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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...
From USA to South Korea: Klinsmann's Dismissal History Costing Football Associations Millions Jürgen Klinsmann's dismissal as South Korea's national team coach is expected to cost the Korean Football Association more than 7 billion won ($8.5 million) in remaining salary, and the penalty could be more than 10 billion won if foreign coaches' salaries are included...
Korean Aerospace Industries Advances FA-50 Export to Colombia with Sales Promotion AgreementThe Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA-50 light attack aircraft has taken another step closer to being exported to Colombia. The export competitiveness has been strengthened by signing a sales promotion agreement with Colombia. According to the industry, on the 19th, KAI is expected to win the contract for the Colombian Air Force’s project to replace […]
South Korea-Cuba Diplomatic Relations: Presidential Office Highlights Economic, Cultural, and Consular BenefitsThe Presidential Office anticipates that establishing diplomatic relations with Cuba will lay the groundwork for economic cooperation, including the expansion of trade, entry of South Korean companies, and securing a supply chain for minerals such as nickel. In particular, it is expected that the opening of an embassy will significantly help ensure the safety of […]
Planning a Trip to Cuba? Visa-Free Entry to U.S. May Be Denied for Some TravelersAlthough 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 […]
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 […]
Court Clears President Yoon's Mother-in-Law of Perjury ChargesThe person who accused President Yoon Suk Yeol’s mother-in-law of committing perjury in the past has appealed the prosecutor’s decision not to prosecute. However, the Supreme Court concluded that the prosecutor’s decision was valid. According to the legal community on the 15th, the Supreme Court’s 2nd Division (Chief Justice Lee Dong Won) dismissed the re-appeal […]
Theft Strikes Women's Sauna in Gangnam: 7 Hair Dryers Valued at $420 Each GoneSeven hairdryers were stolen from a women’s sauna in a newly constructed apartment in Gangnam, Seoul. A notice on the community board of a new apartment in Gangnam has been posted online. The apartment community facility has various amenities for residents, including a sauna and a kid’s cafe. The notice pertains to the theft of […]
North Korea's Ongoing Threat: What's Kim Really Up To? Separating Fact from Fiction - Part 3Must Prepare Thoroughly for North Korea’s Local and Strategic Provocation Possibilities At the joint seminar 2024 Outlook on Inter-Korean Relations and Strategic Reinforcement of K-Defense hosted by the Northeast Asia Diplomacy and Security Forum and the Yangji Association, composed of former National Intelligence Service employees, on the 6th, Nam Joo Hong, a counselor at the […]
North Korea's Ongoing Threat: What's Kim Really Up To? Separating Fact from Fiction - Part 1The peninsula war theory is spreading domestically and abroad, as Kim Jong Un, leader of North Korea, defined South Korea as an immutable primary enemy and openly mentioned territorial occupation and pacification in case of emergencies, also continuing the provocation with the test launching of new weapons such as hypersonic missiles and long-range cruise missiles. […]
Former South Korean President Park Geun Hye Reveals Handwritten Prison Memo Former President Park Geun-hye released a handwritten note she wrote in the fall of 2021 while imprisoned. Half a year before the presidential election, she hoped for a resolution. She said she had been labeled a traitor for following the constitution and laws. He recalled that he kept security from dark forces and tried to provide a better life for the people...
