Politics

South Korea reported 2,383 cybersecurity breaches in 2025, up 26% from the previous year, as hackers increasingly weaponize AI technologies for more sophisticated attacks targeting education and healthcare sectors.

President Trump announced tariff increases on South Korean automobiles, prompting Seoul to reaffirm its commitment to trade agreements. Analysis of the implications for US-Korea trade relations and global supply chains.

President Trump warned he'll raise tariffs on Korean cars and pharmaceuticals from 15% to 25% due to legislative delays in ratifying their trade agreement. Alliance under economic pressure.

US officials hint at amnesty for Hamas fighters who disarm as Gaza ceasefire moves to phase two. Can armed groups transform into political entities through negotiated transitions?

Two fatal shootings involving federal agents in Minneapolis within two weeks have left immigrant communities living in fear as Trump's immigration crackdown intensifies on the ground.

As Trump disrupts global norms, China pivots to domestic stability and development as its core strategy. A calculated retreat or strategic repositioning for global leadership?

India's Nipah virus outbreak triggers anxiety in China as 40-day Spring Festival travel rush approaches, raising questions about pandemic preparedness

French lawmakers passed legislation banning social media for children under 15, following Australia's lead. The move sparks debate over child protection versus digital rights.

Davos 2026 exposed the collapse of universal rules-based order, with America, Europe, and Asia pursuing different visions. What replaces it when sovereignty becomes negotiable?

The Trump administration begins restricting White House press access within its first week, raising concerns about press freedom and democratic norms in America.

Two US citizens killed in a month during Trump's massive immigration operation sparks community outrage and questions about federal enforcement tactics in Minneapolis.

Trump raised tariffs on South Korea to 25% via social media, but Seoul says it received no official notification. Trade deal implementation delays cited as reason.