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Anger at Trump upended America
US midterm elections ‘Blue Tsunami’ Democrats retake both the Senate and the House… the Republican base in Texas and Kansas ‘collapses’ Voters choose a ‘reckoning’… Trump says he will “accept the results,” a thorny road for the remainder of his term It was not a ‘blue wave’ (a Democratic victory) but a ‘blue tsunami’ (a landslide). In the U.S. midterm elections held on the 3rd (local time), the Democratic Party took control of both chambers of Congress.
Seven Senate battlegrounds that could decide Trump's fate···Will a stunning upset topple the Republicans' 107-year tradition of ‘single-hearted’ loyalty
Will the U.S. midterm elections to be held on the 3rd (local time) become a turning point that closes a chapter of the ‘Trump era’? For the U.S. House of Representatives, it already feels like a foregone conclusion that it is flipping to the Democrats; the remaining question is the margin. The nonpartisan election forecaster Cook Political Report projects that Democrats could secure up to 240 seats, becoming the largest majority since 2009. The issue is the U.S. Senate.
‘Unforeseen accident’ not so, the Korean Embassy in the U.S. moves to explain the remark by Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha···“Unrelated to whether the existing wording was correct”
In connection with Ambassador to the United States Kang Kyung-wha stating during the National Assembly audit regarding the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) land mine explosion that “it was clearly not an unforeseen accident,” the Korean Embassy in the United States explained, “It was in no way intended to determine whether the specific wording previously stated by our government was correct.” On the 13th (local time), the Embassy issued an explanatory document, stating, “The remarks by the ambassador...
U.S., on the controversy over South Korea-U.S. intelligence cooperation: "Allies must properly handle intelligence and counterintelligence"
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump stated that, in connection with the recent controversy over intelligence cooperation between South Korea and the United States, it expects allies to handle intelligence and counterintelligence matters appropriately.
Analysis of the ‘appeal to Alaska voters’ amid a direct hit from Iran war-driven high oil prices
Why Trump unilaterally announced ‘LNG investment’ A Republican stronghold yet hurt by rising living costs Moving to shore up public sentiment ahead of the midterms On the 30th of last month (local time), U.S. President Donald Trump unilaterally announced as if the Alaska liquefied natural gas (LNG) development and other projects under review as part of South Korean investment in the United States had been finalized.
Trump “Additional talks with Iran this week”…shifts pressure from the Strait of Hormuz to ‘nuclear concessions’
“Always weighing resumption of airstrikes” threat as well Iran remains ‘immovable’ despite persuasion by mediators A day after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected the Iranian ‘seven-day plan’ to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, he said there would be additional talks with Iran.
U.S. experts “The Korea-U.S. summit helps clear up misunderstandings between the two countries”
Pessimistic about progress on security accords… some also foresee continued pressure over the Strait of Hormuz and Coupang As investment projects in the United States reached the final agreement stage, U.S. experts assessed that the Korea-U.S. summit held on the 22nd (local time) will help clear up misunderstandings between the two countries that had arisen amid delays in the investments.
‘Gerrymandering’ More Blatant Republican Ploy: ‘Voting Desertification’
Tarrant County, Texas, to cut one-third of midterm polling places Tarrant County, a bellwether for conservative politics nationwide… Democrats and Republicans ‘neck and neck’ Polling places removed most heavily in areas with higher poverty and larger shares of people of color, seen as a “turnout reduction strategy” Trump’s attempts to curb voting rights continue, and fears of federal intervention in the midterms are spreading Tarrant County, Texas, has decided to eliminate one-third of its...
After gerrymandering comes eliminating polling places···the Republican ‘voting desert’ operation unfolding in Tarrant County
Tarrant County, Texas, will eliminate one third of polling places for the midterm elections to be held on November 3 (local time). By a 3-2 vote, the Republican majority county commission passed on the 1st a plan to reduce polling places from 316 to 224, citing “cost savings.” The closures are concentrated in areas with higher proportions of people of color and higher poverty rates. Some areas have become ‘voting deserts’ with not a single polling place.
