Korea focuses on performance rather than cost when contracting for weapon systems... US examples should be taken into account.

Coupang to pursue a class-action lawsuit against its U.S. headquarters... foreshadowing domestic and international lawsuits.

South Korea’s Political Rift Deepens as Impeachment Trial Nears Conclusion

Freedom Shield 2025: U.S. and South Korea Maintain Exercises, Suspend Live-Fire Training

North Korea’s Nuclear Submarine: A New Threat to the U.S. and South Korea

North Korea Warns of ‘Overwhelming Response’ to Trilateral Naval Exercises

National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac to Visit US This Week... Coordinating Joint Fact Sheet Working-Level Consultations and North Korea Policy

North Korea Modernizes Long-Range Launch Vehicle Engine Testing Site... Continues Development of New Solid-Fuel Engine

South Korea to "Lead Conventional Defense," US "Reaffirms Extended Deterrence Commitment"... NCG Meeting Held

Coupang’s Multi-Billion-Dollar U.S. Lawsuit Gains Momentum Amid Mounting Challenges — Potential Damages Could Grow

"Did they intentionally delay the approval of new drugs to avoid giving money?"... BMS is held back by a $6.7 billion lawsuit.

Global Pharma Giants Join Samsung Biologics in Major Climate Pledge to Cut Supply-Chain Emissions by 2030

NCT 127 Lights Up Taipei with Epic Solo Concert on World Tour

IU’s Heartfelt Portrayal of Geum Myeong Hits Deep in ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’

Qatar to Host 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup with 48 Teams in November

Cambiasso Shares Positive Outlook for Expanded FIFA Club World Cup

National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac will visit Washington, D.C. on Tuesday to discuss the implementation of the joint fact sheet from the recent U.S.-South Korea summit in Gyeongju. As Seoul activates three task forces (TFs) focusing on enriched ur

On December 12, U.S. intelligence sources confirmed that North Korea has upgraded the engine combustion test stand at its West Sea Satellite Launch Site, a key facility for developing long-range missiles. The modernized equipment is believed to enhan

The U.S. government anticipates that North Korea will soon unveil the schedule for the 9th Congress of the Workers' Party and continue its dual-track approach in the military sector, focusing on both nuclear and conventional capabilities.This assessm

North Korea Likely to Soon Announce 9th Party Congress Schedule... Expected to Continue Nuclear and Conventional Parallel Development Policy

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun announced on December 12 that South Korea is pursuing the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines to bolster its future security capabilities.Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Korean Association of International Stud

Cho Hyun: "Nuclear Submarine is a Security Asset Adhering to the Non-Proliferation Regime... Intended for Inter-Korean Balance"

On December 13, the People Power Party criticized the ongoing disagreements between the Ministry of Unification and the diplomatic corps ahead of the launch of a consultative body to coordinate North Korea policies between South Korea and the United

Opposition Party: "Discord Between Ministry of Unification and Presidential Office Foreign Affairs Line Driven by Competition for Hegemony... Only Kim Jong Un Benefits"

Experts predict that North Korea may implement a major reshuffle of high-ranking officials at the upcoming 9th Workers' Party Congress, set to take place early next year.In a report titled, Prospects for North Korea's Domestic Situation in 2026, rele

Potential for Large-Scale Replacement of High-Ranking Officials at North Korea's 9th Workers' Party Congress

On December 13, Na Kyung-won, a member of the People Power Party, accused President Lee Jae Myung of self-incrimination. This came after Lee publicly rebuked Lee Hak-jae, the president of Incheon International Airport Corporation, during a ministry b

Na Kyung-won: "Bookmarked Dollar Smuggling Cited by President Lee is Method Used in Ssangbangwool Transfer to North Korea"

The U.S. and South Korea are set to launch regular consultations on North Korea policy for the first time since their new administrations took office. This move is seen as a mechanism to prevent policy misalignments between the two countries, particu

