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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 …
In less than an hour on Monday, the Japanese currency jumped nearly 2 yen to its highest level against the U.S. dollar since late February. (Photo by Takaki Kashiwabara)
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- The leaders of South Korea's ruling and main opposition parties met separately with the Vietnamese parliamentary chief Monday to discuss ways to bolster bilateral exchanges.
House Speaker Martin Romualdez hears the decision of members of Congress to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte at the House of Representatives in Quezon City in Manila, Philippines, Wednesday, Feb.5, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerard Carreon, File)
Krafton Chair Chang Byung-Gyu met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday to discuss cooperation in gaming, technology and digital entertainment.
Mom’s Touch has relocated its Japanese subsidiary’s office from Shibuya to Shinjuku as the Korean fast food chain accelerates its expansion in Japan with the opening of its sixth outlet.
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korean women's football star Ji So-yun said Monday she wants to move past controversy surrounding an insensitive remark allegedly directed at her by a female referee during a recent match, adding that her focus will now be on the upcoming Asian Games in Japan.
Memorandum of understanding with Nazarbayev University signed ahead of SCMP’s China Conference: Central Asia 2026 in Astana
Memorandum of understanding with Nazarbayev University signed ahead of SCMP’s China Conference: Central Asia 2026 in Astana
Nepal has petitioned the UN Loss and Damage Fund to ‘respond rapidly, directly and effectively’ after its worst natural disaster in decades
Nepal has petitioned the UN Loss and Damage Fund to ‘respond rapidly, directly and effectively’ after its worst natural disaster in decades
MANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Ombudsman on Monday filed a plunder case against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez over alleged kickbacks worth over P7 billion.
Ombudsman vows ‘no sacred cows’ as former House speaker faces life imprisonment over bogus project scheme
Ombudsman vows ‘no sacred cows’ as former House speaker faces life imprisonment over bogus project scheme
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WATCH: Can dogs sniff cancer? AI joins the hunt in India
The Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp., known as aT, said Monday it held a consulting session pairing artificial intelligence-driven analysis of flower auction data with expert cultivation guidance to help farmers cope with rising costs and unpredictable weather.
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are setting up their research and design offices in Munich, which is also home to the headquarters of luxury German carmaker BMW. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Getty Images and Reuters)
The casket, made from mycelium and hemp fibres, takes just 45 days to break down, enriching soil in the process.
Beijing is putting homebuyers first, but only by transferring financial risks to to developers already under severe strain
Beijing is putting homebuyers first, but only by transferring financial risks to to developers already under severe strain
Kim Ji-won is set to meet fans across Asia through a fan meeting tour, her first in about two years.
Korea's overall gap remains widest in OECD, with women still earning 29.3% less than men in survey of more than 3,000 companies
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and France have agreed to set up a cooperation channel covering strategic industries, trade and supply chains as they seek to deepen economic ties, Seoul's industry ministry said Monday.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Monday raised red and orange rainfall warnings in parts of Central Luzon on Monday because of the southwest monsoon.
China's Huawei Technologies is touting its Mate XT2 tri-fold smartphone powered by its own in-house chipset. (Source photos by Reuters and Huawei)
David Hayes-trained gelding put together back-to-back wins last season and looks to return to winning form in Class Three Central Handicap
David Hayes-trained gelding put together back-to-back wins last season and looks to return to winning form in Class Three Central Handicap
By packaging tokens and coding plans like everyday retail goods, AI labs are opening a new front in their push for sustainable revenue
By packaging tokens and coding plans like everyday retail goods, AI labs are opening a new front in their push for sustainable revenue
Active A-share market trading boosts investment firms’ top line by 50%, as mega IPOs predicted to fuel underwriting and sponsorship growth
Active A-share market trading boosts investment firms’ top line by 50%, as mega IPOs predicted to fuel underwriting and sponsorship growth
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Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing, left, shakes hands with Vietnamese President To Lam at the National Assembly Building of Vietnam, in Hanoi, on Sept. 5, in this screengrab taken from a video. © Reuters
TOKYO — Tokyo tourist hotspot Shinjuku will impose a ban on more than half of its holiday rentals including homes on Airbnb, an official said Monday, after a surge in complaints about visitors.
On Sunday, the volcano spewed lava and ash that travelled more than 150km (93 miles) away.
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Japan's foreign reserves have fallen at their fastest pace since ministry records started in 2000, slumping 6.18% in August.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in a post on X/Twitter on Monday that South Korea's military participation or presence in operations in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz would be regarded as support for US "aggression" and would have serious consequences.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Solomon Islands counterpart Matthew Wale will move to fast-track a sweeping new treaty after a push to overthrow Wale’s pro-Australia government imploded in a blow to Beijing’s ambitions to expand its influence in the Pacific.
The Stock Exchange of Thailand is targeting companies in sectors it sees as having high-growth potential, such as robotics. © Reuters
King Sultan Ibrahim revokes the emergency status after rain lowers air pollution levels in Serian district
King Sultan Ibrahim revokes the emergency status after rain lowers air pollution levels in Serian district
Leading electric vehicle battery makers’ profits by far outpace the industry’s carmakers in first half
Leading electric vehicle battery makers’ profits by far outpace the industry’s carmakers in first half
Korean and global market experts to discuss broader growth, Value-Up reforms and what will make foreign capital stay
Launched under the banner of "Bringing Asia Closer," the digital publication, titled ‘Inside Asia’s Hidden Heritage Treasures,’ aims to offer global and regional readers an authentic glimpse into the continent's shared identity.
British driver Ollie Millroy thanked rival Loek Hartog for saving his life after the Dutch racer stopped and pulled him from a burning Ferrari during a China GT Championship race in Shanghai on Saturday.
At least five killed in New Delhi building collapse
Military researchers suggest large-calibre weapons firing fragmenting shells from battleships could neutralise low-cost drone swarms
