Samsung Battles Internal and External Challenges with Extra Working DayA six-day work week was introduced for executives of Samsung Group affiliates According to the business community, on the 17th, all executives of Samsung Group affiliates decided to work six days a week, starting as early as the third weekend of April. Samsung Electronics, the core subsidiary of the Samsung Group, already has over half […]
Instant Ramen Made with Various North Korean IngredientsInstant ramen is also a popular food in North Korea. Products imitating South Korean ramen have been launched in North Korea, with similar packaging designs and names being traded under the radar. Let’s take a closer look at what North Korean ramen is like. Ramen, with its spicy broth and chewy noodles, perfectly fulfills the […]
Xiaomi's Electric Car SU7 Faces Financial Strain: Losing Thousands Per Unit SoldXiaomi electric vehicle, SU7 The more sales, the more loss.Looking at local news in China The global electric vehicle boom was enough to make famous global automobile brands nervous. One of the reasons is the challenge of the third companies toward the electric vehicle market. A representative company is Xiaomi, a Chinese home appliance company. […]
True Story: Woman in Vegetative State Awakens at Sound of Baby's CryA Pregnant Woman in a Vegetative StateSuddenly Regains ConsciousnessAt the Sound of Her Baby’s Cry A woman in a vegetative state for six months reportedly regained consciousness during childbirth after hearing her baby cry. Sanook introduced a true story from China on April 15. Married in 2000, Mrs. Wang (alias) and her husband longed for […]
Xiaomi's First Electric Car SU7 Faces Brake Defects Within a Month of LaunchXiaomi’s first electric car SU7Defects appear one after another in less than a monthBrake problems are particularly severe Xiaomi’s first electric vehicle, SU7, launched in March 2024, has a gorgeous design and better-than-expected performance. However, its price is only about $28,000. It attracted 90,000 reservations in 24 hours. However, various quality controversies arose soon after, […]
Special Reception for China's Official: Kim Jong Un's Gesture Sparks SpeculationNorth Korea’s special reception for China’s 3rd-ranking officialKim Jong Un: What does it mean for potential talks with President Xi? North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been making headlines for his special reception of the third-ranking official from China visiting Pyongyang. On the 12th, Zhao Leji, the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the […]
Panda Found Dead: Investigation Launched into Drowned PandaBody of a Panda Found in Sichuan, Where Fu Bao ReturnedHalf-Submerged Body Floating in the WaterSpecific Circumstances Remain Unclear A giant panda’s body was discovered on the banks of Sichuan, China. According to various media outlets, including China’s CCTV, on April 12, a tourist spotted and filmed what is believed to be a giant panda’s […]
BMW's i4 Facelift: New Motor and Battery Delayed Until 2025 ModelBMW i4 FaceliftNew Motor, BatteryDifficult to Install This Year The BMW brand’s mid-size fastback electric sedan i4 will produce a facelift version in July 2024. It has been about three years since the existing model was launched, and it is expected to provide improved performance and driving range. However, it is said that the improved […]
BYD's First Energy Pickup Truck: A Threat to Toyota's Hilux?BYD has posted a photo of its upcoming electric pickup truck on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption "Coming Soon". BYD says it will launch its first new energy pickup truck model developed specifically for the global market within the year...
Kia's Affordable EV3 May Feature NCM Batteries, Not LFP as ExpectedKia’s EV3 set to launch in the first half of the yearHigh expectations for an affordable price rangeCould it be more expensive than anticipated? Kia’s exclusive electric vehicle portfolio, limited to the midsize and larger segments such as EV6 and EV9, will soon expand. News has been reported that the EV3, a subcompact electric SUV […]
China's Leading EV Brand Enters the Greek MarketChina’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, BYDRecently entered the Greek marketPlanning to focus primarily on emerging market Chinese EVs are expanding beyond their home country and into the global market. Having previously targeted various markets, including Korea, Japan, and Europe, through electric buses, these companies are now setting their sights on the electric passenger car […]
Kim Jong Un's Blueprint for Power: A Peek into North Korea's Central Party SchoolKim Jong Un directs construction detailsFondly recalls visit 2 Years AgoFrom threat to partnership with Russia North Korean state media, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), reported that Kim Jong Un personally guided the construction site of the Workers’ Party Central Cadre Training School. The Central Cadre Training School in North Korea is a crucial […]
Decline of the American Luxury Sedan: A Look at Cadillac and LincolnA Comparison of America’s Leading Brands: Cadillac and Lincoln When asked to name a premium automotive brand representing the United States, most people would likely mention Cadillac or Lincoln. These two brands have a long and storied history in the U.S., with their premium flagship sedans being especially famous. They have been trusted and used by […]
Putin, Xi, and Kim Jong Un: Inside the Secret World of Dictators' State CarsSpecialized Official State VehiclesWhat about dictators?Comparing the State Vehicles of North Korea, China, and Russia Leaders from different countries, including dictators, use special cars made just for them because of their high status. They care a lot about these cars because they want to look dignified and use them to show off their power. These […]
