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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

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

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Kim Jong-un Chairs Party Plenary Session to Review State Policies and Prepare for the 9th Party Congress

North Korea Rapidly Builds Three Massive Villas at Kumsusan State Guesthouse — Preparing to Host Foreign Leaders?

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

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North Korea has initiated its year-end plenary meeting to assess national projects and review its five-year plan. The Workers' Party's official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, reported on Wednesday that the expanded meeting of the 13th plenary session of t

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

North Korea is reportedly building three large mansions inside the Kumsusan Guest House complex in Pyongyang, which hosts foreign leaders and senior visitors. The development suggests that Kim Jong Un is preparing for active summit diplomacy next yea

Former Suwon Deputy Mayor Hyun Geun Taek, who resigned to run for mayor of Yongin in next year's local elections, faces a recommended prison sentence for allegedly leaking documents related to the Ssangbangwool North Korea remittance controversy. Leg

“Prosecutors Seek Prison Term for Hyun Geun-taek over Leaked Trial Records in Ssangbangwool–North Korea Payment Case”

Reports indicate that Kevin Kim, the U.S. Charg&eacute; d'Affaires to South Korea, emphasized the need for a coordinated voice within the South Korean government on North Korea policy during a meeting with Unification Minister Chung Dong Young. Analy

“U.S. Issues a Warning to Seoul’s Hardline Faction? Signs of Incomplete U.S.–South Korea Coordination on North Korea Policy”r

Experts predict that North Korea will enshrine Kim Jong Un's revolutionary ideology in the party constitution at the upcoming 9th Workers' Party Congress, scheduled for early next year. They also suggest that Kim may be given the title of "Supreme Co

“North Korea May Codify ‘Kim Jong-un Revolutionary Thought’ at 9th Party Congress”

U.S. and South Korean officials are exploring the possibility of holding regular meetings to discuss their broader North Korea policy, according to information confirmed on Tuesday. A senior official at South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said

Seoul, Washington Weigh Regular Consultations as U.S. Formalizes North Korea Strategy

Experts are suggesting that Russia's vulnerabilities in civilian aviation and liquefied natural gas transport could be used to dissuade Moscow from transferring military technology to North Korea. These sectors, which are highly sensitive to internat

"Seoul Urged to Use Civil Aviation, LNG Leverage if Russia Transfers Military Technology to North Korea"

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

Experts suggest that for South Korea to emerge as a powerhouse in the defense industry, weapon system research and development contracts should be structured to align performance with profits. They advocate for the implementation of performance-based

In the wake of Coupang's massive data breach, class-action lawsuits are expected to proliferate both domestically and internationally. With Coupang acknowledging the compromise of approximately 33.7 million customer accounts, legal action is likely t

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"

North Korea has called on its citizens to unite and cooperate, referencing the period of total national lockdown and quarantine measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The state-run newspaper Rodong Sinmun reported on Monday that it reflects on the un

The government re-examines the timing of COVID-19 prevention measures... Kim Jong-un emphasizes 'people's love' and strengthens solidarity.

The Ministry of Unification has declared its commitment to work towards the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, following the absence of terms like denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula or North Korean denuclearization in the National Securi

The Ministry of Unification: "Although 'denuclearization' was omitted from the US NSS... we will cooperate closely with major countries."

As the year draws to a close, North Korea has emphasized patriotism and loyalty among its citizens by promoting the concept of a socialist great family. The Workers' Party's official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, published a front-page article on Monday

As the year-end approaches, emphasis is being placed on the "major socialist family"... Kim Jong-un's policies of loving the people are also highlighted.

On Monday, Minister of Unification Chung Dong-young emphasized the critical need for establishing an institutional framework to support a new era of peaceful coexistence in inter-Korean relations. In a congratulatory speech at the Joint Seminar of th

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young: "We must establish an institutional foundation to support inter-Korean relations."

The Russian Embassy in North Korea announced on Monday that Alexander Matsegora, the Russian ambassador to North Korea, has passed away. In a statement released via its Telegram account, the embassy reported that on December 6, the Ambassador Extraor

Russia: "Ambassador Matsegora to North Korea has died"... The cause of death is unknown.

The presidential office has announced plans to actively pursue dialogue with North Korea in the new year, aiming to launch a Korean Peninsula Coexistence Process. Having successfully stabilized relations with the U.S., Japan, and China this year, the

Lee Jae-myung's leadership aims to strengthen the 'Korean Peninsula Coexistence Process' next year... However, the card to lead the situation is uncertain.

China's recent military white paper, released after a 19-year hiatus, has omitted the phrase denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, signaling a significant shift in regional dynamics surrounding North Korea's nuclear ambitions. This change could e

China's arms white paper: 'Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula' disappears... The North smiles, while the North presents a 'variable'.

As the Lee Jae Myung administration marks its six-month milestone, the presidential office has touted significant achievements in foreign diplomacy and national security. Analysts note that following the successful conclusion of the U.S.-South Korea

Lee administration promotes inter-Korean dialogue based on diplomatic achievements for six months... 'more effort' in real estate and industrial accidents.

Kim Jong Un, the General Secretary of North Korea's Workers' Party, recently toured several local industrial plants in South Pyongan Province, including those in Sinyang, Pukchang, and Unsan counties. The visits were aimed at assessing the progress o

Kim Jong Un Tours Local Factories, Including Sinyang, Pukchang, and Unsan, Vowing a "Revolution in Local Industry"

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

"North Korea: 10 Years of Sanctions Result in 'Tighter Control' and Shift to 'Hybrid Economic Model'"

On May 13, 2006, the author joined JoongAng Ilbo's reporting team for lunch at the Arirang Restaurant along the Taedong River in North Korea. At the entrance, an advertisement caught the eye, promoting the Silri card issued by the Northeast Asia Bank

Electronic Payments Take Root in Daily Life[Jeong Chang-hyun’s Reading North Korea]

North Korea has prominently commemorated the sixth anniversary of Kim Jong Un's Mount Paektu horseback march. The ruling party's official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, featured a front-page article titled, Understanding Baekdu's Biting Wind is Essential

North Korean Media Highlights 6th Anniversary of 'Mount Paektu Military Horse March' and Completion of Hamhung Stadium [Daily NK]

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended the 80th anniversary celebration of the Air Force, known as Aviation Day. During the event, he announced plans to equip the Air Force with new strategic military assets and assign it significant missions. Acco

Kim Jong-un Signals New Strategic Assets and Missions for Air Force; Ju Ae Reappears After 90 Days

Upbit, South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange, fell victim to a hack resulting in the theft of approximately 445 billion KRW (about 302.6 million USD) worth of Solana-related digital assets. Authorities have launched an investigation, with Nor

“Upbit Hackers Move to Cash Out 44.5 Billion Won in Crypto—North Korea Behind It Again?”

The government is pursuing a plan to use the Inter-Korean Cooperation Fund more flexibly, a fund that has remained largely dormant due to strained relations between North and South Korea. Despite an annual budget allocation of 1 trillion KRW (approxi

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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

Kim Jong-un Chairs Party Plenary Session to Review State Policies and Prepare for the 9th Party Congress

North Korea Rapidly Builds Three Massive Villas at Kumsusan State Guesthouse — Preparing to Host Foreign Leaders?

ECONOMY

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

"Apple reclaims the top spot in smartphone sales after 14 years, thanks to the popularity of the iPhone 17."

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

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SPORTS

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

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