POLITICS

USTR's Trade Barrier Claims on Korea's Network Fees Spark Controversy

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has publicly criticized South Korea's discussions on network usage fees as an absurd trade barrier. However, experts in the domestic telecommunications industry argue that the U.S. claims do

CSIS Senior Advisor Emphasizes South Korea's Defense Role in Asia-Pacific

For alliances to endure, they must adapt. Relying on outdated strategies is no longer viable.Sydney Seiler, a senior advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and one of America's foremost North Korea experts, shared this i

70+ Korean Lawmakers Protest U.S. Interference Over Coupang CEO

More than 70 Democratic Party lawmakers are set to deliver a protest letter to the U.S. Embassy. This action comes in response to the U.S. government's unprecedented move to use legal safety demands for Coupang Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kim Beom-

South Korea’s Lee says “deeply shocked” by White House shooting, relieved Trump unharmed

President Lee Jae-myung said on April 26 he was “deeply shocked” by a shooting at the White House, adding he was relieved that U.S. President Donald Trump and others at the scene were unharmed and extended his condolences to the American people.In a

Jang Dong-hyuk's U.S. Meetings: Uncovering the Secrets Behind Korea-U.S. Alliance Discussions

Jang Dong-hyuk, the leader of the People Power Party, met with Deputy Ambassador James Heller on April 23 following his recent 8-day, 10-night visit to the U.S.The People Power Party reported that Jang visited the U.S. Embassy in Seoul's Jongno Distr

Hyundai Bioscience's CEO will Join the President's Economic Delegation to Vietnam

On April 24, Hyundai Bioscience, the parent company of Penetrium Bioscience, announced that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bae Byeong-jun will join the president's economic delegation to Vietnam.The previous day, Bae attended the Korea-Vietnam Busines

National Assembly speaker tells U.S. Republicans to “refrain from interference” over Coupang issue

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik on April 24 criticized U.S. Republican lawmakers who sent a letter to South Korea’s ambassador to the United States urging an end to what they described as discriminatory regulations against Coupang, saying they

2024 Election Scandal: Former Intelligence Chief Summoned in Major Investigation

On Wednesday, the second comprehensive special investigation team, led by special prosecutor Kwon Chang-young, summoned former Intelligence Commander Noh Sang-won for the first time. This team is tasked with investigating remaining suspicions followi

Understanding the Controversy: North Korea's Uranium Enrichment and U.S. Relations Explained

On Wednesday, tensions erupted in the National Assembly's Judiciary Committee over Unification Minister Chung Dong-young's remarks about North Korea's nuclear facilities.During an afternoon plenary session, Representative Yoon Sang-hyun of the People

“Targeting U.S. defense market with ‘Poniard’”…LIG D&A participates in SAS 2026

LIG Defense & Aerospace (LIG D&A·079550) said on the 21st it will participate in the Sea-Air-Space (SAS) 2026 maritime defense exhibition, held in Maryland in the United States for three days starting April 20.The exhibition is the largest maritime d