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A new report by the U.S.-based Pew Research Center shows that Korea ranks first in the world when it comes to smartphone ownership and internet usage. A new report by the U.S.-based Pew Research Center shows that Korea ranks first in the world when it comes to smartphone ownership and internet usage. Nine out of ten Korean adults use the internet and own a smartphone. South Korea's ownership rate of smartphones stood at 94 percent. Israel came in at second place with 83 percent followed by Australia, Sweden, the Netherlands and Lebanon. The Un..
Attendance at this year's KCON festival reached 53,000 people to surpass last year's figure by nearly 10,000. Attendance at this year's KCON festival reached 53,000 people to surpass last year's figure by nearly 10,000. In the early days of the festival, up to 90% of audiences were ethnically Korean, but this year, fans flocked to the event from places all over the world such as Japan, France, the UAE, and even Australia. Nearly 70% of fans were aged 24 or under. The K-pop festival has been staged 18 ti..
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been declared triumphant in Turkey’s presidential vote, amid accusations of manipulation by his opponents. Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been declared triumphant in Turkey’s presidential vote, amid accusations of manipulation by his opponents. The victory gives Erdogan a second five-year term and more power than any of his predecessors. The new system creates a vertical power structure with Erdogan at the top, giving him the power to appoint cabinet ministers and dispensing with the office of prime minist..
As the temperature of Korea's seas rises sharply, pollack is fast on its way to becoming an endangered species in Korea. As the temperature of Korea's seas rises sharply, pollack is fast on its way to becoming an endangered species in Korea. According to a report released by Statistics Korea, the amount of pollack caught by Korean fishing boats dropped from nearly 47,000 tons in 1986 to just one ton last year. On the other hand, stocks of fish like anchovies and mackerel have risen. Over the past 50 years, the tem..
2018. Jun. 26. Tue. Global Headlines: two Koreas, Prime Minister Kim Jong-pil, rescue a teenage soccer team, violent clashes HEADLINE 1The two Koreas have decided to ‘quickly’ restore maritime military communication lines.남북한은 해상 군사 분계선을 '신속하게'복구하기로 결정했다. HEADLINE 2A South Korean civic group who visited the North recently held a press conference and announced that the two Koreas have decided to hold joint civic events, including the commemoration of the October 4 Declaration.북한을 방문한 한 한국 시민 단체는 최근 기자 회견을 열고 남북이 10월 4일..
The World Cup has two faces: Cristiano Ronaldo and Sepp Blatter The World Cup has two faces: Cristiano Ronaldo and Sepp Blatter Ronaldo, the Portuguese sensation, adds a fourth goal in a crucial win. And Blatter, the disgraced former FIFA chief, rekindles dark memories. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/soccer-insider/wp/2018/06/20/portugal-vs-morocco-2018-world-cup/
The Trump administration changed its story on family separation no fewer than 14 times before ending the policy The Trump administration changed its story on family separation no fewer than 14 times before ending the policy First it was a deterrent. Then it wasn’t. It was a new Justice Department policy. Then it wasn’t. The administration was simply following the law. Then it said separations weren’t required by law. It could not be reversed by executive order. Then it was. https://www.washingtonpost.com/..
Trump’s Ace in the Hole in Trade War: A Strong Economy Trump’s Ace in the Hole in Trade War: A Strong Economy Accelerating growth has given the administration more leverage over trading partners. But economists warn of potential headwinds beyond this year. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/20/business/economy/trump-trade-economy.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fbusiness 트럼프의 에이스:강력한 경제 성장 가속화는 정부에게 무역 파트너에 대한 더 많은 영향력을 주었다. 그러나 경제학자들은 올해를 넘어..

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