Cheong Wa Dae's response was also a mess. It said on July 2 that Noh himself would sell his apartment in the affluent Banpo neighborhood of southern Seoul, only to correct itself 45 minutes later to say he intended instead to sell another apartment he owns somewhere else, which is worth a lot less. Noh had to apologize to the public on July 6 and vowed to sell the Banpo apartment after all, and the Cheong Wa Dae spokesman even offered to quit due to the faux pas. … [Read more...] about Home Sale Order Exposes Cheong Wa Dae’s Hypocrisy
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Jeju Air Posts More Losses in Q2
Jeju Air Abandons Eastar Jet Takeover Jeju Air Extends Eastar Jet Acquisition Deadline Eastar Jet to Lay off Dozens of Staff Jeju Air's Takeover of Rival Eastar Jet Delayed Eastar Jet to Shut Down for a Month Jeju Air to Take over Rival Despite Aviation Crisis Jeju Air to Acquire Rival Eastar Jet … [Read more...] about Jeju Air Posts More Losses in Q2
‘Rogue’ N.Korea’s Nukes a Threat to U.S., Top Brass Warn
"In order to deter our adversaries in the 21st century, we need to affect and alter their decision calculus," Richard added. "We need them to know that any attack on the United States, or our allies, will have little margin or probability of success and that our response will result in a very bad day for them." … [Read more...] about ‘Rogue’ N.Korea’s Nukes a Threat to U.S., Top Brass Warn
Japan’s New Defense White Paper Downplays Korea’s Role
Meanwhile, lawmakers from Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party have canceled a visit the southern port city of Busan aboard a cruise ship. According to the Yomiuri Shimbun, a group of Japanese lawmakers led by LDP Chief Secretary Toshihiro Nikai planned to set off from Kanazawa on Aug. 31 and travel to Busan to promote cruise tourism. … [Read more...] about Japan’s New Defense White Paper Downplays Korea’s Role
Japan Says N.Korea Still Poses Dire Threat to Its Security
Japan said last month it planned to buy two Aegis Ashore air defense radar tracking stations from the United States to bolster its defense against North Korean missiles. The equipment, which will be deployed along with interceptor missile batteries, could also be turned against any potential threat from China from 2023 onward. … [Read more...] about Japan Says N.Korea Still Poses Dire Threat to Its Security
