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US president Donald Trump's now nefarious remarks suggesting that certain members of the US congress “go back" to the "crime infested places from which they came," have seemingly stoked the long-smoldering fires of racism in the US. In response, thousands of people have taken to sharing their own accounts with the highly-charged language. Beyond that, some analysts feel that the president's remarks were intended to sow divisions in the Democratic Party and perhaps even in society itself. © geralt, 출처 Pixabay 도널드 트럼프 미국 대통령이 미국 의회의 특정 회원들이 "범죄가 만연한 곳으로 돌아가라"고 제안하는 악의적인 발언은 미국 내 오랜 인종 차별의 불씨를 자극한 것으로 보인다. 이에 대응하여 수천 명의 사람들이 고차원의 언어로 자신의 계정을 공유하게 되었다. 그 이상으로 대통령의 발언이 민주당 내, 어쩌면 사회 자체에까지 분열을 심기 위한 것이었다는 분석도 있다.

2019. Jul. 18. Global Headlines #Japan #Iran #Sudan #Russia #globe #Typhoon © Free-Photos, 출처 Pixabay HEADLINE 1 A government official called for Japan to withdraw its trade curbs as they will lead to “dire consequences stemming from the stoppage of semiconductor lines" and adversely affect "billions of consumers all over the world." HEADLINE 2 Suspicions are rising over the possibility that Iran might have seized a Panamanian-flagged oil tanker that disappeared while traveling through the Strait of Hormuz. HEADLINE 3 Sudan's ruling military council and opposition leaders have signed a power-sharing accord. HEADLINE 4 Russia’s Foreign Ministry has recently denied visas for teachers at a school in Moscow run by Western embassies. HEADLINE 5 This past June was the hottest on record, but July has already seen massive heat waves across the globe that could set a new record. HEADLINE 6 Torrential rains are expected to drench the Korean Peninsula as T

© samuele_piccarini, 출처 Unsplash South Korea will begin issuing drivers' licenses with the driver's name, address, sex, and the issuing authority affixed in English. The move is expected to make South Korean drivers' licenses valid in some 35 countries and could start as early as September. Currently, Korea-issued drivers' licenses can be used in 67 countries, but they must be translated by an authorized agency. The new English licenses will do away with the need for the translation and are expected to bring added convenience to travelers.

As the popularity of K-pop seemingly knows no bounds, big-name fashion labels such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Gucci are cozying up to the genre’s megastars. Perhaps no surprise, BTS spurs a particularly strong retail effect whenever it is associated with any particular brand. According to one Billboard columnist, brands and record labels meticulously curate artists’ looks, often employing a team of stylists to get the job done. Undoubtedly, the advent of social media has helped give rise to K-pop stars' influence.

Japan's recent export restrictions to South Korea appear to many to be a page out of US president Donald Trump's book. Japan recently cited ambiguous "security concerns" as the reason behind restricting exports to South Korea. © bantersnaps, 출처 Unsplash Once rarely invoked by world leaders, such arguments are wearing down long-established rules intended to keep trade disputes from spiraling out of control. Meanwhile, the World Trade Organization is grappling with the issue, not only between Korea and Japan, but with other countries as well.

2019. Jul. 17. Global Headlines HEADLINE 1 Members of the Republican Party speak out about U.S. President Trump’s controversial tweet attacking four Democratic congresswomen, saying he crossed a line. HEADLINE 2 The number of people cancelling their reservations to travel to Japan through Busan Port and Gimhae Int’l Airport is on the rise. HEADLINE 3 Germany's Ursula von der Leyen has been elected president of the EU Commission in a secret ballot among MEPs. HEADLINE 4 Environmental campaigners in the U.K. known as “Extinction Rebellion” are back on the streets protesting against "inaction" on climate change. HEADLINE 5 A recent survey shows that this year is seeing the largest number of young Koreans preparing for state exams for public jobs since recording of related data started in 2006. HEADLINE 6 Recent studies show that last month was the hottest June ever recorded on Earth. 2019년 7월 17일 글로벌 헤드라인 헤드라인 1 트럼프 미국 대통령이 민주당 여성 의원 4명을 공격한 트윗에 대해 공

An alleged case of extreme photo doctoring has landed at least one Indonesian election candidate in hot water. Evi Apita Maya is being sued for allegedly altering her ballot photo to such a degree that it violates local election laws and could deceive voters. Some have even gone as far as to suggest that Evi used the photo of a completely different person. The suit claims that the photo had been used to help the candidate gain significant traction among the public. © jontyson, 출처 Unsplash 인도네시아 선거 후보 중 적어도 한 명은 극단적인 사진 촬영을 한 것으로 알려져 있다. 에비 아피타 마야는 지역 선거법을 위반하고 유권자들을 속일 정도로 투표용지를 변경한 혐의로 고소당했다. 어떤 사람들은 심지어 에비가 전혀 다른 사람의 사진을 사용했다는 것을 암시하기까지 했다. 이 소송은 이 사진이 그 후보가 대중들 사이에서 상당한 관심을 끌 수 있도록 돕기 위해 사용되었다고 주장한다.