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North Korea's Dirty Money: How Room 39 Fuels Kim Jong Un's RuleNorth Korea’s Foreign Currency Earning Control TowerIllegal Acts like Drug Trafficking and HackingGathering Funds for North Korean Rule Recently, North Korea has been seen exerting efforts to earn foreign currency, such as seizing the wages of overseas workers and even requiring service workers to hand over their tips to the authorities. It’s an admitted fact […]
Coca-Cola is Off-Limits in North Korea and Cuba - Here's WhyNorth Korea and Cuba ban Coca-Cola Due to their socialist nature Cocoa-carbonated water as a substitute It’s often said that Coca-Cola can be found anywhere in the world, even in remote villages in Africa. However, it’s currently a hot topic that this globally popular beverage can’t be found in North Korea and Cuba. In North […]
From Hero to Zero: Audi's Harsh Fall in the Korean Car MarketAccording to the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association (KAIDA), BMW led the January brand registrations with 4,330 vehicles, followed by Mercedes-Benz with 2,931 cars, showing a significant gap of about 1,400. An industry insider pointed out that Mercedes-Benz’s leading model, the E-Class, is in the process of changing generations, which has led to supply […]
U.S.-South Korea Joint Drills vs. North Korea's Airborne ForcesU.S.- South Korea Joint Aerial Infiltration ExerciseComparison with North Korean Airborne Forces“North Korea Lacks Confidence in Aerial Warfare” It was revealed that the Republic of Korea Army Special Warfare Command (SWC) conducted a joint aerial infiltration exercise with the U.S. Special Operations Command Korea (SOCKOR) at Osan Air Base in Gyeonggi Province on the 18th. […]
Kim Jong Un: Trying to Be the New Sun of the StateNorth Korean Media Removes References to Kim Il Sung’s Birthday, Day of the SunKim Jong Un Establishes Mosaic Murals for His IdolizationKim Jong Un Intensifies Fourth-Generation Succession to Maintain Regime While North Korea has recently stopped idolizing Kim Il Sung and removed the term sun, they continue to use that term for Kim Jong Un, […]
From F-35s to Iron Dome: America's Key Role in Israel's Defense ArsenalU.S. Assists in Israel’s Modern Military ConstructionIsrael, a Major Exporter and Importer of Powerful WeaponsNo Discussions Yet with South Korea, Government Support Needed The pressure on the Western world to halt arms sales to Israel, which is at war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, is intensifying. Israel is one of the major arms exporting […]
North Korea's Biochemical Threat: US Sounds Alarm on Weapons DevelopmentUS government’s report on North KoreaContinuation of biological and chemical weapons developmentNorth Korea’s manufacturing capabilities are sufficient The US government has revealed that North Korea is consistently accumulating technology related to genetic manipulation for irregular warfare using biological weapons. This assessment, included in the annual report released by the US State Department, is shocking as […]
Samsung Battles Internal and External Challenges with Extra Working DayA six-day work week was introduced for executives of Samsung Group affiliates According to the business community, on the 17th, all executives of Samsung Group affiliates decided to work six days a week, starting as early as the third weekend of April. Samsung Electronics, the core subsidiary of the Samsung Group, already has over half […]
From Birthday Gifts to Currency: The Pervasive Drug Culture in North KoreaSince the 1980s, North Korea has been running a state-sponsored drug business Since the 1980s, North Korea has been heavily involved in the drug trade, led by the government in what’s known as the “white bellflower” project. Dr. Yang Seong Gwan, a specialist in family medicine and author of “A Mind Engaged in Drugs, A […]
North Korea's Military Uniform MakeoverNorth Korea’s Air and Ground Forces uniforms have become similar to South Korea’s. The iconic dark ochre plain uniforms of the North Korean military, once a symbol of North Korea’s armed forces, began to adopt a ‘digital pattern’ similar to that of South Korea a few years ago. Recent images of the North Korean military […]
Kim Jong Un's Housing Dream: 10,000 Homes Completed in North Korea's Mega ProjectCompletion of Phase 2 in Hwasong DistrictCreation of Works on a Home Construction ProjectMethod of Assigning Homes North Korea is making headlines for revealing a large-scale home construction project with 10,000 units, part of its ambitious housing construction push. According to the Korean Central News Agency, on the 16th, Kim Jong Un, Chairman of the […]
U.S. Unleashes Tactical Bomb B61-12 Against North KoreaHigh-Power Ballistic Missile HyunmooBunker Buster GBU-57 MOPTactical Nuclear Bomb B61-12 Amid the ongoing provocations from North Korea and growing global instability, the weapons possessed by our military authorities are gaining attention. Additionally, the weapons held by the United States, an ally of South Korea, are also known to have high power that can deter provocations […]
World's First AI Beauty Pageant: $20,000 Grand Prize Sparks ExcitementFirst prize $20,000, runner-ups $5,000 EachJudging criteria: beauty, tech, social cloutControversy over Indonesian beauty pageant winner’s inappropriate video Daily Mail announced that the creator platform Fanvue is set to host the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) beauty pageant, the World AI Creator Awards, in May and is currently recruiting participants. Contestants simply need to submit […]