South Korea-US Regular Consultation on North Korea Policy Commences... US Expected to Officially Codify North Korea Policy

The chairman of a private organization who imported North Korean novels without approval from the Ministry of Unification has received a reduced fine in an appeals court.On December 14, legal sources reported that the Seoul Central District Court's C

Chairman of NGO Fined in Second Trial, Sentence Reduced for 'Bringing in North Korean Novels Without Government Approval'

North Korea has completed its second of three local hospitals promised for this year, located in Guseong City, North Pyongan Province. This follows the opening of the Kangdong County hospital in November, showcasing the regime's accelerated efforts i

North Korea Completes Second Provincial Hospital... Kim Jong Un Hails as "Great Achievement of Public Health Revolution This Year"

North Korea staged an elaborate welcome ceremony for its engineering unit returning from a mine-clearing mission in Russia. Kim Jong Un, the Supreme Leader of the Workers' Party, personally presided over the event. He declared that sacrificing one's

North Korea Utilizing Russian Troops Deployed for Sacrifice Solely as Propaganda Tools... Latest Victim Dies in Minefield Blast

The U.S. Department of Defense announced on Friday that the United States and South Korea held the fifth meeting of the Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) in Washington, D.C. on Thursday.The meeting took place 11 months after the fourth session held on

South Korea's Minister of Unification, Chung Dong Young, has openly challenged the U.S. position that increasing pressure on North Korea through sanctions and human rights issues would strengthen negotiating leverage. His remarks followed a recent di

Chung Dong-young: "Sanctions and Human Rights Pressure Do Not Enhance Negotiation Leverage with North Korea"... Again Out of Sync with US

North Korea has expressed alarm over Western imperialist forces employing external information and cultural infiltration strategies, viewing them as a form of flexible warfare aimed at destabilizing their regime.On Thursday, the ruling party's offici

North Korea Condemns Ideological and Cultural Infiltration as Imperialist 'Flexible Warfare' Tactic

Following the U.S.–South Korea summit in Gyeongju on October 29, North Korea has intensified its focus on the geopolitical rivalry between the U.S.–South Korea–Japan alignment and the bloc comprising North Korea, China, and Russia. Experts suggest th

North Korea May Seek Nuclear Submarine Technology from China and Russia Following South Korea-US Summit

North Korea announced that it reached significant conclusions regarding preparations for the ninth Congress of the Workers' Party, expected to convene early next year, during its year-end plenary meeting.On Thursday, the Workers' Party's official new

Kim Jong Un, Makes 'Important Decision' Regarding '9th Party Congress'... Mourns Deceased Russian Ambassador [Daily North Korea]

North Korea convened its year-end Workers' Party plenary meeting to review this year's party and state activities and finalize preparations for the upcoming 9th Party Congress next year. Notably, the reports following the plenary session did not ment

North Korea, Plenary Meeting Ends While Silent on External Strategy... Signalling Revision of 'Party Rules'

North Korea convened a year-end plenary meeting to assess this year's party and state activities and to finalize preparations for next year's 9th Party Congress. Notably, the reports on the plenary meeting did not include any external strategies or m

North Korea, Plenary Meeting Ends Without Mentioning External Strategy... Focusing on Preparation for 9th Party Congress and Domestic Administration Tasks

North Korea is investing heavily in the development of mental sports, which train athletes to memorize diverse types of information quickly.In the December issue of North Korea's monthly magazine Geumsugangsan, an article titled "The Doctor Who Culti

North Korea Cultivating 'Memory Masters'... Propagandizing Achievement of Renewing 'World Memory Record'

On Wednesday, U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Kevin Kim visited the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a one-hour meeting with Jeong Yeon-du, South Korea's chief negotiator for North Korean nuclear talks.As Kim left the building after the meet

Kevin Kim, US Chargé d'Affaires: "South Korea and the US Closely Coordinate on All Matters Concerning North Korea"