Unseen North Korea: Chinese Civilian Drone Breaks Through AirspaceA video taken by a Chinese civilian drone through North Korean airspace is becoming a hot topic on social media. The footage, which captures the North Korean border city of Sinuiju from the air, was posted on a Chinese community on the American social media site Reddit on the 26th. The result of authentication says […]
China's Infrastructure Controversy: Natural Disaster or Shoddy Workmanship?Apartment windows were torn out, trees uprooted Grandmother, in her 60s, and her teenage grandson were killedChina faces global controversy over shoddy construction A severe storm with strong winds and heavy rain has killed several people in the southeastern region of China. On April 2, local Chinese media reported that four people were killed and […]
U.S. Takes Decisive Action Against Chinese Hackers Targeting Vital InformationU.S. charges seven Chinese hackersAttempt to hack key national economic companiesWhat’s China’s Stance? Seven Chinese men have been indicted in a federal court in the Eastern District of New York for hacking or attempting to hack the work and personal emails, online storage spaces, and phone call records of millions of Americans. These hackers targeted […]
Chinese Woman Accused of Poisoning Pregnant ColleagueColleague Prevented Pregnant Woman to go on Maternity LeavePoisoned Her Water A Chinese woman has been charged with spiking the water of her pregnant coworker in an alleged attempt to harm the pregnancy. Local media reported on April 1 that an employee working for a government agency in Hubei province allegedly poisoned her coworker’s water […]
China's Xiaomi EV Plagued by AccidentsAfter the Xiaomi SU7 was launched, a big stir began when the unprecedented price of $29,742 was revealed. According to Xiaomi Chairman Lei Jun’s original statement, it was expected to be released as a flagship electric sports car worth more than $51,871, raising consumer questions about its market competitiveness. The SU7 was released at a […]
Safety of Chinese Vehicles Recognized by Europe's NCAPRapidly advancing Chinese auto industry earns recognition from NCAPRecent remarks by the Secretary-General sparked discussion The quality level of Chinese vehicles has quickly developed and has reached a level that threatens the existing industry. They were once notorious for low quality and design plagiarism, but with the advent of the electric vehicle era in the […]
Samsung Battles Internal and External Challenges with Extra Working Day A six-day work week was introduced for executives of Samsung Group affiliates According to the business community, on the 17th, all executives of Samsung Group affiliates decided to work six days a week, starting as early as the third weekend of April. Samsung Electronics, the core subsidiary of the Samsung Group, already has over half […]
Instant Ramen Made with Various North Korean Ingredients Instant ramen is also a popular food in North Korea. Products imitating South Korean ramen have been launched in North Korea, with similar packaging designs and names being traded under the radar. Let’s take a closer look at what North Korean ramen is like. Ramen, with its spicy broth and chewy noodles, perfectly fulfills the […]
Xiaomi's Electric Car SU7 Faces Financial Strain: Losing Thousands Per Unit Sold Xiaomi electric vehicle, SU7 The more sales, the more loss.Looking at local news in China The global electric vehicle boom was enough to make famous global automobile brands nervous. One of the reasons is the challenge of the third companies toward the electric vehicle market. A representative company is Xiaomi, a Chinese home appliance company. […]
True Story: Woman in Vegetative State Awakens at Sound of Baby's Cry A Pregnant Woman in a Vegetative StateSuddenly Regains ConsciousnessAt the Sound of Her Baby’s Cry A woman in a vegetative state for six months reportedly regained consciousness during childbirth after hearing her baby cry. Sanook introduced a true story from China on April 15. Married in 2000, Mrs. Wang (alias) and her husband longed for […]
Xiaomi's First Electric Car SU7 Faces Brake Defects Within a Month of Launch Xiaomi’s first electric car SU7Defects appear one after another in less than a monthBrake problems are particularly severe Xiaomi’s first electric vehicle, SU7, launched in March 2024, has a gorgeous design and better-than-expected performance. However, its price is only about $28,000. It attracted 90,000 reservations in 24 hours. However, various quality controversies arose soon after, […]
Special Reception for China's Official: Kim Jong Un's Gesture Sparks Speculation North Korea’s special reception for China’s 3rd-ranking officialKim Jong Un: What does it mean for potential talks with President Xi? North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been making headlines for his special reception of the third-ranking official from China visiting Pyongyang. On the 12th, Zhao Leji, the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the […]
Panda Found Dead: Investigation Launched into Drowned Panda Body of a Panda Found in Sichuan, Where Fu Bao ReturnedHalf-Submerged Body Floating in the WaterSpecific Circumstances Remain Unclear A giant panda’s body was discovered on the banks of Sichuan, China. According to various media outlets, including China’s CCTV, on April 12, a tourist spotted and filmed what is believed to be a giant panda’s […]
BMW's i4 Facelift: New Motor and Battery Delayed Until 2025 Model BMW i4 FaceliftNew Motor, BatteryDifficult to Install This Year The BMW brand’s mid-size fastback electric sedan i4 will produce a facelift version in July 2024. It has been about three years since the existing model was launched, and it is expected to provide improved performance and driving range. However, it is said that the improved […]
BYD's First Energy Pickup Truck: A Threat to Toyota's Hilux? BYD has posted a photo of its upcoming electric pickup truck on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption "Coming Soon". BYD says it will launch its first new energy pickup truck model developed specifically for the global market within the year...
