Trump reached an agreement with the Philippine and Japan to impose reciprocal tariffs of 19% and 15%, respectively.
(7-22-2025)   by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) "Trump reached an agreement with the Philippine and Japan to impose reciprocal tariffs of 19% and 15%, respectively." [트럼프, 필리핀과 일본에 각각 상호관세 19%, 15% 타결] @President Trump and Philippine President Fernando Marcos hold a summit meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on the 22nd (local time). President Trump held a summit with Philippine President Fernando Marcos in the Oval Office of the White House today (22nd, local time). 트럼프 대통령은 오늘(22일, 현지시간) 백악관 오벌오피스에서 페르난드 마르코스 필리핀 대통령과 정상회담을 가졌다. President Trump has held meetings with many leaders at the White House since taking office in January. In particular, he has held meetings with leaders of Indo-Pacific allies, Quad, and Okus in Asia, while South Korea has yet to hold a summit with the United States. 트럼프 대통령은 지난 1월 대통령 취임이후 많은 정상들과 백악관에서 회담을 가졌다. 특히 아시에서는 인도-태평양의 동맹국들과 쿼드, 오커스등 정상들과 회담을 가졌으며 한국은 아직 미국과 정상회담을 갖지 못하고 있다. It is truly unfortunate that South Korea, where 28,500 U.S. troops are stationed, has not yet been able to hold a summit with its closest ally, the United States. 주한미군...
Janne Pak ㆍ 2025.07.23 ㆍ
The August 1 tariff deadline is simply the date when the U.S. begins collecting tariffs from countries around the world
(7-21-2025)   by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) “The August 1 tariff deadline is simply the date when the U.S. begins collecting tariffs from countries around the world.” [8월 1일 관세 마감일은 미국이 전 세계 국가에서 관세징수를 시작하는 날일뿐!] @White House Press Secretary Leavitt holds a briefing at the White House and answers questions from reporters. @Janne Pak reports after the briefing.(7-21-2025) With just 11 days left until the trade tariffs set by President Trump to begin on August 1, each country is moving quickly. 트럼프 대통령이 지정한 8월 1일부터 시작되는 무역관세가 지금부터 11일을 남겨놓고 있는 가운데 각 나라들이 발빠르게 움직이고 있다. In a White House briefing held in the garden rather than the briefing room today (21st, local time), when asked, “Which countries will be announced by August 1st?” White House Press Secretary Leavitt said, “The president is also actively communicating with his trade team and countries around the world,” and “In terms of trade agreements, the president of the Philippines is scheduled to visit the White House tomorrow, Perhaps this will be a topic of discussion.” 레빗 백악관 대변인은 오늘(21일, 현지시간) 백악관 브리핑 룸이 아닌 정원에서 가진 기자들과의 게글에서 “8월1일까지 어떤 국가와 무역협정...
Janne Pak ㆍ 2025.07.22 ㆍ
U.S. State Department puts brakes on interference in Korean election fraud! -(by: Janne Pak)
(7-20-2025)   by: Janne Pak(Whie House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) "U.S. State Department puts brakes on interference in Korean election fraud!" [미국무성, 한국부정선거 간섭에 제동!] "State Department has instructed its diplomatic missions abroad to refrain from commenting on the legitimacy of foreign elections." [국무성, 외국 선거의 정당성에 대해 최대한 논평하지 말도록 해외공관에 지시보내!] “Any department or diplomatic mission wishing to issue a statement criticizing the election for reasons such as ‘violence or fraud’ during the vote should seek guidance from senior department officials, but such permission would be ‘rare,’ ” Secretary stressed. [투표 중 ‘폭력이나 사기 선거’와 같은 이유로 선거를 비난하는 성명을 발표하고자 하는 부서나 외교 공관은 고위 부서 관계자들에게 지침을 구해야 하며, 하지만 그런 허가는 “드물 것”이라고 강조.] @The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio>> On the 18th (local time), Secretary of State Rubio sent a telegram (instruction) to diplomatic and consular missions around the world, instructing them to “refrain from making public comments on the elections in the host country. If comments are necessary, they should be concise and focused on congratulating the elected candidates and, when necessary, mentioning common foreign policy interests.” 루비오 국무장관이 지난 18일(현지시간) 전 세계 주재 외교 및 영사 공관에 전문(훈령)을...
