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.” […]
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 […]
North Korea's Missile Launch: A Response to U.S. Secretary of State's VisitNorth Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Off Eastern CoastU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken Visits South KoreaNorth Korea Begins Succession Process On the 18th, the Joint Chiefs of Staff announced that North Korea had launched short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea. This is the first provocation in about two months since January 14, 2024. Military […]
Putin's Bombshell: North Korea Declared as 'Nuclear Power,' What's Next?Putin Claims North Korea Has Its Own ‘Nuclear Umbrella’North Korea Desperate for ‘Nuclear Power’ TitleRussia Strategically Assisting North Korea Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that North Korea “has its nuclear umbrella.” This could mean that Russia is planning on ignoring the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, also known as the NPT, and acknowledging […]
US Sends More Arms to Ukraine at a Whopping CostThe United States to provide additional weapons to Ukraine, including 155mm shells and HIMARS ammunition.Saves Costs and Secures $300 Million The Biden administration in the United States announced on the 12th that it would provide weapons worth $300 million to Ukraine. Jake Sullivan, the National Security Advisor, announced this during a White House briefing, stating, […]
Scarlett Johansson Hilariously Parodies Republican Senator Katie Britt on 'SNL'Scarlett Johansson appears on “Saturday Night Live”Parodies Republican Senator Katie BrittIn Response to Biden’s State of the Union Scarlett Johansson made a cameo appearance on “Saturday Night Live” as Senator Katie Britt representing the Republican Party in a skit rebutting President Joe Biden’s State of the Union on March 7. Dressed as Britt, Johansson firmly […]
Trump Under Fire for Equating Himself with Historically Discriminated African AmericansDonald Trump, the first former and current U.S. president to be criminally charged, is under fire for comments equating himself with historically discriminated African Americans. Trump is trying to gather support by using the accusations against him to his advantage and projecting himself as a political victim. He has even drawn comparisons to the recently […]
North Korea Criticizes U.S. Sanctions Against Russia, Labels Them as 'Malicious' and Ineffective' North Korea says that despite massive U.S. sanctions against Russia, the U.S. can never break the Russian government's sovereignty course and the strong anti-imperialist will of its army and people.The DPRK's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) published an article by international affairs commentator Ro Joo-hyon on Saturday, titled "Silent sanctions and hasty rhetoric can only create plasticity.
China Condemns US Sanctions on Chinese Companies Supporting RussiaSix Chinese Companies Included in the U.S.’s SanctionsChina’s Ministry of Commerce, “We firmly oppose the disruption of trade order” China has objected to including several Chinese companies in sanctions imposed by the U.S. against companies supporting Russia. According to Reuters on the 26th, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce stated in a spokesperson’s statement, “China is […]
Costs of Raising Children: China and South Korea Take the Lead, Report Reveals South Korea is the world's most expensive country to raise children relative to per capita income, followed by China, according to a report by a Chinese research institute.According to CNN, "The cost of raising one child in China until the age of 18 amounted to $74,800 (about 100 million), 6.3 times the per capita gross domestic product (GDP)," the Weiwa Institute for Population and Public Policy Research in Beijing said in its recently released 2024 edition of the "China Childcare Cost Report." The cost increases to $94,500 (about 125 million won) if the child is sent to college...
U.S. Backs Japan's Diplomatic Overture to North Korea Amidst Tensions The United States says it supports diplomacy with North Korea, as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and party vice-chairwoman Kim Yo Jong send positive signals about contact with Japan.
South Korean President Yoon Delays Germany and Denmark Trips Amid Domestic IssuesPresident Yoon Suk Yeol apologized to German and Danish leaders for postponing his scheduled visit this week. During separate phone calls with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on the afternoon of the 20th, President Yoon explained, “The visit had to be postponed due to various reasons, including domestic and overseas […]
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...
