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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.

North Korea condemns upcoming South Korea-U.S. joint drills, threatens retaliation

North Korea condemned the upcoming South Korea-U.S. joint drills (Freedom Shield military exercise), warning of escalating tensions and calling it a malicious provocation in a March 7 KCNA commentary.

North Korea nears completion of first airborne early warning aircraft

Satellite images suggest North Korea is nearing completion of its first airborne early warning aircraft, an IL-76 fitted with a radome, marking a major upgrade for its air force, with analysts speculating possible Chinese influence in its design.

North Korea abruptly halts Western group tours after brief reopening

North Korea, after recently allowing Western group tourists for the first time in five years, has abruptly suspended Rason tours without explanation, leaving travel agencies uncertain about the duration and reasons for the decision.

Over 3,500 North Korean troops training in Russia’s Far East, possible third deployment

South Korean lawmaker Yu Yong-weon revealed that over 3,500 North Korean troops are training in Russia’s Far East, with reports of their integration into Russian forces, heavy combat losses, and their primary objective being to gain real-world modern warfare experience.

North Korea Reopens to Western Tourists with Pyongyang Marathon Package

North Korea Reopens to Western Tourists with Pyongyang Marathon Package For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, North Korea has begun welcoming Western group...

Fullerton School District holds first-ever Korean-language workshop for parents

The Fullerton School District hosted its first-ever Korean-language workshop, drawing more than 70 Korean American parents in a successful turnout. On February 24, the district,...

H Mart expands in Seattle with new Ballard location

H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the U.S., is planning to open a new location in Seattle following the launch of its...

Faulty railroad crossing signals put California drivers at risk: A call for urgent safety reforms

Malfunctioning railroad crossing signals are increasingly putting California drivers at risk, a stark reality brought into focus by a near-catastrophic incident in Buena Park. In...

Is the LA City Ethics Commission’s accusation against John Lee a political gambit?

Good morning! It's Monday, November 6.  Welcome to Katchup Briefing, the Korea Daily's weekly English newsletter. Here, I will keep you informed with the latest...

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