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“Will the Korea-U.S. tariff negotiations be concluded?”

(10-16-2025) by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) “Will the Korea-U.S. tariff negotiations be concluded?” [한미 관세협상 타결되나?] “Key discussions on the Korea-U.S. "MASGA" project” [한미 ‘마스가’프로젝토 관련 중점 논의!] @Kim Yong-beom, the Chief of Staff to the President (second from the right) and Kim Jeong-gwan, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy (second from the left), arriving at Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C. on the 16th (local time) for tariff negotiations with the Trump administration.>>> During trade negotiations last July, the United States and South Korea agreed to establish a $350 billion (approximately KRW 497 trillion) investment fund for South Korea. 미국과 한국은 지난 7월 무역협상에서 한국이 3500억 달러(약 497조원) 규모의 대미 투자펀드를 조성하는데 합의했다. South Korea planned to pursue the "MASGA" project to support the US shipbuilding industry, with an expected $150 billion (approximately KRW 213 trillion) in investment. 한국은 대미 조선업 위해 ‘마스가(MASGA)’ 프로젝트를 추진할 계획이었고 이 중 1500억 달러(약 213조원)가 투자될 것으로 예상되었다. The South Korea-US summit was held at the White House on August 25th, but ended without a joint statement. 그리고 8월25일 한미정상회담을 백악관에서 가졌으나 양국간 공동성명하나 없이 회담이 끝났다. The US-South Korea tariff negotiations have effectively stalled because South Korean President...

Janne Pak ㆍ 2025.10.17 ㆍ

“President Trump Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk”

(10-14-2025) by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) “President Trump Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk” [트럼프 대통령, 찰리 커크에게 “대통령 자유메달”수여] @President Trump presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk during a ceremony in the White House Rose Garden on the 14th (local time). His wife, Erica, accepted the medal on behalf of the late Charlie Kirk.>>> President Trump declared October 14, 2025, as Charlie Kirk Memorial Day. 트럼프 대통령은 2025년 10월 14일을 ‘찰리 커크 추모의 날’로 선포했다. ‘President Trump awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Turning Point activist Charlie Kirk on the 14th (local time). Following Kirk's death, his widow, Erica Kirk, accepted the medal on his behalf. 트럼프 대통령은 14일(현지시간) 터닝 포인트 활동가 찰리 커크에게 '대통령 자유 메달(Presidential Medal of Freedom)'을 수여했다. 메달은 커크의 사망으로 인해 고인을 대신해 그의 부인인 에리카 커크가 받았다. Last September, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives approved a resolution declaring October 14th a "National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk." President Trump signed the proclamation that day, declaring October 14, 2025, as "National Charlie Kirk Memorial Day." 지난 9월 미국 상·하원은 10월 14일을 '찰리 커크를 위한 국가 추모의 날'로 선포하는 결의안을 승인했다....

Janne Pak ㆍ 2025.10.16 ㆍ

“If the US federal government shutdown continues, the American people will bear the brunt of the damage.”

(10-1-2025) by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) “If the US federal government shutdown continues, the American people will bear the brunt of the damage.” [미 연방정부 셧다운 길어지면 피해는 미국국민의 몫이된다.] @President Trump says the government shutdown, which began on October 1st due to the failure of the Republican and Democratic parties to reach an agreement, will lead to a reduction in the number of federal employees. (공화, 민주 양당이 합의점을 이루지 못해 10월 1일부터 연방정부 셧다운이 시작된데 대해, 트럼프 대통령이 연방정부 셧다운은 연방공무원을 축소시키는 계기가 될것이라고 말하고 있다.)>> The US federal government entered a shutdown (temporary suspension of operations) at 00:01 (local time) on the 1st. This unfortunate situation arose when the Republican and Democratic parties in the US Congress failed to reach an agreement on a budget bill. 미 연방정부가 1일 0시 1분(현지시간) 셧다운(일시적인 업무정지) 상태에 돌입했다. 미 의회에서 예산안을 두고 공화, 민주 양당이 서로 합의에 실패하면서 불행한 사태가 일어났다. This will directly impact government funding this month and beyond, and is expected to cause widespread disruption across the lives of Americans, from air travel to visits to zoos and national parks. 이로인해 이번 달 및 이후 정부가 운영하는 자금에 직접적인 영향을 주며,...

