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Business Class to Disappointment: Passenger's Experience on Korean Air FlightRecently, a passenger who flew business class on Korean Air claimed he was treated differently from other passengers, sparking a debate in online communities. According to a post on the online community Diesel Mania, a man in his 30s purchased a business class seat worth 2.3 million won for a comfortable journey on Korean Air […]
National Debt Reaches Historic Highs, Prompting ConcernsThe 2023 fiscal year national accounts report has revealed a national debt of $816.7B with a fiscal deficit of $63B . On the 11th, the government reviewed and approved the 2023 fiscal year national accounts report. According to the report, last year’s national debt reached a record high of $816.7 billion. The fiscal deficit, a […]
USTR Takes Aim at Korea's High Network Usage FeesThe U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) claimed that mentioning network usage fees benefits Korean competitorsTwitch withdrew because of the network usage fees South Korea’s network usage fees are criticized for being particularly high compared to other countries. The US has raised concerns, calling it anti-competitive. The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) recently published a National […]
Kishida: ‘Historic Turning Point’ - Current Actions of the Japanese GovernmentJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s mention of a ‘historic turning point’ during an interview with CNN on the 7th ahead of his summit with U.S. President Joe Biden has sparked discussion. In the interview, Prime Minister Kishida stated that escalating geopolitical tensions have pushed the world into a ‘historic turning point,’ compelling Japan to reconsider […]
Kim Jong Un's Vision for North Korea: A Glimpse Into the New Smart CityThe construction site of the second phase of North Korea’s version of a “new city,” the Hwasong District, has been unveiled. Kim Jong Un also visited to draw attention. According to North Korea’s state-run media, the Korean Central News Agency, Kim Jong Un visited the construction site of 10,000 households in the second phase of […]
Kim Jong Un's Daughter Witnesses Fatal Parachute AccidentKim Jong Un and his daughter attend airborne trainingCasualties occur due to tangled parachutesNorth Korea makes no mention During a military training exercise overseen by the North Korean State Affairs Commission, Kim Jong Un and his daughter, Ju Ae, an accident occurred, resulting in casualties. The incident occurred on the 15th of last month during […]
Crypto Scandal: Terraform Labs Co-Founder Loses SEC LawsuitDo Kwon, the CEO of Terraform LabsLoses a civil lawsuit filed by the SECHigh possibility of extradition to the U.S. On the 5th, a Manhattan jury found that Terraform Labs and its co-founder Do Kwon were responsible for the civil fraud charges filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Previously, the SEC filed […]
From Novice to Pro: How AI Trading Bots are Transforming Crypto InvestmentCryptocurrency AI Trading BotSuitable for novice investorsOffers stability and convenience When you want to invest in cryptocurrency and make money but don’t know which one to invest in, an AI trading bot can be a helpful guide. A self-proclaimed cryptocurrency novice sought guidance on investing in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Dogecoin but found the trading […]
North Korea's Unusual Move: Replacing Airfields with Smart FarmsThree greenhouse farms in North KoreaWhy were Air Force bases transformed into smart farms? North Korea operates three large-scale greenhouse farms, converted into smart farms to cultivate vegetables using advanced technology and systems effectively. These projects are so significant at the national level that Kim Jong Un personally visited them during their inauguration. A common […]
From IT to Tree Surgeon: The Rise of Certified Arborists in South KoreaWhile people can go to the hospital when sick, trees don’t have that luxury. They often die from their ailments unless a tree doctor steps in. This profession has been gaining popularity recently. According to JoongAng Ilbo, Seung Eon Lee, a tree doctor, used to work in the IT industry. He switched his career to […]
Bitcoin Skeptic Warren Buffett's Own Company Profits from Bitcoin InvestmentsWarren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has expressed skepticism, calling Bitcoin delusionRevealed to have invested $750M in a Fintech company Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, is also well-known as a Bitcoin skeptic. Despite his vigorous criticism of cryptocurrencies over time, his company has significantly profited from cryptocurrency investments. According […]
Immigrant's Dream: From China to Top 10 Tech GiantTSMC, a global titan in the semiconductor industry, recently regained its place among the top 10 companies worldwide by market capitalization.Morris Chang, the founder of TSMC, is a Taiwanese immigrant who moved to the United States during World War II. TSMC, the world’s leading semiconductor foundry based in Taiwan, has recently reclaimed its place among […]
Crypto Kings: America's Top 5 Richest Bitcoin BillionairesThe Top 5 Bitcoin BillionairesAt the top is Changpeng Zhao, former CEO of Binance The resurgence of Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market has created a new breed of billionaires. According to the blockchain specialist media outlet BeinCrypto, the total value of all outstanding cryptocurrencies surged by 170% over the past year, adding approximately $1.6 […]
