Jenny Town

중동 전쟁에 '물가급등' 우려…여행·식품·중기 예의주시 국제유가·해상운임 급등으로 먹거리 물가 상승 가능성 중기부, 중소기업 피해 지원 체계 가동 구정모 김윤구 한주홍 기자 = 미국과 이란의 전쟁으로 중동 정세가 극심한 혼란에 휩싸이자 물가가 빠르게 오를 우려가 커졌다.

중동 전쟁에 '물가급등' 우려…여행·식품·중기 예의주시

Middle East oil shipping costs surge to all-time high as US-Iran conflict intensifies The cost of hiring a supertanker to ship oil from the Middle ​East to China surged to an all-time high ‌of over $400,000 a day as the U.S.-Iran conflict intensifies with Tehran targeting ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, LSEG data showed.

Middle East oil shipping costs surge to all-time high as US-Iran conflict intensifies reut.rs/4bkdDF1

There’s obviously a lot going on right now but this is not the time to fall asleep on North Korea. They have proven themselves a useful military partner as the big powers have become more prone to use of force. There is opportunity for NK in that equation. Worth examining their evolving calculus.

Any thoughts on how/whether this might impact the upcoming summit?

The US is carrying out strikes on Iran, two US officials tell CNN. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/4rFzzQF

Israel's operation against Iran was coordinated with US, Israeli official says The Israeli operation against Iran on Saturday was coordinated with the U.S., an Israeli defence official told Reuters.

Israel's operation against Iran was coordinated with US, Israeli official says reut.rs/4qVoObP

They are all South Korea now!

Quick Take: North Korea on US-Venezuela Tensions - 38 North: Informed Analysis of North Korea How does North Korea view the Trump administration’s escalation of pressure on Venezuela’s ...

North Korea is watching US escalation toward Venezuela, notes Rachel Minyoung Lee. This kind of "interference" echoes previous US regime change operations toward Iraq and Libya, reinforcing North Korea's conviction about its own nuclear deterrent. www.38north.org/2025/11/quic...

China has been restrained to the announcement re: South Korea's pursuit of a nuclear-powered subs. LEU vs. HEU fueled reactors and building good relations with Lee factor into that approach. But given the implications of where US-ROK relations are headed, can this restraint last?

Investing in the North Korean People: Broadening Access to Information in North Korea • Stimson Center The event will discuss the current status of information access and freedom in North Korea, first-hand accounts of effective models for information dissemination, and challenges faced by the sector. S...

🚨EVENT: Join us on Wed. Oct 8 from 1-2:30 PM ET for a deep dive into information access and information freedom in North Korea. Featuring Rohit Mahajan, @martynw.bsky.social, Hannah Oh & @jennytown.bsky.social.

The optics couldn't be better for Kim Jong Un at his first time attending a multilateral event. Front and center with Xi and Putin, with South Korea trailing far in background.

At meeting rich in symbolism, Ishiba and South Korea's Lee agree to steadily build ties In the two countries' first joint document in 17 years, the leaders agreed to work together 'to advance future-oriented and mutually beneficial common interests.'

At meeting rich in symbolism, Ishiba and South Korea\'s Lee agree to steadily build ties www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08...

For the first time, North Korean state TV has shown its soldiers battling inside Ukraine. This came the same day it televised a ceremony where Kim Jong Un honored over 100 soldiers who were killed in the fighting.

@MiddleEastEye: Iranian media has published a video of Iran's Fordow nuclear site which had reportedly been targeted in US air strikes.

According to US president Donald Trump, three nuclear facilities, Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz were "completely obliterated". https://t.co/OJzHmebjfq

🧵 🔹 June 17, 15:00-16:00 (CEST): Korea Strategic Talks Webinar VII

www.isdp.eu/event/korea-...

Featuring Bruce Klingner, @heritagefdn.bsky.social ‪, and @jennytown.bsky.social , Stimson Center

APT43 activity with multiple European embassies being spoofed and likely targeted. Rapport building themes and lures center around DPRK Human Rights and reactions to DPRKs official stance on NK troops in Russia cc @jennytown.bsky.social @elias.foxhold.net @garyfreasbysm.bsky.social

Trump names Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. attorney for D.C. President Donald Trump is appointing Jeanine Pirro, a Fox News host and longtime ally, to serve as the interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia. She replaces embattled nominee Ed Martin.

President Trump said he is appointing Jeanine Pirro — a Fox News host whose misstatements about the 2020 election were cited in two defamation lawsuits against the network — as the interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.

The U.S. is invoking North Korea on a daily basis now…

Because who knows what else is going to happen in South Korean politics, here’s the order of succession for a presidential vacancy. The PM resigned to run for president and #2 resigned to avoid impeachment, so #3 (education minister) is the acting president as of today.

S&T minister might still get a chance!

South Korean politics these days is dizzying. 4th President since Yoon's impeachment and with only a month until the snap presidential election, Lee Jae-myung still faces legal troubles, there's no clear PPP candidate yet and a possible third/coalition party seems more likely.

South Korea can finally move forward. Snap elections in 60 days. Should be an interesting (and intense) campaigning period.

South Korean court removes president from office, says he violated duties The Constitutional Court upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempt to impose martial law, a decision expected to exacerbate political divisions.

BREAKING NEWS - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol REMOVED from office by the court's unanimous decision www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...

😂😂😂😂 unfortunately that didn’t make it into the final arguments

NEWS: President Yoon REMOVED - UNANIMOUS DECISION

Yoon’s impeachment was upheld!

South Korea: Impeachment Ruling and Foreign Policy Implications • Stimson Center The South Korean Constitutional Court is set to rule on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment on April 4th. What are the implications of this ruling to domestic stability and regional geopolitics?

WEBINAR: The ROK Constitutional Court will rule on Yoon’s impeachment on April 4. What are the implications of this ruling to domestic stability and regional geopolitics? Join us on April 9, 10 AM ET w/ Rachel Minyoung Lee, @frankjannuzi.bsky.social, Yun Sun & @jennytown.bsky.social

@CNN: Four Senate Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke President Trump over tariff policy. House GOP leaders are not expected to take up the measure.

'탄핵선고 D-1' 찬반집회 총력전…경찰, 을호비상 발령 윤석열 대통령 탄핵심판 선고를 하루 앞둔 3일 탄핵 찬반 진영이 헌법재판소 일대 곳곳에서 집회를 열어 막판 총력전을 벌인다. 윤 대통령 파면을 촉구하는 윤석열즉각퇴진·사회대개혁 비상행동(비상행동)은 이날 오후 7시께

'탄핵선고 D-1' 찬반집회 총력전…경찰, 을호비상 발령

South Korea ‘at breaking point’ ahead of ruling on President Yoon’s impeachment Barricades go up in Seoul as court prepares to rule on whether to uphold Yoon’s impeachment or restore his powers

South Korea 'at breaking point' ahead of tomorrow's ruling on President Yoon's impeachment.

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