Janne Pak 2026.05.10
(5-8-2026)[Analytical Commentary] by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) President Trump: “I love South Korea.”_ This is not a non-sequitur. The Korean government must deeply heed the significance of these words! [트럼프 대통령, “나는 한국을 사랑한다.”_ '동문서답' 아니다. 한국정부 이 말의 의미 깊이 있게 새겨 들어야 한다!”] "Iran’s attack on a South Korean vessel could serve as a warning signal that the safety of South Korean ships cannot be guaranteed should South Korea participate in the U.S.-led "Project Freedom." [이란이 한국선박을 피격한것은,  한국이 미국 주도의 ‘프로젝트 프리덤(Project Freedom)’에 참여할 경우 한국 선박의 안전을 보장할 수 없다는 경고의 신호에 해당할 수 있다.] @On the 8th (local time), President Trump engages in a Q&A session with reporters waiting on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One. — Pictured: Reporter Janne Pak poses a question to President Trump.>> (트럼프 대통령이 8일(현지시간) 백악관 사우스롼에서 마린원에 탑승하기전 대기하던 기자들과 질의응답을 하고 있다. - (사진은), 제니박 기자가 트럼프 대통령에게 질문을 하고 있다.)>>> Following President Trump’s social media post on the 4th (local time) in which he claimed that a South Korean vessel (a cargo ship belonging to HMM) had been attacked by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz the South...
Janne Pak 2026.05.09
(5-7-2026)   by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) "Is Switzerland being mentioned as a potential venue for peace negotiations between the United States and Iran?" [미국과 이란간의 평화협상 장소로 스위스가 거론되나?] @The second round of indirect nuclear talks between the United States and Iran was held in Geneva, Switzerland, on February 17 (local time). Pictured are Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis (right) and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (left).>> (스위스 제네바에서 미국과 이란의 2차 간접 핵 협상이 지난 2월17일(현지시간) 열렸다. (오른쪽)그나치오 카시스 스위스 외교장관, (왼쪽)아바스 아라그치 이란 외무장관이다.)>>> Switzerland has drawn attention by announcing on the 7th (local time) that it is prepared to host peace negotiations between the United States and Iran. 스위스는 7일(현지시간) 미국과 이란간 평화협상을 개최할 준비가 돼 있다고 밝혀 주목되고 있다. Given that significant global negotiations such as past nuclear talks have frequently taken place in Geneva, Switzerland (as was the case with the second round of indirect nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran held there last February), the possibility of such a meeting occurring there again cannot be ruled out. 지난 2월 미국과 이란의 2차 간접 핵협상이 스위스 제네바에서 열렸던것 처럼 과거 핵협상등 세계 중대한 협상을 할때마다 스위스 제네바에서 개최된 것으로봐 가능성도...
Janne Pak 2026.05.07
(5-6-2026)   by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) “U.S. Nears Agreement to End War with Iran!” [미국, 이란과의 종전합의안에 근접!] Reaffirming the U.S. Principle That Iran Must Not Possess Nuclear Weapons! [이란이 핵무기를 가져서는 안 된다는 미국의 원칙을 재확인!] @On the 6th (local time), President Trump is with UFC fighters in the Oval Office.>>> The White House announced that it is close to a final agreement with Iran. 백악관이 이란과의 종전합의 안에 근접했다고 밝혔다 On the 6th (local time), U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed the U.S. principle that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons, asserting that Iran—which is currently engaged in negotiations—has also agreed to this. 도널드 트럼프 미국 대통령은 6일(현지시간) 이란이 핵무기를 가져서는 안 된다는 미국의 원칙을 재확인하면서 협상 중인 이란도 여기에 동의했다고 주장했다. Speaking with reporters at a White House event on the 6th (local time), President Trump stated, "Iran must not possess nuclear weapons, and it will not," adding, "They agreed to this point, along with various other matters." 트럼프 대통령은 6일(현지시간) 백악관 행사에서 기자들과의 대화에서 "이란은 핵무기를 가져선 안 되고, 가지지 않을 것이다.”며 "그들도 다른 여러 사항과 함께 이 점에 동의했다"고 밝혔다. According to Axios, the United States and Iran are reportedly discussing the signing of...
Janne Pak 2026.05.07
(5-5-2026)   by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) Operation 'Epic Fury' has concluded._”We do not want any additional situations to arise.” ['에픽 퓨리'작전은 종결됐다._”우리는 추가 상황이 발생하지 않기를 원한다.”] “Iran must never possess nuclear weapons.” [이란은 절대 핵무기를 가질수 없다.] @U.S. @Secretary of State Rubio held a press conference during a White House briefing on the 5th (local time) to discuss the war with Iran.>> (루비오 미 국무장관은 5일(현지시간) 백악관 브리핑에서 기자회견을 갖고 이란전쟁에 관해 설명했다.)>>> Secretary of State Rubio announced that Operation Epic Fury has concluded, stating, "We do not want any further incidents to occur." 루비오 미 장관은 에픽퓨리 작전은 종결됐다며 “우리는 추가 상황이 발생하지 않기를 원한다.”고 밝혔다. Secretary of State Rubio held a press conference during a White House briefing on the 5th (local time) to discuss the war with Iran. 루비오 미 국무장관은 5일(현지시간) 백악관 브리핑에서 기자회견을 갖고 이란전쟁에 관해 설명했다. Secretary Rubio appeared in the White House Briefing Room on this day because White House Press Secretary Levitt was on maternity leave; consequently, the Secretary of State stepped up to the podium personally to conduct the briefing. 이날 루비오 장관이 백악관 브리핑실에 나타난 것은 레빗 백악관 대변인이 출산휴가 중이라 국무장관이 직접 단상에 나와서 브리핑을 진행했다....