What's Up with North Korea? Kim Jong Un Scraps Day of the Sun CelebrationNorth Korea reduces references to “Day of the Sun”Kim Il Sung’s birthday, the biggest holidayKim Jong Un attempts to elevate his status Every year around April 15th, North Korea holds grand celebrations to commemorate Kim Il Sung’s birthday, known as the Day of the Sun. These celebrations contribute to the legitimization of the Baekdu bloodline. […]
Secret World of North Korea's Kumsusan Palace and Its Underground TunnelThe Kumsusan Palace of the SunPreservation of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong IlFormer Presidential Office Ever since North Korea publicly revealed Kim Ju Ae, the daughter of the country’s supreme leader, Kim Jong Un, there has been ongoing speculation about her being groomed as a successor. This speculation is fueled by the increasing instances […]
North Korea Comments on South Korean Election in a Rare MoveNorth Korea ended its silence approximately one week following the 22nd general election held on the 10th. The Rodong Sinmun, the North Korean Workers’ Party newspaper, published an article titled “Listen to the Public Sentiment! Impeach Yoon Suk Yeol” on the 16th. The article delved into the recent impeachment candlelight rally against Yoon Suk Yeol, […]
Bitcoin Plummets as Iran Attacks Israel, Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Crypto MarketAfter Iran launched indiscriminate airstrikes on Israel, cryptocurrency prices plummeted in unison. At around 6 a.m. on Thursday, the price of bitcoin hit $61,000 ($84.45 million). This is the first time the price of bitcoin has fallen this low since March 24th...
Special Reception for China's Official: Kim Jong Un's Gesture Sparks SpeculationNorth Korea’s special reception for China’s 3rd-ranking officialKim Jong Un: What does it mean for potential talks with President Xi? North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been making headlines for his special reception of the third-ranking official from China visiting Pyongyang. On the 12th, Zhao Leji, the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the […]
Kim Jong Un's Warning: More War Preparedness Needed Than EverNorth Korea’s Kim Jong Un Visits Kim Jong Il Military Academy and Guides on SiteTop Military Education Institution in North KoreaEmphasizes Thorough Preparation for War On April 10th, the day of the 22nd general election, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was active in public, visiting an educational institution that trains operatives. The Workers’ Party […]
Making Crypto History: Hong Kong Poised to Approve Bitcoin ETFThere is anticipation that a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) will soon be approved in Hong Kong. According to sources in Hong Kong, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is expected to approve the Bitcoin ETF by the 15th. If Hong Kong authorities approve, it will be the second approval after the U.S. Securities and Exchange […]
North Korea's Dirty Money: How Room 39 Fuels Kim Jong Un's Rule North Korea’s Foreign Currency Earning Control TowerIllegal Acts like Drug Trafficking and HackingGathering Funds for North Korean Rule Recently, North Korea has been seen exerting efforts to earn foreign currency, such as seizing the wages of overseas workers and even requiring service workers to hand over their tips to the authorities. It’s an admitted fact […]
Coca-Cola is Off-Limits in North Korea and Cuba - Here's Why North Korea and Cuba ban Coca-Cola Due to their socialist nature Cocoa-carbonated water as a substitute It’s often said that Coca-Cola can be found anywhere in the world, even in remote villages in Africa. However, it’s currently a hot topic that this globally popular beverage can’t be found in North Korea and Cuba. In North […]
From Hero to Zero: Audi's Harsh Fall in the Korean Car Market According to the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association (KAIDA), BMW led the January brand registrations with 4,330 vehicles, followed by Mercedes-Benz with 2,931 cars, showing a significant gap of about 1,400. An industry insider pointed out that Mercedes-Benz’s leading model, the E-Class, is in the process of changing generations, which has led to supply […]
U.S.-South Korea Joint Drills vs. North Korea's Airborne Forces U.S.- South Korea Joint Aerial Infiltration ExerciseComparison with North Korean Airborne Forces“North Korea Lacks Confidence in Aerial Warfare” It was revealed that the Republic of Korea Army Special Warfare Command (SWC) conducted a joint aerial infiltration exercise with the U.S. Special Operations Command Korea (SOCKOR) at Osan Air Base in Gyeonggi Province on the 18th. […]
Kim Jong Un: Trying to Be the New Sun of the State North Korean Media Removes References to Kim Il Sung’s Birthday, Day of the SunKim Jong Un Establishes Mosaic Murals for His IdolizationKim Jong Un Intensifies Fourth-Generation Succession to Maintain Regime While North Korea has recently stopped idolizing Kim Il Sung and removed the term sun, they continue to use that term for Kim Jong Un, […]
From F-35s to Iron Dome: America's Key Role in Israel's Defense Arsenal U.S. Assists in Israel’s Modern Military ConstructionIsrael, a Major Exporter and Importer of Powerful WeaponsNo Discussions Yet with South Korea, Government Support Needed The pressure on the Western world to halt arms sales to Israel, which is at war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, is intensifying. Israel is one of the major arms exporting […]
North Korea's Biochemical Threat: US Sounds Alarm on Weapons Development US government’s report on North KoreaContinuation of biological and chemical weapons developmentNorth Korea’s manufacturing capabilities are sufficient The US government has revealed that North Korea is consistently accumulating technology related to genetic manipulation for irregular warfare using biological weapons. This assessment, included in the annual report released by the US State Department, is shocking as […]
