POLITICS

Lummis Pushes CLARITY Act Again, Emphasizing Need for Clear U.S. Digital Asset Rules

Senator Cynthia Lummis, known for her pro-cryptocurrency stance, has once again emphasized the need to pass the CLARITY Act, a bill designed to structure the cryptocurrency market.On Thursday, foreign media reported that Senator Lummis took to X to s

U.S. Missile Use in Defense of Israel Raises Concerns Over Strain on American Air Defense Stockpiles

As tensions escalate between the U.S.-Israel alliance and Iran, reports indicate that the U.S. has deployed a significantly larger number of interceptor missiles compared to Israel. This development has sparked concerns about the robustness of U.S. a

Korean Navy Moves Nuclear Submarine Project Forward With Formal Requirements Submission

The South Korean Navy has officially initiated the process to acquire a Korean-style nuclear-powered submarine by submitting a requirements document, marking the first step in this ambitious endeavor.According to documents submitted to Rep. Kang Dae-

Gwangmyeong City Launches Early Scrappage Support Program for Aging Diesel Vehicles

Gwangmyeong City, located in Gyeonggi Province, announced on the 18th that it will launch an early scrappage support program for aging diesel vehicles.The city stated that the program will commence on May 20, with applications being accepted for a to

South Korea and U.S. Sign Drone and Counter-Drone MOU to Expand Joint Supply Chain Cooperation

The South Korean Ministry of National Defense and the U.S. Department of Defense signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Friday at the Defense Ministry headquarters in Yongsan, Seoul, focusing on drone and counter-drone cooperation and market p

Lee and Bessent Reaffirm South Korea-U.S. Economic Cooperation in Seoul Meeting

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said May 14 that his meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reaffirmed the “deep trust and willingness to cooperate” between the two countries.Lee made the remarks while sharing Bessent’s post on X, fo

Ahn-Hegseth Talks Yield Limited Progress on Key Alliance Issues Ahead of KIDD Meeting

After a six-month hiatus, the defense ministers of South Korea and the U.S. reconvened, but failed to make substantial progress on key issues such as the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) and the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarine

South Korea Briefs U.S. on Investigation Into Attack on HMM Namu in Strait of Hormuz

Following the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' announcement of the investigation results regarding the attack on the Korean vessel HMM Namu in the Strait of Hormuz, it has been confirmed that Deputy Chief of Mission James Heller of the U.S. Embassy in So

South Korea and U.S. Defense Chiefs Reaffirm Alliance Coordination at Pentagon Meeting

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and South Korean Minister of National Defense Ahn Gyu-back met at the Pentagon near Washington, D.C. on Monday. The two leaders agreed to maintain close communication and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual s

LA City Council Recognizes K-EXPO USA 2026 as Official City Event

The Korea Creative Content Agency, an affiliate of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, has secured a resolution from the Los Angeles (LA) City Council recognizing 2026 K-EXPO USA: All about K-style as an official city event.Set to take place