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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.

Three missing Korean tourists may be victims in fatal Arizona pileup

Human remains believed to belong to three missing Korean tourists have been recovered from the site of a massive multi-vehicle collision in Arizona. Authorities are currently working to confirm their identities.

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un likely to visit Russia in May, Moscow says

Kim Jong-un may visit Russia in May, according to statements from Russian officials, as the two countries continue to strengthen military and diplomatic ties....

Kim Jong-un boards airborne early warning aircraft presumed developed by North Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been pictured aboard what appears to be an airborne early warning and control aircraft, marking the first time the country has publicly disclosed such a capability.

North Korea unveils AI-powered suicide drones during Kim Jong-un’s inspection

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected a series of AI-powered suicide drones and strategic reconnaissance UAVs during a recent visit to the country’s key defense research centers. The inspections took place on March 25 and 26 and were reported on March 26 by the state-run Rodong Sinmun.

Shoigu delivers Putin’s Message to Kim Jong-un during Pyongyang visit

During a visit to Pyongyang on March 21, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu delivered a message from President Vladimir Putin to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, reaffirming Russia’s commitment to implementing their mutual defense pact signed last year.

Korean-American siblings arrested for killing businessman in carjacking attempt

Korean-American siblings John Moon and Cindy Kim were arrested for fatally shooting businessman Cuauhtémoc García during an attempted car robbery at a park in Cerritos on February 25. Their capture was aided by a tip from a viral TikTok video, and if convicted, they face potential life sentences for murder and attempted robbery.

Trump Calls Kim Jong-un a “Nuclear Power” Again, Vows to Rebuild Past Relationship

Former U.S. President Donald Trump referred to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as a "Nuclear Power" and expressed his intention to rebuild their past relationship, claiming that his diplomacy prevented a potential nuclear war. He also credited the U.S.-North Korea summits for the success of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, though the timeline of events suggests otherwise.

Urgent mission to preserve the legacy of Korean independence patriots

Many Korean independence activists buried in the U.S. remain unidentified and neglected due to lack of funding, institutional support, and connection to their descendants, highlighting the urgent need for both the South Korean government and the Korean-American community to take action in preserving their legacy.

North Korea building nuclear-powered submarine, KCNA reports

Kim Jong-un inspected the construction of a nuclear-powered submarine, emphasizing the need to strengthen North Korea’s naval capabilities as part of its defense strategy, while vowing to counter maritime threats and accelerate warship modernization.

North Korea constructs missile base disguised as golf course near Pyongyang

North Korea has reportedly constructed a new long-range missile base disguised as a golf course in the Yokpo District near Pyongyang, with satellite imagery revealing launch pads, a missile checkout facility, and widened roads, suggesting it serves as an operational site for ICBMs and IRBMs rather than just a test facility.

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