Janne Pak ㆍ 2025.10.05 ㆍ

President Trump Address to 800 U.S. Generals, The U.S. Will Further Upgrade Its Nuclear Weapons"_“we will stop the war”

(9-30-2025) by: Janne Pak(White House, State Department, Pentagon, Congress Correspondent) "President Trump Address to 800 U.S. Generals, The U.S. Will Further Upgrade Its Nuclear Weapons"_“we will stop the war” [ 트럼프 대통령: 800명 미군장성들 앞에서 연설_미국, 핵무기 더 업그레이드 할것!] [우리가 국방부를 전쟁부로 바꿈으로써 전쟁을 막을것] "Secretary of War Hegseth: 'The role of the War Department is to achieve ‘peace through strength’ he stressed." [헤그세스 전쟁부 장관: “전쟁부의 역할이 바로 “힘을 통한 평화”를 이루는 것이다.”고 강조.] “The same standards will be applied to both men and women - physical fitness standards will be strengthened.” [남녀 모두 동일한 기준을 적용, 체력기준 강화 할것] @President Trump and Secretary of War General Hegseth shake hands with 800 U.S. military Generals and Admirals from around the world at Marine Corps Headquarters in Quantico, Virginia, on the 30th.>> @President Trump speaks to 800 U.S. military generals and admirals from around the world at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, on the 30th (local time).>> @Secretary of War Hegseth speaks to 800 U.S. generals and admirals from around the world at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, on the 30th (local time).>> Secretary of War Gen. Hegseth attended the All-Military Commanders' Meeting held at Marine Corps Base Quantico,...

Janne Pak ㆍ 2025.10.05 ㆍ

The U.S. Secretary of War ordered an emergency call-up of U.S. military generals worldwide.

(9-25-2025) by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) "The U.S. Secretary of War ordered an emergency call-up of U.S. military generals worldwide." [미 전쟁부 장관 전세계 미군장성들 긴급소집 명령!]) @President Trump responds to a reporter's question in the Oval Office, saying, "It's not particularly unusual.">> @Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of War.>> Secretary of War John Hegseth has issued a call-up order to all active-duty U.S. generals serving worldwide. According to the Washington Post and Politico on the 25th (local time), Secretary Hegseth has ordered all active-duty U.S. military commanders above the rank of brigadier general to report to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, by the 30th. 헤그세스 미 전쟁부 장관이 전세계 각지에서 복무중인 현역 미군장성 전원에게 소집령을 내렸다. 25일(현지시간) 워싱턴 포스트와 폴리티코에 따르면 헤그세스 장관은 미군 현역 준장급이상 지휘관 전원에게 오는 30일까지 버지니아주 콴티코 해병대기지로 집결하라는 지시를 내렸다고 보도됐다. Amidst various speculations about the reason for the meeting, the U.S. War Department confirmed that Secretary Hegseth was scheduled to address the senior generals. 소집 사유에 대해 다양한 관측이 나온가운데, 미 전쟁부는 헤그세스 장관이 고위 장성들에게 연설할 예정이라고 회의소집 사실을 확인했다. This call-up reportedly targeted a majority of military generals serving at U.S. military bases across the...

Janne Pak ㆍ 2025.09.27 ㆍ

President Trump receives cheers at UN General Assembly speech, while Lee Jae-myung is humiliated.

(9-24-2025) by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) "President Trump receives cheers at UN General Assembly speech, while Lee Jae-myung is humiliated." [유엔총회 연설에서 환호받은 트럼프 대통령, 반면에 망신당한 이재명] @President Trump speaking at the 80th United Nations General Assembly.>> @When President Trump spoke at the UN General Assembly, the seats at UN headquarters were filled and he received much applause.>> @Lee Jae-myung is not looking forward as he is focused on the A4 paper on which his speech is written. >> The 80th United Nations General Assembly opened at UN Headquarters in New York on the 23rd. In his address to the General Assembly, President Trump criticized the UN's ineffective role. He addressed a wide range of issues and declared that the United States would play a role in transforming the world order. 제 80차 유엔총회가 뉴욕의 유엔본부에서 23일부터 개최되었다. 트럼프 대통령은 유엔총회 연설에서 유엔의 무능력한 역할을 지적했다. 트럼프 대통령은 다양한 분야에 걸쳐 연설했으며 세계질서를 변화시키는데 있어서 미국이 그 역할을 할 것이라고 밝혔다. Meanwhile, as President of the UN General Assembly in September, South Korea's Lee Jae-myung has been criticized for making one mistake after another. He is embarrassing himself diplomatically and internationally. 반면에...

Janne Pak ㆍ 2025.09.26 ㆍ

President Trump, "A strong warning to the UN to do its job!"

(9-23-2025) by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) President Trump, "A strong warning to the UN to do its job!" [트럼프 대통령 “유엔이 할 일을 다하라는 강력한 경고!”] “Trump slams the UN, calling it incompetent and unable to resolve global conflicts.” [트럼프 대통령, 유엔을 향해 ‘글로벌 분쟁 해결 능력이 없는 무능한 기관’이라며 질타.] @President Trump is giving a speech at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York on the 23rd (local time).>> @Janne Pak reporting from the UN headquarters in New York.(9-23-2025)>> President Trump delivered a keynote address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly on the 23rd (local time). In his speech, Trump delivered a determined critique of the UN. 트럼프 대통령은 23일(현지시간) 제 80차 유엔총회에서 기조연설을 했다. 트럼프 대통령은 이날 연설에서 유엔을 향해 작심한듯 비판했다. In his keynote address at the UN General Assembly High-Level Session held at UN Headquarters in New York, President Trump strongly criticized the UN, calling it "an incompetent institution incapable of resolving global conflicts" and "a hellhole for your country." 트럼프 대통령은 이날 뉴욕 유엔본부에서 열린 유엔총회 고위급 회기 기조연설에서 유엔을 향해 “글로벌 분쟁 해결 능력이 없는 무능한 기관”이며 “여러분의 나라를 지옥으로 몰고 있다”고 강력하게 비판했다....

