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Kim Jong Un's Unexpected Dinner Party: A Show of Strength or a Call for Loyalty?According to the Korean Central News Agency, on the 10th, Kim Jong Un visited and provided on-site guidance at the Kim Jong Il Military Academy, which trains top military commanders. Kim toured various academy facilities, including classrooms, dormitories, cafeterias, and operational research rooms. Additionally, the report mentioned that Kim hosted a dinner with the faculty […]
U.S. and Japan Raise Hourly Wages, Why Isn't South Korea Following?California has raised the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 an hour. According to the Associated Press, the new wage rate was implemented on the 1st, marking a 29% increase from last year’s minimum wage of $15.50. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an expedited bill in September last year to raise the minimum wage […]
North Korea's New Battle Tanks: Borrowing Russian TechnologyRussia’s T-80U tankImported in 1995 under the Bear ProjectImported non-export model North Korea recently unveiled a new tank model, sparking interest in the existence of a Russian-made tank in South Korea, which is not present in North Korea. North Korea unveiled the new tank model at the 75th anniversary of founding the Workers’ Party of […]
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 […]
Samsung Heiress Sells Millions of Shares to Foot $10 Billion Tax BillOn the 8th, the investment banking sector disclosed that Lee Boo Jin, the president of Hotel Shilla, has initiated demand forecasting to offload 5,247,140 shares of Samsung Electronics through one of the top five banks in the market. The anticipated sale price per share is expected to range between 83,700 won ($74.15) and 84,500 won […]
Phone Scammer Plunges to Death During Police RaidA Voice Phishing Criminal Was Arrested After a Sudden Raid on His Home Died After Jumping From the 8th Floor A suspected voice phishing criminal died after jumping from a building eight stories high. According to the legal community, on April 4, the Busan District Prosecutor’s Office investigator received information that a man suspected of […]
South Korea Flexes Its Naval Might with the Induction of the Shin Chae Ho SubmarineShin Chae Ho submarine exclusively designed with South Korean technologyThe last submarine of the Chang Bogo-3 Batch-1 Project2024 Military Power Rankings: USA 1st, South Korea 5th, North Korea 36th Shin Chae Ho, a powerful 3,000-ton submarine designed and built with South Korean technology, has been delivered to the Navy, and a commemorative event was held. […]
North Korea's Alleged Election Meddling: A Threat to South Korean Democracy?Ministry of Unification warns of North Korean election interference On April 2nd, the Ministry of Unification revealed that North Korea had attempted to interfere in the upcoming general elections and issued a strong warning to North Korea. As the April 10th General Elections are just a week away, the Ministry made a statement regarding North […]
Unveiling Song Ha Yoon's Dark Past: School Bullying and Public InsultsOngoing revelations about Song Ha Yoon’s past2015: Accusations of verbal abuse towards a “Cat Mom”2018: Comments about school bullying and forced transfer After admitting to having been forced to transfer schools due to school bullying, actress Song Ha Yoon is once again under scrutiny as old posts accusing her of verbally abusing a “cat mom” […]
Painting Her Way to Success: Woman Leaves Accounting for ConstructionLast month, a video uploaded to YouTube caught people’s attention. It was about a woman who left her successful career as an accountant to work as a painter. On the 21st, a video titled After graduating from a prestigious university, she quit her respected job as an accountant to paint at construction sites daily was […]
BMW Owner's Action That Even Confounded the PoliceOn the 1st, a post titled ‘Real-Time Daegu Nam-gu Apartment Road Blocker’ sparked discussion on an online community. A user reported that a BMW vehicle was obstructing the entrance of an apartment building due to dissatisfaction with parking registration. A supplemented the post with a photo showing a black car parked horizontally in front of […]
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 […]
George Miller, Director of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Set to Make Anticipated Visit to KoreaGeorge Miller, director of the film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, is set to visit Korea, gathering anticipation as this year’s most talked-about film after its selection as an official invitee to the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is an action blockbuster that depicts the epic journey of Furiosa, who is […]
Trapped in Desolation: The Shocking State of Animals in Closed Korean ZooThe shocking state of a private zoo that recently closed its doors has been revealed, with some animals reportedly neglected. According to a report by MBC on the 1st, about 270 animals, including monkeys, lions, and hyenas, are left alone in an indoor zoo in Daegu, which has not been in operation since November last […]
