- Foreign Minister recalls Ambassador to the U.S. Kang Kyung-wha for consultations; are there emerging issues in South Korea-U.S. relations?
- As South Korean Ambassador to the U.S. Kang Kyung-wha, who oversees the frontline of diplomacy with the United States, is set to stay in Korea for five days to hold working-level discussions with relevant minis...
- 2026-07-15
- Trump praises Blanche, urges Senate to confirm cabinet nominees
- On Tuesday, the 14th, President Donald Trump praised Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, speaking highly of his leadership at the Department of Justice, and urged Senate Republicans to confirm him as Attorney...
- 2026-07-15
- Trump Secures Massive U.S. Investments in Lieu of Gulf Tariffs
- On the 14th (local time), U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he would replace the proposed U.S. levy on Gulf shipping with major trade and investment agreements with Middle Eastern allies. He argued tha...
- 2026-07-15
- Hegseth to Form Joint Task Force with DOJ on “Leakers”
- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced on Monday, the 13th, that the Department of War and the Department of Justice have formed a joint task force to identify and prosecute individuals who have leaked sen...
- 2026-07-15
- Federal lawmakers point out that “overseas digital regulations are essentially an export of censorship legislation.”
- As U.S. tech companies face mounting pressure from overseas digital regulations, federal lawmakers are warning that stringent foreign policies are forcing online platforms to adopt measures that infringe upon A...
- 2026-07-15
- [Special Contribution: Songsan] “From relief food for a hungry nation to a global spicy delicacy”… The history of Korean ramen
- The history of Korean ramyeon is more than just a story about food. A single package of ramyeon encapsulates various facets of modern Korean history, ranging from food shortages, U.S. aid flour, and industriali...
- 2026-07-15
- Rep. Lee Jin-sook Urges Withdrawal of Severe Disciplinary Action Against Baejae High School Baseball Team
- People Power Party lawmaker Lee Jin-sook has called for the withdrawal of the heavy disciplinary action recently imposed on the Baejae High School baseball team.On the 14th (Korea time), Rep. Lee held a press c...
- 2026-07-15
- U.S. Begins Maritime Blockade of Iran… Mobilizing Over 20 Warships and Hundreds of Military Aircraft
- The United States resumed its maritime blockade against Iran effective 4:00 PM Eastern Time on the 14th (5:00 AM on the 15th, Korea Standard Time).One hour prior to the commencement of the maritime blockade, th...
- 2026-07-15
- Trump reverses 20% tariff threat in one day... "Replaced with Middle East investment deal"
- U.S. President Donald Trump reversed his decision to charge a 20% transit fee on cargo carried by commercial vessels traversing the Strait of Hormuz, just one day after announcing the plan on the 14th (local ti...
- 2026-07-15
- Chair Waller: "Will Not Tolerate High Inflation"... Reaffirms Fed Independence
- U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh stated on the 14th (local time) his firm commitment not to tolerate persistently high levels of inflation.This is interpreted as a reaffirmation of the existing principle ...
- 2026-07-15
- Iranian authorities: "U.S. launches all-out attacks on major coastal cities with projectiles"
- As the armed conflict between the United States and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz entered its fourth day on the 14th (local time), major Iranian coastal cities were hit by a series of U.S. military ...
- 2026-07-15
- Cuba's National Power Grid Collapses Again… Third Blackout This Month
- Cuba, currently suffering from an acute energy crisis, experienced another total collapse of its National Electric System (SEN) on the 14th (local time). This marks the third such blackout this month alone.Acco...
- 2026-07-15
- [Special Contribution: Chae Soo-jo] The Naked Truth of Renewable Energy Without Subsidies: There Is No Economic Viability in 'Honam Solar Power'
- As generative AI and semiconductor clusters emerge as the future of Korean industry, how to bridge the massive "power gap" that lies ahead has become a national task. This is why nuclear power is once again dr...
- 2026-07-15
- National Election Commission Investigative Committee selects 34 witnesses for second hearing next week
- The National Assembly's Special Committee on the Investigation into the 6.3 Local Election Ballot Shortage has decided to summon 34 witnesses, including Wi Chul-hwan, Acting Chairman of the National Election Co...