Janne Pak ㆍ 2025.09.24 ㆍ

President Trump Designates Antifa as a Domestic Terrorist Organization.

(9-22-2025) by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) "President Trump signs executive order Designating Antifa as a Domestic Terrorist Organization." [트럼프 대통령, 안티파를 ‘국내 테러조직으로 지정’ 하는 행동명령에 사인.] @President Trump signs an executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization in the Oval Office, White House.(9-22-2025)>> @White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt answers questions from reporters in the briefing room.(9-22-2025)>>> President Trump signed an order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization in the Oval Office of the White House today (21st, local time). 트럼프 대통령은 오늘(21일, 현지시간) 백악관 집무실에서 ‘안티파를 국내 테러조직으로 지정“하는 행동명령에 사인했다. The Order notes that Antifa is a militarist, anarchist enterprise that calls for the overthrow of the U.S. government, law enforcement authorities, and our system of law—using illegal means, including violence and terrorism, to accomplish these goals. 본 명령은 안티파가 미국 정부, 법 집행 기관, 그리고 법 체계의 전복을 요구하는 군국주의적이고 무정부주의적인 조직이며, 이러한 목표를 달성하기 위해 폭력과 테러를 포함한 불법적인 수단을 사용한다는 점을 명시한다. The Order directs the Federal government to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle all illegal operations conducted by Antifa or any person claiming to act on behalf of Antifa. It also calls for investigating,...

Janne Pak ㆍ 2025.09.23 ㆍ

Charlie Kirk is once again a soldier of God who passionately works for a great America!

(9-21-2025) by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) "Charlie Kirk is once again a soldier of God who passionately works for a great America!" [차리 커크는 다시 위대한 미국을 위해 열정적으로 일한 하나님의 군사!] "A grand memorial service was held for Charlie Kirk." [차리 커크에 대한 추모식 성대히 열렸다.] @President Trump speaking at the Charlie Kirk memorial service on Sept 21, 2025.>>> On the 10th, Charlie Kirk, president of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed by an unknown assailant while speaking with students at Utah Valley University. While the perpetrator, Tyler Robinson, was arrested within days, the investigation into his mastermind is still ongoing, according to reports. 지난 10일 유타 Valley 유니버시티에서 학생들과 토론을 하던중 터닝 포인트 대표인 차리 커크가 괴한이 쏜 총탄에 의해 암살되었다. 물론 며칠만에 Tyler Robinson이란 범인이 체포되었지만, 아직 범인의 배후가 누가인지에 대해 계속 수사중이라고 보도됐다. A memorial service for Chariker was held on the 21st (local time) at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Nearly 100,000 people attended and prayed that God would be with Chariker on his final journey. 21일(현지시간) 아리조나주 글렌데일 소재 state farm stadium에서 차리커크에 대한 추모식이 열렸다. 거의 10만명이 참석해 차리 커크의 마지막 가는 길에 하나님이...

Janne Pak ㆍ 2025.09.22 ㆍ

The U.S. has launched a crackdown on radical leftists._ Citizens mourn the death of Charlie Kirk.

(9-14-2025) by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) "The U.S. has launched a crackdown on radical leftists._ Citizens mourn the death of Charlie Kirk." [미국, 급진적 좌익 색출에 나섰다._ 미 시민들 찰리 컬크의 죽음에 애도] "There are serious concerns about violent acts by radical leftists in the United States and South Korea." [미국과 한국에 급진적 좌익들의 폭력행사 심각하게 우려!] @The final scene is of Charlie Kirk throwing several hats he had in his hand to students while giving a speech at Valley University in Utah on the 10th.>>> President Trump arrived at Andrews Air Force Base aboard AirForce One from New York on the 14th (local time). The barrage of questions from the waiting reporters began. 트럼프 대통령은 14일(현지시간) 뉴욕에서 에오포스 원을 타고 엔드루스 공군부대에 도착했다. 기다리고 있던 기자들의 질문공세가 시작되었다. President Trump said of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, “There are a lot of radical leftists in America,” and “they are causing chaos in society with their radical actions.” He also said, “You see flags being burned all over the place,” and “Those who are doing this are radical leftists, and we need to root them out so they can’t do bad things.” 트럼프...

Janne Pak ㆍ 2025.09.16 ㆍ