South Korea jails disabled care home head for sexually assaulting residents
Many in South Korea have questioned how the director's actions could have gone undetected for so long
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Quiban returns, sets sights on ICTSI Summit Point crown
MANILA, Philippines — Justin Quiban makes his eagerly awaited return to the Philippine Golf Tour next week, beefing up an already stellar field bracing for a fierce showdown in the ICTSI Summit Point Championship unfolding Sept. 8 at Summit Point Golf and Country Club in Lipa City, Batangas.
· The Manila Times
Mitsubishi Motors revives Pajero SUV in bid to regain global presence
Mitsubishi Motors unveils the long-awaited Pajero SUV on Sep. 2, aiming to regain its global presence. (Photo by Yuki Nakao)
· YURIKA YONEDA
China's Xi keeps Iranian president at arm's length weeks ahead of Trump summit
China's President Xi Jinping gave his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian a brief, low-profile audience at a regional security summit, signaling Beijing's calibrated approach toward Tehran just weeks ahead of Xi's planned trip to Washington.
· Anniek Bao
Modernization program drives higher CSC budget for 2027
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Former Public works chief clinically stable, says PNPGH
MANILA, Philippines — Former Public Works chief Manuel Bonoan is “clinically stable” and his hypertension is controlled but continues to receive medication under the supervision of the Philippine National Police General Hospital (PNPGH) in Camp Crame.
· Izel Abanilla
KAIST, Caltech to jointly select, mentor postdoctoral researchers
The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and the California Institute of Technology will jointly select and mentor postdoctoral researchers under a new fellowship program, KAIST said Wednesday.
· Lee Seung-ku
Nepal, Philippines suffer greatly despite contributing little to climate crisis
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· Iya Gozum
Lee says focus on growth does not sideline welfare
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
· Hwang Joo-young
'Running Man' star Ji Ye-eun to marry dancer Vata in December
"Running Man," "SNL Korea" star Ji Ye-eun is set to marry dancer and choreographer Vata in December after roughly a year of dating.
· Lee Yoon-seo
Two Koreans kidnapped in Haiti released safely
Two South Korean nationals who were kidnapped by a gang in Haiti in late July have been released, South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.
· Choi He-suk
Search and recovery work continues a week since China-Nepal disaster, with over 100 rescued | South China Morning Post
A British national and 118 Nepalese citizens were rescued in the latest rescue operations.
Some missing tourists make contact as Nepal flood death toll tops 1,100
Nepal police personnel prepare the bodies of flash flood victims for a mass burial in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
· Shristi Kafle
German economy faces challenge from China's support for competing industries
Employees at forklift and warehouse manufacturer Jungheinrich work on the assembly line in Moosburg, Germany, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
· David Mchugh
Intentional shopping, AI integration caps Lazada Seller Conference 2026
WITH the mega shopping season fast approaching, Lazada Philippines brought together the country’s top sellers and category leaders to discuss shifting consumer preferences and industry trends.
· Angelo Del Prado
Asian shares decline after stocks slip on Wall Street
Currency traders work at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
· Chan Ho Him
Hopes of finding survivors dim a week after catastrophic Nepal flood
RETRIEVAL OPERATIONS. Army rangers carry a victim airlifted from an area affected by flash floods and a mudslide at Maithili Barrack, an army training centre, in Trishuli, Nuwakot District, Nepal, September 2, 2026.
· Mia Gonzalez
'Made in Korea' Season 2: Inside one of the most expensive K-dramas ever made
The second season arrives after it became Disney+’s most-watched Korean original, with creators facing heightened expectations
· Lee Yoon-seo
S. Korea, US, Japan to hold joint military drill despite N. Korean warning
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
· Hwang Joo-young
Ex-KFA chief appears for police questioning over appointment of former coach
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- Chung Mong-gyu, former head of the Korea Football Association (KFA), appeared before police Wednesday for questioning over his alleged interference in the appointment of former men's national team head coach Hong Myung-bo.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second national security case
Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security under a Beijing-imposed law that has effectively stifled the city's once-thriving pro-democracy movement.
· Yonhap
Korean response team arrives in Nepal, set to join search and rescue efforts
The 44-member Korea Disaster Relief Team arrived in Nepal on Wednesday to support search-and-rescue operations following devastating floods that have left more than 1,000 people dead and thousands missing across Nepal and neighboring Tibet.
· Choi He-suk
China's Xi lands in Egypt as Iran war reshapes Middle East alliances
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Egypt Tuesday, his first visit to the Arab world's most populous nation in a decade, as countries across the Middle East reassess security and economic ties amid the fallout of the Iran war.
· Yonhap
Posco chief calls for stronger Korea-Australia resource ties
Posco Group Chairman Chang In-hwa proposed strengthening resource supply chains at the 47th Korea-Australia Business Council annual joint meeting in Adelaide on Wednesday.