Janne Pak 2026.05.06
(5-5-2026)   by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) “Project Freedom is defensive in nature!” [프로젝트 프리덤은 방어적인 성격!] Secretary Hegseth, “We earnestly hope that they(South Korea) will actually do so.” [헤그세스 장관은 “우리는 그들(한국)이 실제로 그렇게(참여)하기를 진심으로 희망한다”고 말했다. @On the 5th (local time), Secretary of War Hegseth addresses reporters regarding the war with Iran during a press conference held at the Pentagon.>> (5일(현지시간) 펜타곤에서 열린 기자회견에서 헤그세스 전쟁부장관이 이란전쟁에 관해 기자들에게 발언하고 있다.)>>> The U.S. Department of Defense(Pentagon) stated that it hopes South Korea will participate in operations in the Strait of Hormuz. It further expressed its hope that South Korea would join in, just as other allied nations are standing alongside the United States. 미 국방부(펜타곤)는 한국이 호르무즈해협 작전에 동참해 주길 바란다고 밝혔다. 그러면서 동맹국들이 미국과 함께하고 있듯이 한국도 함깨하길 바란다고 밝혔다. During opening remarks at a press conference held at the Pentagon on the 5th (local time), Secretary of War Hegseth stated:“President Trump has directed U.S. Central Command to restart the free flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz under the umbrella of Project Freedom. To be clear, this operation is separate and distinct from Operation Epic Fury. Project Freedom is...
Janne Pak 2026.05.06
Janne Pak 2026.05.04
(5-2-2026)   by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) Iran Wants to Deal with the U.S._"However, there is no leader." [이란, 미국과 협상하길 원해!_그러나 리더가 없다. "The number of U.S. troops stationed in Germany could be cut by more than 5,000." [주독미군 5천명 보다 많이 삭감할 수도있다.] @President Trump speaks to reporters about Iran before boarding Air Force One in Palm Beach, Florida.(5-2-2026)>> (트럼프 대통령이 팜비치 플로리다에서 전용기인 1호기에 오르기전 기자들에게 이란에 대해 설명하고 있다.)>>> On the 2nd (local time), in Palm Beach, Florida, President Trump spoke to reporters before boarding Air Force One, stating regarding Iran: “We are doing very well with respect to Iran,” adding, “They [Iran] want to negotiate.” 트럼프 대통령은 2일(현지시간) 팜비치 플로리다에서 1호기에 오르기전 기자들에게 이란에 대해 “우리는 이란과 관련하여 매우 잘하고 있다.”며 “그들(이란)은 협상하기를 원한다.”고 말했다. When asked by a reporter, “Have you seen the new 14-point proposal that Iran is putting forward?” President Trump replied, “I will let you know after I have reviewed it.” 트럼프 대통령은 2일(현지시간) 팜비치 마이아미에서 1호기에 오르기전 기자들에게 이란에 대해 “우리는 이란과 관련하여 매우 잘하고 있다.”며 “그들(이란)은 협상하기를 원한다.”고 말했다. He further stated that Iran currently lacks a leader; its military including the Navy...
Janne Pak 2026.05.03
(4-30-2026)   by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) "Is UnauthoIrized Warfare Permissible During a Ceasefire?" [휴전 기간에는 미승인 전쟁이 가능?!] "Iran's nuclear ambitions much like North Korea's nuclear strategy continue unabated." [북한의 핵전략과 같은 이란 핵 야망 지속되고 있다.] @Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of War, attends a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on the 30th, answering questions from lawmakers.>>(4-30-2026) (피트 헤그세스 미국 국방부 장관이 30일 워싱턴 국회의사당 상원 군사위원회 청문회에 참석해 의원들의 질문에 답변하고 있다.)>>> On the 30th (local time), the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing to review next year's budget proposal, attended by Secretary of War Peter Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Cane, and Julius W. Hurst III, among others. 미 의회 상원 군사위원회는30일(현지시간) 내년도 예산안 규모를 검토하기 위해 피터 헤그세스 전쟁부장관, 댄 케인 합참의장, 줄수 w. 허스트 3세 등이 참석한 가운데 청문회를 개최했다. On this day, at a hearing convened by the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee to review the Department of Defense's proposed budget for the coming year totaling $1.45 trillion (approximately 2,140 trillion KRW), a request representing an increase of roughly 40% over the current year Secretary...
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