Trump dismisses calls to slow AI: “We are ahead in AI; we must defeat China”
On industry warnings, calls them “a very negative force” Aides also: “China may refuse to join regulation” Democrats make it a campaign issue, calling it “a top-priority discussion” U.S. President Donald Trump called voices urging a slowdown in artificial intelligence (AI) “a very negative force,” adding, “I want to stick with this approach because whoever wins the AI race is the winner.” While visiting Ireland on the 13th (local time), Trump met reporters at his own Doonbeg golf course and,...
Trump “$5,000 for every adult citizen if Republicans win”···He even floated a ‘vote-buying’ pledge
He promises a ‘dividend’ payment premised on victory in the House·Senate elections… the crowd cheers NYT estimates more than $1 trillion needed… potential ‘violation of federal law’ for influencing votes Throws crude insults at Democrats as “crazy”… a two-hour speech with plenty of empty seats “If the Republican Party wins both the House and the Senate, I will pay a $5,000 dividend to every adult U.S. citizen (about 6.7 million won).” When U.S. President Donald Trump shouted this at the...
“What should they do about Trump, who keeps eroding votes whenever he opens his mouth”···The Republican Party faces a ‘Trump dilemma’
The U.S. Republican Party has fallen into a ‘Trump dilemma’ ahead of the midterm elections in November. The party is putting President Donald Trump front and center in its campaign to preserve its majorities in the Senate and House, but Trump has kept making vote-sapping remarks on key issues such as AI data centers and prices, seemingly heedless of public sentiment. Republicans are on edge, unsure what he might say at the party convention on the 9th and 10th.
If a deployment to Hormuz goes ahead, what missions would be assigned··· Participating in the ‘maritime blockade against Iran’ could become a direct target for Iran
As the presidential office has formalized discussions on a ‘deployment to Hormuz’, attention is focusing on what missions might be carried out in the Strait of Hormuz if a deployment is ultimately decided. One practical option is to join the international coalition led by the United Kingdom and France.
Ankit Panda “A Trump·Kim negotiation could be risky···nevertheless, it is worth pursuing”
Expectations as well as concerns have grown since U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his willingness to resume U.S.-North Korea talks. What will North Korean State Affairs Commission Chairman Kim Jong Un demand as conditions for engaging in dialogue? If a U.S.-North Korea summit takes place without denuclearization on the agenda, what will be discussed?
Trump moves to seize Western Hemisphere energy dominance with Venezuelan oil···poised to launch an expansion of the ‘Donlo Doctrine’?
Eight months after ousting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, U.S. President Donald Trump has moved to take control of a massive volume of Venezuelan crude, setting out to secure energy dominance in the Western Hemisphere. He appears likely to use it as leverage to set in motion an expansion of the ‘Donlo Doctrine’ aimed at blocking China and Russia from extending their influence in the hemisphere.
Will low approval ratings for Trump mean an easy win for Democrats?···“Public opinion favors Democrats, but money·system favor Republicans”
Although the approval rating of U.S. President Donald Trump has plunged into the 30% range, there is an outlook that Democrats cannot count on an easy victory in the midterm elections just over two months away. This is because revised campaign finance rules and the results of redistricting favor Republicans.
Besant: “Launching the ‘economic ostracism operation’ against Iran, including sanctions on third countries”···Iran: “Fully prepared”
The Donald Trump administration announced it is launching an ‘economic ostracism operation’ to pressure Iran, which has hunkered down after blocking the Strait of Hormuz. By imposing secondary sanctions on third countries that do business with Iran, the strategy is to isolate Iran and tighten its financial lifelines even further.
U.S.·China AI war intensifies···U.S. pressures 35 countries including South Korea to “choose between the United States and China”
As the artificial intelligence (AI) competition between the United States and China intensifies, the United States is reportedly preparing to notify major allies·partner countries, including South Korea, to “choose which side to stand on.” The U.S.·China AI competition is expanding beyond a simple technology race into a struggle for hegemony spanning diplomacy and trade.
With Iran unmoved by both bombing and negotiations, the Trump administration in a ‘dilemma’ “Seeking ideas”
President Donald Trump warned that he was in talks with Iran and that “this is the last chance,” but Iran denied that it is holding any talks with the United States at present. Iran, which is negotiating only with Oman on a plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz while excluding the United States, is reportedly nearing agreement on imposing a ‘service fee’.
