Let John Ternus be John Ternus, not Cook or Jobs Pundits are saying John Ternus will be a Steve Jobs clone when he takes over Apple, while others are adamant that he'll really be another Tim Cook. The truth is that of course he will be neither, and ...

Let John Ternus be John Ternus, not Cook or Jobs appleinsider.com/articles/26/...

THE GIST | Mike Pesca

Jonathan Cheng on When Pyongyang Was the Jerusalem of the East | The Gist www.mikepesca.com/thegist/epis...

[Editorial] Korea must protect its interests while sorting out US intel leak dispute The best thing in terms of South Korea’s national interest would be to quickly resolve any misunderstandings through active communication with the US

[Editorial] Korea must protect its interests while sorting out US intel leak dispute english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

Power, religion, and ideology in North Korea | Brookings The Kim dynasty continues to adapt to an evolving geopolitical reality, while laying the groundwork for a fourth-generation leadership transition in North Korea.

Power, religion, and ideology in North Korea | Brookings (4/27) www.brookings.edu/events/power...

Faith and Ideology in Kim Il Sung's North Korea: A Conversation with Jonathan Cheng | NCNK (4/29) www.ncnk.org/event-calend...

The Impossible State Live Podcast: Korean Messiah | CSIS Events Please join this special episode of The Impossible State Live podcast, featuring Jonathan Cheng, China bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal, and his new book, Korean Messiah.

The Impossible State Live Podcast: Korean Messiah | CSIS (4/29) www.csis.org/events/impos...

A total of 54 Republican lawmakers sent a letter to the South Korean Ambassador, urging an end to what they described as "targeted and discriminatory actions against U.S. companies" including Coupang.

Russia builds Wonsan hospital under Putin–Kim agreement Russia builds Wonsan hospital under Putin–Kim agreement

Russia builds Wonsan hospital under Putin–Kim agreement - CHOSUNBIZ biz.chosun.com/en/en-policy...

9DASHLINE — Keeping the door open: Rethinking Washington’s approach to North Korea and denuclearisation Written by Hans Horan. While such dialogue should not be entered into naively, persistent and earnest engagement would allow Washington to proceed cautiously and slowly transform its relationship with...

9DASHLINE — Keeping the door open: Rethinking Washington’s approach to North Korea and denuclearisation www.9dashline.com/article/keep...

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Coyote vs. ACME | Official Trailer YouTube video by Coyote vs. Acme

(One wonders why ACME has not been sanctioned for allegedly delivering banned items to rogue states) Coyote vs. ACME | Official Trailer www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-43...

[Politics & Diplomacy] Korea steps up Global South Outreach with India, Vietnam visits this week YouTube video by Arirang News

[Politics & Diplomacy] Korea steps up Global South Outreach with India, Vietnam visits this week | Arirang News www.youtube.com/watch?v=agML...

Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump halts attacks Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, tightening its grip on the strategic waterway, after President Donald Trump called off ​attacks indefinitely with no sign of peace talks restarting.

Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump halts attacks | Reuters www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...

Why KN-25 guided rockets are North Korea’s most unique nuclear weapon | NK PRO With its latest salvo launch, North Korea once again made clear that 600mm multiple rocket launchers (MRL), arguably the country’s most unique nuclear weapon, are central to its military plans. Kim Jo...

Why KN-25 guided rockets are North Korea’s most unique nuclear weapon | NK PRO www.nknews.org/pro/why-kn-2...

Security Implications of the China-Russia-North Korea Triangle publications.armywarcollege.edu/DesktopModul...

Defense minister denies reports USFK commander protested over alleged leak of U.S. intel on N.K. nuke facility | Yonhap News Agency SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Wednesday denied recent media...

Defense minister denies reports USFK commander protested over alleged leak of U.S. intel on N.K. nuke facility | Yonhap News Agency en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2026...

(LEAD) N. Korea's Kusong comes into spotlight as little-known but long-suspected nuclear facility site | Yonhap News Agency (ATTN: ADDS details of unification ministry's media release in last 6 paras, byline) ...

