South Korea Urges Thorough Probe into Navalny's Sudden Death 2024.02.20 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 2024.02.20 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."

South Korea Ranks 22nd in World Democracy Index, Japan 16th, North Korea 165th 2024.02.20 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...

US-China Diplomatic Showdown: Atlantic Hegemony Battles in Africa 2024.02.19 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 […]

Ukraine Reveals Russia Fired 24 North Korean Ballistic Missiles, Killing 14 Civilians 2024.02.19 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...

Trump Logo Out, Values In: Real Estate Resurgence Unveiled - Exploring the Impact on Property Prices 2024.02.19 The value of former President Trump's buildings has declined since his election. Buildings that have removed the Trump logo have increased in value, while Trump-branded condominiums in Manhattan have fallen 23% in 10 years...

Trump's $399 Gold Sneakers Sell Out In Under 2 Hours 2024.02.19 The sneakers Donald Trump released sold out within two hours after their launch. According to a report by Axios on the 18th (local time), the former President introduced the sneakers at a sneaker exhibition held in Philadelphia. They are gold sneakers adorned with a crest. As soon as they appeared on the gettrumpsneakers.com website under […]

Planning a Trip to Cuba? Visa-Free Entry to U.S. May Be Denied for Some Travelers 2024.02.19 Although South Korea and Cuba have established diplomatic relations, the absence of direct flights and other obstacles suggest that it will take some time before tourism between the two countries is fully activated. According to the travel industry, major domestic travel agencies in South Korea do not operate package tours exclusively for Cuba. For tourism […]

Trump's Return: Future of U.S.-South Korea Relations Hangs in the Balance 2024.02.18 Amid the global manifestation of the “Trump Risk,” the worst-case scenario is being discussed in South Korea. It says that South Korea could face an overwhelming risk if former U.S. President Donald Trump wins the U.S. election in November. There are two main concerns. One is the prediction that Trump would return to summit talks […]

Controversy Surrounds Russian Art Critic's $2 Billion Bequest to Putin 2024.02.16 Russian President Vladimir Putin / Yonhap News On February 14, local media outlets such as RBC reported that a Russian art critic, who left a will to bequeath works of art worth $2 billion to Russian President Vladimir Putin, has passed away. The Russian Ministry of Culture announced that Nina Moleva, an author, art critic, […]

Shooting Erupts at Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade, Leaving 1 Dead and 9 Injured 2024.02.16 A shooting broke out in Kansas City, Missouri, following the parade and rally for the Chiefs’ Super Bowl win, which injured at least ten people. On the 14th (local time), the Kansas City Police Department posted on its official social media account at around 2 PM, saying, “A shooting occurred near Union Station. Please leave […]

Putin's Preference: Biden Over Trump - What Does It Mean for US-Russia Relations? 2024.02.15 During an interview with Russian state TV on the 14th (local time), Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his preference for current U.S. President Joe Biden over former President Donald Trump in November’s upcoming U.S. presidential election. He added, “We will cooperate with any president that the American people trust.” According to Reuters and other sources, […]

White House Takes North Korea's Military Progress Seriously Amid Concerns 2024.02.15 The U.S. government expressed concern on the 13th (local time) over North Korea’s recent development of advanced weapons systems and military cooperation between North Korea and Russia. However, there was no sharp countermeasure. John Kirby, Coordinator for Strategic Communication of the White House National Security Council (NSC), responded to a question that said, “The Russian […]

Biden Opens TikTok Account Despite Previous Ban, Sparking Debate Over Security Risks 2024.02.15 Despite previous security concerns that led to a federal ban on using China’s TikTok, President Joe Biden of the United States has opened a TikTok account before this year’s election. According to foreign media outlets such as CNN on the 12th (local time), Biden launched his official online campaign by opening an account on TikTok’s […]

Musk's Stance on Ukraine Aid: Challenges Congress, Expresses Doubts on Putin's Response 2024.02.15 Extended Support… Doesn’t Help Ukraine Putin, Under Pressure for a Ceasefire Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, is speaking at a conference on the 22nd of last month. Krakow, Poland/AFP Yonhap News Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has opposed a Ukrainian aid bill that the US Congress is preparing to approve. The reason is that Russian […]

Inside North Korea: Surprising Insights from a Russian Correspondent 2024.02.14 A Russian reporter who recently visited North Korea is attracting attention by sharing the local atmosphere. Vostok Media, a Russian Far East media outlet, reported on a North Korean tourism experience titled “The Amazing Sights of North Korea Through the Eyes of a Correspondent” on the 13th (local time). From the 9th, North Korea hosted […]

Ukraine Accuses Russian Forces of Using Smuggled Starlink Satellite Terminals 2024.02.14 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 […]

China's Dilemma Part 2: Biden vs. Trump - Who's the Lesser 'Bowl of Poison'? 2024.02.12 ◇ “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'? 2024.02.12 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 […]

No Republican Challenger in Nevada Caucus – Trump's Dominance Reaffirmed 2024.02.08 The U.S. presidential election is shaping up to be a rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Biden won the Democratic presidential nomination contest, while Trump won the Republican primary as an unopposed candidate...

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