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SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- LG Energy Solution Ltd. (LGES), South Korea's leading battery maker, said Wednesday it has started operations at its seventh battery plant in North America to meet growing demand for energy storage batteries.
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States are scaling down their annual combined exercise that kicked off earlier this week, with the scheduled field training also set to be reduced, South Korea's military said Wednesday.
NIKKO, Tochigi Pref. – Long after sunset, Motoaki Iijima’s illuminated greenhouse north of Tokyo glows like a lantern as the flower farmer harvests pink and orange gerberas, avoiding a daytime sun fierce enough to be deadly.
(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
Zhuque-3 is China’s second orbital rocket to demonstrate first-stage recovery after Long March-10B first stage was captured by net in July
Zhuque-3 is China’s second orbital rocket to demonstrate first-stage recovery after Long March-10B first stage was captured by net in July
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Wednesday activated a sell-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) as the stock index fell sharp
(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
President Lee Jae Myung wants South Korea to regain wartime operational control in his term even as he vows to maintain the US alliance
President Lee Jae Myung wants South Korea to regain wartime operational control in his term even as he vows to maintain the US alliance
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MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Neneng slightly intensified as it moves northwestward over the sea east of Batanes, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Wednesday.
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Wednesday continued to denounce a joint military exercise between South Korea and the United States, even after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a scaling back of combined drills with Seoul.
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi was set to arrive in South Korea on Wednesday, a trip that comes shortly after President Lee Jae Myung proposed multiparty talks to formally end the 1950-53 Korean War.
Congressional advisory panel urges Washington to develop national strategy as Beijing’s data push gives Chinese firms edge in AI, robotics
Congressional advisory panel urges Washington to develop national strategy as Beijing’s data push gives Chinese firms edge in AI, robotics
North Korea denounced military drills by the US and South Korea, saying it would continue exercising its right to self-defence to counter what it called military threats from the two countries, state media KCNA reported on Wednesday.
BEIJING — Walk down most streets in China and you'll find a liquor store advertising premium spirits brand Moutai, along with posters of resale prices by vintage year.
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A dispute over animal welfare and pork production has become the latest flashpoint in America’s increasingly heated farm politics
A dispute over animal welfare and pork production has become the latest flashpoint in America’s increasingly heated farm politics
Trump's remarks expose strains in South Korea-U.S. alliance: Trump's complaints over South Korea's level of support highlight why Seoul must rebuild trust with Washington to safeguard its security interests.
Trump's words on South Korea-US joint military drills drive a wedge: Time to kick-start better, more effective communication with Washington
Unilateral drift: Trump's decision on Korea-US joint drills forces Seoul to rethink strategic posture
Once a reliable vehicle for tax avoidance, offshore trusts are being reconsidered as enforcement bodies step up their efforts, backed by new regulations
Once a reliable vehicle for tax avoidance, offshore trusts are being reconsidered as enforcement bodies step up their efforts, backed by new regulations
Tuna catches were initially capped in 2015 after Pacific Ocean populations were threatened by overfishing. © Kyodo
Tuna catches were initially capped in 2015 after Pacific Ocean populations were threatened by overfishing. © Kyodo
Japan's private rice inventories hit a record high 2.43 million tons at the end of June, up 57% year-on-year. (Photo by Hiroki Masuda)
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The USS Benfold lost power, leaving its crew without drinking water, meals, functioning toilets and air conditioning
The USS Benfold lost power, leaving its crew without drinking water, meals, functioning toilets and air conditioning
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If Chinese factories can produce more cheaply thanks to better batteries, automation and supply chains, maybe older factories are simply no longer viable
If Chinese factories can produce more cheaply thanks to better batteries, automation and supply chains, maybe older factories are simply no longer viable
The global market leader in humanoid-robot shipments, China-based Unitree, is set to begin trading on Shanghai's STAR Market on Wednesday, potentially sparking a wave of robotics listings in Asia as the race for physical AI remains in its early innings.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is ready to expand its emergency employment assistance to help public schools recover from damage caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) and Tropical Storm Maymay.
Higher education group says Pentagon implied wrongdoing without presenting evidence, as House China committee calls for ‘real consequences’
Higher education group says Pentagon implied wrongdoing without presenting evidence, as House China committee calls for ‘real consequences’
The move would deepen Mexico’s alignment with Washington while President Sheinbaum pursues an extension of the USMCA pact with Trump
The move would deepen Mexico’s alignment with Washington while President Sheinbaum pursues an extension of the USMCA pact with Trump
Japanese authorities plan to install signs and road markings near some rental car shops to help foreigners make turns safely. (Photo by Riku Tazaki)
Andrew Shearer, Australian ambassador to Japan, holds a signed rugby ball from a match between the countries earlier in August. (Photo by Koji Nozawa)
Tokio Marine Holdings, MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings and Sompo Holdings have increased the proportion of their shares held by foreign investors. (Source photos by Nikkei)
China appears to be shifting its maritime presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) toward coast guard and research operations, with the Philippines monitoring fewer Chinese navy and maritime militia vessels and more China Coast Guard (CCG) and research vessels in the first half of 2026, the Armed Forces of the Phil…
Due to the unprecedented popularity of K-pop, K-film and K-dramas, Korea is in the global spotlight these days. As a result, recent American television shows are reflecting this trend by frequently casting actors of Korean origin or showing the streets of Seoul to attract viewers’ attention.
In this photo provided by U.S. Navy, Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) conducts routine underway operations in the Philippines Sea on June 24, 2022. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Arthur Rosen/U.S. Navy via AP, File)