Kim Jong Un, the General Secretary of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party, visited the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang to pay his respects to the recently deceased Alexander Matsegora, Russia's ambassador to North Korea. Matsegora, who had served in Pyo

Kim Jong-un visits Russian Embassy to Pay Respects to Machegora… "A great loss at a Critical Moment"

North Korea reportedly fired multiple rocket artillery rounds into the West Sea on Wednesday, the same day Chinese and Russian military aircraft entered South Korea's Air Defense Identification Zone (KADIZ). A Joint Chiefs of Staff official said Nort

China–Russia Warplanes Enter KADIZ…North Korea Fires Artillery into West Sea on Same Day

Satellite imagery analysis on Wednesday revealed that China has established at least 32 temporary crossing points along the Yalu River, operating an unofficial trade network to support North Korea. This indicates that both countries are extensively u

China and North Korea's Secret Trade Detected Along the Yalu River...Utility to Avoid Sanctions Against North Korea

Momentum is building not only in South Korea but also in U.S. courts, where a class action lawsuit is being pursued against Coupang following a major data breach. Legal experts suggest that if the U.S. lawsuit sets a precedent, it could lead to incre

A class-action lawsuit seeking punitive damages is being launched against Coupang's U.S. headquarters following a massive data breach. On Monday, the law firm Dae Ryun and its U.S. partner SJKP held a press conference at their Manhattan office, annou

Coupang headquarters to pursue a class-action lawsuit in the U.S.... "Punitive damages for management failure"

Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party, recently toured local industrial factories in Sinyang, Pukchang, and Unsan counties to evaluate the progress of this year's regional development initiatives. On December 5, the pa

Kim Jong-un visits local industrial factories in succession for the year-end.

Reports have surfaced that the South Korean military's psychological warfare unit allegedly distributed anti-North Korean leaflets without notifying higher command prior to the December 3 emergency martial law declaration. According to the Ministry o

Defense Ministry Investigates Military Psychological Warfare Unit Over Anti-North Leaflet Allegations; Current and Former Colonels Included

Analysts suggest that North Korea's economy is evolving into a unique hybrid model, blending elements of a planned economy with market utilization. This shift comes in response to international sanctions and the COVID-19 pandemic. The new approach em

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POLITICS

Korea focuses on performance rather than cost when contracting for weapon systems... US examples should be taken into account.

Coupang to pursue a class-action lawsuit against its U.S. headquarters... foreshadowing domestic and international lawsuits.

DOMESTIC

South Korea’s Political Rift Deepens as Impeachment Trial Nears Conclusion

Freedom Shield 2025: U.S. and South Korea Maintain Exercises, Suspend Live-Fire Training

WORLD

North Korea’s Nuclear Submarine: A New Threat to the U.S. and South Korea

North Korea Warns of ‘Overwhelming Response’ to Trilateral Naval Exercises

NORTHKOREA

National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac to Visit US This Week... Coordinating Joint Fact Sheet Working-Level Consultations and North Korea Policy

North Korea Modernizes Long-Range Launch Vehicle Engine Testing Site... Continues Development of New Solid-Fuel Engine

ECONOMY

South Korea to "Lead Conventional Defense," US "Reaffirms Extended Deterrence Commitment"... NCG Meeting Held

Coupang’s Multi-Billion-Dollar U.S. Lawsuit Gains Momentum Amid Mounting Challenges — Potential Damages Could Grow

LIFESTYLE

"Did they intentionally delay the approval of new drugs to avoid giving money?"... BMS is held back by a $6.7 billion lawsuit.

Global Pharma Giants Join Samsung Biologics in Major Climate Pledge to Cut Supply-Chain Emissions by 2030

ENTERTAINMENT

NCT 127 Lights Up Taipei with Epic Solo Concert on World Tour

IU’s Heartfelt Portrayal of Geum Myeong Hits Deep in ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’

SPORTS

Qatar to Host 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup with 48 Teams in November

Cambiasso Shares Positive Outlook for Expanded FIFA Club World Cup