- Ahead of warrant review, Han Gil denies 'defamation' and claims political retaliation... at a crossroads for detention
- YouTuber Jeon Han-gil (56, real name Jeon Yu-gwan), accused of defaming President Lee Jae-myung and Reform Party leader Lee Jun-seok, appeared at a pre-arrest warrant examination by the court on the 16th.Presid...
- 2026-04-16
- Admiral Yi Sun-sin also prayed… The earnest wish of the sacred hero for national salvation
- The story takes us back to the 1950s. Artist Yang Dal-seok (1908~1984), a native of Busan, encountered a Japanese magazine featuring Admiral Yi Sun-sin in Hwanghak-dong, Seoul. The magazine contained an illustr...
- 2026-04-16
- US Media "Third US Aircraft Carrier to Arrive in Middle East Soon... 6,000 Troops Onboard"
- The US aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush, carrying 6,000 troops, will soon arrive in the Middle East, the US daily Washington Post (WP) reported on the 15th (local time).The WP stated that the Bush will reach t...
- 2026-04-16
- White House "Did not request a ceasefire extension... Next meeting likely to be held in Pakistan"
- The White House announced on the 15th (local time) that discussions for a ceasefire with Iran are progressing productively and that no request has been made for a ceasefire extension.White House Spokesperson Ka...
- 2026-04-16
- Trump: "If Fed's Powell does not resign from his board position after his term as chairman, I will fire him."
- U.S. President Donald Trump on April 15 (local time) threatened to fire Jerome Powell, chairman of the U.S. central bank, the Federal Reserve (Fed), if he does not step down from his role as Fed governor after ...
- 2026-04-16
- "US and Iran agree in principle on second round of talks, but date and location still undecided" < WSJ>
- While the United States and Iran have agreed to hold a second round of truce negotiations, specific dates and venues have not yet been set as of the 15th (local time).The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported toda...
- 2026-04-16
- US Military "9 Ships Rerouted to Iran Amid Two Days of Hormuz Strait Blockade"
- The U.S. Central Command, which oversees American military operations against Iran, announced on the 15th (local time) that two days after initiating blockade measures on Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz...
- 2026-04-16
- Trump's maritime blockade, will Xi Jinping move… China's move to persuade Iran is noteworthy.
- The maritime blockade imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, which has severely restricted Iran's sea lanes, is increasingly appearing to be a multifaceted pressure tactic aimed at China.After failing to find ...
- 2026-04-16
- [Special Feature on Election Irregularities] 11. “Ballots with printing margins skewed to one side”
- Ballots with extremely skewed print margins on one side were discovered during the recount of early votes from the April 15, 2020 general election in Yeon-su B, Incheon, and Namyangju B, Gyeonggi Province. Spe...
- 2026-04-15
- [Park Pil-gyu's Cartel Deep Dive] ④ Predatory Cooperation Between Politics and Capital, the Politico-Economic Collusion Cartel
- The 'political-economic cartel,' widely recognized as the most robust yet destructive collusion in modern society, is the primary culprit behind fostering conflict and undermining the foundations of the nation...
- 2026-04-15
- Trump: "It will be a surprising two days"... 'Second meeting in Islamabad' rapidly gaining momentum
- Several days after the first ceasefire negotiations fell through, the United States and Iran are continuing back-channel discussions, leaving open the possibility of a second face-to-face meeting.With the first...
- 2026-04-15
- [Appointment of Shin: International Issues] Iran's proxy forces are not weak
- Iran's proxy forces are not a pathetic "alliance of the weak." They are an armed network nurtured for decades by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a political-military complex that has absorbed dive...
- 2026-04-15
- "Iran used Chinese satellites to strike US bases in the Middle East"
- Iran utilized Chinese satellites to bomb U.S. military bases in the Middle East, the Financial Times (FT) reported on the 14th (local time).According to the report, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRG...