KF-21 Technology Leak Attempt Raises Concerns Over Diplomatic Tensions - Part 2Intelligence Agency Investigating Intentional Leakage and Internal Collusion In 2015, when this project was being promoted, Lockheed Martin and other U.S. parties had already expressed their reluctance to transfer technology. This was because they were worried about technology leaks to third countries. Therefore, as a government, it is interpreted that they are hurrying to recover […]
TA-50 Series: South Korea's Golden Eagle Jets Soar at Mach 1.5 with Night Attack Capability - Part 3The TA-50 tactical introductory trainer is used for prospective pilots who have completed the advanced training course using the T-50 to undergo armed training before being deployed in actual combat. It is a derivative used for tactical education necessary for combat, such as air-to-air and air-to-ground shooting training. The TA-50 is an aircraft that added […]
F-4 Phantoms: The Strategic Secret Weapon U.S. Readers Should Know About - Part 1The U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps utilized the F-4 “Phantom,” which made its maiden flight in 1958, a formidable force in aerial warfare during the Vietnam War in the 1960s. The introduction of the F-4 to Korea was led by heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula following the 1968 North Korean armed invasion […]
Deepfake Dilemma: South Korea Eyes EU-Style AI Regulations Amid Growing ConcernsBiden’s Fake Voice Causes ‘Confusion’US, Once Advocating Autonomy, Now Calls for Regulation LegislationEU Enforces Strong Regulations Such as Punitive TaxesSouth Korean Government: “Sanctions Possible Under Current Law”Cautious Stance on the Need for Additional RegulationsAI Basic Law Stalled in Congress for a Year The spread of deepfake images of pop singer Taylor Swift, synthesized using artificial […]
First Lady's Dilemma: Lawmaker Suggests a Pitiful Approach to Defuse Scandal Kim Woong, a member of the Nationalist Party of Korea, said that in the face of public outrage over President Yoon Seok-yul's wife's alleged acceptance of Dior bags, those in power should take stronger measures. He also claimed that in the upcoming general election, the Democratic Party of Korea will carry out an operation involving his wife...
President Yoon Prepares Public Statement on First Lady's Luxury Bag ScandalPresident Yoon Suk Yeol is entering the ceremony for the appointment of a new ambassador at the Presidential Office in Yongsan, Seoul, on the 26th./Presidential Office Photojournalists’ Association On the 28th, it was reported that President Yoon Suk Yeol is planning to address the allegations concerning First Lady Kim Keon Hee’s luxury bag receipt, and […]
President Yoon Plans to Speak Out on First Lady's Luxury Bag AllegationsA report came out on the 24th that President Yoon Suk Yeol was expected to personally address the controversy surrounding his wife Kim Keon Hee’s alleged receipt of luxury bags as early as this month. Photo= Yonhap News The format will likely be a New Year’s interview with a specific media outlet, where the President […]
North Korea provocatively launches a surprise cruise missile, possibly a nuclear-loaded 'strategic cruise missile'. North Korea has launched a strategic cruise missile in the East Sea. It is believed to be capable of carrying a tactical nuclear weapon, and is likely a move to maximize security threats ahead of parliamentary elections. North Korea's armed provocations continue, and there are growing concerns about further provocations aimed at the general election...
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...
From USA to South Korea: Klinsmann's Dismissal History Costing Football Associations Millions Jürgen Klinsmann's dismissal as South Korea's national team coach is expected to cost the Korean Football Association more than 7 billion won ($8.5 million) in remaining salary, and the penalty could be more than 10 billion won if foreign coaches' salaries are included...
Korean Aerospace Industries Advances FA-50 Export to Colombia with Sales Promotion Agreement The Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA-50 light attack aircraft has taken another step closer to being exported to Colombia. The export competitiveness has been strengthened by signing a sales promotion agreement with Colombia. According to the industry, on the 19th, KAI is expected to win the contract for the Colombian Air Force’s project to replace […]
South Korea-Cuba Diplomatic Relations: Presidential Office Highlights Economic, Cultural, and Consular Benefits The Presidential Office anticipates that establishing diplomatic relations with Cuba will lay the groundwork for economic cooperation, including the expansion of trade, entry of South Korean companies, and securing a supply chain for minerals such as nickel. In particular, it is expected that the opening of an embassy will significantly help ensure the safety of […]
Planning a Trip to Cuba? Visa-Free Entry to U.S. May Be Denied for Some Travelers 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 […]
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 […]
Court Clears President Yoon's Mother-in-Law of Perjury Charges The person who accused President Yoon Suk Yeol’s mother-in-law of committing perjury in the past has appealed the prosecutor’s decision not to prosecute. However, the Supreme Court concluded that the prosecutor’s decision was valid. According to the legal community on the 15th, the Supreme Court’s 2nd Division (Chief Justice Lee Dong Won) dismissed the re-appeal […]
Theft Strikes Women's Sauna in Gangnam: 7 Hair Dryers Valued at $420 Each Gone Seven hairdryers were stolen from a women’s sauna in a newly constructed apartment in Gangnam, Seoul. A notice on the community board of a new apartment in Gangnam has been posted online. The apartment community facility has various amenities for residents, including a sauna and a kid’s cafe. The notice pertains to the theft of […]
North Korea's Ongoing Threat: What's Kim Really Up To? Separating Fact from Fiction - Part 3 Must Prepare Thoroughly for North Korea’s Local and Strategic Provocation Possibilities At the joint seminar 2024 Outlook on Inter-Korean Relations and Strategic Reinforcement of K-Defense hosted by the Northeast Asia Diplomacy and Security Forum and the Yangji Association, composed of former National Intelligence Service employees, on the 6th, Nam Joo Hong, a counselor at the […]
Former South Korean President Park Geun Hye Reveals Handwritten Prison Memo Former President Park Geun-hye released a handwritten note she wrote in the fall of 2021 while imprisoned. Half a year before the presidential election, she hoped for a resolution. She said she had been labeled a traitor for following the constitution and laws. He recalled that he kept security from dark forces and tried to provide a better life for the people...