N. Korea's Kusong comes into spotlight as little-known but long-suspected nuclear facility site | Yonhap News Agency en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2026...

(LEAD) N. Korean, Russian public security chiefs discuss closer cooperation | Yonhap News Agency (ATTN: UPDATES with more info throughout, photo) SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- North Korea...

N. Korean, Russian public security chiefs discuss closer cooperation | Yonhap News Agency en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2026...

President Lee Denies Leak as South Korea-U.S. Security Tensions Escalate President Lee Denies Leak as South Korea-U.S. Security Tensions Escalate Accumulated grievances and political clashes threaten South Korea-U.S. security agreements, including nuclear submarine plans

President Lee Denies Leak as South Korea-U.S. Security Tensions Escalate www.chosun.com/english/nati...

Trust Trump? Iran’s Doubts Shadow Peace Talks.

(Kim Jong Un likely nods in agreement) Trust Trump? Iran’s Doubts Shadow Peace Talks. Its leaders fear being burned again by Trump, who tore up a nuclear agreement reached during the Obama administration after lengthy negotiations.- The New York Times www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/u...

People Power Party slams Lee over alliance strain, urges Chung’s ouster People Power Party slams Lee over alliance strain, urges Chungs ouster

People Power Party slams Lee over alliance strain, urges Chung’s ouster - CHOSUNBIZ biz.chosun.com/en/en-policy...

S. Korea returns remains of 12 Chinese troops killed in Korean War | Yonhap News Agency SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Wednesday handed over the remains of 12 Chinese...

S. Korea returns remains of 12 Chinese troops killed in Korean War | Yonhap News Agency en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2026...

TBR Weekly Update: Week 3, April 2026 The Local Elections kicked into high gear. And: Jeong Won-o, the new face of the Democratic Party.

TBR Weekly Update: Week 3, April 2026; The Local Elections kicked into high gear. And: Jeong Won-o, the new face of the Democratic Party. www.blueroofpolitics.com/post/tbr-wee...

USFK Commander: OPCON Transition Must Prioritize Conditions USFK Commander: OPCON Transition Must Prioritize Conditions Brunson stresses capabilities over troop numbers, warns against fixed OPCON timelines amid modernization

USFK Commander: OPCON Transition Must Prioritize Conditions www.chosun.com/english/worl...

Iran War Live News Updates: Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Indefinitely With Peace Talks in Limbo Tehran told regional mediators it would send a team to Pakistan, but a senior leader said, “We do not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats.”

Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Indefinitely With Peace Talks in Limbo www.wsj.com/livecoverage...

US did not move defense system from Korea, general says The United States did not move a key missile defense system from South Korea to the Middle East for the Iran war, ​the commander of U.S. forces in Korea said on Tuesday.

US did not move defense system from Korea, general says | Reuters www.reuters.com/business/aer...

North Korea and the Implications of Operation Epic Fury The US-led Operation Epic Fury (Operation Roaring Lion in Israel), co-conducted with Israeli military forces (IDF), provided North Korea with useful lessons about America’s capability to attack a st

North Korea and the Implications of Operation Epic Fury besacenter.org/north-korea-...

Southeast Asia holds the key to unlocking Korean impasse - Asia Times While inter-Korean diplomacy stagnates despite Seoul's recent initiatives, Southeast Asian nations are stepping in to bridge the gap. Vietnam, Indonesia

Southeast Asia holds the key to unlocking Korean impasse - Asia Times asiatimes.com/2026/04/sout...

Iran War Live Updates: Vance’s Trip to Peace Talks on Hold

Vance’s trip to Pakistan for a second round of negotiations with Iran has been put on hold after Tehran fails to respond to American positions. Iran, for its part, says it had not yet decided whether to resume talks. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/04...

U.S. Volatility Is Advancing China’s Long Game Beijing’s response to Washington’s chaos is not triumphalism but a patient campaign to win the future.

Great-Power Politics: U.S. Volatility Is Advancing China's Long Game foreignpolicy.com/2026/04/20/u...