China’s new traffic safety law set to clarify liability for fully automated cars
Lawmakers are set to establish clear liability standards for self-driving cars, a move that could open the floodgates for next-gen vehicles
· Daniel Ren
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· Leonie Kidd
Pessimism grows over prospects for Trump-Kim summit despite renewed outreach
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…
· Jung Min-kyung
Space agency to develop 5-seat hybrid VTOL aircraft
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's space agency said Tuesday it will push to localize key components for five-seat hybrid vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft and build four prototypes by 2032.
· Kim Eun-jung
As toxic haze spreads, can Indonesia make land-burners pay?
With thousands of fire hotspots traced to corporate land, the president has vowed action – but past efforts to collect fines have failed
· Johannes Nugroho
As toxic haze spreads, can Indonesia make land-burners pay?
With thousands of fire hotspots traced to corporate land, the president has vowed action – but past efforts to collect fines have failed
· Johannes Nugroho
DOJ to file criminal case vs aunt of minor in Tacloban shooting
SENATE HEARING. Police Staff Sergeant Arla Ray Paciencia, the aunt of one of the two minors tagged in the Tacloban City school shooting, attends the Senate inquiry into the incident, on July 1, 2026.
· jmantaring0370
'EalaSaurus' arrives in New York
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala's superfan wearing an inflatable blue dinosaur suit with a Philippine flag cape arrived in New York to cheer for the Filipino tennis ace at the US Open.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Some PH politicians may be helping amplify China’s WPS ops – Teodoro
MANILA, Philippines — Some Filipino politicians may have received support from China to amplify its operations in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said on Tuesday.
· Dianne Sampang
China’s anti-corruption legal framework is about to extend beyond its borders
A draft law aimed at combating cross-border corruption has been submitted for its first reading by the country’s top legislature
· Xinlu Liang
China’s anti-corruption legal framework is about to extend beyond its borders
A draft law aimed at combating cross-border corruption has been submitted for its first reading by the country’s top legislature
· Xinlu Liang
KRX donates W50m for financial education in Busan
The Korea Exchange has donated 50 million won ($36,100) to provide financial education for people with developmental disabilities in Busan.
· Lim Ye-jin
Maxim T.O.P gets new look, expands coffee lineup
Dongsuh Food has renewed the packaging of its ready-to-drink coffee brand Maxim T.O.P and expanded the lineup with new products as competition in Korea’s RTD coffee market continues.
· Lim Ye-jin
Japan’s famous bonfire monkey zoo to close for major revamp
During the closure, the zoo plans to use social media to post updates on its 700 monkeys and hold members-only events
· Kyodo
Japan’s famous bonfire monkey zoo to close for major revamp
During the closure, the zoo plans to use social media to post updates on its 700 monkeys and hold members-only events
· Kyodo
[Exclusive] Google builds Korea team for full-functioning Maps service
Tech giant confirms plans for turn-by-turn navigation as it recruits partners following approval for map exports
· Moon Joon-hyun
Cone confident ‘all-Filipino’ Gilas can compete vs Jordan, Iran
MANILA, Philippines — Tim Cone admitted Gilas Pilipinas will just have to play with an all-Filipino crew starting Friday against Jordan as the two other prospects who could fill in the void vacated by Justin Brownlee are unavailable.
· Richard Dy
Trump targets Iran’s trade lifelines — here are the countries most exposed
The U.S. announced an "economic D-Day" campaign Monday to isolate Iran from the global economy, threatening penalties against "enablers" that continue doing business with Tehran.
· Anniek Bao
Asian shares are mixed as US ups economic pressure on Iran
A surveyor works in front of a stock market chart Monday, Aug. 24, 2026 in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
· Elaine Kurtenbach
US foreign affairs chair presses Seoul over Coupang, investment pledges
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast took aim at South Korea's economic and security posture toward Washington, citing regulatory action against US-listed Coupang as proof Seoul is shortchanging American businesses.
· No Kyung-min
One year ago today, Eala claimed historic US Open debut win
MANILA, Philippines — One year ago today (August 25, 2025 in Manila), Alex Eala mounted an epic comeback to stun world No. 14 Clara Tauson, 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (13-11), in the US Open first round at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Grandstand Court in New York.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
LX Pantos completes defense logistics project
Logistics company delivers air-to-air missiles from France to Korea
· Kan Hyeong-woo
Amazing feats and epic fails at the World Humanoid Robot Games in China | South China Morning Post
The World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing saw several stretchers deployed to remove robots that had ‘passed out’.
Lee asks PM to take lead in police reform drive amid scandal over missing person cases
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 …
· Ji Da-gyum
Gold and bitcoin jump as investors shift capital away from dollar
Money has flowed into precious metals such as gold, as well as bitcoin, which some investors view as an alternative store of value, as the dollar has weakened. (Photo by Takanobu Aimatsu)
· JADA NAGUMO
Japanese pet owners turn to fan-powered cooling jackets to beat summer heat | South China Morning Post
This summer, temperatures in many cities across Japan have soared above 40 degrees Celsius (104°F).
Today in Korean history
1955 -- South Korea becomes a member of the International Monetary Fund.