Trump abruptly calls off ‘weekend large-scale airstrike’… Bin Salman and others dissuade him over ‘escalation concerns’
Via social media, “a broad framework for an agreement with Iran has been prepared”… cancels plan to strike energy facilities Hacking hits drinking water systems in seven U.S. states… government's ‘floundering’ response continues U.S. President Donald Trump, who had warned of large-scale strikes on energy facilities in Iran, announced that he would “abruptly cancel the attack plan at the request of Iran and other Middle Eastern countries.” It is interpreted as a two-track strategy of pressure...
Cyberattacks on drinking water systems in at least seven U.S. states…suspected to be the work of Iran
At least seven U.S. states saw their drinking water systems come under cyberattack. U.S. intelligence authorities are focusing on the possibility that Iran was responsible and are investigating. State governments are heightening alert over potential threats to drinking water safety, but President Donald Trump dismissed that possibility and claimed that a Democratic governor is playing up the situation.
A 9 m crater at a private home···NYT “U.S. forces dropped a 2,000-pound heavy bomb on a densely populated area in Iran”
The New York Times (NYT) reported on the 1st, after analyzing satellite images and other materials, that when U.S. forces carried out airstrikes on Iran on the 30th of last month (local time), they appear to have dropped a 2,000-pound (907㎏) class ‘Mark-84’ bomb on a private home in a densely populated area. The Mark-84 is the largest of the unguided conventional bombs in the U.S. arsenal.
Minister Kim Jeong-gwan on U.S. visit “Talks on the first U.S.-bound investment project are in the final stage··· could be announced as early as late August”
Minister Kim Jeong-gwan of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, who is visiting the United States, said that discussions on selecting an investment project in the United States by Korea are “in their final stage,” and that the ‘No. 1 project’ is expected to be announced between late August and September.
‘Generational shift’ achieved in American democratic socialism···emerging as a grassroots force within institutional politics
With the U.S. midterm elections set for November approaching, the ‘Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)’ are making waves. Breaking away from a movement that relied on one or two star politicians such as U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (Independent-Vermont) and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democrat-New York), they are emerging as a grassroots force within institutional politics, taking control of big-city administrations and state legislatures.
U.S. limits stays for international students and exchange visitors to four years… extensions require ‘rigorous’ screening
Stay for exchange visitors on J visas also limited to four years I visas for journalists are 240 days Changing academic objectives for master's and doctoral students is prohibited, and transferring schools also requires approval The Donald Trump administration in the United States announced measures to limit the length of stay for foreign students, exchange visitors, and foreign journalists. Students who had planned their paths with U.S. degrees in mind are expected to be hit hard.
‘20% transit fee’ backtracked by Trump “The United States is winning bigger than ever”
U.S. President Donald Trump reversed, after just one day, his decision to levy a 20% transit fee in return for providing security in the Strait of Hormuz, and said he would replace it with trade agreements with Middle Eastern countries.
Trump reverses 20% toll within a day… “Replace with a Middle East investment agreement”
U.S. President Donald Trump reversed within a day his decision to levy a 20% toll in return for providing security in the Strait of Hormuz, and said he would replace it with trade agreements with Middle Eastern countries.
U.S. Section 301 ‘forced labor’ tariff announcement imminent···Government testifies at hearing that “12.5% is unjustified”
The South Korean government testified at a hearing that imposing a 12.5% tariff related to forced labor by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is unjustified. With the 10% global tariff introduced by the Donald Trump administration to replace the reciprocal tariffs that the U.S. Supreme Court found unlawful set to expire on the 24th (local time), attention is focused on the new tariff rate the USTR will impose on South Korea.
U.S. State Department voices concern that enforcement of the Information and Communications Network Act could “chill freedom of expression and be used as a tool for censorship”
The U.S. government expressed concern about the implementation in Korea of the amended Information and Communications Network Act, saying it could “undermine freedom of expression and impose an excessive burden on U.S. companies.” In a statement from its spokesperson sent to the Kyunghyang Shinmun on the 9th (local time), the U.S. Department of State said it has “serious concerns that the amended Information and Communications Network Act could lead to excessive content regulation and be used...
