Cybertruck. He said, “I found that small orange flecks appearing on my truck after driving it […]
South Korea Equipped for Precision Strikes Against North Korean ProvocationsA means of retaliatory punishment to strike the starting point of the provocation in case of North Korea’s provocationFor the precise strike on nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles, and the forward echelon of North KoreaCluster bomb unit equipped with a warhead containing hundreds of submunitionsIn case of radio interference, strikes the targets by avoiding the obstacles […]
New Naval Surface-to-Air Missile RIM-7 Enhances Maritime Defense Capabilities Amid Evolving ThreatsThe RIM-7 Sea Sparrow is a ship-based anti-aircraft weapon system designed to defend against enemy missiles from both land and sea. Developed by the United States, it is a short-range naval surface-to-air missile with a range of 6.2 to 12.4 miles and a naval launch version of the AIM-7 Sparrow air-to-air missile. It is used […]
Apple Faces Record 500 Million Euros Fine from EU for Antitrust ViolationsThe European Union (EU) is reported to plan to impose its first fine on Apple for alleged violation of antitrust laws./Reuters Yonhap News The European Union (EU) plans to impose a fine of 500 Million Euros on Apple for alleged antitrust violations. With the full implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) next month, conflicts […]
US-China Diplomatic Showdown: Atlantic Hegemony Battles in AfricaU.S. and China Engage in Diplomatic Battles over Military Base Construction in Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and DjiboutiU.S. Thwarts China’s Attempt to Build a Military Base in Gabon, a Key Atlantic TerritoryBoth Countries Woo Equatorial Guinea with Economic and Military Assistance OffersFierce Under-the-Radar Support to Secure Dominance in Djibouti, the “Horn of Africa” The United States […]
Riots Erupt as North Korean Workers Protest Unpaid Wages in Chinese Factory TakeoverIt has been reported that an incident occurred last month where 2,000 North Korean workers dispatched to China protested against wage defaults, occupied a factory, and, during the protest, assaulted a managerial staff, leading to his death. According to Yomiuri’s report on the 17th, approximately 2,000 workers dispatched by a trading company under the North […]
Ukraine Reveals Russia Fired 24 North Korean Ballistic Missiles, Killing 14 Civilians Ukraine has investigated that Russia has fired at least 24 short-range ballistic missiles from North Korea since December 30 last year. Only two were accurate, and the missiles were identified as KN-23 and KN-24, and at least 14 civilian deaths were confirmed...
Putin's Luxury Gift: North Korea's Kim Jong Un Receives Russian-Made Car North Korean leader Kim Jong Un received a car as a gift from Russian President Vladimir Putin. North Korean state-run Korean Central News Agency reported on the 20th that the “Russian-made personal car” sent by President Putin to Secretary Kim was delivered to Party Secretary Park Jong Chon and Deputy Party Leader Kim Yo Jong […]
Biden Ranks 14th Among US Presidents: Trump Lands Dead Last Analyzed by 154 political expertsBiden scored 63 points…His achievement is “kicking Trump out.”Trump scored 11 points…”Worse than 19th-century political failures.” In a survey evaluating the achievements of all presidents among U.S. political experts, President Joe Biden ranked 14th, while former President Donald Trump was last at 45th. According to The Hill, a U.S. political newspaper […]
Chinese Electric Car Maker HiPhi Faces Financial Crunch, Delays Salaries HiPhi, Which Once Outperformed Tesla in a Range TestStruggles Amid Overheated Competition in the Chinese Electric Car Market The Chinese electric vehicle brand HiPhi, which made headlines in Korea for its distinctive design and performance reminiscent of a transforming robot, is reportedly facing a forced pay cut and a six-month production halt due to financial […]
China's BYD Aims for Luxury Electric Car Market Domination, Eyes Tesla Plans to Launch Various Luxury Models This YearPursuing Brand Value EnhancementDomestic Slowdown Leads to Overseas Strategy, Targeting 400,000 ExportsGlobal Competitors on Edge: “Demise without Trade Barriers” Following its achievement as the world’s top seller of electric cars last year, China’s BYD is setting its sights on the luxury car market this year. According to Bloomberg […]
North Korean Delegation Rushes to Russia for Expanding All-Round Cooperation Kim Su Gil, responsible for the Pyongyang City Committee, returned on the 19th after completing his visit to Russia. North Korean newspaper Rodong Sinmun reported on the 20th that “an international delegation led by Minister of Information Industry Ju Yong Il left Pyongyang on the 19th to participate in the Eurasian Information Technology Union (Forum) […]
South Korea Urges Thorough Probe into Navalny's Sudden Death The South Korean government stated on the 19th that a “thorough investigation is necessary” regarding the death of Russian anti-government activist Alexei Navalny. A South Korean foreign ministry official said on the same day, “We mourn the death of Navalny, who fought for freedom and democracy in Russia,” and added, “A thorough and transparent investigation […]
Navalny's Widow Blames Putin for Husband's Death in Stirring Video Amid allegations surrounding the cause of death of Russian anti-government activist Alexei Navalny, Navalny's wife has blamed Putin, claiming that "her husband's death is President Putin's responsibility."