President Yoon's Approval Ratings Up, People Power Party and Democratic Party Rates FluctuateA poll has revealed that the approval rating for President Yoon Suk Yeol’s administration has been on the rise for three consecutive weeks, nearing 40%. According to a poll conducted by Realmeter for Energy Economic Newspaper from February 13th to 16th, with a sample of 2011 people aged 18 and older (with a margin of […]
Trump's Return: Future of U.S.-South Korea Relations Hangs in the BalanceAmid 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 […]
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong Dangles Summit Offer to Japan's KishidaKim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Deputy Director of the Workers’ Party stated on the 15th, in response to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s remarks on advancing a North Korea-Japan summit, “If (Japan) makes a political decision to open a new path for improving relations, the two countries can […]
South Korea's Cuba Tie-Up Sends Shockwaves to North KoreaSouth Korea’s Long Diplomatic GoalsEvaluated as “A Final Form of Diplomacy with Socialist Countries” Upon South Korea’s official establishment of diplomatic relations with Cuba, often referred to as “North Korea’s brother,” the presidential office analyzed on the 15th that a “political blow to North Korea is inevitable.” Regarding establishing diplomatic relations with Cuba, which was […]
Putin's Preference: Biden Over Trump - What Does It Mean for US-Russia Relations?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, […]
China's Employment Battle: $42 Billion Effort to Tackle Youth UnemploymentAmid China’s record-high youth unemployment rate last year, the Chinese government has reportedly invested around $42 billion to support employment. On February 14, Xinhua news agency and People’s Daily reported, citing the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, that there were 12.44 million new employees in China last year, and the central and local […]
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.” […]
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 […]
North Korea's Missile Launch: A Response to U.S. Secretary of State's Visit North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Off Eastern CoastU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken Visits South KoreaNorth Korea Begins Succession Process On the 18th, the Joint Chiefs of Staff announced that North Korea had launched short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea. This is the first provocation in about two months since January 14, 2024. Military […]
Putin's Bombshell: North Korea Declared as 'Nuclear Power,' What's Next? Putin Claims North Korea Has Its Own ‘Nuclear Umbrella’North Korea Desperate for ‘Nuclear Power’ TitleRussia Strategically Assisting North Korea Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that North Korea “has its nuclear umbrella.” This could mean that Russia is planning on ignoring the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, also known as the NPT, and acknowledging […]
US Sends More Arms to Ukraine at a Whopping Cost The United States to provide additional weapons to Ukraine, including 155mm shells and HIMARS ammunition.Saves Costs and Secures $300 Million The Biden administration in the United States announced on the 12th that it would provide weapons worth $300 million to Ukraine. Jake Sullivan, the National Security Advisor, announced this during a White House briefing, stating, […]
Scarlett Johansson Hilariously Parodies Republican Senator Katie Britt on 'SNL' Scarlett Johansson appears on “Saturday Night Live”Parodies Republican Senator Katie BrittIn Response to Biden’s State of the Union Scarlett Johansson made a cameo appearance on “Saturday Night Live” as Senator Katie Britt representing the Republican Party in a skit rebutting President Joe Biden’s State of the Union on March 7. Dressed as Britt, Johansson firmly […]
Trump Under Fire for Equating Himself with Historically Discriminated African Americans Donald Trump, the first former and current U.S. president to be criminally charged, is under fire for comments equating himself with historically discriminated African Americans. Trump is trying to gather support by using the accusations against him to his advantage and projecting himself as a political victim. He has even drawn comparisons to the recently […]
North Korea Criticizes U.S. Sanctions Against Russia, Labels Them as 'Malicious' and Ineffective' North Korea says that despite massive U.S. sanctions against Russia, the U.S. can never break the Russian government's sovereignty course and the strong anti-imperialist will of its army and people.The DPRK's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) published an article by international affairs commentator Ro Joo-hyon on Saturday, titled "Silent sanctions and hasty rhetoric can only create plasticity.
China Condemns US Sanctions on Chinese Companies Supporting Russia Six Chinese Companies Included in the U.S.’s SanctionsChina’s Ministry of Commerce, “We firmly oppose the disruption of trade order” China has objected to including several Chinese companies in sanctions imposed by the U.S. against companies supporting Russia. According to Reuters on the 26th, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce stated in a spokesperson’s statement, “China is […]
Costs of Raising Children: China and South Korea Take the Lead, Report Reveals South Korea is the world's most expensive country to raise children relative to per capita income, followed by China, according to a report by a Chinese research institute.According to CNN, "The cost of raising one child in China until the age of 18 amounted to $74,800 (about 100 million), 6.3 times the per capita gross domestic product (GDP)," the Weiwa Institute for Population and Public Policy Research in Beijing said in its recently released 2024 edition of the "China Childcare Cost Report." The cost increases to $94,500 (about 125 million won) if the child is sent to college...
U.S. Backs Japan's Diplomatic Overture to North Korea Amidst Tensions The United States says it supports diplomacy with North Korea, as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and party vice-chairwoman Kim Yo Jong send positive signals about contact with Japan.
South Korean President Yoon Delays Germany and Denmark Trips Amid Domestic Issues President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized to German and Danish leaders for postponing his scheduled visit this week. During separate phone calls with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on the afternoon of the 20th, President Yoon explained, “The visit had to be postponed due to various reasons, including domestic and overseas […]
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...
President Yoon's Approval Ratings Up, People Power Party and Democratic Party Rates Fluctuate A poll has revealed that the approval rating for President Yoon Suk Yeol’s administration has been on the rise for three consecutive weeks, nearing 40%. According to a poll conducted by Realmeter for Energy Economic Newspaper from February 13th to 16th, with a sample of 2011 people aged 18 and older (with a margin of […]
Trump's Return: Future of U.S.-South Korea Relations Hangs in the Balance 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 […]
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong Dangles Summit Offer to Japan's Kishida Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Deputy Director of the Workers’ Party stated on the 15th, in response to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s remarks on advancing a North Korea-Japan summit, “If (Japan) makes a political decision to open a new path for improving relations, the two countries can […]
South Korea's Cuba Tie-Up Sends Shockwaves to North Korea South Korea’s Long Diplomatic GoalsEvaluated as “A Final Form of Diplomacy with Socialist Countries” Upon South Korea’s official establishment of diplomatic relations with Cuba, often referred to as “North Korea’s brother,” the presidential office analyzed on the 15th that a “political blow to North Korea is inevitable.” Regarding establishing diplomatic relations with Cuba, which was […]
Putin's Preference: Biden Over Trump - What Does It Mean for US-Russia Relations? 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, […]
China's Employment Battle: $42 Billion Effort to Tackle Youth Unemployment Amid China’s record-high youth unemployment rate last year, the Chinese government has reportedly invested around $42 billion to support employment. On February 14, Xinhua news agency and People’s Daily reported, citing the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, that there were 12.44 million new employees in China last year, and the central and local […]
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