Janne Pak ㆍ 2025.07.22 ㆍ
U.S. Senate, “Prohibits Reduction of U.S. Forces in Korea and Restrictions on Transfer of Wartime Operational Control”
(7-18-2025)   by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) “U.S. Senate passes National Defense Authorization Act for 2026_ Maintaining Status of U.S. Forces in South Korea” [미 상원 2026년도 국방수권법 통과_ 주한미군 현 상태 그대로 유지] U.S. Senate, “Prohibits Reduction of US Forces in Korea and Restrictions on Transfer of Wartime Operational Control” 미상원, “주한미군감축 및 전작권이양 제한 금지” "This cannot be good news for the current Lee administration in Korea, which favors pro-North Korea and pro-China policies!" [친북 친중을 선호하는 현 이정권에겐 좋은소식이 될수 없어!] @President Trump holds a meeting with key Cabinet members in the Situation Room.@The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee passed the National Defense Authorization Act.@The South Korean and U.S. militaries are conducting regular joint military exercises.>> The issue of reducing the number of U.S. troops stationed in South Korea and transferring wartime operational control, which South Korea had been concerned about, was restricted and banned by the U.S. Senate. 그동안 한국이 우려했던 주한미군감축 및 전시작전권이양 문제가 미 상원에 의해 제한 금지 되었다. On the 11th, the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee passed a provision prohibiting restrictions on the transfer of wartime operational control and reduction of U.S. troops by a vote...
Janne Pak ㆍ 2025.07.18 ㆍ
Trump, “South Korea, Japan Tariff Negotiations_ Essentially, ‘Letter’ Is a Deal.”(by: Janne Pak)
(7-15-2025)   by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) Trump, “South Korea, Japan Tariff Negotiations_ Essentially, ‘Letter’ Is a Deal.” [트럼프, 한국과 일본의 관세 협상_ 본질적으로 ‘편지’는 거래다.] “will update on any progress with South Korea.” [한국과의 진전 상황을 업데이트할 것이다.] @On the 15th (local time), while returning from a visit to Pennsylvania, President Trump got off Air Force One, the presidential plane, at Andrews Air Force Base and had a Q&A with waiting reporters. On the right, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, on the left, Secretary of Commerce Haward Lutnik, and White House Press Secretary Leavitt are standing together.>> On the 15th (local time), while returning from a visit to Pennsylvania, President Trump got off Air Force One, the presidential plane, at Andrews Air Force Base and had a Q&A with waiting reporters. 트럼프 대통령은 15일(현지시간) 펜실바니아를 방문하고 돌아오는중 엔드루스 공군기지에 도착한 대통령 전용기인 에어포스원에서 내려, 대기중인 기자들과 일문일답을 가졌다. President Trump said, “They’re going to get a lot of money from the tariffs,” Trump said. “They’re going to get a lot of money from the tariffs, just like they had a surplus. And then they asked, ‘How did this happen?’ It hasn’t happened...
Janne Pak ㆍ 2025.07.17 ㆍ
President Trump and NATO Secretary General Rutte Meeting_ “Resume Arms Aid to Ukraine”
(7-14-2025)   by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) "President Trump and NATO Secretary General Rutte Meeting_ “Resume Arms Aid to Ukraine" “Trump strongly warns Russia that if it does not end th President Trump and NATO Secretary General Rutte Meeting_ “Resume Arms Aid to Ukraine” war in Ukraine within 50 days, the US will impose a 100% “secondary tariff.” "He warned that any country trading with Russia would be subject to a 100% tariff." [트럼프 대통령과 루테 나토사무총장 회담_ “우크라이나에 무기지원 재개”] [트럼프, "우크라이나 전쟁을 50일 내에 종식시키지 않으면 미국이 100%의 “2차 관세”를 부과할 것." 러시아에 강력한 경고] [러시아와 교역하는 나라에도 예외가 아니며 100% 관세를 부과할 것이라고 경고했다.] @On the 14th (local time), President Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte meet in the Oval Office of the White House.(7-14-2025)>> President Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met in the White House Overlook today (14th, local time). 트럼프 대통령과 마크 루테 NATO사무총장은 오늘(14일, 현지시간) 백악관 오버오피스에서 회담을 가졌다. During the meeting, President Trump strongly warned Russian President Putin that if he does not end the war in Ukraine within 50 days, the United States will impose a “secondary tariff” of 100%. 트럼프 대통령은 이번...
Janne Pak ㆍ 2025.07.15 ㆍ
Trump's tariff increase_ "It depends on what each country does."- by: Janne Pak
(7-11-2025)   by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) Trump's tariff increase_ "It depends on what each country does." "Can we expect the power of the U.S. to solve South Korea's chaotic situation?" [트럼프의 관세 인상_ "각 나라가 어떻게 하느냐에 달려있다."] [한국의 혼란 상황 해결,  ‘미국의 힘’에 기대 할수 있나?] @President Trump speaks to White House reporters before leaving the White House for Texas on July 11, 2025. @President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump Participates in a Roundtable with First Responders and Local Officials in Bank Expo Hall Kerrville, Texas on July 11, 2025.>> President Trump approached reporters waiting on the South Lawn of the White House today (the 11th, local time) to answer questions before boarding Marine One to visit Kerrville, Texas. 트럼프 대통령은 오늘(11일, 현지시간) 컬빌 텍사스를 방문하기 위해 백악관 사우스론에 대기중인 마린원에 탑승하기전 대기하고 있던 기자들에게 다가와 질의 응답을 가졌다. The Kerrville, Texas area recently experienced massive flooding that destroyed homes and caused numerous deaths and injuries. Kerrville 텍사스 지역은 최근 엄청난 홍수로 인해 주택이 파괴되고 사망자와 부상자가 많이 발생했다. President Trump speaking to reporters, he mourned, "the Texas floods as "a horrible thing" and said that he would soon be there...
