Eugene Park (1145 Posts)
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No Peek into the World of VR Porn: Vision Pro's Major Flaw Unveiled
[By Daily Impact Guest Reporter Lee Jin-won] Apple’s ambitious Vision Pro product has been embroiled in a serious “drawback” controversy less than two weeks after its release. The issue is that the Vision Pro cannot display pornographies or, more precisely, virtual reality (VR) pornographies. Apple Vision Pro, released on February 2 (local time), has captivated […]
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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, […]
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North Korea Conducts Ground-to-Sea Missile Test under Kim Jong Un's Directive
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un has reportedly supervised a test-fire of the ground-to-sea missile Pukguksong-6, according to the Rodong Sinmun on the 15th. “The launched missiles flew in the East Sea airspace for about 23 minutes and 20 seconds and accurately hit the target ship,” the newspaper reported. “General Secretary Kim expressed great satisfaction with […]
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China's AI Anchors Host Entire Evening News During Lunar New Year Break
A Chinese television station has made headlines for using an AI model that looks exactly like a human anchor to anchor the evening news during the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) holiday. While AI anchors have anchored the news before, this is the first time they've taken over the entire program...
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White House Takes North Korea's Military Progress Seriously Amid Concerns
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 […]
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China Records Highest Average Temperature in 73 Years, Hits 51.28°F Amid Global Warming
|The national average precipitation decreased by 4% from the average Due to the effects of global warming, China’s average temperature last year was the highest in 73 years, according to a report by Xinhua News Agency on the 14th. According to the 2023 China Climate Bulletin recently published by the China Meteorological Administration, the national […]
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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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Bitcoin Surges Above $52,000, Hits $1 Trillion Market Cap
The current price of Bitcoin has exceeded about $52,000 (based on the Upbit exchange), pushing its market capitalization to over $1 trillion. According to the virtual asset (cryptocurrency) statistics site CoinGecko, at 9:50 AM on the 15th, Bitcoin was traded at $52,361.74, a 5.8% surge from the previous day’s average price on significant exchanges. Ethereum […]
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Chinese Tourists Opt for Day Trips to Hong Kong Amid Economic Slowdown"
Hong Kong is gaining popularity as a cheap day trip destination due to the changing travel patterns of Chinese people. Hong Kong has become a favorite destination for cheap experiential tourism rather than duty-free shopping in mainland China...
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Japan's Semiconductor Sales Soar as China Shifts Focus Amid US Sanctions
Last year, the proportion of sales to China of Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers saw a drastic increase. This is interpreted as Japanese companies reaping indirect benefits as China, unable to import advanced process equipment due to US-led semiconductor export controls, focuses on developing legacy (old model, 28nm or above) semiconductors. According to Bloomberg on the […]
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Musk Brings Chinese Suppliers to Mexico to Avoid U.S. Restrictions
According to a report by Bloomberg on the 14th (local time), Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, is causing concerns for the U.S. government by inviting Chinese auto parts manufacturers to Mexico. According to the report, Musk is building a new Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico factory. At Musk’s request, many sources reported that Chinese auto parts […]
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Musk's Concerns Grow: BYD's Rise Threatens Electric Car Market Dominance
"Without trade barriers, Villardi will almost destroy all other electric car makers." This is what Elon Musk, CEO of US electric car company Tesla, said in January about Chinese rival BYD...
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Musk's Stance on Ukraine Aid: Challenges Congress, Expresses Doubts on Putin's Response
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 […]
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Chinese Media Criticizes Son Heung-min Over Korean Soccer Team Discord
Son Heung-min (31, Tottenham Hotspur), the captain of the Korean national soccer team, reportedly suffered a dislocated finger injury in a brawl with juniors, including Lee Kang-in (22, Paris Saint-Germain), ahead of the Asian Cup semi-finals. A Chinese media outlet has criticized Son Heung-min concerning this international press report. On the 14th (local time), Sohu.com […]
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Bitcoin Breaks $1 Trillion Market Cap Barrier: Impact of Chinese New Year and Halving
As the price of Bitcoin continues to rise, its market capitalization has surpassed 1 trillion dollars. On the 14th (local time), CNBC reported that citing data from CoinMetrics, the price of Bitcoin increased by 4%, recording $51,789.58, and the market cap exceeded 1 trillion dollars for the first time since the end of 2021. This […]
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China to Regulate After-School Education, Bans Grading Tests and Competitions
The Chinese government, which has completely banned private education for elementary and middle school students, announced plans to introduce additional regulations, including a ban on competitive education. According to Xinhua News Agency, on the 11th, the Chinese Ministry of Education entered the opinion-gathering process for the Regulation for After-School Education Management based on these contents. […]
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New North Korean Rocket Launcher Takes Aim at Seoul with Enhanced Accuracy
North Korea’s National Defense Science Institute has successfully developed a new guided multiple rocket launcher and ballistic guidance system. On the 11th, they conducted a firing test of a 240mm guided multiple rocket launcher to evaluate its accuracy and verify its superiority, according to the Korean Central News Agency on the 12th. / Yonhap News […]
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Japan's PM Seeks Summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un: A Desperate Attempt to Boost Approval Ratings?
Fumio Kishida, Japan's prime minister, is pushing for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in a bid to bolster his approval ratings. This is a diplomatic effort to address his low approval ratings, which are expected to rise if the summit is successful. The U.S. is also looking at it positively...
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North Korea Boasts New Rocket Technology: What It Means for Regional Stability
Unlike existing shells, they have control wingsTargeting the metropolitan area, their accuracy and range were improved North Korea announced on the 12th that it had successfully test-fired new 240 mm-caliber controllable multiple rocket launcher shells. North Korea’s 240 mm-caliber controllable multiple rocket launcher shells constitute a significant weapon aimed at Seoul and the metropolitan area. […]
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Russia Warns of Possible 7th Nuclear Test by North Korea, South Korea Reacts
Last September, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (right) and Russian President Vladimir Putin met and shook hands at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia./AP Yonhap News Lim Soo Suk, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is holding a regular briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of […]