Trump set to push multi-trillion-won weapons sales at NATO summit···“A money-making vehicle, not an alliance”
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to attend the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit beginning on the 7th (local time) and pressure European allies that did not support the war in Iran to purchase U.S.-made weapons by demanding ‘loyalty’. The NATO summit in Ankara, Turkiye, is being held at a moment when rifts in the transatlantic alliance have widened more than ever in the wake of the Greenland episode and the Iran war.
Will the U.S. trade·tariffs ‘key man’ be replaced···Rutnick loses, Greer rises
Analysts say the clout of U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Rutnick, the ‘key man’ in last year’s Korea-U.S. trade talks, has weakened, while Jamieson Greer of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is seizing the initiative on the Trump administration’s tariff and trade policy. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on the 28th (local time) spotlighted how Greer, who had stayed at the level of an aide to Secretary Rutnick, managed to overtake him and rise rapidly.
U.S.·Iran agree to halt attacks and meet···“Second round of talks to be held in Qatar on the 30th”
After days of exchanging airstrikes over control of the Strait of Hormuz, the United States and Iran agreed to stop attacks against each other and to hold a second round of talks. Despite frequent violations of ceasefire arrangements, both sides are trying to keep the negotiations alive by any means. However, as the Hormuz issue repeatedly pushes the Iran nuclear talks to the back burner, it is making the United States appear to be dragged along by Iran.
U.S. Supreme Court allows ending Temporary Protected Status···opens path for the Trump administration to deport 1.3 million immigrants
The U.S. Supreme Court has opened the way for the Donald Trump administration to deport hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants who have remained in the United States under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for humanitarian reasons. The ruling appears likely to affect all roughly 1.3 million immigrants from 17 countries who are in the U.S. through the TPS program.
“Most stores closed over fears of looting… No Korean casualties yet”
Powerful earthquake in Venezuela What local Korean residents report about the current situation As a major earthquake that struck Venezuela on the 24th (local time) is expected to cause extensive damage, it has been reported that local Korean residents are gathering at Korean community assembly points to avoid the continuing aftershocks. According to the embassy and local Korean residents, about 125 Koreans are believed to live in Venezuela at present.
“A new chapter in relations with Iran” As Vance negotiates, Trump pours cold water with “If Hezbollah is not stopped, we will strike”
Trump keeps his distance from the talks amid domestic criticism Vance could become a political scapegoat if they collapse Internal divisions… evidence of the fragility of the end-of-war plan While Vice President J D Vance, who led the U.S. negotiating team, was trying to stoke the atmosphere for talks with Iran by saying “We expect progress,” President Donald Trump (pictured) issued a threat: “If Iran fails to stop Hezbollah, we may strike again.” Observers say that the president and vice...
U.S. releases full text of end-of-war MOU including ‘Hormuz free for 60 days only’… Trump: “We exceeded our goals”
Fourteen provisions, including dilution of highly enriched uranium Trump cites President Hoover of the ‘Great Depression’ “Wanted to avoid an economic catastrophe” The administration of Donald Trump on the 17th (local time) released the full text of an end-of-war memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran consisting of 14 provisions. Iranian state media also released an MOU with the same contents.
U.S. experts “With midterm elections approaching, progress on nuclear talks will be difficult… it could carry over to the next administration”
A significant breakthrough has opened with the conclusion of an end-of-war memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran, but the outlook for the main negotiations is not bright.
U.S. “Already completed electronic signatures on the MOU with Iran ··· MOU to be released within 48 hours”
It has been reported that the United States and Iran have already finished electronically signing the end-of-hostilities memorandum of understanding (MOU). The two sides appear set to hold a signing ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland, on the 19th and then move straight into the main negotiations. U.S. Vice President J. D.
Trump “Agreement on an MOU with Iran, third strike halted”···Iran “No final decision yet”
U.S. President Donald Trump said that, as Iran agreed to a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to end the war, he is canceling a third airstrike, adding that a signing ceremony for the MOU with Iran could be held this weekend.
Netanyahu carries out additional strikes on Iran despite Trump urging restraint···a test of the influence Trump wields
Despite strong efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump to dissuade him, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extended his strikes from Beirut, Lebanon to mainland Iran on the 8th (local time), putting the influence of President Trump to the test. Whether President Trump can prevent a wider war and put peace talks with Iran back on track appears to depend on how much control he can exert over Netanyahu.