Kia's Affordable EV3 May Feature NCM Batteries, Not LFP as Expected Kia’s EV3 set to launch in the first half of the yearHigh expectations for an affordable price rangeCould it be more expensive than anticipated? Kia’s exclusive electric vehicle portfolio, limited to the midsize and larger segments such as EV6 and EV9, will soon expand. News has been reported that the EV3, a subcompact electric SUV […]
China's Leading EV Brand Enters the Greek Market China’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, BYDRecently entered the Greek marketPlanning to focus primarily on emerging market Chinese EVs are expanding beyond their home country and into the global market. Having previously targeted various markets, including Korea, Japan, and Europe, through electric buses, these companies are now setting their sights on the electric passenger car […]
Kim Jong Un's Blueprint for Power: A Peek into North Korea's Central Party School Kim Jong Un directs construction detailsFondly recalls visit 2 Years AgoFrom threat to partnership with Russia North Korean state media, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), reported that Kim Jong Un personally guided the construction site of the Workers’ Party Central Cadre Training School. The Central Cadre Training School in North Korea is a crucial […]
Decline of the American Luxury Sedan: A Look at Cadillac and Lincoln A Comparison of America’s Leading Brands: Cadillac and Lincoln When asked to name a premium automotive brand representing the United States, most people would likely mention Cadillac or Lincoln. These two brands have a long and storied history in the U.S., with their premium flagship sedans being especially famous. They have been trusted and used by […]
Putin, Xi, and Kim Jong Un: Inside the Secret World of Dictators' State Cars Specialized Official State VehiclesWhat about dictators?Comparing the State Vehicles of North Korea, China, and Russia Leaders from different countries, including dictators, use special cars made just for them because of their high status. They care a lot about these cars because they want to look dignified and use them to show off their power. These […]
Unseen North Korea: Chinese Civilian Drone Breaks Through Airspace A video taken by a Chinese civilian drone through North Korean airspace is becoming a hot topic on social media. The footage, which captures the North Korean border city of Sinuiju from the air, was posted on a Chinese community on the American social media site Reddit on the 26th. The result of authentication says […]
China's Infrastructure Controversy: Natural Disaster or Shoddy Workmanship? Apartment windows were torn out, trees uprooted Grandmother, in her 60s, and her teenage grandson were killedChina faces global controversy over shoddy construction A severe storm with strong winds and heavy rain has killed several people in the southeastern region of China. On April 2, local Chinese media reported that four people were killed and […]
U.S. Takes Decisive Action Against Chinese Hackers Targeting Vital Information U.S. charges seven Chinese hackersAttempt to hack key national economic companiesWhat’s China’s Stance? Seven Chinese men have been indicted in a federal court in the Eastern District of New York for hacking or attempting to hack the work and personal emails, online storage spaces, and phone call records of millions of Americans. These hackers targeted […]
Chinese Woman Accused of Poisoning Pregnant Colleague Colleague Prevented Pregnant Woman to go on Maternity LeavePoisoned Her Water A Chinese woman has been charged with spiking the water of her pregnant coworker in an alleged attempt to harm the pregnancy. Local media reported on April 1 that an employee working for a government agency in Hubei province allegedly poisoned her coworker’s water […]
China's Xiaomi EV Plagued by Accidents After the Xiaomi SU7 was launched, a big stir began when the unprecedented price of $29,742 was revealed. According to Xiaomi Chairman Lei Jun’s original statement, it was expected to be released as a flagship electric sports car worth more than $51,871, raising consumer questions about its market competitiveness. The SU7 was released at a […]
Safety of Chinese Vehicles Recognized by Europe's NCAP Rapidly advancing Chinese auto industry earns recognition from NCAPRecent remarks by the Secretary-General sparked discussion The quality level of Chinese vehicles has quickly developed and has reached a level that threatens the existing industry. They were once notorious for low quality and design plagiarism, but with the advent of the electric vehicle era in the […]
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