Posts Tagged ‘South Korea’
Starbucks Korea “Tank Day” tumbler promotion caused massive backlash.
The campaign promoted their new “Tank Series” (탱크 시리즈) stainless steel tumblers, described as having a “spacious volume” for bigger drinks. It launched on May 18 (the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju Uprising, where military tanks were used in the crackdown), with the English phrase “Tank Day” and Korean slogans like “집중이 필요한 바로 그…
Read MoreThe Two Koreas: Why North Korea’s Constitutional Change is Fantastic News for Peace
Good news. Very, very good news. The world is actually moving towards a more peaceful setup in one of its most dangerous flashpoints. I’ve mentioned this before—perhaps a year or two ago—that the ideal solution for the Korean peninsula is simply for both sides to accept that they are two different countries and give up…
Read MoreSK impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol avoided arrest after standoff – Timeline of South Korea’s Martial Law Saga so far
For those that had not been following the South Korean Martial Law saga, you may be surprised to learn that, until today, the President of South Korea who declared the surprised nationwide emergency martial law controversially then, Yoon Suk Yeol, remains… somewhat President… and not arrested. So I’m sure, we now need to recap and…
Read MoreTALIBAN attends UN meeting; Thailand & Malaysia to BRICS; Nepal-China; Port congestion
Taliban’s Historic Attendance at UN Meeting in Qatar In a groundbreaking event, the Taliban participated in their first United Nations meeting held in Doha, Qatar. This historic attendance saw over 20 envoys, including a representative from the United States, engaging in preparatory discussions with Taliban representatives. Leading the Taliban delegation was spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, who…
Read More[ The Star ] Urea shortage threatens South Korea’s transport, energy industries
South Korea is flying a military oil tanker to Australia this week to airlift 27,000 litres of urea solution, used in diesel vehicles and factories to cut emissions, amid a dire shortage threatening to stall commercial transport and industries. Approximately two million diesel vehicles, mostly cargo trucks, are required by government to use the additive,…
Read More[ The Korea Times ] Korea, Indonesia reaches final agreement over KF-X project
Source: https://wwwa.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2021/11/205_318635.html The militaries of South Korea and Indonesia have reached a final agreement on the cost-sharing for their joint fighter development project called the KF-X (Korean Fighter eXperimental) here and the IF-X in Indonesia. The Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced Thursday that it had reached an agreement with the Indonesian defense ministry…
Read More[ The Korea Times ] Hyundai, Daewoo in race to win Korea’s 1st aircraft carrier order
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) are in a heated race to win a 2 trillion won ($1.7 billion) order to build Korea’s first aircraft carrier, known as the CVX. The sheer size of the first aircraft carrier project for the two shipbuilders could lead to additional deals for such…
Read More[ SCMP ] North Korea open to closer ties with Seoul, formal end to Korean war is ‘admirable idea’: Kim Yo-jong
Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un, says the North is open to “constructive discussion” to mend fences with South Korea if Seoul drops its “hostile attitude” toward Pyongyang. Speaking on Friday, she also welcomed South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s recent call to declare an end to the Korean war as an “interesting and admirable idea”,…
Read MorePhilippines Air Force to decide between the Fighting Eagle (FA-50PH) and the Fighting Falcon (F-16C/D)?
On June 24 this year (2021), US State Department had approved the sale of 12 x F16 Block 70/72 fighters to the Philippines – 10 x single seat F16C and 2 x two seater F16D…. although collectively, Block 70/72 are also known as F16V “Vipers”. However, the Philippines defense secretary, Delfin Lorenzano told the Philippines…
Read More[ National Interest ] South Korea Now Has a Second Mini-Aircraft Carrier
The flattop was designed by Hanjin Heavy Industries (HHIC), and can be utilized in amphibious assaults but also in military operations other than war (MOOTW), which can include disaster relief, promoting peace and supporting civil authorities in response to domestic crises. The warship had been launched in May 2018 and began sea trials last year.…
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