- 2026-04-15
- Amidst crude oil-driven supply chain disruptions… Japan to provide $15 trillion in financial support to Southeast Asian nations
- The Japanese government has decided to provide financial support totaling $10 billion (approximately 14.7 trillion won) to Southeast Asian countries facing difficulties in procuring crude oil due to the war in ...
- 2026-04-15
- Trump: "High possibility of reaching an agreement with Iran by the end of April"
- British Sky News reported on the 15th (local time) that U.S. President Donald Trump said that a deal with Iran is highly likely to be reached by the end of this month.In a phone interview with the broadcast on ...
- 2026-04-15
- [Explanation] The reappearance of Vessant in the US, Trump's next calculation is visible
- The key points of the Iran war are not just the movement of the front lines. More importantly, it is how President Trump assessed alliances through this war, and how that assessment will translate into demands ...
- 2026-04-15
- [On-Site Investigation] Hamyang~Ulsan Expressway Construction, 'Unqualified Persons Arranged, Kickbacks'
- As the involvement of unqualified individuals and allegations of bribery have surfaced at public infrastructure project sites, there are growing calls to examine the systemic flaws in the management of public ...
- 2026-04-15
- [Exclusive] They promised to expand overseas Koreans' right to vote... but the Election Commission undermined the amendment's purpose
- Amid efforts to push for a constitutional amendment concurrently with the June 3 local elections, the overseas voter registration application process by the National Election Commission under the amended Public...
- 2026-04-15
- People Power Party, regarding President Lee's 'criminal record of the people' remark, states "An attempt to dilute their own criminal record history"
- The People Power Party criticized President Lee Jae-myung on the 15th for his remarks that "most people have a criminal record" while pointing out the excessive use of criminal punishment, calling it an attempt...
- 2026-04-15
- U.S. Treasury: "'Trump Tariffs' May Be Restored by Early July...Interest Rates Need to Fall Further"
- The U.S. administration of Donald Trump has stated that it can reinstate its tariff policy, which was halted by a Federal Supreme Court ruling, by early July.Speaking at an event hosted by the Wall Street Journ...
- 2026-04-15
[Statement by the Seobeokka KMA Patriots Association] ㉛ Recount the ballots openly, as the previous recount covered up election fraud
Recount of the Tongyeong mayoral election [Photo=Yonhap News]South Korea's liberal democracy is dying. The National Election Commission (NEC), which has degraded into a criminal organization through t
What is the significance of the "Trump 2028" red hat that keeps reappearing?
It is noteworthy that while it is "highly likely" that President Donald Trump is "seriously considering" a run for the presidency in 2028, he is also "deliberately" fueling speculation regarding wheth
First U.S. Ambassador of Trump's Second Term to Arrive This Week… Will It Provide Momentum to Resolve Pending Issues?
U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel speaks at the opening ceremony of the Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Cooperation Center held at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., on the 23rd (local time)
The Korean Peninsula wrapped in a thick blanket of scorching high pressure… Will the 1994 record be broken?
On the 28th, as the heatwave continues, a water sprinkler truck sprays water on Hyowon-ro, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. [Photo = Yonhap News]The hottest years on record are considered to be
Stock Market Crash 'Black Tuesday'… KOSPI down 10.8%, KOSDAQ down 7.7%
The KOSPI fell by more than 5% in early trading on the 28th, triggering a sell-side sidecar.On the 28th, the KOSPI plunged by more than 10%.Due to the sharp decline, a sell-side sidecar—a temporary
[World Heritage Committee] 25 New World Heritage Sites Inscribed in Busan… South Korea Successfully Expands 'Getbol' Listing
The Chairperson of the World Heritage Committee speaks at the plenary session of the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, held at BEXCO in Busan on the 20th. [Photo: Yonhap News]A total of 25
[Cho Yang-geon Column] The NEC: Facing a Fate of "Discarding the Dog After the Hunt"
Banner calling for the "dissolution of the NEC" posted by the Democratic Party. [AI-generated image]Banners calling for the "dissolution of the National Election Commission (NEC)" posted by the Democr
[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
