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Japan Raises Interest Rates for the First Time in 17 Years: Is Now the Time for 'YenTech'?Japan Raises Interest Rates for the First Time in 17 YearsYen Continues to WeakenInterest in ‘YenTech’ Grows The Bank of Japan, the country’s central bank, has made a historic move by raising its policy interest rate for the first time in 17 years since February 2007. In traditional economic theory, a rate hike typically strengthens […]
North Korea Keeps South Korean, U.S., and Japanese Journalists Out of Japan-DPRK MatchConsecutive recent military provocations and hereditary succession On March 19 (local time), NK NEWS, a U.S. media outlet with a branch in Seoul and a specialization in North Korean affairs, reported that North Korea denied entry and coverage to six media outlets from South Korea and the U.S. among the 28 foreign media outlets that […]
Putin's Nuclear Threats Rattle Global Security: US and China ReactRussia Ready for Nuclear WarPossible Request for 2 Million North Korean Troop AssistanceThe U.S. and China Criticize Putin Strongly The world is paying close attention to a statement made by Russian President Vladimir Putin on the 13th (local time). Putin suggested that the use of nuclear weapons is possible if the nation’s existence is threatened, […]
Apple's Regulatory Maneuvering Backfires in Clash with 'This Company'Epic Games takes Apple to courtApple is under scrutiny for its regulations,particularly after capitulating to abandon its monopoly in Europe Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, has been in ongoing legal and conflictual situations with Apple over the iPhone’s payment system, among other issues. Epic Games has voiced criticism, including accusations that Apple is not […]
North Korea's Future: Will A Female Finally Take The Lead?North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un was spotted alongside his daughter Kim Ju AeRodong Sinmun utilizes the term “Lodestar”Speculations arise about the future leader of North Korea Once again, North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un was seen with his daughter, Kim Ju Ae. The North Korean state-run newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, reported on the 16th […]
North Korea's Designated Successor-Will It Be Ju Ae or His Mysterious Son?Kim Ju Ae, a probable successor to Kim Jong UnThe National Intelligence Service keeps possibilities open due to variablesNorth Korea’s economy has deteriorated following the pandemic Kim Jong Un has recently been observed actively pursuing the dynastic succession. According to Unification Minister Kim Young Ho, North Korea’s swift promotion of Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Kim […]
Putin Reacts to Criticism After Evidence of Russian Presidential Election Rigging EmergesPutin gets re-elected for his fifth termTransparent ballot boxes, coercion by armed soldiers, and more Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, has secured his fifth term. In the three-day presidential election from the 15th to the 17th, he was elected with an overwhelming 87% vote. However, the West is claiming that it was a “rigged election.” […]
Daiso Sees an 85% Increase in Sales Thanks to Its Cosmetics SectionLaunches “consumption value” vegan beauty products Complies with Chinese offline platforms Amid rising inflation, Daiso’s cosmetics priced under $4 are gaining popularity daily. On the 18th, Daiso announced that the sales of its basic and color cosmetics lines increased by 85% compared to the previous year. Daiso, a uniform-price store that sells products priced under […]
Putin Secures Fifth Term Amid Election Rigging AllegationsVladimir Putin’s Fifth Term as President of Russia Has Been Confirmed. He Won the Presidential Election Held Over Three Days from the 15th to the 17th with an Overwhelming 87% of the Vote. However, the West has called it a “rigged election.” Politico described this election as “rigged” and “fraudulent,” reporting that voters had no […]
Inside Kim Jong Un's Bizarre Orders: From Weight Gain to Archery WarfareNorth Korea’s Kim Jong Un’s Absurd OrdersSuch as Archery, Weight gainThe economic crisis continues It has been transmitted that North Korean officials diligently take notes on Kim Jong Un’s directives. They have no choice but to comply with the orders of the absolute leader, but it’s said that not all of Kim’s directives are wise […]