Did China Spread Fake News in South Korea?The controversy over Lee Jae Myung, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea’s ‘Xie Xie’ (thank you in Chinese) remarks, shows no sign of subsiding. The People Power Party continues to treat it as a politically significant incident, saying, “Representative Lee sounds like a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs,” especially as […]
North Korea's Kim Jong Un Picks Up a Shovel to Plant TreesNorth Korea’s Arbor Day, known as Tree-Planting Day, showcases Kim Jong Un’s strong committment to forest restrationImages of him planting trees have been released to the publicve been released to the public While North Korea’s Kim Jong Un may seem solely focused on military power, he is also passionate about tree-planting. There is known to […]
Construction Workers Overseas Will Soon Receive a Huge Financial BenefitTax exemptions for overseas construction workers expandedUpgraded to $4,200 per monthSpecial supply of ‘Maegyo Station Palucid’ Overseas construction workers are set to receive substantial tax benefits. According to the Overseas Construction Association, on the 27th, the Income Tax Law and Special Tax Restriction Law were recently enacted and promulgated. As a result, the non-taxable income […]
Truth About North Korea's Tank: More Bark Than Bite?North Korea’s new tank’s main gun is identical to the previous modelKim Jong Un conducts military drills targeting South Korea 5 timesYoon Administration vows not to step back from provocations The recent joint ROK-U.S. military drill was undertaken successfully, and North Korea responded with a counter-drill. North Korea released images of Kim Jong Un in […]
Unexpected Sighting: Second-Generation Girl Group Member Spotted in Foreign LocaleGirls’ Generation member Hyoyeon shared her recent whereabouts from Bali. Hyoyeon headed to Bali after the ‘SMTOWN LIVE’ concert at Tokyo Dome in February. Through Hyoyeon’s social media, fans could glimpse her trip, with several photos taken in Bali. She showed off her toned physique in a bikini, garring explosive reactions from her fans. Let’s […]
South Korea Tackles Military Pension Crisis Head-OnMinistry of Defense Orders Research ServicesDirection of Military Pension System DevelopmentMilitary Pension Amount Decreases The South Korean Ministry of Defense is expected to address the military pension system, which has been running a deficit for over 50 years. Now, government finance is being funded. This move is seen as an attempt to respond to social […]
Kim Jong Un's Unexpected Dinner Party: A Show of Strength or a Call for Loyalty? According to the Korean Central News Agency, on the 10th, Kim Jong Un visited and provided on-site guidance at the Kim Jong Il Military Academy, which trains top military commanders. Kim toured various academy facilities, including classrooms, dormitories, cafeterias, and operational research rooms. Additionally, the report mentioned that Kim hosted a dinner with the faculty […]
U.S. and Japan Raise Hourly Wages, Why Isn't South Korea Following? California has raised the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 an hour. According to the Associated Press, the new wage rate was implemented on the 1st, marking a 29% increase from last year’s minimum wage of $15.50. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an expedited bill in September last year to raise the minimum wage […]
North Korea's New Battle Tanks: Borrowing Russian Technology Russia’s T-80U tankImported in 1995 under the Bear ProjectImported non-export model North Korea recently unveiled a new tank model, sparking interest in the existence of a Russian-made tank in South Korea, which is not present in North Korea. North Korea unveiled the new tank model at the 75th anniversary of founding the Workers’ Party of […]
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 […]
Samsung Heiress Sells Millions of Shares to Foot $10 Billion Tax Bill On the 8th, the investment banking sector disclosed that Lee Boo Jin, the president of Hotel Shilla, has initiated demand forecasting to offload 5,247,140 shares of Samsung Electronics through one of the top five banks in the market. The anticipated sale price per share is expected to range between 83,700 won ($74.15) and 84,500 won […]
Phone Scammer Plunges to Death During Police Raid A Voice Phishing Criminal Was Arrested After a Sudden Raid on His Home Died After Jumping From the 8th Floor A suspected voice phishing criminal died after jumping from a building eight stories high. According to the legal community, on April 4, the Busan District Prosecutor’s Office investigator received information that a man suspected of […]
South Korea Flexes Its Naval Might with the Induction of the Shin Chae Ho Submarine Shin Chae Ho submarine exclusively designed with South Korean technologyThe last submarine of the Chang Bogo-3 Batch-1 Project2024 Military Power Rankings: USA 1st, South Korea 5th, North Korea 36th Shin Chae Ho, a powerful 3,000-ton submarine designed and built with South Korean technology, has been delivered to the Navy, and a commemorative event was held. […]