KF-21 Technology Leak Attempt Raises Concerns Over Diplomatic Tensions - Part 2 Intelligence Agency Investigating Intentional Leakage and Internal Collusion In 2015, when this project was being promoted, Lockheed Martin and other U.S. parties had already expressed their reluctance to transfer technology. This was because they were worried about technology leaks to third countries. Therefore, as a government, it is interpreted that they are hurrying to recover […]
TA-50 Series: South Korea's Golden Eagle Jets Soar at Mach 1.5 with Night Attack Capability - Part 3 The TA-50 tactical introductory trainer is used for prospective pilots who have completed the advanced training course using the T-50 to undergo armed training before being deployed in actual combat. It is a derivative used for tactical education necessary for combat, such as air-to-air and air-to-ground shooting training. The TA-50 is an aircraft that added […]
F-4 Phantoms: The Strategic Secret Weapon U.S. Readers Should Know About - Part 1 The U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps utilized the F-4 “Phantom,” which made its maiden flight in 1958, a formidable force in aerial warfare during the Vietnam War in the 1960s. The introduction of the F-4 to Korea was led by heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula following the 1968 North Korean armed invasion […]
Deepfake Dilemma: South Korea Eyes EU-Style AI Regulations Amid Growing Concerns Biden’s Fake Voice Causes ‘Confusion’US, Once Advocating Autonomy, Now Calls for Regulation LegislationEU Enforces Strong Regulations Such as Punitive TaxesSouth Korean Government: “Sanctions Possible Under Current Law”Cautious Stance on the Need for Additional RegulationsAI Basic Law Stalled in Congress for a Year The spread of deepfake images of pop singer Taylor Swift, synthesized using artificial […]
First Lady's Dilemma: Lawmaker Suggests a Pitiful Approach to Defuse Scandal Kim Woong, a member of the Nationalist Party of Korea, said that in the face of public outrage over President Yoon Seok-yul's wife's alleged acceptance of Dior bags, those in power should take stronger measures. He also claimed that in the upcoming general election, the Democratic Party of Korea will carry out an operation involving his wife...
President Yoon Prepares Public Statement on First Lady's Luxury Bag Scandal President Yoon Suk Yeol is entering the ceremony for the appointment of a new ambassador at the Presidential Office in Yongsan, Seoul, on the 26th./Presidential Office Photojournalists’ Association On the 28th, it was reported that President Yoon Suk Yeol is planning to address the allegations concerning First Lady Kim Keon Hee’s luxury bag receipt, and […]
President Yoon Plans to Speak Out on First Lady's Luxury Bag Allegations A report came out on the 24th that President Yoon Suk Yeol was expected to personally address the controversy surrounding his wife Kim Keon Hee’s alleged receipt of luxury bags as early as this month. Photo= Yonhap News The format will likely be a New Year’s interview with a specific media outlet, where the President […]
North Korea provocatively launches a surprise cruise missile, possibly a nuclear-loaded 'strategic cruise missile'. North Korea has launched a strategic cruise missile in the East Sea. It is believed to be capable of carrying a tactical nuclear weapon, and is likely a move to maximize security threats ahead of parliamentary elections. North Korea's armed provocations continue, and there are growing concerns about further provocations aimed at the general election...
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