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 […]
Shanghai Nickel Surges to Three-Month High Amid U.S. Sanctions on RussiaNickel in the Shanghai Futures Exchange has reached its highest level in three months. This is due to the expansion of U.S. sanctions against Russia and growing concerns over supply in Indonesia. According to the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) on the 26th, the price of nickel in March closed at 135,220 yuan ($18,784.74) per ton […]
US Congress Targets Chinese E-Commerce Giant Temu Over Forced Labor Allegations Chinese e-commerce platform Temu has become a controversial topic in the U.S. political arena over the issue of forced labor. Temu's sales events are garnering increasing attention, and some lawmakers are calling for the company to be regulated...
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 […]
bb.q Chicken Crowned 'Best Fried Chicken' by American MagazineThe American food magazine Taste of Home has chosen bb.q Chicken as the “Best Chicken and Wings.” This announcement by Taste of Home is significant as bb.q Chicken has outperformed many global chicken franchises to take first place in the United States. On the 24th (local time), Taste of Home named bb.q Chicken as the […]
U.S. Rethinks Electric Vehicle Goals for Auto Sector The U.S. government is expected to enact regulations mandating emissions reductions proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency as early as March 2023...
U.S. Allies Gear Up Against China's Trade Offensive in Electric Vehicles US expresses concern over China's dumping attempts. Respond with allies and build a public 'battery united front'. Opportunities for Korean companies. Strategies to combat Chinese overcapacity and low processing taxes. U.S., EU pressure China's EV industry. China's overcapacity could hurt global markets...
Samsung's Foldable Panel Receives U.S. Military Certification for Durability StandardsProven Durability From Freezing, Temperature Fluctuations, Falls, and Acceleration Samsung Display’s foldable panel has received “military spec” certification from the U.S. Department of Defense’s durability standard test. Samsung Display is the first to receive the certification for its foldable panel. Samsung Display announced on the 19th that its 7-inch foldable panel, used in the latest […]
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...
North Korea Blames U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy for Regional Chaos and Conflict AsiaToday By Park Young-hoon = North Korean authorities have claimed that the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy is causing regional and factional conflicts, leading to chaos. "The US-led security councils, including the Quad (US-Japan-India-Australia) and AUKUS (US-UK-Australia), have led to closure and factional confrontation, not freedom and openness," according to an article titled 'Washington's Indo-Pacific strategy is a script for geopolitical confrontation that destroys peace and stability in the region,' written by Ri Ji-won, a researcher at the US Institute of Foreign Affairs, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Monday. "The reality two years after the release of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy report clearly demonstrates the hollowness of the current U.S. administration's 'building a free, open, prosperous, and stable region,'" he said. "The U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy has not brought stability to the region, but instability and war." "The U.S. is using the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) to build an exclusive supply chain that excludes regional countries," he said, adding that "stable supply...
Delta Plane Turns Back as Maggots Pour Over Passengers [iNews24 Reporter Shin Soo-jeong] An airplane headed from the Netherlands to the United States was forced to turn around after maggots spilled out of the overhead compartment.
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 Cyber Crime Spree: Kim Jong Un's Hacker Unit Steals Trillions, Part 2North Korea has conducted 58 hackings in the last six years, stealing KRW 4 trillion The U.S. government has also warned the international community that North Korean IT technicians are working remotely while hiding their nationality and other identities. In line with this, sanctions against North Korea’s cyber-hacking activities have been consistently implemented. For example, […]
North Korea Threatens 'Merciless Punishment' against U.S. Human Rights EnvoyAhead of her visit to Korea, Julie Turner, the U.S. State Department’s Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights, is seen visiting the site where Ms. Yokota Megumi was abducted in Japan. (Photo=NHK) With pouring out harsh words, North Korea strongly criticized the U.S. State Department’s Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights, Julie Turner, […]
Shooting Erupts at Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade, Leaving 1 Dead and 9 InjuredA 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 […]
China's Dilemma Part 2: Biden vs. Trump - Who's the Lesser 'Bowl of Poison'?◇ “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 […]
P-3C Submarine Slayer: The Navy's Ultimate Weapon - Part 3The P3C is a performance-enhanced model of the P-3, which was made by US Lockheed (now Lockheed Martin) in the 1950s. It moves with four turboprop engines that carry torpedoes or Harpoon missiles and perform missions for over 12 hours. The Korean Navy is also operating 16 P-3CKs, which are improved versions of the P-3C. […]
P-3C Submarine Slayer: The Navy's Ultimate Weapon - Part 2Lockheed signed a contract with the US Navy in February 1959 to develop a successor to the P-2 and began developing the P-3 series by modifying its turboprop passenger aircraft, the L-188 Electra. The first model of the P-3 series, the P-3A, made its maiden flight in November 1959. The improved P-3C was deployed to […]
Lloyd Austin's Cancer Revelation: Apology and Responsibility AsiaToday Sunmiri Reporter = U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, 70, who was controversially hospitalized in the dark, acknowledged a lack of communication and apologized to President Joe Biden and the American people...
Nikki Haley Takes Aim at Biden and Trump's Age with 'Grumpy Old Men' CampaignNikki Haley / Reuters Nikki Haley, a U.S. Republican primary candidate and former U.S. ambassador to the UN, has sparked controversy by promoting the slogan “Grumpy Old Men” and stirring up an age-related debate. This move is seen as a strategic attempt to target President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, both potential presidential […]
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