POLITICS

2026 RIMPAC: How U.S. and South Korean Marines Enhance Joint Operations with Cutting-Edge Drills

The U.S. and South Korean naval and marine forces have bolstered their joint operational capabilities through aerial assault maneuvers and port damage recovery exercises as part of the world's largest multinational maritime drill, the 2026 Rim of the

Strengthening Cyber Warfare: Korea and the U.S. Launch Joint Training Against Disinformation

In recent weeks, the significance of cognitive warfare, which aims to disrupt public sentiment in adversary nations, has come to the forefront during U.S. and Israeli airstrikes against Iran. In response, South Korea and the U.S. have conducted their

How Asian Hopetree is Providing Vital Medical Aid in Venezuela's Earthquake Aftermath

The Asian Hopetree, a non-profit organization, has been providing medical aid in Venezuela for two weeks following a devastating 7.1 magnitude earthquake. The organization is now appealing for medication donations.Dr. Seo Jeong-seong, chairman of Asi

WEMIX Listed on Kraken: What This Means for Global Cryptocurrency Investors

WeMade announced on Wednesday that WEMIX, a virtual asset issued by the WEMIX Foundation, has been officially listed on Kraken, a major global cryptocurrency exchange.WEMIX, first introduced by WeMade in 2019, launched its own mainnet, WEMIX 3.0, in

Unlocking NATO's Defense Market: South Korea's Strategic Moves for Arms Exports in 2026

President Lee Jae Myung, currently in Turkey for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit, is intensifying his defense sales diplomacy efforts on Wednesday.As he pursues a series of bilateral meetings with nations showing high interest in

Dandong Reopens After North Korea-China Summit

It has been more than a month since Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Pyongyang for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, where the two leaders agreed to strengthen practical cooperation and emphasized the full reopening of border crossin

Pastor Investigated After Calling Gwangju Uprising a 'North Korea-Directed Riot' During Sermon

Police are investigating a pastor who claimed during a church service that the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement was "a riot directed by North Korea."According to police on July 8, the Seoul Songpa Police Station questioned the pastor, identifi

2026 RIMPAC: How South Korea's Navy is Leading Multinational Forces for the First Time

On Monday, the deputy commander of the U.S. Third Fleet hailed the South Korean Navy's inaugural role as the combined maritime force commander in the 2026 Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) as a crucial milestone. This development, she noted, exemp

Korean Government Faces Backlash: U.S. Report Claims Discrimination Against American Companies

On Thursday, Lee Jun-seok, leader of the Reform New Party, addressed a U.S. Congressional report alleging discriminatory treatment of American companies, including Coupang, by the South Korean government. Lee stated that in the official records of th

How the Tumen River Corridor is Redefining North Korea's Strategy: Insights from the INSS Arctic Security Forum

Experts propose a national strategy that views the Tumen River and Arctic routes as a single strategic space to counter the intensifying cooperation between North Korea, China, and Russia regarding China's maritime access through the Tumen River. Thi