Ohtani's Wife's Bag Sparks Buzz: Shocking Price RevealedShohei Ohtani, Mamiko Tanaka2024 MLB World Tour Seoul SeriesZARA Bags in the $40 Range Shohei Ohtani, known as the “Trillion-won man,” has been the talk of the town since he visited Korea. Ohtani’s Korean fans have not spread their interest to his wife, Mamiko Tanaka. On the 18th, it was reported that Mamiko Tanaka, wife […]
Lotte's Next Gen: Shin Yoo Yeol's Rise to Power and Military Duty DilemmaLotte’s 3rd Generation, Shin Yoo Yeol, Promoted to Executive Vice PresidentFaces Military Duty Exemption on the 30thActive Management Succession Moves At the end of last year, Shin Yoo Yeol, Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong Bin’s eldest son and third-generation owner, was promoted from vice president to executive vice president. Entering the New Year, Executive Vice […]
Hotel Shilla President Lee Boo Jin Appeals for Support at Shareholders' MeetingThe 51st Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of Hotel ShillaLee Boo Jin, “We will continue to grow steadily”What was Hotel Shilla’s performance last year? The 51st regular shareholders’ meeting of Hotel Shilla took place on the 21st at the Hotel Shilla’s Jangchung office in Jung-gu, Seoul. Lee Boo Jin, the president and chief executive of Hotel Shilla, […]
THIS Child to Become a $700 Million Record Contract Holder in U.S.$1 Billion Man Shohei Ohtani, With Ex-Basketball Player WifeSet for MLB Korea Opener March 20-21 A world-renowned sports star with a name that means “to live quietly while gaining fame” visited Korea. “Sho” means to fly, and ‘Hei’ means peace, a name Shohei Ohtani’s father gave him. Whether it’s due to his name or not, […]
Russia's Role in North Korea's Military Posturing: Nuclear Cooperation ConcernsNorth Korean Media Reports Kim Jong Un’s Supervision of Artillery TrainingKim Ju Ae’s Appearance Signals Serious Fourth-Generation SuccessionPossibility of Nuclear Cooperation Between Russia and North Korea North Korean media reported on the 19th that Kim Jong Un, the chairman of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea, supervised the artillery training of a super-large multiple […]
Trademark or Common Term? Griptok Dispute Raises Legal and Ethical QuestionsGriptok Request Contents Certification and Settlement MoneyClaims range from $2,700 to $270Is Griptok a Common Idiomatic Expression or a Trademark? A hot debate over trademark rights has recently been igniting among online sellers. This is because iBurster is sending cease and desist letters to those using the Griptok trademark to sell their products. While this […]
Return of the 'North Korean Ronaldo': Han Kwang Song Resurfaces After Three-Year AbsenceHan Kwang-song, North Korea’s unique football talent, has rejoined the North Korean national team after being missing for three years On the 19th, the North Korean soccer team arrived in Tokyo, Japan, via Haneda Airport for the third round of the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup Asia 2nd Round Qualifiers. This event […]
U.S. Secretary of State Shares His Thoughts Regarding Putin's Landslide VictoryIn his statement, Blinken publicly criticizes Putin’s “Undemocratic Election.”Mentions ‘Navalny,’ who died in prison before the electionKim Jong Un keeps Blinken in check, suggesting Russia-North Korea cooperation U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has criticized Vladimir Putin’s successful fifth term as president of Russia. He publicly criticized the reason for Putin’s success in this election, […]
'Medical Professors Are Satanic Demons,' Says a Netizen Who Plans to Send a Petition to the PopeCatholic University Medical School professors resign togetherArchdiocese of Seoul to send petition to the PopeControversial Vatican Pope Francis Catholic University Medical School professors oppose the increase in medical school admissions and have decided to resign in response to the pressuring government voluntarily. In response to this situation, a netizen wrote a post stating that they […]
British Defense Ministry Fires Up Laser Weapon, Costs Only $12.7 a ShotUK’s DragonfireReduces Ammunition DependencyUS, Proliferation After Tests The UK Ministry of Defense has successfully test-fired a high-powered laser weapon at an aerial target. The new laser weapon, known for intercepting missiles and drones, costs about $7.5 per shot, making it cost-effective. In January, the BBC reported that the UK had test-fired a high-powered laser weapon […]
