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A website that helps Koreans trace their family origins and learn about historical figures and genealogies has experienced a boost in traffic after actor Ahn Ha-young came under public scrutiny over her ancestor’s alleged pro-Japanese activities during Japan’s 1910-45 colonial rule of Korea.
Analysts say BrahMos could boost Thailand’s deterrence at sea and give it more options as tensions with Cambodia persist
Analysts say BrahMos could boost Thailand’s deterrence at sea and give it more options as tensions with Cambodia persist
Passengers share examples on social media of mistranslations and spelling errors, along with concern at the effect on the country’s image
Passengers share examples on social media of mistranslations and spelling errors, along with concern at the effect on the country’s image
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's leading online gaming firm Nexon Co. said Thursday its second-quarter net income rose 72 percent from a year earlier due to continued growth of its major franchise games.
Authorities in Tokyo lashed out at Moscow after a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to the disputed island of Iturup on Thursday.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, center, inspects Taiwan Navy conducting coastal strike and nearshore defense exercises during the annual Han Kuang military exercises in Kaohsiung, Southern Taiwan, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)
China's then-Premier Zhu Rongji arrives in Hong Kong in November 2002. He spoke of the city and its free media as a valuable source of critical views. © Reuters
DP World plans to invest $3 billion this year in the UAE and other countries in Asia and Africa, the Dubai-based ports operator said as it posted its first-half results.
The single-aisle plane is positioned as China’s alternative to narrowbody jets made by Boeing and Airbus.
The Garuda Palace in Nusantara is illuminated at dusk. Investors are becoming more selective and demanding greater certainty before pouring money into projects in the new capital, an Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry deputy chairman says.
KUMAMOTO – Kumamoto Castle in reopened to the public Thursday, about two weeks after a powerful earthquake struck the prefecture.
Hello everyone, it's Cissy from Hong Kong, your #techAsia host this week. It's been seriously hot here recently. On Sunday, the temperature downtown hit 36.9 C, making it the hottest day Hong Kong has recorded since 1884. The heat was partly blamed on Typhoon Dolphin trapping warm air over the city. But honestly, I …
Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attend a news conference in Tokyo, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, ahead of their visit to Paraguay. (Japan Pool/Kyodo News via AP)
Offer of free access to AI tools has been embraced by developers, start-up founders and investors.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, visits the Secondary School named after the Hero of Russia Eduard Norpolov in Kurilsk on the Iturup Island, the largest of the Kuril Islands of Russia’s fareast, on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. (Gavriil Grigorov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)
Lani Pallister (centre) claimed gold over Canadian superstar Summer McIntosh (left) at the Pan Pacs. (Getty Images: Sean M. Haffey)
MANILA, Philippines — Amid bills to postpone the 2026 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) asked the House of Representatives to decide on the clear fate of the elections by September this year, citing possible time and logistical constraints in its preparations.
Fewer weddings, rising divorces and plunging birth rates risk exacerbating the fallout from a rapidly ageing population
Fewer weddings, rising divorces and plunging birth rates risk exacerbating the fallout from a rapidly ageing population
SEJONG, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will host an economic ministerial meeting with African nations next month under its vision to expand cooperation in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector with the emerging continent, the finance ministry said Thursday.
Supporters of the Joint Awami Action Committee block a road after clashes with police during protests demanding greater political rights and the abolition of 12 legislative refugee seats, in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-administered Kashmir, on July 31.
Eddie Jones previously coached Japan from from 2012 to 2015
Australian finishes strongly to win 200m freestyle title in California
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s net satisfaction rating has improved to "neutral" in June, a recovery from “poor” rating in March, a Social Weather Stations survey (SWS) showed.
A calligraphic work by Korean independence activist Ahn Jung-geun, written after Japanese authorities rejected his plea for a trial under international law, has been returned to Korea from Japan, the Korea Heritage Service said Thursday.
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top Catholic leader on Thursday expressed condolences to victims of a deadly earthquake in Colombia and said he would pray alongside the faithful of the Korean church for all those affected by the disaster.
Yanolja is taking its artificial intelligence hotel concierge global after testing the service at around 1,000 properties in India.
Yuan-traded shares have hit a 23% premium over their H-share equivalents, the highest in almost 12 months
Yuan-traded shares have hit a 23% premium over their H-share equivalents, the highest in almost 12 months
Seoul could soon join a growing number of major cities seeking tighter controls on new data centers as concerns mount over their heavy use of electricity and water.
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- Police said Thursday they have busted a Thailand-based voice phishing ring that allegedly swindled 6.7 billion won (US$4.73 million) from 68 victims in South Korea last year.
36 Kospi and Kosdaq firms receive new warnings as authorities spur market cleanup
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Turning point for team came from cross-disciplinary collaboration, including working across plant biochemistry, synthetic biology and protein engineering
Turning point for team came from cross-disciplinary collaboration, including working across plant biochemistry, synthetic biology and protein engineering
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has completed the development of the country's first small satellite constellation set to be topped on the Nuri rocket in October, and held a pre-shipment review on Thursday, the space agency said.
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- Foreign ministers of South Korea and Fiji held talks in Seoul on Thursday, seeking ways to strengthen bilateral ties and discussing energy supply chains and other areas of mutual interest, Seoul's foreign ministry said.
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…
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- Rain is forecast across South Korea over the upcoming three-day weekend, the national weather agency said Thursday, likely bringing relief to southern regions suffering from a severe drought.
Chinese parents traditionally view summer as a time for academic advancement, leaving many children dreading the break
Chinese parents traditionally view summer as a time for academic advancement, leaving many children dreading the break
MANILA, Philippines — The Court of Appeals (CA) upheld the acquittal of three former STRADCOM officials in the 2010 forcible takeover of the company’s compound, ruling that prosecutors failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that they directly ordered or induced violence against security guards.
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…
MANILA, Philippines — A recent national championship showdown gets a compelling sequel when the ICTSI Elite Junior PGT Finals blasts off Tuesday (Aug. 18) with North’s Lisa Sarines and Team South’s Tashanah Balangauan and Precious Zaragosa renewing their rivalry in the girls’ 15-18 division at the Pueblo de Oro Golf…
Samsung Electronics said Thursday it has opened a new heating, ventilation and air-conditioning production line in India, expanding its manufacturing capacity as it targets growing demand from AI data centers.
MANILA, Philippines — Second year pro Migs Pascual is continuously gaining more attention with his unique yet efficient form of shooting.
Zhu had a major role in reshaping China’s economy, first as vice-premier and then as premier.
The Russian president inspected the Pacific fleet on his first trip to the disputed archipelago, drawing a protest from Tokyo