· Jung Young-seon
Malaysian heritage site caught in row over non-local staff
A viral video shot at the Sultan Abdul Samad Building has sparked a backlash, despite management insisting the worker was not a tour guide
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Malaysian heritage site caught in row over non-local staff
A viral video shot at the Sultan Abdul Samad Building has sparked a backlash, despite management insisting the worker was not a tour guide
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Google to speed up chip rollout to stay ahead in AI, technology chief says
Google Senior Vice President Amin Vahdat delivers a keynote speech during Semicon Taiwan 2026 in Taipei on Sept. 2. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
· Staff Writer
Today in Korean history
1948 -- The U.S. military in South Korea hands over police authority to the South Korean government.
· Kang Jae-eun
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second national security case
Wong, 29, is accused of urging foreign powers to impose sanctions, blockades and other hostile measures against China
· Danny Vincent
OVP seeks P785M budget for 2027, 11% lower than 2026 allocation
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Vice President is seeking a P785.204 million budget for 2027, marking an 11.7 percent cut from its P889.236-million appropriation this year.
· James Daniel Danio
Is reading really hip in Korea? Or is it just the goods?
From packed book fairs to viral Minumsa bread, literary merch is booming even as adult reading rates plunge
· Hwang Dong-hee
From yoga to Hyrox, Lululemon taps Asian trends with new Tokyo store
Lululemon's new store in Tokyo's Harajuku shopping district opened in August, spanning more than 1,220 square meters across multiple levels. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
· YUKA KONISHI
Filipina star Alex Eala through to US Open second round as Indonesia's Janice Tjen bows out | The National
Filipina star Alex Eala booked her place in the second round of the US Open with a dominant 6-1, 6-2 victory over American qualifier Mary Stoina.
· The National
Korea Herald kicks off 3rd Herald K-Art Competition
The Korea Herald has launched the third Herald K-Art Competition, appointing leading figures from Korea's traditional art community to its organizing committee.
· Hwang Dong-hee
Korea’s E-9 workforce hits record as sector gaps persist
80% of E-9 workers are in manufacturing industry
· Yoon Min-sik
Estrada to pursue legal remedies after Sandigan drops Bonoan as co-accused
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada said he would pursue all available legal remedies after the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division dropped former Public Works secretary Manuel Bonoan as a co-accused in plunder and graft cases over the alleged flood control kickback scheme.
· Catherine S. Valente
Elijah Canlas confirms split with Miles Ocampo, denies cheating, third-party rumors
MANILA, Philippines — Elijah Canlas confirmed that he and longtime girlfriend Miles Ocampo have ended their relationship, saying they broke up mutually and that no third party was involved.
· Iza Iglesias
Elijah Canlas confirms Miles Ocampo breakup, denies third-party rumors
MANILA, Philippines — Elijah Canlas confirmed that he and longtime girlfriend Miles Ocampo have ended their relationship, saying they broke up mutually and that no third party was involved.
· Iza Iglesias
Big stars, bold stories headline Puregold CinePanalo 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine entertainment’s biggest names are taking on unexpected roles in seven films at the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2026, which runs from Sept. 23 to Oct. 4.
· The Manila Times
China’s pension fund doubles offshore investments to new high in quest for higher returns
Hong Kong market to benefit as lower growth and interest rates make it harder for fund to ‘rely solely on domestic assets’, analyst says
· Yulu Ao
China’s pension fund doubles offshore investments to new high
Hong Kong market to benefit as lower growth and interest rates make it harder for fund to ‘rely solely on domestic assets’, analyst says
· Yulu Ao
China’s 2026 moon laser communication speed is slower than Nasa’s in 2013
Data rates during two-way laser link between Earth and the moon were well behind US experiment over a decade ago
· Ling Xin
China’s 2026 moon laser communication speed is slower than Nasa’s in 2013
Data rates during two-way laser link between Earth and the moon were well behind US experiment over a decade ago
· Ling Xin
Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Middle East
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· Associated Press
Eala rises to career-high No. 16 in WTA live rankings after US Open first round win
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala elevated to a career-high No. 16 rank in the WTA live rankings after her first-round win at the US Open in New York Wednesday morning in Manila.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
KISO announces 1st deliberation results after Network Act revision
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's private, self-regulatory organization for the internet and digital content said Wednesday it has deliberated a total of 27 cases suspected of false or manipulated information, but none were subject to deletion.
· Kang Jae-eun
Alex Eala’s style icon is Maria Sharapova
MANILA, Philippines — For Alex Eala, Maria Sharapova stands out among the tennis stars who have made an impact on fashion, with the Filipina player naming her as her style icon.
· Iza Iglesias
Eala advances to US Open second round, routs Stoiana
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala repeated over American Mary Stoiana, 6-1, 6-2, at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in Flushing Meadows, New York Wednesday morning in Manila to advance to the US Open second round.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to collusion with foreign entities
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· Mia Gonzalez
Censorship row heats up between India and X
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, has tightened the government's grip on social media, while Elon Musk's X has moved to publish government curbs on online content. (Source photos by Reuters)
· QURATULAIN REHBAR