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Mooyoung Lee

Mooyoung Lee is the English news editor of the Korea Daily and oversees the weekly English newsletter ‘Katchup Briefing.’ Passionate about advocating for the Korean-American community, Lee aims to serve as a bridge between Korean Americans and the broader mainstream society. Previously, Lee was the managing editor of the Korea JoongAng Daily, a Seoul-based English-language newspaper in partnership with the New York Times. He joined the Korea Daily in March 2023. Lee began his journalism career at the JoongAng Ilbo, one of South Korea’s leading newspapers, immediately after graduating from Seoul National University in 1995. In 2000, he became a founding member of the Korea JoongAng Daily and led the newsroom until November 2022.
KOREA

U.S. imposes sanctions on firms and individuals funding North Korea weapons

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned North Korean individuals, companies, and a Russian national for using overseas IT workers to fund Pyongyang’s weapons programs.
KOREA

New North Korea ICBM base discovered, nuclear threat to U.S. mainland

A new missile base in North Korea’s Sinpung-dong, near the Chinese border, may host ICBMs and expand the country’s nuclear strike capabilities, according to CSIS.
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‘Rethinking World and the United States’ offers insight amid global turmoil

The new book Rethinking World and the United States, edited by Chung-in Moon, examines U.S. foreign policy, China, and North Korea amid global upheaval.
Katchup Briefing

Elderly couple leaves LA after 26 years amid unbearable immigration crackdown

An elderly Korean couple will leave Los Angeles after 26 years as enforcement intensifies, reflecting broader self-deportation trends and reduced protections.
Katchup Briefing

When appearing in court leads to arrest, justice breaks down

The arrest of Korean student Yeonsoo Go outside New York immigration court has sparked outrage, raising questions about due process and ICE enforcement tactics.
KOREA

U.S. notes Kim Yo-jong’s suggestion of talks beyond denuclearization

A U.S. official said President Trump remains open to negotiations with North Korea to fulfill goals set in the 2018 Singapore Summit with Kim Jong-un.
Katchup Briefing

Green card holder detained at U.S. airport, denied legal counsel

A green card holder returning from South Korea was detained without charges or legal counsel, raising serious concerns about due process and civil liberties.
KOREA

Trump open to talks with anyone, says State Department in response to Kim Yo-jong

The U.S. State Department said President Trump remains open to dialogue with any party for peace, responding to remarks by North Korea’s Kim Yo-jong.
KOREA

Moscow-Pyongyang direct flight marks new chapter in bilateral ties

A Nordwind Airlines flight from Moscow landed in Pyongyang for the first time, signaling stronger ties between Russia and North Korea.
KOREA

Seoul reviews individual trips to North Korea to reopen dialogue

South Korea is considering resuming individual trips to North Korea as part of broader efforts to ease tensions and reopen inter-Korean dialogue.
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