- US Investigation Authorities "Caught International Drug Ring Smuggling Raw Materials for Korean 'GHB'"
- An international drug trafficking ring that illegally imported large quantities of gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), the raw material for "water뽕" (a slang term for GHB) in Korea, and distributed it in the eastern U...
- 2026-05-08
- [Political Cartoon] Asking an Elementary Schooler to Act Like an "Oppah"? Child Abuse Controversy
- 2026-05-08
- [Editorial Cartoon] Shaking Hands and Then Brushing Off Hands Behind Their Backs
- 2026-05-08
- Trump Claims "Jeffries Charged with Inciting Violence"
- President Donald Trump on the 7th (local time) claimed that Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic minority leader, should be charged with "inciting violence" in connection with an incident last month where an a...
- 2026-05-08
- Rubio Announces New Sanctions on Cuba and Vows Continued Pressure
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new sanctions targeting Cuba on the 7th (local time), signaling increased pressure on the Cuban government to pursue political and economic reforms.In a post shared...
- 2026-05-08
- [Kim Young's Hanmi Column] May's Question: "Is Humility So Difficult?"
- The People Are Not Just Votes May is a month that makes us rethink people. There is Children's Day, Parents' Day, and Teachers' Day. On May 24th, there is also Buddha's Birthday, commemorating the spirit of co...
- 2026-05-08
- US Trade Court: "10% Global Tariffs Invalid"... Trump's 'Substitute Tariffs' Also Lose First Trial
- A lower court has ruled that the "global 10% tariff" mobilized by President Donald Trump to replace reciprocal tariffs, which were deemed illegal, is also invalid.Following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Fe...
- 2026-05-08
- United States pushes UN resolution on Iran… China and Russia expected to veto
- The United States urged member states of the UN Security Council on Thursday to support a new resolution (2017) demanding Iran cease its attacks and mine-laying operations in the Strait of Hormuz.However, diplo...
- 2026-05-08
- Trump Associate Senator Gets 'VIP Treatment' Ahead of US-China Summit
- China has extended an unusual, high-level reception to Republican senators, close associates of then-US President Donald Trump, who are visiting ahead of an anticipated summit between the two countries next wee...
- 2026-05-08
- Chinese tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz for first time since Iran dispute
- A Chinese-owned oil tanker has been confirmed to have been attacked for the first time since the United States launched Operation Epic Fury.Chinese media outlet Caixin reported on the 4th (Monday) that the oil ...
- 2026-05-08
- Trump invites NVIDIA, Apple, Exxon, and Boeing CEOs to accompany him on his visit to China.
- U.S. President Donald Trump has invited chief executive officers (CEOs) of major domestic corporations, including Nvidia and Apple, to accompany him on his visit to China, online media Semafor reported on the 7...
- 2026-05-08
- Iran, bypassing US surveillance, uses 'North Korean-style' ship-to-ship transfers to sell crude oil.
- Amid the U.S. naval blockade against Iran, which has lasted for nearly a month, Iran has reportedly been selling crude oil loaded on tankers in international waters to countries like China through ship-to-ship ...
- 2026-05-08
- Ministry of Unification: "No signs detected yet of Kim Jong Un attending Russia's Victory Day celebrations"
- While Russia's Victory Day commemorating the end of World War II (hereafter referred to as Victory Day) is two days away, it has been reported that there have been no sightings of State Affairs Commission Chair...
- 2026-05-08
- [Urgent Appeal] CEO Oh Sang-jong "Please join the movement against constitutional amendment by the 10th"
- Oh Sang-jong, Representative of the Korean National Dignity Group, conveyed a fervent message: "We ask for your participation in the anti-constitutional amendment movement until the 10th." Representative Oh San...
- 2026-05-07
- US military fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker attempting to circumvent blockade
- According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), at 9 a.m. EST on the 6th, U.S. forces operating in the Gulf of Oman opened fire on the Hasna, a supertanker of Iranian nationality, which was attempting to approach ...
- 2026-05-07
- People Power Party "Constitutional Amendment Bill Vote Not Established... Acting Speaker Moon's Term Ends Without Resolution"
- The People Power Party announced that it would push for a filibuster (legal obstruction of parliamentary proceedings through unlimited debate) on all agenda items at the National Assembly's plenary session on t...
- 2026-05-07
- [Kim Tae-san Column] The theory of self-reliant defense is treason by the ignorant
- On April 28th, at a cabinet meeting, President Lee Jae-myung emphasized self-defense, stating, "Why does South Korea, with the 5th strongest military, rely on foreign troops?" This is not the first time he has ...
- 2026-05-07
- Court, Google's corporate tax also canceled... 'Global Big Tech' wins lawsuits one after another
- Following Netflix and Meta, Google has also won its corporate tax lawsuit against tax authorities.On the 7th, the 9-1 Administrative Division of the Seoul High Court (Presiding Judges Hong Ji-young, Kim Dong-wa...
- 2026-05-07
- [Special Contribution: Matsuyama] People Power Party Unable to Oppose Constitutional Amendment Bill
- The People Power Party stated that they "do not oppose the content of this constitutional amendment bill." However, they believe the timing is not right. Their position is to re-vote after discussions between t...
- 2026-05-07
- [Kim Byung-joon Column] A Judge's Tragedy Delivers a Warning
- Judge Shin Jong-oh, who was handling the appellate case of First Lady Kim Keon-hee's stock manipulation, was found dead early on May 6, 2026, at 1 AM. He had ruled a sentence of 4 years in prison and a fine of ...
- 2026-05-07
[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)
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
91% of Net Influx of MZ Generation Goes to Seoul Metropolitan Area… Population Migration Also Shows 'K-shaped Polarization' by Industry
[Provided by Leaders Index]Over the past four years, the MZ generation population has become increasingly concentrated in the Seoul metropolitan area and the Chungcheong region. While cities cen
'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
[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