Janne Pak ㆍ 2025.07.13 ㆍ
US-ROK-Japan Joint Chiefs of Staff Meeting_“USFK Priority on Checking China as Well as North Korea!”
(7-11-2025)   by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) US-ROK-Japan Joint Chiefs of Staff Meeting_“USFK Priority on Checking China as Well as North Korea!” [미한일 합참의장회의_“주한미군, 북한 뿐만아니라 중국견제에 우선순위!”] @At the US-ROK-Japan Joint Chiefs of Staff meeting held in Seoul on the 11th, U.S.  Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Cain (first, right), South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Kim Myung-soo (center), and Japanese Joint Chiefs of Staff Chief Hyoshihide Yoshida shake hands and pledge security cooperation.>> @At the meeting of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Republic of Korea, the United States, and Japan held in Seoul on the 11th, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States Dan Caine emphasized the need to check China and responsibilities for the alliance so that ‘we can fight even tonight’, while strengthening security cooperation among the three countries.>> The first US-ROK-Japan Joint Chiefs of Staff meeting of 2025 was held in Seoul under the Trump administration's second term. This trilateral Joint Chiefs of Staff meeting was held on the 11th (local time in Korea) at the Joint Chiefs of Staff Headquarters in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, with the attendance of...
Janne Pak ㆍ 2025.07.12 ㆍ
Will S. Korea consider regaining wartime operational control amid pressure from the US to increase defense spending?
(7-10-2025)   by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) "Will Korea consider regaining wartime operational control amid pressure from the US to increase defense spending?" [미국, 방위비 인상 압박에 한국, 전시작적권 환수 검토 되나?] @President Trump speaks about increasing South Korea's defense budget at a White House Cabinet meeting on the 9th. @South Korea and the United States are conducting joint military exercises. At the Cabinet meeting on the 9th, President Trump mentioned Korea's defense budget after tariffs, saying, "Korea is making a lot of money and doing very well. But they (Korea) should pay for their own defense costs," and again brought up the security and free-riding of allies. He then said, "Korea's defense budget should be increased to 1 trillion won." 트럼프 대통령은 9일 각료회의에서 관세에 이어 한국의 방위비를 언급하면서 “한국은 돈도 많이 벌고 있고, 매우 잘하고 있다. 하지만 그들(한국)은 자국 방위비를 스스로 부담해야 한다.”며 동맹국의 안보, 무임승차에 대해 또 거론했다. 그러면서 “한국의 방위비를 1조원 까지 늘려야 한다.”고 말했다. There are currently 285,000 US troops stationed in Korea. On this day, President Trump made a mistake by saying that the number of US troops stationed in Korea was 45,000. 한국에는 현제 285,00명의 주한미군이 주둔하고...
Janne Pak ㆍ 2025.07.10 ㆍ
U.S. Warns South Korea's Lee Jae-myung by Showing 'Red Card'!
(7-9-2025)   by: Janne Pak(White House & State Department & Pentagon & Congress Correspondent) "U.S. Warns South Korea's Lee Jae-myung by Showing 'Red Card'!" [미국, 한국 이재명에게 “Red Card" 들어보이며 경고!] @Attorney Gordon Chang and reporter Janne Pak(White House Correspondent- USA Journal) speak with Newsmax. South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol was arrested on the 10th (Korean time), just 22 days after the special prosecutor's investigation into the Lee Jae-myung administration took office. 한국의 윤석열 대통령이 이재명 정권이 들어선후 특검 22일만에 10일새벽(한국시간) 전격 구속됐다. Lee Jae-myung's retaliation has begun, and this was foreshadowed. The Lee Jae-myung administration is creating a policy to wipe out South Korea's conservative right-wingers, including President Yoon Suk-yeol. And it is hinting that, following the Moon Jae-in administration, another huge incident will occur under the name of 'eliminating corruption.' 이재명의 보복이 시작됐고 이는 예고된 일이다. 이재명 정권은 윤석열 대통령을 비롯해 한국의 보수 우파들을 말살시키려는 정책을 만들고 있다. 그리고 과거 문재인 정권에 이어 ‘적폐청산‘이란 이름하에 또 엄청난 일들이 벌어질 것을 암시하고 있다. Today (the 9th, local time in the US), Newsmax, a conservative American media outlet, covered the Korean issue as a breaking news story. 오늘(9일, 미국 현지시간) 미국의 보수 언론매체인 뉴스맥스가 긴급뉴스로 한국문제를 다뤘다. Newsmax reported that “Lee...
Janne Pak ㆍ 2025.07.09 ㆍ
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