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For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
Grab's acquisition of buy-now-pay-later service Atome Financial is the Singaporean company's largest in financial services. (Source photos by Reuters and Advance Intelligence Group's website)
KOMAKI, Japan, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean women's volleyball team opened its Asian Games campaign with a 3-0 win over Hong Kong on Wednesday, led by an effective performance by captain Kang So-hwi.
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives adopted the Senate’s version of a bill extending the term of village and youth councilors to five years on Wednesday, sending the measure that effectively postpones their elections straight to Malacañang for executive action.
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Robots are getting to grips with the physical world in Tokyo, where technology companies are showcasing machines designed to handle objects, perform industrial tasks and work alongside humans. The demonstrations offer a glimpse of how AI could move beyond screens and software, giving machines the ability to interact…
SEOUL, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea "cannot afford" to slow down its artificial intelligence (AI) progress, the country's science minister said Wednesday, but noted the emphasis should be put on responsible development rather than the speed of advancement itself.
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SEOUL, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday called for efforts to diversify trade between South Korea and Central Asia into advanced industries, including digital technology, and to combine the region's rich mineral resources with South Korea's manufacturing prowess to lead the global market.
The Pinglu Canal features a waterway large enough to accommodate 5,000-tonne vessels, three dual-line shiplock hubs and 27 newly built or renovated bridges.
SEOUL, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- The top commander of the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) reaffirmed Wednesday the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) from Washington to Seoul must be strictly based on their agreed-upon "conditions-based" framework.
SINGAPORE — Ukraine's sanctions envoy said Russia could be forced to retreat from the war within six months if its oil revenues are halved, as he pressed governments across Asia to shut down loopholes letting Russian tankers and weapons components slip through the region undetected.
SEOUL, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea seeks to expand its economic partnership with Central Asian nations in a range of areas, including supply chains, following the summit held in Seoul, the finance ministry said Wednesday.
Even as U.S. President Donald Trump blasts Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei over his call to hit the brakes on artificial intelligence development, the two agree on the need to prevent China from catching up with the U.S.
Fears that advanced artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity have dominated global headlines, but in Japan the technology is being used for a sweeter purpose — developing never-before-seen convenience store desserts.
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Lawmakers with roots in the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) finalized plans Wednesday to leave the Centrist Reform Alliance (CRA) and form a new party, completing the breakup of Japan’s largest opposition force just eight months after its creation.
Philippines former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, a cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., waits for the start of his arraignment via video conference at the Quezon City Jail in Quezon, Philippines, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, Pool)
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The ex-wife claims that after she retired in 1992, she supported the household and gave her husband half of her monthly pension
The ex-wife claims that after she retired in 1992, she supported the household and gave her husband half of her monthly pension
MARIA RESSA. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa of the Philippines poses for a picture outside the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, Norway, September 4, 2026
Despite limited audience traction so far, Korean creators are increasingly turning to the format amid growing investment
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will use her State of the Union speech on Wednesday to reiterate her warning over the EU’s ballooning trade deficit with China, as Brussels steps up negotiations with Beijing ahead of a key October deadline.
Global organisation says China will play a greater role in writing tech rules which pave the way to a more ‘inclusive, sustainable future’
Global organisation says China will play a greater role in writing tech rules which pave the way to a more ‘inclusive, sustainable future’
Prolonged league suspension due to war and falling behind Saudi spending power are weakening the sport in Iran
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao was set up under a 2014 peace deal that saw the largest Muslim rebel group give up the goal of a separate Muslim state in the south of the largely Catholic country in exchange for broader autonomy. (AP video shot by Richel Umel)
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For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
(ATTN: UPDATES with latest info in paras 4-5)By Yoo Jee-ho
S. Korea, Central Asia seek new path beyond Silk Road, deepen ties in AI, critical minerals: FM
South Korea and the United States have scaled back field training exercises (FTX) during the Ulchi Freedom Shield, a combined military exercise, compared with last year.
South Korea has made significant strides towards meeting the conditions for wartime operational control from the US, Defense Minister nominee Kang Shin-chul said Wednesday.
SEOUL, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister nominee Kang Shin-chul on Wednesday apologized over the short-lived imposition of martial law in 2024, saying he felt heavy responsibility for the incident that occurred while serving as the deputy commander of the South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command (CFC).
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 8-11)By Park Boram
SEOUL, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- A court on Wednesday handed down suspended prison terms to three civilians for flying drones into North Korea without permission while acquitting them of charges related to aiding the enemy.
Expat diner praises boy’s ‘five-star service’ for setting the table, gifting drinks, and encouraging slow eating
Expat diner praises boy’s ‘five-star service’ for setting the table, gifting drinks, and encouraging slow eating
Since 2018, I have covered South Korea’s economic and financial landscape, with experience spanning the economy, banking, financial markets and securities industry.My current beat focuses on Korea’s major chaebol groups and technology industry, including Samsung, SK and LG, as well as global technology companies ope…
SEOUL, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- The industry ministry's planned briefing to the National Assembly this week on South Korea's investment project in the United States has been delayed for undisclosed reasons, sources said Wednesday.
Esta imagen, distribuido por el gobierno de Corea del Norte, muestra la demolición del edificio de una agencia de enlace intercoreana en Kaesong, Corea del Norte, el 16 de junio de 2020. Periodistas independientes no tuvieron acceso a la cobertura del evento mostrado en esta imagen distribuida por el gobierno norcor…
Posco begins five-day partial strike as HD Hyundai Heavy workers extend walkout to nearly a full workday
New framework lets approved foreign institutions settle won transactions for overseas customers without separate Korean accounts
Acknowledging format’s popularity, award-winning director Jia Zhangke defends short dramas as valid art that can move audiences
Hong Kong also ranked third globally in the Global Financial Centres Index as Asian hubs strengthened their positions in the top 10.
Hong Kong also ranked third globally in the Global Financial Centres Index as Asian hubs strengthened their positions in the top 10.