Samsung Battles Internal and External Challenges with Extra Working Day A six-day work week was introduced for executives of Samsung Group affiliates According to the business community, on the 17th, all executives of Samsung Group affiliates decided to work six days a week, starting as early as the third weekend of April. Samsung Electronics, the core subsidiary of the Samsung Group, already has over half […]
From Birthday Gifts to Currency: The Pervasive Drug Culture in North Korea Since the 1980s, North Korea has been running a state-sponsored drug business Since the 1980s, North Korea has been heavily involved in the drug trade, led by the government in what’s known as the “white bellflower” project. Dr. Yang Seong Gwan, a specialist in family medicine and author of “A Mind Engaged in Drugs, A […]
North Korea's Military Uniform Makeover North Korea’s Air and Ground Forces uniforms have become similar to South Korea’s. The iconic dark ochre plain uniforms of the North Korean military, once a symbol of North Korea’s armed forces, began to adopt a ‘digital pattern’ similar to that of South Korea a few years ago. Recent images of the North Korean military […]
Kim Jong Un's Housing Dream: 10,000 Homes Completed in North Korea's Mega Project Completion of Phase 2 in Hwasong DistrictCreation of Works on a Home Construction ProjectMethod of Assigning Homes North Korea is making headlines for revealing a large-scale home construction project with 10,000 units, part of its ambitious housing construction push. According to the Korean Central News Agency, on the 16th, Kim Jong Un, Chairman of the […]
U.S. Unleashes Tactical Bomb B61-12 Against North Korea High-Power Ballistic Missile HyunmooBunker Buster GBU-57 MOPTactical Nuclear Bomb B61-12 Amid the ongoing provocations from North Korea and growing global instability, the weapons possessed by our military authorities are gaining attention. Additionally, the weapons held by the United States, an ally of South Korea, are also known to have high power that can deter provocations […]
World's First AI Beauty Pageant: $20,000 Grand Prize Sparks Excitement First prize $20,000, runner-ups $5,000 EachJudging criteria: beauty, tech, social cloutControversy over Indonesian beauty pageant winner’s inappropriate video Daily Mail announced that the creator platform Fanvue is set to host the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) beauty pageant, the World AI Creator Awards, in May and is currently recruiting participants. Contestants simply need to submit […]
What's Up with North Korea? Kim Jong Un Scraps Day of the Sun Celebration North Korea reduces references to “Day of the Sun”Kim Il Sung’s birthday, the biggest holidayKim Jong Un attempts to elevate his status Every year around April 15th, North Korea holds grand celebrations to commemorate Kim Il Sung’s birthday, known as the Day of the Sun. These celebrations contribute to the legitimization of the Baekdu bloodline. […]
Secret World of North Korea's Kumsusan Palace and Its Underground Tunnel The Kumsusan Palace of the SunPreservation of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong IlFormer Presidential Office Ever since North Korea publicly revealed Kim Ju Ae, the daughter of the country’s supreme leader, Kim Jong Un, there has been ongoing speculation about her being groomed as a successor. This speculation is fueled by the increasing instances […]
North Korea Comments on South Korean Election in a Rare Move North Korea ended its silence approximately one week following the 22nd general election held on the 10th. The Rodong Sinmun, the North Korean Workers’ Party newspaper, published an article titled “Listen to the Public Sentiment! Impeach Yoon Suk Yeol” on the 16th. The article delved into the recent impeachment candlelight rally against Yoon Suk Yeol, […]
Bitcoin Plummets as Iran Attacks Israel, Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Crypto Market After Iran launched indiscriminate airstrikes on Israel, cryptocurrency prices plummeted in unison. At around 6 a.m. on Thursday, the price of bitcoin hit $61,000 ($84.45 million). This is the first time the price of bitcoin has fallen this low since March 24th...
Special Reception for China's Official: Kim Jong Un's Gesture Sparks Speculation North Korea’s special reception for China’s 3rd-ranking officialKim Jong Un: What does it mean for potential talks with President Xi? North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been making headlines for his special reception of the third-ranking official from China visiting Pyongyang. On the 12th, Zhao Leji, the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the […]
Kim Jong Un's Warning: More War Preparedness Needed Than Ever North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Visits Kim Jong Il Military Academy and Guides on SiteTop Military Education Institution in North KoreaEmphasizes Thorough Preparation for War On April 10th, the day of the 22nd general election, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was active in public, visiting an educational institution that trains operatives. The Workers’ Party […]
Making Crypto History: Hong Kong Poised to Approve Bitcoin ETF There is anticipation that a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) will soon be approved in Hong Kong. According to sources in Hong Kong, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is expected to approve the Bitcoin ETF by the 15th. If Hong Kong authorities approve, it will be the second approval after the U.S. Securities and Exchange […]
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