Altcoins: The Dark Horses Set to Outrun BitcoinCryptocurrency underdog, Altcoin outperforms BitcoinAlgorand, GateToken, and more Altcoin, the underdog in the cryptocurrency market, is expected to outperform Bitcoin. According to the blockchain-specialized media BeinCrypto, three coins show a new uptrend. First, Algorand (ALGO) is a secure and scalable decentralized platform for digital currencies and smart contracts. Silvio Micali, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology […]
South Korea: Foreigner Arrested for Growing Marijuana in Apartment ComplexForeigner arrested for selling marijuanaSold for $110 per gram A foreign man has been arrested in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, for growing, selling, and smoking marijuana. On February 2, the Ulsan Maritime Police announced that they had arrested an Uzbekistan man in his thirties on charges of violating the Narcotics Control Act. He […]
From Fashion Icon to Business Tycoon: Lee Seo Hyun's Comeback to SamsungLee Seo Hyun returns to management after six yearsStrategic Planning Executive at Samsung C&TFounder of ‘8 seconds’ News has emerged that Lee Seo Hyun, the third child of the late Samsung chairman Lee Kun Hee and the Samsung Welfare Foundation director, is returning to management after a hiatus. Samsung C&T recently held a management committee […]
U.S. Takes Decisive Action Against Chinese Hackers Targeting Vital InformationU.S. charges seven Chinese hackersAttempt to hack key national economic companiesWhat’s China’s Stance? Seven Chinese men have been indicted in a federal court in the Eastern District of New York for hacking or attempting to hack the work and personal emails, online storage spaces, and phone call records of millions of Americans. These hackers targeted […]
China's Xi Jinping Challenges the West in Semiconductor ShowdownChinese President Xi Jinping meets Dutch Prime MinisterASML, the ‘One and Only’ based in the NetherlandsThe ‘Semiconductor War’ between China and Western Countries Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte at the Great Hall of the People on the 27th of last month. At the meeting, President Xi told Rutte that […]
Xi Jinping's Strategic Congratulations to Putin: Reasons Were Clearly CalculatedChinese President Xi Jinping Made a Congratulatory Phone Call to Putin upon His ReelectionPromising Outlook for Closer China-Russia RelationshipWhat Are Xi Jinping’s Intentions? With Vladimir Putin’s confirmation for a fifth term as Russia’s President, Western nations grew apprehensive. Amidst the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, they were wary of Putin’s control over Russia. However, for Xi […]
How North Korea Experts Analyze Kim Jong Un's Personal Attendance at the Solid Fuel Engine TestNorth Korea Continues Testing Various New WeaponsFrequent Military Provocations Since 2024U.S. State Department Urges North Korea to Return to Diplomacy North Korea has revealed that it has successfully conducted a ground jet test of a solid fuel engine for an intermediate-range hypersonic missile, a new type of weapon. The North Korean media outlet Rodong Sinmun […]
Business Class to Disappointment: Passenger's Experience on Korean Air Flight Recently, a passenger who flew business class on Korean Air claimed he was treated differently from other passengers, sparking a debate in online communities. According to a post on the online community Diesel Mania, a man in his 30s purchased a business class seat worth 2.3 million won for a comfortable journey on Korean Air […]
National Debt Reaches Historic Highs, Prompting Concerns The 2023 fiscal year national accounts report has revealed a national debt of $816.7B with a fiscal deficit of $63B . On the 11th, the government reviewed and approved the 2023 fiscal year national accounts report. According to the report, last year’s national debt reached a record high of $816.7 billion. The fiscal deficit, a […]
USTR Takes Aim at Korea's High Network Usage Fees The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) claimed that mentioning network usage fees benefits Korean competitorsTwitch withdrew because of the network usage fees South Korea’s network usage fees are criticized for being particularly high compared to other countries. The US has raised concerns, calling it anti-competitive. The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) recently published a National […]
Kishida: ‘Historic Turning Point’ - Current Actions of the Japanese Government Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s mention of a ‘historic turning point’ during an interview with CNN on the 7th ahead of his summit with U.S. President Joe Biden has sparked discussion. In the interview, Prime Minister Kishida stated that escalating geopolitical tensions have pushed the world into a ‘historic turning point,’ compelling Japan to reconsider […]
Kim Jong Un's Vision for North Korea: A Glimpse Into the New Smart City The construction site of the second phase of North Korea’s version of a “new city,” the Hwasong District, has been unveiled. Kim Jong Un also visited to draw attention. According to North Korea’s state-run media, the Korean Central News Agency, Kim Jong Un visited the construction site of 10,000 households in the second phase of […]
Kim Jong Un's Daughter Witnesses Fatal Parachute Accident Kim Jong Un and his daughter attend airborne trainingCasualties occur due to tangled parachutesNorth Korea makes no mention During a military training exercise overseen by the North Korean State Affairs Commission, Kim Jong Un and his daughter, Ju Ae, an accident occurred, resulting in casualties. The incident occurred on the 15th of last month during […]
Crypto Scandal: Terraform Labs Co-Founder Loses SEC Lawsuit Do Kwon, the CEO of Terraform LabsLoses a civil lawsuit filed by the SECHigh possibility of extradition to the U.S. On the 5th, a Manhattan jury found that Terraform Labs and its co-founder Do Kwon were responsible for the civil fraud charges filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Previously, the SEC filed […]
