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Newest first · UTC+11:00S. Korea exports to India jump over 30 pct in Jan.-Aug. on chip demand
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports to India jumped more than 30 percent in the first eight months of the year from the same period in 2025, driven by strong demand for semiconductors, a government agency said Monday.
· Choi Kyong-ae
South-East Asia chokes on smog from Indonesia's wildfires
Indonesia's government warns dry weather this month will make conditions in the weeks ahead the toughest for fire crews. (ABC News: Tim Swanston)
· Tim Swanston
Gauff admires Eala for handling more pressure she doesn’t have to bear
MANILA, Philippines — American tennis star and world No. 4 Coco Gauff certainly has had her share of pressure in her pursuit of excellence at the WTA Tour.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
DP leader calls for stronger security capabilities, says 'freeze-first' approach to N.K. nukes possible
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- The leader of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Monday called for strengthening South Korea's independent security capabilities, citing the possibility of a shift toward a "freeze-first" approach to North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
· Yi Wonju
Volcano eruption disrupts hundreds of flights at Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport
Ash from the eruption of Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau wreaked havoc for aviation around the region over the weekend.
· Jenny Lee
Ukraine war update: It will be a brutal fall and winter
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· Phillips P. Obrien
(LEAD) N. Korea commissions nuclear-capable naval destroyer Kang Kon
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· Woo Jae-yeon
Indonesia's main airport suspends operations after volcanic eruption
JAKARTA, Indonesia — About 170,000 passengers were left stranded on Sunday as Indonesia shuttered its main international airport and seven others, cancelling hundreds of flights after Mount Anak Krakatoa spewed a plume of volcanic ash and lava from more than 150 kilometres away.
· Agence France-Presse
Thai PM Anutin, 1 year on, prioritizes Chinese capital to buoy growth
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, center left, visits China in July. Thailand adopted language on Taiwan that is closer to Beijing's position during the trip. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Lee reaffirms commitment to 'pacemaker' role to promote N. Korea-US dialogue
President Lee Jae Myung has reaffirmed his commitment to playing a "pacemaker" role in promoting the resumption of dialogue between North Korea and the United States, saying the move could help halt the advance of Pyongyang's nuclear capabilities.
· Yonhap
Iran Threatens South Korean Assets If Seoul Joins Hormuz Mission
Iranian academic Mohammad Marandi has warned that Tehran would consider South Korea an enemy and could strike its economic and military interests across the Persian Gulf if Seoul joins the US-led war on Iran.
· Tyler Durden
Nepal’s US$5 billion flood damage tab puts UN climate change fund to the test
The fund has received pledges of more than US$822 million but the total of paid contributions so far stands at around US$485 million
· Bloomberg
Nepal’s US$5 billion flood damage tab puts UN climate change fund to the test
The fund has received pledges of more than US$822 million but the total of paid contributions so far stands at around US$485 million
· Bloomberg
Ancient roots: China pioneering sex therapist warns of rise of ‘relationship blind’ phenomenon
Tong recalls a client whose single father advised her to ‘wear more clothes’ after she faced school sexual harassment
· Zoey Zhang
Ancient roots: China pioneering sex therapist warns of rise of ‘relationship blind’ phenomenon
Tong recalls a client whose single father advised her to ‘wear more clothes’ after she faced school sexual harassment
· Zoey Zhang
Volcano eruption in Indonesia leaves 170,000 travellers stranded as eight airports closed
Volcanic ash from the eruption of Anak Krakatau delays more than 1,500 flights, including in the capital Jakarta
· Agence France-Presse
PNP: BARMM polls ‘under control’ despite watchdog concerns of violence
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. maintained that the security situation for the upcoming Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections is still “under control.”
· Jason Sigales
SoftBank’s ¥1 trillion retail bond rejuvenates Japan debt market
SoftBank Group priced a ¥1 trillion ($6.3 billion) retail bond in an offering that expands Japan’s retail corporate debt market and gives investors a viable alternative to bank deposits and stocks.
· Takahiko Hyuga
S. Korea, US, Japan kick off 3-way military exercise
South Korea, the United States and Japan began a five-day joint military exercise Monday, proceeding on schedule even as key Seoul-Washington drills were recently scaled back upon US President Donald Trump's order.
· Yonhap
Lee reaffirms commitment to 'pacemaker' role to promote N. Korea-U.S. dialogue
NICE, France, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has reaffirmed his commitment to playing a "pacemaker" role in promoting the resumption of dialogue between North Korea and the United States, saying the move could help halt the advance of Pyongyang's nuclear capabilities.
· Park Boram
LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Sept. 7, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – As Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial enters its 10th week on Monday, the House prosecution panel is set to focus on verifying the identities of recipients of her confidential funds (CFs).
· INQUIRER.net
S. Korea, U.S., Japan kick off 3-way military exercise
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea, the United States and Japan began a five-day joint military exercise Monday, proceeding on schedule even as key Seoul-Washington drills were recently scaled back upon U.S. President Donald Trump's order.