North Korea's Alleged Election Meddling: A Threat to South Korean Democracy? Ministry of Unification warns of North Korean election interference On April 2nd, the Ministry of Unification revealed that North Korea had attempted to interfere in the upcoming general elections and issued a strong warning to North Korea. As the April 10th General Elections are just a week away, the Ministry made a statement regarding North […]
Unveiling Song Ha Yoon's Dark Past: School Bullying and Public Insults Ongoing revelations about Song Ha Yoon’s past2015: Accusations of verbal abuse towards a “Cat Mom”2018: Comments about school bullying and forced transfer After admitting to having been forced to transfer schools due to school bullying, actress Song Ha Yoon is once again under scrutiny as old posts accusing her of verbally abusing a “cat mom” […]
Painting Her Way to Success: Woman Leaves Accounting for Construction Last month, a video uploaded to YouTube caught people’s attention. It was about a woman who left her successful career as an accountant to work as a painter. On the 21st, a video titled After graduating from a prestigious university, she quit her respected job as an accountant to paint at construction sites daily was […]
BMW Owner's Action That Even Confounded the Police On the 1st, a post titled ‘Real-Time Daegu Nam-gu Apartment Road Blocker’ sparked discussion on an online community. A user reported that a BMW vehicle was obstructing the entrance of an apartment building due to dissatisfaction with parking registration. A supplemented the post with a photo showing a black car parked horizontally in front of […]
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 […]
George Miller, Director of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Set to Make Anticipated Visit to Korea George Miller, director of the film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, is set to visit Korea, gathering anticipation as this year’s most talked-about film after its selection as an official invitee to the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is an action blockbuster that depicts the epic journey of Furiosa, who is […]
Trapped in Desolation: The Shocking State of Animals in Closed Korean Zoo The shocking state of a private zoo that recently closed its doors has been revealed, with some animals reportedly neglected. According to a report by MBC on the 1st, about 270 animals, including monkeys, lions, and hyenas, are left alone in an indoor zoo in Daegu, which has not been in operation since November last […]
Did China Spread Fake News in South Korea? The controversy over Lee Jae Myung, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea’s ‘Xie Xie’ (thank you in Chinese) remarks, shows no sign of subsiding. The People Power Party continues to treat it as a politically significant incident, saying, “Representative Lee sounds like a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs,” especially as […]
North Korea's Kim Jong Un Picks Up a Shovel to Plant Trees North Korea’s Arbor Day, known as Tree-Planting Day, showcases Kim Jong Un’s strong committment to forest restrationImages of him planting trees have been released to the publicve been released to the public While North Korea’s Kim Jong Un may seem solely focused on military power, he is also passionate about tree-planting. There is known to […]
Construction Workers Overseas Will Soon Receive a Huge Financial Benefit Tax exemptions for overseas construction workers expandedUpgraded to $4,200 per monthSpecial supply of ‘Maegyo Station Palucid’ Overseas construction workers are set to receive substantial tax benefits. According to the Overseas Construction Association, on the 27th, the Income Tax Law and Special Tax Restriction Law were recently enacted and promulgated. As a result, the non-taxable income […]
Truth About North Korea's Tank: More Bark Than Bite? North Korea’s new tank’s main gun is identical to the previous modelKim Jong Un conducts military drills targeting South Korea 5 timesYoon Administration vows not to step back from provocations The recent joint ROK-U.S. military drill was undertaken successfully, and North Korea responded with a counter-drill. North Korea released images of Kim Jong Un in […]
Unexpected Sighting: Second-Generation Girl Group Member Spotted in Foreign Locale Girls’ Generation member Hyoyeon shared her recent whereabouts from Bali. Hyoyeon headed to Bali after the ‘SMTOWN LIVE’ concert at Tokyo Dome in February. Through Hyoyeon’s social media, fans could glimpse her trip, with several photos taken in Bali. She showed off her toned physique in a bikini, garring explosive reactions from her fans. Let’s […]
South Korea Tackles Military Pension Crisis Head-On Ministry of Defense Orders Research ServicesDirection of Military Pension System DevelopmentMilitary Pension Amount Decreases The South Korean Ministry of Defense is expected to address the military pension system, which has been running a deficit for over 50 years. Now, government finance is being funded. This move is seen as an attempt to respond to social […]
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