From Novice to Pro: How AI Trading Bots are Transforming Crypto Investment Cryptocurrency AI Trading BotSuitable for novice investorsOffers stability and convenience When you want to invest in cryptocurrency and make money but don’t know which one to invest in, an AI trading bot can be a helpful guide. A self-proclaimed cryptocurrency novice sought guidance on investing in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Dogecoin but found the trading […]
North Korea's Unusual Move: Replacing Airfields with Smart Farms Three greenhouse farms in North KoreaWhy were Air Force bases transformed into smart farms? North Korea operates three large-scale greenhouse farms, converted into smart farms to cultivate vegetables using advanced technology and systems effectively. These projects are so significant at the national level that Kim Jong Un personally visited them during their inauguration. A common […]
From IT to Tree Surgeon: The Rise of Certified Arborists in South Korea While people can go to the hospital when sick, trees don’t have that luxury. They often die from their ailments unless a tree doctor steps in. This profession has been gaining popularity recently. According to JoongAng Ilbo, Seung Eon Lee, a tree doctor, used to work in the IT industry. He switched his career to […]
Bitcoin Skeptic Warren Buffett's Own Company Profits from Bitcoin Investments Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has expressed skepticism, calling Bitcoin delusionRevealed to have invested $750M in a Fintech company Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, is also well-known as a Bitcoin skeptic. Despite his vigorous criticism of cryptocurrencies over time, his company has significantly profited from cryptocurrency investments. According […]
Immigrant's Dream: From China to Top 10 Tech Giant TSMC, a global titan in the semiconductor industry, recently regained its place among the top 10 companies worldwide by market capitalization.Morris Chang, the founder of TSMC, is a Taiwanese immigrant who moved to the United States during World War II. TSMC, the world’s leading semiconductor foundry based in Taiwan, has recently reclaimed its place among […]
Crypto Kings: America's Top 5 Richest Bitcoin Billionaires The Top 5 Bitcoin BillionairesAt the top is Changpeng Zhao, former CEO of Binance The resurgence of Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market has created a new breed of billionaires. According to the blockchain specialist media outlet BeinCrypto, the total value of all outstanding cryptocurrencies surged by 170% over the past year, adding approximately $1.6 […]
Altcoins: The Dark Horses Set to Outrun Bitcoin Cryptocurrency underdog, Altcoin outperforms BitcoinAlgorand, GateToken, and more Altcoin, the underdog in the cryptocurrency market, is expected to outperform Bitcoin. According to the blockchain-specialized media BeinCrypto, three coins show a new uptrend. First, Algorand (ALGO) is a secure and scalable decentralized platform for digital currencies and smart contracts. Silvio Micali, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology […]
South Korea: Foreigner Arrested for Growing Marijuana in Apartment Complex Foreigner arrested for selling marijuanaSold for $110 per gram A foreign man has been arrested in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, for growing, selling, and smoking marijuana. On February 2, the Ulsan Maritime Police announced that they had arrested an Uzbekistan man in his thirties on charges of violating the Narcotics Control Act. He […]
From Fashion Icon to Business Tycoon: Lee Seo Hyun's Comeback to Samsung Lee Seo Hyun returns to management after six yearsStrategic Planning Executive at Samsung C&TFounder of ‘8 seconds’ News has emerged that Lee Seo Hyun, the third child of the late Samsung chairman Lee Kun Hee and the Samsung Welfare Foundation director, is returning to management after a hiatus. Samsung C&T recently held a management committee […]
U.S. Takes Decisive Action Against Chinese Hackers Targeting Vital Information U.S. charges seven Chinese hackersAttempt to hack key national economic companiesWhat’s China’s Stance? Seven Chinese men have been indicted in a federal court in the Eastern District of New York for hacking or attempting to hack the work and personal emails, online storage spaces, and phone call records of millions of Americans. These hackers targeted […]
China's Xi Jinping Challenges the West in Semiconductor Showdown Chinese President Xi Jinping meets Dutch Prime MinisterASML, the ‘One and Only’ based in the NetherlandsThe ‘Semiconductor War’ between China and Western Countries Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte at the Great Hall of the People on the 27th of last month. At the meeting, President Xi told Rutte that […]
Xi Jinping's Strategic Congratulations to Putin: Reasons Were Clearly Calculated Chinese President Xi Jinping Made a Congratulatory Phone Call to Putin upon His ReelectionPromising Outlook for Closer China-Russia RelationshipWhat Are Xi Jinping’s Intentions? With Vladimir Putin’s confirmation for a fifth term as Russia’s President, Western nations grew apprehensive. Amidst the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, they were wary of Putin’s control over Russia. However, for Xi […]
How North Korea Experts Analyze Kim Jong Un's Personal Attendance at the Solid Fuel Engine Test North Korea Continues Testing Various New WeaponsFrequent Military Provocations Since 2024U.S. State Department Urges North Korea to Return to Diplomacy North Korea has revealed that it has successfully conducted a ground jet test of a solid fuel engine for an intermediate-range hypersonic missile, a new type of weapon. The North Korean media outlet Rodong Sinmun […]
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