· Woo Jae-yeon
As global drug giants grow cautious, can Chinese biotech keep cashing in on out-licensing?
Out-licensing deals have overtaken IPOs as the primary lifeline for cash-starved Chinese drug makers, analysts say
· Julie Zhang
Can cross-border deals behind Chinese biotech’s profitable first half last?
Out-licensing deals have overtaken IPOs as the primary lifeline for cash-starved Chinese drug makers, analysts say
· Julie Zhang
U.S. Amb. Steel meets Japanese envoy, stresses continued trilateral cooperation
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel has met with her Japanese counterpart and stressed the importance of continued three-way cooperation among Seoul, Washington and Tokyo, the U.S. envoy's social media post showed Tuesday.
· Oh Seok-min
New US ‘Malice’ missile aims at China’s carrier kill chain
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· Gabriel Honrada
Police bust China-based phishing ring with local police
CHUNCHEON, South Korea, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- Six South Korean and four Chinese nationals suspected of running a China-based phishing ring have been apprehended in China by a joint police team of the two countries, police officials here said Tuesday.
· KIM, SEONGHUN
DND eyes additional warships amid South China Sea tensions
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of National Defense (DND) is eyeing more warships as part of the Philippines’ military buildup, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. said on Tuesday, though it has yet to finalize acquisitions.
· Kenneth Christiane Basilio
N. Korea to send some 100 athletes to 2026 Asian Games
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- North Korea plans to send approximately 100 athletes to compete in 14 sports at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, a senior official with the country's National Olympic Committee (NOC) said Tuesday.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Can Japan and South Korea draw up a Plan B for Asian security?
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi share overlapping and divergent interests. (Source photos by Kyodo/AP)
· Staff Writer
‘Like smoking a cigarette’: Indonesia chokes on haze as blazes intensify amid super ‘El Niño’
In Indonesia’s Kalimantan, fires have ravaged tens of thousands of acres, with suffocating smoke reaching Malaysia and putting Singapore on alert
· Natasha May
New Korean proficiency test introduced for migrant-background students
South Korea will introduce a new Korean-language assessment tool for migrant-background students in elementary, middle and high schools, as their numbers continue to rise across the country, the Education Ministry said Tuesday.
· Lee Seung-ku
Scattered showers fail to cool Korea as highs hit 36 C
Scattered showers are forecast across much of the capital region Tuesday, but they are unlikely to bring lasting relief from the heat, with daytime temperatures expected to climb as high as 36 degrees Celsius.
· Hwang Sun-jun
Japan’s weather agency to extend daily forecasts to two weeks
The Japan Meteorological Agency plans to make longer-term weather forecasts more detailed and accurate, to help people and businesses better prepare for extreme weather events that are becoming more frequent.
· Tomoko Otake
Xpeng shares sink as weak delivery forecast overshadows $6.3 billion robot unit valuation
Shares of Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng fell more than 9% in Hong Kong on Tuesday after the company issued weaker-than-expected forecast for third-quarter deliveries, despite its robotics business unit securing a valuation of over $6.3 billion in a funding round.
· Jenny Lee, Evelyn Cheng
‘An intrusion’: data centre fights test Southeast Asia’s AI ambitions
From Malaysia to the Philippines, residents have begun resisting power-hungry AI projects planned next to their homes
· Vincent Tan
‘An intrusion’: data centre fights test Southeast Asia’s AI ambitions
From Malaysia to the Philippines, residents have begun resisting power-hungry AI projects planned next to their homes
· Vincent Tan
Debate star and physicist Guo Yanliang leaves a top European quantum lab for China
Renmin University recruit aims to probe complex quantum matter using ultracold atomic sandbox with lasers
· Shi Huang
Debate star and physicist Guo Yanliang leaves a top European quantum lab for China
Renmin University recruit aims to probe complex quantum matter using ultracold atomic sandbox with lasers
· Shi Huang
Muslims gather for rain prayers in wildfire-hit Indonesia
Firefighters attempt to extinguish a wildfire burning through a peatland field in Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra, Indonesia, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Muhammad Hatta)
Philippine retailers tweak recipe to feed consumer demand for cheaper goods
Companies are switching ingredients, rethinking expansion and staggering price increases as inflation and a weak peso stress budgets
· Bloomberg
Philippine retailers tweak recipe to feed consumer demand for cheaper goods
Companies are switching ingredients, rethinking expansion and staggering price increases as inflation and a weak peso stress budgets
· Bloomberg
Chinese woman, 31, faces lifelong walking issues after water-only diet cuts 20kg in weeks
Woman follows ‘bigu,’ a Taoist fasting technique based on the belief that it can lead to transcendence and immortality
· Fran Lu
Chinese woman, 31, faces lifelong walking issues after water-only diet cuts 20kg in weeks
Woman follows ‘bigu,’ a Taoist fasting technique based on the belief that it can lead to transcendence and immortality
· Fran Lu
Trump alista nuevos aranceles a China por inundar mercado con productos baratos, dicen fuentes de AP
El presidente de EEUU, Donald Trump, habla durante un evento de regreso a clases en la Casa Blanca, en Washington, el lunes 24 de agosto de 2026. (Foto AP/Alex Brandon)
· Aamer Madhani