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BAYANIHAN. Students, volunteers, and community members gather to prepare materials for Bahay Pangarap, working together through hands-on construction.
BAYANIHAN. Students, volunteers, and community members gather to prepare materials for Bahay Pangarap, working together through hands-on construction.
Hana Financial Group Chairman Ham Young-joo pays tribute at the Memorial Tower of Seoul National Cemetery in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, on Monday, ahead of the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation. On the same day, the group signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs to improve…
MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University issued a statement on Tuesday, hoping to have a sit-down again with the Baterbonia family whenever they're ready.
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- The size of South Korea's coffee market was estimated at 3.7 trillion won (US$2.61 billion) in 2024, a study by the agriculture ministry showed Tuesday, with demand shifting from coffee mix to roasted beans.
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- The government has asked a Seoul court to postpone its ruling in a damages suit against North Korea over the 2020 demolition of the inter-Korean liaison office in the border town of Kaesong, a unification ministry official said Tuesday.
Analysts say a unified Brics could support Oman-led talks for a resolution and provide an alternative to US diplomacy
Analysts say a unified Brics could support Oman-led talks for a resolution and provide an alternative to US diplomacy
South Korea's PGA Tour trio of Kim Si-woo, Tom Kim and Im Sung-jae will begin their 2026 FedExCup Playoffs campaigns this week.
An employee walks past near the screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Strategic cooperation between North Korea, China and Russia appears to be deepening: recent reports speculate Pyongyang and Moscow have increased military cooperation, while Pyongyang echoes its allies' criticism of Japanese defense policies.
JINCHEON, South Korea, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- Before she picked up competitive shooting in her second year in high school, Kwon Yuna had taken interest in journalism.
Chinese home appliance maker Dreame Technology said Tuesday it will launch its next-generation premium robot vacuum cleaner, the Aqua20 Ultra Roller, in South Korea, featuring a combination of high-temperature steam and a hot-water roller mop.
Paris Baguette has opened a store in Laos, becoming the first Korean bakery chain to enter the country. Located in KokKok Mega Mall Patuxay in Vientiane, the store marks the company’s entry into its seventh Southeast Asian market, following Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Cambodia. The c…
HD Hyundai Oilbank said Tuesday it has become the first company in South Korea to supply engine oil designed for hydrogen internal combustion engines to domestic commercial vehicle manufacturers, including Tata Daewoo Mobility.
GYEONGSAN, South Korea, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- A woman died Tuesday after sustaining injuries in an arson attack on an apartment management office in the southeastern city of Gyeongsan last month, raising the death toll to four, police said.
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CHEONAN, South Korea, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- A court on Tuesday held an arrest warrant hearing for a woman accused of fatally abusing her 11-year-old grandson.
1966 -- In an editorial in its main newspaper, the Rodong Sinmun, North Korea promulgates the policy of "juche," meaning self-reliance, claiming ideological independence from its allies -- the Soviet Union and China -- at that time.
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- Actor Ha Young on Tuesday apologized for causing concerns over speculation surrounding her great-grandfather's ties to a pro-Japanese organization during Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule of Korea.
Lawmakers move to close a legal loophole by proposing a bill criminalising virtual porn of fictional characters
Lawmakers move to close a legal loophole by proposing a bill criminalising virtual porn of fictional characters
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday found former Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball head coach Tab Baldwin administratively liable for violations involving his Alien Employment Permit (AEP) and Certificate of Exemption.
More than a million people were moved to safety across eastern China over the weekend as Typhoon Dolphin made landfall
Aug. 15 marks the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule. For travelers hoping to reflect on that history over the holiday, several destinations across the country offer a closer look at the independence movement and the nation's modern past.
Photos of dogs wearing mesh onion bags over their heads have drawn attention online, showing pet owners’ unconventional attempt to protect their animals from ticks during walks.
Australia’s Ryan Lonergan, center, passes the ball during the first half of their rugby match against Japan in Higashi Osaka, western Japan, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. (Yuki Sato/Kyodo News via AP)
Police investigating the deadly 2024 Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport raided the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Korea Airports Corp. and the Busan Regional Office of Aviation on Tuesday.
Spending in South Korea via cards issued overseas has risen nearly tenfold over the past three and a half years, according to a report released Tuesday.
BEIJING (AP) — Shanghai airports canceled hundreds of flights on Monday as Tropical Storm Dolphin dumped heavy rain in eastern China, causing flooding in places after making landfall as a typhoon the previous day.
LANDSLIDE. Authorities end search, rescue, and retrieval operations at the site of a deadly landslide in Baguio City, August 11, 2026.
From North Korea’s dog meat advice to Prabowo’s odds with Indonesia’s rich, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
From North Korea’s dog meat advice to Prabowo’s odds with Indonesia’s rich, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said five members of the Voronov family were killed in a Russian attack last month. (X: Volodymyr Zelenskyy)
The 100-day countdown to Suneung, South Korea's national college entrance exam, began Tuesday, with students and parents each preparing for the final stretch.
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has received the copy of the 2027 National Expenditure Program, a spending plan Speaker Faustino Dy 3rd said would be subjected to rigorous scrutiny to ensure that every peso would be spent for the benefit of all Filipinos.
A Chinese rocket, the Long March 7A, failed and exploded on its 10 August launch in Wenchang, Hainan, China.
Data regulation is a key issue facing the US electric vehicle giant in China, according to experts
Data regulation is a key issue facing the US electric vehicle giant in China, according to experts
Australian journalist Gary Juvelin enjoys a drink just a few feet from the owner at a six-seat establishment in Nonbei Yokocho, an alley near Shibuya Station in Tokyo. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
Pentagon’s Colby urges allies to invest more in defence as Washington prioritises pragmatic Indo-Pacific partnerships over moral values
Pentagon’s Colby urges allies to invest more in defence as Washington prioritises pragmatic Indo-Pacific partnerships over moral values
Scientists use carbon nanotubes to build an internal support structure that overcomes the brittle glasslike nature of diamonds
Scientists use carbon nanotubes to build an internal support structure that overcomes the brittle glasslike nature of diamonds
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SOLARIZE. Solar panels installed on the rooftop of Damutan Elementary School had made water accessible to students and teaching staff.
MANILA, Philippines — The government has provided about P43 million worth of assistance to families affected by enhanced southwest monsoon (Habagat) and Typhoons Luis and Maymay, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said.
Readers discuss how to make the Northern Metropolis attractive to talent, and a research project to identify the benefits of culture
The South China Morning Post among delegation signing agreements in Kuala Lumpur to unite policy research, journalism and business networks across Asia
The South China Morning Post among delegation signing agreements in Kuala Lumpur to unite policy research, journalism and business networks across Asia