Japan Raises Interest Rates for the First Time in 17 Years: Is Now the Time for 'YenTech'? Japan Raises Interest Rates for the First Time in 17 YearsYen Continues to WeakenInterest in ‘YenTech’ Grows The Bank of Japan, the country’s central bank, has made a historic move by raising its policy interest rate for the first time in 17 years since February 2007. In traditional economic theory, a rate hike typically strengthens […]
North Korea Keeps South Korean, U.S., and Japanese Journalists Out of Japan-DPRK Match Consecutive recent military provocations and hereditary succession On March 19 (local time), NK NEWS, a U.S. media outlet with a branch in Seoul and a specialization in North Korean affairs, reported that North Korea denied entry and coverage to six media outlets from South Korea and the U.S. among the 28 foreign media outlets that […]
Putin's Nuclear Threats Rattle Global Security: US and China React Russia Ready for Nuclear WarPossible Request for 2 Million North Korean Troop AssistanceThe U.S. and China Criticize Putin Strongly The world is paying close attention to a statement made by Russian President Vladimir Putin on the 13th (local time). Putin suggested that the use of nuclear weapons is possible if the nation’s existence is threatened, […]
Apple's Regulatory Maneuvering Backfires in Clash with 'This Company' Epic Games takes Apple to courtApple is under scrutiny for its regulations,particularly after capitulating to abandon its monopoly in Europe Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, has been in ongoing legal and conflictual situations with Apple over the iPhone’s payment system, among other issues. Epic Games has voiced criticism, including accusations that Apple is not […]
North Korea's Future: Will A Female Finally Take The Lead? North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un was spotted alongside his daughter Kim Ju AeRodong Sinmun utilizes the term “Lodestar”Speculations arise about the future leader of North Korea Once again, North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un was seen with his daughter, Kim Ju Ae. The North Korean state-run newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, reported on the 16th […]
North Korea's Designated Successor-Will It Be Ju Ae or His Mysterious Son? Kim Ju Ae, a probable successor to Kim Jong UnThe National Intelligence Service keeps possibilities open due to variablesNorth Korea’s economy has deteriorated following the pandemic Kim Jong Un has recently been observed actively pursuing the dynastic succession. According to Unification Minister Kim Young Ho, North Korea’s swift promotion of Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Kim […]
Putin Reacts to Criticism After Evidence of Russian Presidential Election Rigging Emerges Putin gets re-elected for his fifth termTransparent ballot boxes, coercion by armed soldiers, and more Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, has secured his fifth term. In the three-day presidential election from the 15th to the 17th, he was elected with an overwhelming 87% vote. However, the West is claiming that it was a “rigged election.” […]
Daiso Sees an 85% Increase in Sales Thanks to Its Cosmetics Section Launches “consumption value” vegan beauty products Complies with Chinese offline platforms Amid rising inflation, Daiso’s cosmetics priced under $4 are gaining popularity daily. On the 18th, Daiso announced that the sales of its basic and color cosmetics lines increased by 85% compared to the previous year. Daiso, a uniform-price store that sells products priced under […]
Inside Kim Jong Un's Bizarre Orders: From Weight Gain to Archery Warfare North Korea’s Kim Jong Un’s Absurd OrdersSuch as Archery, Weight gainThe economic crisis continues It has been transmitted that North Korean officials diligently take notes on Kim Jong Un’s directives. They have no choice but to comply with the orders of the absolute leader, but it’s said that not all of Kim’s directives are wise […]
