#national (37 Posts)
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Kim Ki Nam: The Man Behind North Korea's Three-Generation Propaganda
Korean Central News AgencyOn May 8, North Korean state media reported that Kim Ki Nam, who had led t ...
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Prosecutor General Lee Takes Charge in South Korean First Lady's 'Dior Bag Scandal'
Prosecutor General Lee Won Seok stated that the investigation into the luxury bag case would be cond ...
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Larry Nassar Agrees to Pay $138.7 Million in Sexual Abuse Settlement
TODAY The lawsuit against the former U.S. national team doctor, who committed sexual violence against female gymnasts for over 30 years, has been made public. On the 23rd (local time), the U.S. Department of Justice announced that they had reached an agreement to pay the victims of Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse a total of $138.7 […]
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North Korea's Dirty Money: How Room 39 Fuels Kim Jong Un's Rule
North Korea’s Foreign Currency Earning Control TowerIllegal Acts like Drug Trafficking and HackingGathering Funds for North Korean Rule Recently, North Korea has been seen exerting efforts to earn foreign currency, such as seizing the wages of overseas workers and even requiring service workers to hand over their tips to the authorities. It’s an admitted fact […]
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Korean Government to Pay $430M to U.S. Hedge Fund for Involvement in Samsung Merger
Samsung C&T and Cheil Industries MergerDecision by the Permanent Court of ArbitrationGovernment to Pay $430 Million in Compensation It has been revealed that the U.S. hedge fund Mason Capital initiated the Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) process, citing losses related to the Samsung merger. Our government has been ordered to compensate partially. Consequently, the government is […]
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From Hitler's Beetle to Ford's Model T: Story of National Cars Worldwide
In the early days of automobiles, they were expensive and not accessible to everyone. Later, as cars became more popular, they became more widespread and affordable, allowing anyone to get on the road. Let's take a look at three types of national cars from each country and era...
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Top 5 Gimbap Spots Across Korea You Can't Miss!
Gimbap is delicious whenever you eat it. These days, many gimbap use various ingredients. Let’s delve into some of the longstanding gimbap restaurants cherished nationwide. Eegong Gimbap, located near Anam Station, is counted among Seoul’s top three gimbap places. Its specialty, the Tuna BoSeoul’sGimbap, is widely celebrated for its generous filling of tuna. Brimming with […]
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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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Return of the 'North Korean Ronaldo': Han Kwang Song Resurfaces After Three-Year Absence
Han Kwang-song, North Korea’s unique football talent, has rejoined the North Korean national team after being missing for three years On the 19th, the North Korean soccer team arrived in Tokyo, Japan, via Haneda Airport for the third round of the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup Asia 2nd Round Qualifiers. This event […]
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Anti-Corruption Commission Considers Public Recruitment for Enforcement Officers
Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission Proposes Opening Up Enforcement Officer Positions to the PublicFormer Court and Prosecution Officials Are Given FavoritismAverage Annual Income Over $76,000 Enforcement officers, often called “red seizure stickers” due to the seizure tags they attach, may soon be open to the public. News about this potential change has been circulating. Recently, […]
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America's Natural Wonders: Top 5 Oldest National Parks Revealed
① The Largest and Oldest National Park The United States has a long history of national parks, dating back to 1872 and continuing until recently in 2020. Yellowstone National Park is one of the oldest and largest national parks in the United States.It’s famous for its diverse wildlife, including bears, bison, and elk. The vast […]
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American Adventures: Top 5 Bucket List Destinations for Travelers
The United States is home to many natural wonders, including the Grand Canyon National Park, which is a bucket-list destination for travelers from all over the world. The route within the Grand Canyon National Park is a challenging but rewarding hike...
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Dangerous Selfies: The Deadly Price of Cliffside Photos Revealed
① Best Photos at a Waterfall on a Cliff Accidents resulting in death while taking photos are occurring worldwide. According to a study, there have been around 400 deaths from 2008 to 2021 while taking pictures. Most of the victims were young women in their twenties, and the most common cause was drowning after falling […]
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Bucket List Alert: Dive into the Storybook Village of Lustleigh, England
Dartmoor is a fairytale-like village with a pristine natural environment, much of which is designated as a national park...
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South Korea's Oldest Elephant Sakura Passes Away at 59 at Seoul Grand Park
Sakura, the oldest elephant in Korea, was housed at Seoul Grand Park in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, and passed away at 59. In human years, Sakura lived over 90 years and had a close brush with death due to a nail disease last year. Seoul Grand Park posted an obituary on its website on the 14th, […]
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Korean Football in Crisis: Senior Players vs. Rising Star Lee Kang-in
The controversy has reignited over the fact that Son Heung-min’s finger was dislocated during a fight with young players, including Lee Kang-in, and senior players requested that Lee Kang-in be excluded. According to multiple media outlets, on the 14th, it was reported that a senior player of the Korean national soccer team requested manager Klinsmann […]
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World's Most Beautiful Yet Dangerous Destination
Yorkshire Dales, England The Yorkshire Dales is the largest national park in the United Kingdom.One of England's most iconic national parks, the Yorkshire Dales attracts more than eight million tourists each year...
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President Yoon Suk Yeol's 100-Minute New Year's Interview to Air on KBS
President Yoon Suk Yeol / Provided by the Presidential Office – News1 President Yoon Suk Yeol’s New Year’s interview will be broadcast on KBS 1TV from 10 PM on the 7th. KBS announced on the 6th that it had scheduled a 100-minute program titled “Special Interview: Going to the Presidential Office” during this time. According […]
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Shortage of Military Personnel Sparks Controversy: Women vs. Senior Citizens
In order to solve the decrease in military resources due to the population cliff, the Ministry of Military Affairs is implementing various measures such as revising the criteria for active duty. In this situation, political parties have pledged to recruit women, and academics have proposed a "senior army" of men aged 55 to 75...
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National Security Office Takes Strong Action Against North Korean Cyber Threats
AsiaToday's Hong Sun-mi reporter = The National Security Office announced the 'National Cybersecurity Strategy' on Monday, which provides the direction of the Yun Suk-yeol government's cyber strategy...