Trump “Israel·Hezbollah ceasefire through my mediation”···He vows a deal next week, but the situation is increasingly like walking on thin ice
U.S. President Donald Trump said that, through his mediation, Israel and Hezbollah had halted hostilities, and that talks with Iran could be concluded next week. However, despite his assurances, the situation is increasingly like walking on thin ice. Israel still has not stopped airstrikes in southern Lebanon, and U.S.·Iran naval clashes continue sporadically.
“The U.S. Department of Defense could procure warships in South Korea and Japan with the $1.85 billion (2.8 trillion KRW) budget requested from Congress”···Is Mas kicking off the ‘bridge strategy’?
A White House official said that the $1.85 billion (2.8 trillion KRW) in Navy research and development funds the U.S. Department of Defense asked Congress to include in the 2027 budget could be used to procure ship hulls and other components of warships to be built in South Korea or Japan.
US military: Airstrikes on Iranian radar and drone-system facilities, in self-defense
US Central Command said in a statement on the 31st (local time) that it carried out strikes, in self-defense, on Iranian drone command-and-control facilities and radars located on Qeshm Island and in Goruk. According to the statement, the airstrikes were conducted over the weekend of the 30th to 31st and were carried out in response after Iran shot down a US MQ-1 drone operating over international waters.
Trump convenes a Cabinet meeting on Iran amid mixed signals over an end-of-war MOU
As end-of-war talks between the United States and Iran intensify behind the scenes, U.S. President Donald Trump is convening a full Cabinet meeting. With Iran warning of ‘retaliation’ for U.S. airstrikes and last-minute turbulence continuing even as a deal appears within reach, attention is on what options the Trump administration will put forward.
MAGA candidate wins Texas primary with Trump ‘pick’ despite bribery and adultery allegations
President Donald Trump once again proved his hold over the party. Despite bribery charges and even adultery allegations, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who secured an endorsement from President Trump on the strength of ‘loyalty’ alone, defeated four-term incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary for the U.S. Senate held on the 26th (local time). As soon as Paxton won the primary, election analysts shifted Texas from ‘Republican-leaning’ to ‘toss-up’.
Trump signals he could accept disposal of highly enriched uranium inside Iran…Could this open a breakthrough
U.S. President Donald Trump said he could also accept a plan to dispose of highly enriched uranium inside Iran. This is a step back from his previous demand that it must be transferred to the United States for disposal.
As the U.S.-Iran end-of-war agreement hits last-minute turbulence, will Iran have the last laugh?
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would not rush an end-of-war agreement with Iran. His change in stance, after he had pressured Iran by warning that he would attack again within days if it did not agree, appears to stem from pushback by hardliners within the U.S. Republican Party who argue that reaching a deal while putting off discussion of Iran's nuclear program could hand Tehran a victory.
This time, gunshots toward the White House from 200 meters away… Political terror has become routine
The third ‘White House shooting’ in a month… suspect killed·one bystander injured Chaos as 25~30 shots ring out Trump on the grounds… reporters evacuated 21-year-old suspect previously received a no-trespass order ‘Political violence’ risk level in the United States A gunman who fired a weapon near the White House was shot and killed by Secret Service agents. It was the third shooting near the White House in the past month.
Is only approval from Trump·Khamenei left?···U.S. official “Principled agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and to dispose of Iran's highly enriched uranium”
Iran's position on the disposal agreement is unclear U.S. official “Hard to predict whether Mojtaba will sign” The United States and Iran have, in principle, agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and to dispose of Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium, U.S. media reported on the 24th (local time), citing a senior official in the Donald Trump administration. However, Iran has not yet stated its position on this.
As China and Russia tighten their alignment, Trump delivers a brushback: “I will speak with the president of Taiwan”…Xi fires back: “Undersecretary Colby will not be allowed to visit China”
After Chinese President Xi Jinping showcased solidarity by inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin just three days after his summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, President Trump delivered a brushback by declaring he would “speak directly with the president of Taiwan.” China countered by saying it would not approve a visit to China by a senior U.S. Ministry of National Defense official that the United States had been pursuing until the issue of arms sales is handled.
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