Ohtani's Wife's Bag Sparks Buzz: Shocking Price Revealed Shohei Ohtani, Mamiko Tanaka2024 MLB World Tour Seoul SeriesZARA Bags in the $40 Range Shohei Ohtani, known as the “Trillion-won man,” has been the talk of the town since he visited Korea. Ohtani’s Korean fans have not spread their interest to his wife, Mamiko Tanaka. On the 18th, it was reported that Mamiko Tanaka, wife […]
Lotte's Next Gen: Shin Yoo Yeol's Rise to Power and Military Duty Dilemma Lotte’s 3rd Generation, Shin Yoo Yeol, Promoted to Executive Vice PresidentFaces Military Duty Exemption on the 30thActive Management Succession Moves At the end of last year, Shin Yoo Yeol, Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong Bin’s eldest son and third-generation owner, was promoted from vice president to executive vice president. Entering the New Year, Executive Vice […]
Hotel Shilla President Lee Boo Jin Appeals for Support at Shareholders' Meeting The 51st Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of Hotel ShillaLee Boo Jin, “We will continue to grow steadily”What was Hotel Shilla’s performance last year? The 51st regular shareholders’ meeting of Hotel Shilla took place on the 21st at the Hotel Shilla’s Jangchung office in Jung-gu, Seoul. Lee Boo Jin, the president and chief executive of Hotel Shilla, […]
THIS Child to Become a $700 Million Record Contract Holder in U.S. $1 Billion Man Shohei Ohtani, With Ex-Basketball Player WifeSet for MLB Korea Opener March 20-21 A world-renowned sports star with a name that means “to live quietly while gaining fame” visited Korea. “Sho” means to fly, and ‘Hei’ means peace, a name Shohei Ohtani’s father gave him. Whether it’s due to his name or not, […]
Russia's Role in North Korea's Military Posturing: Nuclear Cooperation Concerns North Korean Media Reports Kim Jong Un’s Supervision of Artillery TrainingKim Ju Ae’s Appearance Signals Serious Fourth-Generation SuccessionPossibility of Nuclear Cooperation Between Russia and North Korea North Korean media reported on the 19th that Kim Jong Un, the chairman of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea, supervised the artillery training of a super-large multiple […]
Trademark or Common Term? Griptok Dispute Raises Legal and Ethical Questions Griptok Request Contents Certification and Settlement MoneyClaims range from $2,700 to $270Is Griptok a Common Idiomatic Expression or a Trademark? A hot debate over trademark rights has recently been igniting among online sellers. This is because iBurster is sending cease and desist letters to those using the Griptok trademark to sell their products. While this […]
Return of the 'North Korean Ronaldo': Han Kwang Song Resurfaces After Three-Year Absence Han Kwang-song, North Korea’s unique football talent, has rejoined the North Korean national team after being missing for three years On the 19th, the North Korean soccer team arrived in Tokyo, Japan, via Haneda Airport for the third round of the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup Asia 2nd Round Qualifiers. This event […]
U.S. Secretary of State Shares His Thoughts Regarding Putin's Landslide Victory In his statement, Blinken publicly criticizes Putin’s “Undemocratic Election.”Mentions ‘Navalny,’ who died in prison before the electionKim Jong Un keeps Blinken in check, suggesting Russia-North Korea cooperation U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has criticized Vladimir Putin’s successful fifth term as president of Russia. He publicly criticized the reason for Putin’s success in this election, […]
'Medical Professors Are Satanic Demons,' Says a Netizen Who Plans to Send a Petition to the Pope Catholic University Medical School professors resign togetherArchdiocese of Seoul to send petition to the PopeControversial Vatican Pope Francis Catholic University Medical School professors oppose the increase in medical school admissions and have decided to resign in response to the pressuring government voluntarily. In response to this situation, a netizen wrote a post stating that they […]
British Defense Ministry Fires Up Laser Weapon, Costs Only $12.7 a Shot UK’s DragonfireReduces Ammunition DependencyUS, Proliferation After Tests The UK Ministry of Defense has successfully test-fired a high-powered laser weapon at an aerial target. The new laser weapon, known for intercepting missiles and drones, costs about $7.5 per shot, making it cost-effective. In January, the BBC reported that the UK had test-fired a high-powered laser weapon […]
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