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Samsung TV Switch: New Boss, Old Problems

May 4, 2026

Samsung Electronics changed the head of its television unit after a drop in profits. The new leader, Won‑Jin Lee, was formerly the head of global marketing and will now run the Visual Display business. The outgoing chief, Yong Seok‑woo, will stay on as an adviser in the Device Experience division to

entertainment

Hair Battles Fashion: Big Stars Ignore Dresses at Met Gala

May 4, 2026

Every year when the Met Gala rolls into May, one question pops into mind: why do celebrities sometimes care more about their hair than their designer gowns? While fashion critics spend hours analyzing clothes, the real drama happens above the shoulders. Some stars treat their locks like a quick-chan

politics

North Korea’s Young Generation: The Government’s Key Players in War and Control

May 3, 2026

In Pyongyang last week, North Korea wrapped up a major youth conference with flashy parades and speeches, showing how much the government relies on young people to push its agenda. The event, called the Eleventh Congress of the Socialist Patriotic Youth League, happens every five years and targets c

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North Korea’s Execution Surge During COVID Lockdown

April 28, 2026

North Korea increased the number of people it executed after closing its borders to stop COVID‑19. A rights group in Seoul studied 880 defectors and used satellite pictures to locate execution sites. The report warns it is not a final count, but the data show a sharp rise in punishments. The

politics

Russian Speaker Visits North Korea to Celebrate Joint Military Effort

April 26, 2026

Vyacheslav Volodin, the head of Russia’s lower house, flew to Pyongyang on Saturday for a ceremony that honors North Korea’s contribution to Russia’s war in Ukraine. The event, organized by the country’s supreme assembly, is a nod to the roughly 14, 000 soldiers North Korea has sent to join Russian

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North Korea Builds New ICBM Engine to Boost Reach and Payload

April 6, 2026

South Korean officials revealed that North Korea has been working on a solid‑fuel engine designed for intercontinental ballistic missiles. The new engine is said to be heavier and stronger, giving the missile a longer range and the ability to carry several warheads at once. The government said the t

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Belarus and North Korea Strengthen Ties in a Surprise Visit

March 25, 2026

Alexander Lukashenko arrived in Pyongyang for a brief but symbolic trip that deepened the friendship between his country and North Korea. The Belarusian leader was welcomed with a red carpet, children waving flags, and a meeting with Kim Jong Un’s foreign minister. After the formalities, he sat down

business

New Leader at Webtoon: Yongsoo Kim Takes the Helm

March 5, 2026

Webtoon Entertainment, a top webcomic platform, has chosen Yongsoo Kim as its new president. Kim, who started at the company in 2022, will now head senior leadership and report to founder CEO Junkoo Kim. The move aims to speed up projects and spark fresh ideas across Webtoon’s worldwide operation

politics

Kim Jong‑Un Says He Will Talk to the U. S. If It Calls North Korea a Nuclear Power

February 26, 2026

Kim Jong‑Un made a surprising offer at the Workers’ Party congress that could change how the United States views North Korea. He said he would be willing to improve relations if Washington officially recognized the country as a nuclear‑armed state. The congress, held every five years, is a key momen

politics

Hungary’s Election: War, Peace and a Tug‑of‑War Over the Future

February 13, 2026

Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has ruled Hungary for 16 years, is turning the upcoming April election into a showdown about war versus peace. He warns that if his opponents win, Hungary could be pulled into the conflict in neighboring Ukraine. Orban says his party, Fidesz, is the safe choice for p