Goldman Sachs Predicts S&P 500 to Hit 5200 by Year-End Amid the U.S. stock market continuously breaking records this year, investment bank Goldman Sachs has raised its year-end forecast for the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 index. According to Bloomberg, on the 19th (all local time), Goldman Sachs revised its year-end S&P 500 forecast from the previous 5100 to 5200. This is a 3.9% increase […]
Bomb Scare and Bad Weather Disrupt 141 Jeju Airport Flights Flights to and from Jeju, including Jeju Airport, were canceled in droves due to deteriorating weather at domestic airports and the discovery of a suspicious object suspected to be an explosive at Gwangju Airport. According to the Korea Airports Corporation’s Jeju Airport on the 19th, as of 7 PM that day, 141 domestic flights (78 […]
Samsung's Foldable Panel Receives U.S. Military Certification for Durability Standards Proven Durability From Freezing, Temperature Fluctuations, Falls, and Acceleration Samsung Display’s foldable panel has received “military spec” certification from the U.S. Department of Defense’s durability standard test. Samsung Display is the first to receive the certification for its foldable panel. Samsung Display announced on the 19th that its 7-inch foldable panel, used in the latest […]
South Korea Ranks 22nd in World Democracy Index, Japan 16th, North Korea 165th South Korea's Democracy Index ranked 22nd out of 167 countries worldwide. This is up two spots from a year ago. Japan ranked 16th, the United States 29th, and North Korea 165th...
North Korea Celebrates Kim Jong Il's 82nd Birthday with Industrial Art Exhibitions In honor of the 82nd birthday of Kim Jong Il, industrial art exhibitions were held in various regions. (Photo= Labor Newspaper/News1) Industrial art exhibitions commemorating the 82nd birthday of Kim Jong Il continue to be held in each province (direct-controlled municipality). The Labor Newspaper reported on the 19th, “Workers, experts, enthusiasts, and laborers in the […]
North Korea Blames U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy for Regional Chaos and Conflict AsiaToday By Park Young-hoon = North Korean authorities have claimed that the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy is causing regional and factional conflicts, leading to chaos. "The US-led security councils, including the Quad (US-Japan-India-Australia) and AUKUS (US-UK-Australia), have led to closure and factional confrontation, not freedom and openness," according to an article titled 'Washington's Indo-Pacific strategy is a script for geopolitical confrontation that destroys peace and stability in the region,' written by Ri Ji-won, a researcher at the US Institute of Foreign Affairs, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Monday. "The reality two years after the release of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy report clearly demonstrates the hollowness of the current U.S. administration's 'building a free, open, prosperous, and stable region,'" he said. "The U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy has not brought stability to the region, but instability and war." "The U.S. is using the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) to build an exclusive supply chain that excludes regional countries," he said, adding that "stable supply...
Concerns Arise as Tesla's Cybertrucks Reportedly Show Signs of Corrosion After Rain Exposure Tesla’s Cybertruck has recently been embroiled in a controversy over corrosion. According to foreign media such as Futurism on the 14th (local time), one Cybertruck Owners Club forum member revealed that persistent orange stains are appearing on the exterior of the Cybertruck. He said, “I found that small orange flecks appearing on my truck after driving it […]
South Korea Equipped for Precision Strikes Against North Korean Provocations A means of retaliatory punishment to strike the starting point of the provocation in case of North Korea’s provocationFor the precise strike on nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles, and the forward echelon of North KoreaCluster bomb unit equipped with a warhead containing hundreds of submunitionsIn case of radio interference, strikes the targets by avoiding the obstacles […]
New Naval Surface-to-Air Missile RIM-7 Enhances Maritime Defense Capabilities Amid Evolving Threats The RIM-7 Sea Sparrow is a ship-based anti-aircraft weapon system designed to defend against enemy missiles from both land and sea. Developed by the United States, it is a short-range naval surface-to-air missile with a range of 6.2 to 12.4 miles and a naval launch version of the AIM-7 Sparrow air-to-air missile. It is used […]
Apple Faces Record 500 Million Euros Fine from EU for Antitrust Violations The European Union (EU) is reported to plan to impose its first fine on Apple for alleged violation of antitrust laws./Reuters Yonhap News The European Union (EU) plans to impose a fine of 500 Million Euros on Apple for alleged antitrust violations. With the full implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) next month, conflicts […]
US-China Diplomatic Showdown: Atlantic Hegemony Battles in Africa U.S. and China Engage in Diplomatic Battles over Military Base Construction in Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and DjiboutiU.S. Thwarts China’s Attempt to Build a Military Base in Gabon, a Key Atlantic TerritoryBoth Countries Woo Equatorial Guinea with Economic and Military Assistance OffersFierce Under-the-Radar Support to Secure Dominance in Djibouti, the “Horn of Africa” The United States […]
Riots Erupt as North Korean Workers Protest Unpaid Wages in Chinese Factory Takeover It has been reported that an incident occurred last month where 2,000 North Korean workers dispatched to China protested against wage defaults, occupied a factory, and, during the protest, assaulted a managerial staff, leading to his death. According to Yomiuri’s report on the 17th, approximately 2,000 workers dispatched by a trading company under the North […]
Ukraine Reveals Russia Fired 24 North Korean Ballistic Missiles, Killing 14 Civilians Ukraine has investigated that Russia has fired at least 24 short-range ballistic missiles from North Korea since December 30 last year. Only two were accurate, and the missiles were identified as KN-23 and KN-24, and at least 14 civilian deaths were confirmed...
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