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Land Power, by Michael Alberts and translated by No Seung-Young, surveys how land has underpinned political and economic power from the 19th century to today, arguing that who owns land helps determine who holds influence in world affairs. The book positions land as a strategic resource whose control can reshape

Seoul’s main opposition party, the People Power Party (PPP), is roiled by internal upheaval as the nomination process for upcoming local elections unfolds. The party’s nomination committee chair, Lee Jung-hyun, abruptly expressed his intention to resign today, less than a month after he urged a party-wide turnover to

South Korea’s Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho said on the 13th that the ministry will ensure prosecutors fulfill their core duties by correcting past wrongful use of the “deferred indictment” disposition. He announced this in a post on his official Facebook page. Jeong said the Ministry of Justice has instructed

KAIST president Lee Kwang-hyung has said he will continue to serve as acting president until a new president is appointed, following a request from the university’s board. The move comes as the selection process for the next head of KAIST has faced delays. The board’s decision aims to

The White House posted a 52-second video on X on the 12th local time that depicts a potential war with Iran through a mashup of popular culture, including scenes from Iron Man, Superman, SpongeBob SquarePants, Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokémon, and Grand Theft Auto. The clip, tied to an operation named Epic Fury

A Korean physician has warned that certain everyday foods and drinks may pose risks to pancreatic health because they trigger repeated blood sugar spikes, potentially increasing the chances of diabetes and pancreatic cancer. The claims come from Dr. Lee Won-kyung, a radiology specialist and director, who shared them on his

A Korean radiology specialist warns that four everyday foods—kimbap, tteok (rice cake), fruit juice, and mixed coffee—may threaten pancreatic health due to their potential to trigger sharp blood sugar spikes. He says these spikes place chronic strain on the pancreas and could raise the risk of diabetes and,

Seoul police have launched a formal coercive investigation into the second son of independent lawmaker Kim Byung-gi over allegations of preferential treatment in university admissions and employment. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s Public Crime Investigation Unit began raiding his home this morning. The move follows a January raid on

The Korean government said it will work closely with the United States to maintain the balance of benefits under the existing Korea-U.S. tariff framework as the U.S. Trade Representative launches Section 301 investigations into imports linked to forced labor in Korea and about 60 other countries. The Ministry

South Korea’s budget authorities moved quickly on Wednesday to begin drafting a supplementary budget in response to rising Middle East oil-price risks tied to the US-Iran conflict, after President Lee Jae-myung urged swift action. The government aims to reduce financial market disruption by avoiding new national debt issuance, even