- Trump, Temporarily Halting Military Options Against Iran? "Revocation of Hanging Had a Big Impact"
- U.S. President Donald Trump on the 16th (local time) made remarks suggesting that the military strike against Iran, which had been under review due to the Iranian authorities' violent crackdown on protesters, h...
- 2026-01-17
- Protests in Iran are in a lull, but... "Leadership siphons off huge sums abroad"
- Iran's anti-government protests, sparked by economic hardship, appear to be subsiding amidst a bloody crackdown by authorities.However, there are observations suggesting that the leadership, sensing a threat to...
- 2026-01-17
- US Supreme Court schedules judgment announcement for the 20th... Attention on whether tariff conclusion will be reached
- Attention is focused on whether a ruling on the legality of the so-called 'reciprocal tariffs' (tariffs by country) imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on countries including South Korea will be made on the ...
- 2026-01-17
- Potential change in the next US Federal Reserve chair selection landscape... Hassett loses ground, Washburn rises
- An investigation into U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell is shaking up the landscape for the next Fed chair appointment, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on the 16th (local time).The WSJ di...
- 2026-01-17
- Trump: "May impose tariffs on countries that do not cooperate on the Greenland issue"
- U.S. President Donald Trump stated on the 16th (local time) that "we may impose tariffs on countries that do not cooperate with us on the Greenland issue because we need national security."President Trump made ...
- 2026-01-17
- US "Encouraging allies to increase defense spending and expanding access to the US defense industry"
- The U.S. Department of State has included in a document outlining its diplomatic strategy for the next five years a plan to build a strong economic bloc of pro-American countries and thereby support the reindus...
- 2026-01-17
- Venezuelan Opposition Leader: "Government Takeover at the Right Time... As Soon As Possible"
- Maria Corina Machado, a key opposition leader in Venezuela and a recipient of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, expressed strong confidence in Venezuela's democratic transition and presidential election following her...
- 2026-01-17
- "The Secret of '6090' Lawyer's Attack... "60% of the public believes Yoon is innocent, yet the courts are full of judges who say he is guilty."
- “About 60% of the public approves of President Yoon Suk-yeol's declaration of martial law, but the judiciary is full of judges like Baek Dae-hyeon who consider emergency martial law to be rebellion.” Lawyer...
- 2026-01-17
- US FCC Chairman Cautious About Raising TV Ownership Cap
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr dodged a direct answer on whether the agency has the authority to change the cap on broadcast ownership during a House hearing on the 14th (local ti...
- 2026-01-17
- US War Department, Carrier Strike Group Deployed to Middle East…Arriving in One Week
- The U.S. Department of War (formerly the Department of Defense) announced on the 15th (local time) that it would redeploy its aircraft carrier strike group stationed in the South China Sea to the Middle East am...
- 2026-01-17
- [Analysis] 179 precious lives... Who and why covered up the Muan Airport tragedy?
- December 2024 was a month that plunged the entire nation into profound shock and sorrow, marked by unprecedented political upheaval and a major disaster in the history of the Republic of Korea's constitutional ...
- 2026-01-16
- [Comprehensive] Court "Abuse of the Constitution"... President Yoon Suk-yeol sentenced to 5 years in prison in first trial
- On the afternoon of the 16th, at 3 PM, the Criminal Division 35 of the Seoul Central District Court (Presiding Judge Baek Dae-hyun) sentenced President Yoon Suk-yeol to five years in prison in the first instanc...
- 2026-01-16
- "Smartmatic CEO Admits to Stealing Over 1 Million Votes Through Voting Machine Tampering"
- The social media account 'The SCIF,' which primarily covers political issues, has released a video on X showing the CEO of Smartmatic admitting, "Machines can be used for election manipulation." The video is ba...
- 2026-01-16
- Pre-Lunar New Year "Up to 500,000 Won Per Person" Livelihood Support... Includes Marriage Immigrants and Permanent Residents
- Ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, some local governments are once again providing 'livelihood stabilization support funds.' In particular, Goesan County in Chungbuk announced a support plan of 500,000 won pe...
- 2026-01-16
- [Breaking News] President Yoon Suk-yeol's first-instance sentencing for charges including obstruction of investigation by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials, 5 years imprisonment
- The Criminal Division 35 (Presiding Judge Baek Dae-hyun) of the Seoul Central District Court sentenced President Yoon Suk-yeol to five years in prison in the first trial for charges including special obstructio...
- 2026-01-16
- [Shim Gyu-jin Column] The Choice of Fasting, Dong-hyuk Jang's Way of Regaining the Game
- As backlash intensified within the party during the disciplinary proceedings against Han Dong-hoon, Jang Dong-hyuk opted for a procedural delay through a rehearing. This was not a concession born of pressure, b...
- 2026-01-16
- [Editorial] Governance Without Coordination: Personnel Reform in the Blue House and Prime Minister's Office Is Inevitable
- The success or failure of national governance is not determined by the number of policies implemented. True competence in governance lies in how conflicting policies are aligned, the criteria used to establish...
- 2026-01-16
- [Oh Jeong-geun Column] Low Growth, High Stock Prices, High Exchange Rates… A Precarious Financial Market
- South Korea's financial markets, including its stock and foreign exchange markets, are experiencing unusual anomalies, making it feel like walking on thin ice, with no certainty of when it might break. Last ye...
- 2026-01-16
- [Focus] The BoK Governor's Anger Directly Hits the Administration's Incompetence… 'Harm Passed On to the Public'
- At a press conference held after the Bank of Korea's Monetary Policy Board meeting on the 15th, Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong could not hide his anger. This was a highly unusual scene. This is interpre...
- 2026-01-16
- Machado has a 'positive' meeting with Trump at the White House
- Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado met with U.S. President Donald Trump on the 15th (local time). The White House described the meeting as "positive."Since the ouster of Venezuelan leader Nicol...
- 2026-01-16
[Statement by the Seo-beo-kka Korea Military Academy Save-the-Nation Comrades Association] ㉛ Recount the Votes Publicly, as the Previous Recount Concealed Election Fraud
Tongyeong Mayoral Election Recount [Photo=Yonhap News]South Korea's liberal democracy is dying. The National Election Commission (NEC) and the judiciary, which have plummeted into criminal syndicates
What is the significance of the "Trump 2028" red hats that keep making a comeback?
It is noteworthy that President Donald Trump is "intentionally" fueling controversy over whether he can actually run in the 2028 presidential election, even though it is "highly likely he is seriously
Jin Cummings: "North Korea says it will increase the number of spies, so what is the government doing?"
U.S. political columnist Gene Cummings has publicly questioned the South Korean government, asking, "North Korea is announcing plans to increase its number of spies, yet what is the South Korean
Attorney Do Tae-woo: “Discrepancies in Voter Count and Improper Sealing Confirmed in Tongyeong Mayoral Recount… Official Request for Further Verification Filed with Gyeongnam Election Commission”
A bundle of out-of-district early voting ballots photographed by attorney Do Tae-woo at the Tongyeong mayoral election recount site. A clear, solid line visible on the side of the ballots raises suspi
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
[Liberal Democratic Party Statement] Calling it a Grand Real Estate Debate… It Was Nothing More Than a Private Party Among Themselves
The 'National Grand Debate on Real Estate Policy' held on July 23rd and 27th. [Photo=Yonhap News]The 'National Grand Debate on Real Estate Policy,' hosted by the Lee Jae-myung administration under the
[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