- 2026-07-14
- [Jeong Seong-hong Column] The Taereung Golf Course Scandal People Don't Know About
- On the morning of Sunday, July 12, a tragic incident occurred where a Republic of Korea Navy soldier went missing during training on the east coast. Unfortunately, his body was discovered approximately 20 hour...
- 2026-07-14
- National Election Commission probe 'recount' agreement falls through... Ruling party demands "immediate action," PPP insists on "special prosecutor first"
- On the 14th, the ruling and opposition parties failed to reach an agreement on the schedule for a public recount of ballots stored at the Jamsil Olympic Park during a meeting of the National Assembly's Special ...
- 2026-07-14
- [Update] “Former Lawmaker Min Kyung-wook Suspected of Having Facial Cerebral Hemorrhage”… Surgery to be Considered After Appointing Attending Physician on the 15th
- Updated: 5:00 AM, 15th Former United Future Party (now People Power Party) lawmaker Min Kyung-wook, who was rushed to the hospital after collapsing while giving a lecture on election fraud, is expected to final...
- 2026-07-14
- [Kim Tae-san Column] South Korea's Politics: The Filthiest on Earth
- I am not sure if writing this will get me ensnared by the Information and Communications Network Act again, but as an ignorant person who simply cannot comprehend this, I am writing this in the hope that the st...
- 2026-07-14
- “NEC accused of funneling 17 billion won to companies owned by retirees’ families”… Joo Jin-woo calls for special counsel investigation
- People Power Party Representative Joo Jin-woo pointed out that the 'translucent local early voting ballot boxes,' which caused controversy during the June 3 local elections, were supplied by a company owned by ...
- 2026-07-14
- [Column by Park Joo-hyun] Kim Ou-joon’s “Don’t Be Scared”… Standing on a Guillotine of His Own Making
- The first-instance court has sentenced Kim Ou-joon to a fine of 20 million won for defaming former Channel A reporter Lee Dong-jae. Let’s set aside all emotions and rely solely on cold, hard calculation. The...
- 2026-07-14
Iranian Foreign Ministry: "Continuing Message Exchanges with the U.S. and Activities of Mediating Countries"
Esmaeil Baghaei, Spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs [Xinhua, Yonhap News file photo]Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on the 26th
President Yoon: "Do You Think You Are Safe from the Special Counsel?"... Final Statement Video Released
President Yoon Suk Yeol rebuking the special prosecutor on the 24th. [Court video / @birds_justice X account subtitle GIF] A video of President Yoon Suk Yeol's closing statement at his trial rega
President Yoon, regarding the first-instance ruling on the Public Official Election Act: “An excessive political verdict that distorts the facts… We will appeal immediately.”
The first-instance sentencing hearing for President Yoon Suk Yeol regarding violations of the Public Official Election Act is being broadcast live at Seoul Station on the 27th. [Photo=Yonhap News]Pres
WSJ: "SK Hynix ADR Premium Is a Sign of AI Trading Overheat"
Advertisement for SK Hynix ADR listing in New York's Times Square [Reuters=Yonhap News file photo]The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has pointed out that the price of SK Hynix’s American Depositary Recei
'Godfather of Japanese Mystery Novels' Keigo Higashino Passes Away After Battle with Cancer at 68
Famous Japanese mystery novelist Keigo Higashino [AFP=Yonhap News]It has been belatedly reported that Keigo Higashino, the "godfather of Japanese mystery novels" and author of bestsellers such as "The
[Park Pil-kyu Security Column] To the Ignorant Trying to Clothe a Beast in Sheep's Clothing
Rep. Kim Byung-joo of the Democratic Party of Korea [Photo=Yonhap News]“The Air Force Academy doesn't teach you how to fly a plane!” “The Army, Navy, and Air Force academies are exactly the
[Issue Diagnosis] Two Effects of the Election Petition Review
[Photo] Evidence of Election Fraud Flooding U.S. Media… Trump Had 2.7 Million Votes Stolen
[Video] U.S. Semiquincentennial Air Show... 'Art in the Sky' streaks across New York
[Editorial Cartoon] A Draconian Law That Undermines Freedom of Expression
