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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.
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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.
Katchup Briefing

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.
KOREA

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.
Katchup Briefing

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.
KOREA

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.
KOREA

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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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.
KOREA

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.
KOREA

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.
KOREA

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.
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