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SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- India's annual cultural festival in South Korea will kick off this week, featuring traditional dance performances and workshops in cities across the country, the Indian Embassy in Seoul said Monday.
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SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's finance minister on Monday discussed cooperation in supply chains for key minerals, artificial intelligence (AI) and energy with the president of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Supply chain stress and transit detours boost China’s shipbuilding orders, setting stage for Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry’s listing
Supply chain stress and transit detours boost China’s shipbuilding orders, setting stage for Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry’s listing
When Cristiano Ronaldo was goaded by Al Ahli Saudi fans about their back-to-back continental titles at the end of last season, he had a ready reply: “I have won five.”
MANILA, Philippines — Winning candidates in the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections may bring four companions to their proclamation, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Monday.
Despite militant killings and security patrols, half a million Indian labourers flock to the region every year for double their home wages
Despite militant killings and security patrols, half a million Indian labourers flock to the region every year for double their home wages
The Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te: The two sides are deepening cooperation despite the absence of official diplomatic recognition. (Source photos by Ken Kobayashi and Sae Kamae)
SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's acting police chief on Monday reaffirmed efforts for investigative reform, including possibly increasing the number of investigators, in the wake of high-profile cases of police's alleged misconduct.
Vientiane – Isolated, under-developed Laos brands itself the “Battery of Southeast Asia,“ powering its neighbors with dozens of hydroelectric plants, but frequent power outages leave its own people in the dark.
Ann O'Leary, OpenAI's vice president of global policy, speaks in Sydney on Sept. 14. (Photo by Shaun Turton)
SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon said at a ministerial meeting Monday he hopes to see expanded partnerships that combine the strengths of South Korea and Central Asia in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and science technologies.
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…
An independent panel report said management’s ‘reprimand’ over delays was one of the reasons behind the falsification of figures
An independent panel report said management’s ‘reprimand’ over delays was one of the reasons behind the falsification of figures
China remains largest destination for detected leaks
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SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry on Monday condemned recent attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeting civilian and economic facilities in Saudi Arabia and called for an immediate halt to such assaults.
Lee Kyu-hong, former chief investment officer at Teachers' Pension Korea, has been appointed to head fund management at the National Pension Service, the world's third-largest pension fund, which manages 1,866 trillion won ($1.4 trillion) in assets, the pension fund announced Monday.
China’s capital will enforce the country’s toughest rules on UAVs from November 15 but a no-fly zone will be in effect from Sunday
China’s capital will enforce the country’s toughest rules on UAVs from November 15 but a no-fly zone will be in effect from Sunday
Employees share scripts online on how to decline promotions, choosing better pay and recognition over career advancement
Employees share scripts online on how to decline promotions, choosing better pay and recognition over career advancement
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday urged the Congress to amend the Omnibus Election Code to transfer the custody of official ballots from the city and municipal treasurers to the poll body.
SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean Marines have taken part in annual multinational joint drills led by the United States and Indonesia, aimed at enhancing interoperability, the Marine Corps said Monday.
Hundreds of rescuers including the coastguard have joined the search for 129 people missing after an Indonesian passenger ship capsized in the Java Sea, authorities said Monday.
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…
Seoul rolls out 265 billion won in gift certificates to help with Chuseok shopping expenses
SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Monday it will host an annual international conference on official development assistance (ODA) this week focusing on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in development.
OKAZAKI, Japan, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- The coach of South Korea's national women's volleyball team on Monday expressed confidence that his team will win a medal at the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, saying his players are on track after their first official training session in Japan.
CHEONAN, South Korea, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- A dozen players based in the domestic K League were named to the first squad assembled by Robert Moreno for the men's national football team Monday.
India's home minister, Amit Shah, has vowed to further implement a contentious common civil code for states governed by the ruling Hindu nationalist party, a move expected to stoke concern among minority Muslims.
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The head coach of the men's national soccer team at the Asian Games said Monday he will try to capitalize on an opportunity to restore pride in the sport with a gold medal in Japan.
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LG CNS has received a plaque of appreciation from Indonesia’s tax authority for developing and supporting Coretax, the country’s integrated tax administration platform, the Korean IT services company said Monday.
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The second edition of the Disney-themed running event will take place in Incheon on Oct. 31
Korean retailers are finding new ways to capitalize on the booming K-beauty market, expanding beauty offerings into fashion platforms, pharmacies and discount stores.
International athletics brand Hyrox has issued an apology after it came under fire for allowing an athlete to complete a race in Beijing despite soiling herself midway through the event.
Experts warn that the shift from government-to-government (G2G) borrowing to commercial financing will raise Pakistan's debt-servicing costs. © AP
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Samyang Foods Company introduced Samyang Ramyeon to the public, launching the very first instant noodle product in South Korea. Created to help alleviate postwar shortages and offer affordable nutrition to ordinary citizens, it quickly revolutionized the national food landscape. Inspired by Japanese instant noodles,…
Rescue teams in Indonesia were searching on Monday for 129 people who were unaccounted for after a passenger ferry sank in the Java Sea, killing at least six people, the authorities said.
MANILA, Philippines — Political parties participating in the first ever parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) on Monday were told to uphold peace and ensure that the right to vote is respected following several reports of violence during the polling.
SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's tax agency said Monday it has launched probes into 41 businesses for allegedly engaging in unfair practices and contributing to consumer price instability, as the government seeks to curb inflation ahead of the Chuseok holiday.
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 1,164 out of the 1,186 voting centers, or 98.14 percent, in the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections were now open as of 11 a.m. on Monday, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP).