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President Trump confirmed he plans to meet with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un later this year, the third sitdown between the two across the commander in chief’s two terms. The president says he…
Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the top United States diplomat in Islamabad on Wednesday, hours after US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor described Indian-administered Kashmir as “an important part of India” during his first visit to the territory.
En esta foto publicada por la Agencia de Noticias Militares de Taiwán, tanques M60A3 Patton participan en los ejercicios militares anuales Han Kuang en el condado de Penghu, Taiwán, el miércoles 24 de julio de 2024. (Agencia de Noticias Militares de Taiwán/Ministerio de Defensa de Taiwán vía AP, Archivo)
Soldados participan en maniobras militares en Yilan, en el noreste de Taiwán, el 10 de agosto del 2026. (AP foto/Chiang Ying-ying, Pool)
US President Donald Trump’s latest threat about “economic consequences” for countries dealing with Iran appears to be aimed at countries in Asia and the Middle East, although details remain sparse at this point.
A mine operated by Serra Verde Mining digs for rare earth elements including neodymium, praseodymium, terbium and dysprosium, which are essential for the production of permanent magnets, in Minacu, Goias state, Brazil, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres, File)
The world is increasingly turning to Brazil to explore for rare earth minerals that are crucial for technology and renewable energy. The country’s large reserves are second only to China. (AP Video by Lucas Dumphreys. Produced by Teresa de Miguel)
The government is targeting an 18.2 per cent increase in spending, with much of the extra money needed to pay for US weapons
The government is targeting an 18.2 per cent increase in spending, with much of the extra money needed to pay for US weapons
MANILA, Philippines — Smartphone applications are being explored by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) as another tool to manage traffic and influence travel behavior in Metro Manila.
A Tokyo-bound express train hit the men as they worked on the tracks.
Analysts say Kim Yo-jong’s statement reflects North Korea’s emphasis on setting the preconditions for resuming dialogue
Analysts say Kim Yo-jong’s statement reflects North Korea’s emphasis on setting the preconditions for resuming dialogue
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, right, and his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi in New Delhi on Aug. 20. (Photo from Rajnath Singh's X post)
He boasted on social media that he had defied restrictions prohibiting residents and visitors from leaving their homes or accommodation.
He boasted on social media that he had defied restrictions prohibiting residents and visitors from leaving their homes or accommodation.
Purchases from the Gulf accounted for 27.6 per cent of China’s total crude imports in July, up over 10 percentage points from the month before
Purchases from the Gulf accounted for 27.6 per cent of China’s total crude imports in July, up over 10 percentage points from the month before
The drop in candidates for the national higher education entrance exam suggests a repricing of risk, rather than a flight from ambition
The drop in candidates for the national higher education entrance exam suggests a repricing of risk, rather than a flight from ambition
This aerial photo shows, the Spacia X express train stopped after coming into contact with four workers at Shin-Kanuma Station on the Tobu Nikko Line in Kanuma, north of Tokyo, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. (Kyodo News via AP)
Swiss tourist Luzian Andrin Zgraggen who is accused of insulting the Balinese Hinduism’s sacred Day of Silence in social media posts covers his face upon arrival at the district court in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. (AP Photo)
(2nd LD) Lee proposes dialogue with N. Korea to officially end Korean War, halt Pyongyang's nuclear program
(2nd LD) Lee proposes dialogue with N. Korea to officially end Korean War, halt Pyongyang's nuclear program
Decline in firm’s sales growth will be ‘difficult to reverse’ without a new product format or powerful celebrity endorsement, analyst says
Decline in firm’s sales growth will be ‘difficult to reverse’ without a new product format or powerful celebrity endorsement, analyst says
LUMINOUS. Northern Lights, also called aurora borealis, illuminate the night sky near the town of Thorlakshofn, Iceland, on October 12, 2025.
Hui Ka Yan also forfeits all his personal property and the company he set up is given hefty fines
The Malaysian prime minister is expected to attend digital economy expo in Hangzhou and hold talks with Premier Li Qiang, sources say
The Malaysian prime minister is expected to attend digital economy expo in Hangzhou and hold talks with Premier Li Qiang, sources say
MANILA, Philippines – North proved once again that in team golf, chemistry can travel farther than home-course familiarity.
A TV screen at a Seoul railway station aired news footage of North Korea's missile launch. (AP: Ahn Young-joon)
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- Kwon Min-soo, a deputy governor at the Bank of Korea (BOK), has been appointed as the central bank's No. 2 official, the bank announced Thursday.
Taipei – Taiwan’s government on Thursday proposed an 18% rise in defense spending for next year, including for drones and missiles, taking it above 1 trillion New Taiwan dollars ($31.41 billion) for the first time as Taipei bolsters its military to ward off China.
A jointly governed, tiered South China Sea ocean data framework would transform knowledge of a contested sea into stewardship of a shared one
A jointly governed, tiered South China Sea ocean data framework would transform knowledge of a contested sea into stewardship of a shared one
New Delhi – India and Japan on Thursday agreed to bolster security ties including maritime cooperation after their defense ministers met in New Delhi.
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…
The industry minister said Thursday that Seoul and Washington have made meaningful progress in talks on South Korea's strategic investment projects in the United States, with additional details to be unveiled next month.
Analysts say the comments did not change Malaysia’s one-China policy, but could reinforce perceptions of closer alignment with Beijing
Analysts say the comments did not change Malaysia’s one-China policy, but could reinforce perceptions of closer alignment with Beijing
North Korea fired a barrage of short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Thursday, despite a recent olive branch offered by U.S. President Donald Trump who signaled a willingness to reengage with the North's leader Kim Jong-un.
Paths to strengthen regulations on political donations from corporations and organizations in Japan remain unclear, as ruling and opposition parties are wide apart over the matter.
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Alibaba is spending big on its AI ambitions. © Reuters
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- The industry minister said Thursday that Seoul and Washington have made meaningful progress in talks on South Korea's strategic investment projects in the United States, with additional details to be unveiled next month.
Some demonstrators shaved their heads in a symbolic gesture, while others chanted slogans against Chinese President Xi Jinping and called on the United Nations to intervene. The protesters said the legislation threatened Tibetan identity, language, culture and religious traditions, and could provide a legal basis fo…
Samsung Electronics is expected to hold a board meeting on Aug. 21 to approve a $72 billion shareholder return program. © Reuters
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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 …