· Kim Seung-yeon
Kim and his daughter tour North Korea's new naval destroyer
In this photo provided by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un and his daugther attend a commissioning ceremony of a destroyer, Kang Kon at a port in Wonsan, North Korea Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the No…
· Hyung Jin Kim
European chamber chief in Hong Kong heads to Brussels to ‘reset city’s image’
Johannes Hack says Hong Kong remains ‘fundamentally’ different from mainland cities amid growing trade tensions between Beijing and EU
· Connor Mycroft
European chamber chief in Hong Kong heads to Brussels to ‘reset city’s image’
Johannes Hack says Hong Kong remains ‘fundamentally’ different from mainland cities amid growing trade tensions between Beijing and EU
· Connor Mycroft
US and China eye Trump-Xi talks on AI guardrails despite tech rift
A Chinese honor guard prepares to welcome U.S. President Donald Trump to Beijing on May 14. Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to visit Washington later this month. © Reuters
· STELLA YIFAN XIE
10, North Korea deploys warship ‘capable of annihilating retaliatory strikes’
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended the commissioning of a warship he said could deliver “annihilating retaliatory strikes on an enemy”, citing “constant threats”, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
China marks major tunnel milestone for Central Asia railway bypassing Russia
Conceived in 1997, the 500km China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway will offer the shortest land route from China to the Middle East and Europe
· Carol Yang
China marks major tunnel milestone for Central Asia railway bypassing Russia
Conceived in 1997, the 500km China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway will offer the shortest land route from China to the Middle East and Europe
· Carol Yang
Nuclear waste plan for Japanese resort town sparks backlash: ‘not our problem’
Hitachiomiya weighs state handouts against lasting stigma as residents protest against a preliminary survey for radioactive waste storage
· Julian Ryall
Nuclear waste plan for Japanese resort town sparks backlash: ‘not our problem’
Hitachiomiya weighs state handouts against lasting stigma as residents protest against a preliminary survey for radioactive waste storage
· Julian Ryall
Standard Chartered ‘doubling down’ on China wealth opportunities despite tax pivot
Lender says it plans to add more luxury wealth centres, hire more talent and invest in technology platforms in Hong Kong, mainland China and Taiwan
· Enoch Yiu
Standard Chartered ‘doubling down’ on China wealth opportunities despite tax pivot
Lender says it plans to add more luxury wealth centres, hire more talent and invest in technology platforms in Hong Kong, mainland China and Taiwan
· Enoch Yiu
N. Korea commissions nuclear-capable naval destroyer Kang Kon
North Korea has commissioned its new naval destroyer Kang Kon, state media said Monday, as the country pushes to modernize its naval assets and sharpen its combat readiness at sea with nuclear-capable vessels.
· Yonhap
Italia asusta a EEUU y China supera a República Checa en el Mundial FIBA femenino
Jackie Young, de Estados Unidos, disputa el balón con las italianos Lorela Cubaj, izquierda, y Matilde Villa durante el partido de baloncesto entre Estados Unidos e Italia, en la Copa del Mundo FIBA, el domingo 6 de septiembre de 2026, en Berlín (AP Foto/Ebrahim Noroozi)
· Ciaran Fahey
N. Korea commissions nuclear-capable naval destroyer Kang Kon
SEOUL, Sept. 7(Yonhap) -- North Korea has commissioned its new naval destroyer Kang Kon, state media said Monday, as the country pushes to modernize its naval assets and sharpen its combat readiness at sea with nuclear-capable vessels.
· Woo Jae-yeon
'K-Book Week' in Paris to mark 140 years of Korea-France ties
South Korea is holding a "K-Book Week" in Paris this month as part of celebrations marking the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties with France, Seoul's culture ministry said Monday.
· Yonhap
Afghan democracy wasn’t doomed to fail – the US broke promises
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· William Maley
S. Korea launches 'K-Book Week' in Paris to mark 140 years of ties with France
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is holding a "K-Book Week" in Paris this month as part of celebrations marking the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties with France, Seoul's culture ministry said Monday.
· Shim Sun-ah
Hong Kong must position itself as the bridge for China’s outbound funds
Demographic imperatives are driving the offshore expansion of Chinese pensions, handing the city an irreplaceable gateway role
· SCMP Editorial
Hong Kong must position itself as the bridge for China’s outbound funds
Demographic imperatives are driving the offshore expansion of Chinese pensions, handing the city an irreplaceable gateway role
· SCMP Editorial
The volunteers risking their lives to defuse Indonesia's wildfire 'carbon bombs'
Fahrin Ramadhianto has been fighting Borneo's wildfires for a month - and noticing the impacts on his body.
· Bbcnews
Hong Kong broadens sustainable finance taxonomy framework to boost transition capital
As Green Week kicks off, the HKMA expands its finance taxonomy to channel capital into projects that build climate resilience
· Yulu Ao
Hong Kong broadens sustainable finance taxonomy framework to boost transition capital
As Green Week kicks off, the HKMA expands its finance taxonomy to channel capital into projects that build climate resilience
· Yulu Ao
BARMM polls: Scions of dynasties vie for Maguindanao del Sur seats
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· jsitchon0312
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Sept. 7)
Seoul home prices rise longest and fastest, demanding a supply pushSeoul apartment prices have risen for 85 straight weeks, underscoring calls for faster housing supply as demand controls fail to cool the market.
· Lee Minji
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Sept. 7)
Lee's inclusive Cabinet: Right idea, wrong peopleLee's open-door policy needs better vetting
· Lee Minji
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Sept. 7)
Hormuz dilemmaSeoul must seek ways to help maritime security without being drawn into Middle East conflict
· Lee Minji