Philippine sailor on South China Sea outpost under investigation for drug use
The sailor had served in a key position aboard the BRP Sierra Madre, then was involved in resupply runs to the outpost
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Philippine sailor on South China Sea outpost under investigation for drug use
The sailor had served in a key position aboard the BRP Sierra Madre, then was involved in resupply runs to the outpost
· Raissa Robles
‘This is not hijab’: Uniqlo Malaysia’s line leaves modest fashion fans hot under collar
Critics are taking issue with images showing the cloth wrapped turban-like around the head, leaving parts of the neck and chest visible
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
‘This is not hijab’: Uniqlo Malaysia’s line leaves modest fashion fans hot under collar
Critics are taking issue with images showing the cloth wrapped turban-like around the head, leaving parts of the neck and chest visible
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
US efforts to prop up the yen risk doing more harm than good
Reversing the yen’s long-term decline ultimately rests on Japan’s ability to take its real interest rates out of negative territory – without triggering market panic
· Nicholas Spiro
US efforts to prop up the yen risk doing more harm than good
Reversing the yen’s long-term decline ultimately rests on Japan’s ability to take its real interest rates out of negative territory – without triggering market panic
· Nicholas Spiro
N. Korea fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea: military
SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the East Sea on Thursday, South Korea's military said.
· Kim Hyun-soo
How the US-Iran war has redrawn Asia's energy map
For decades, the Strait of Hormuz has been Asia's energy lifeline. In February, almost 85% of Asia's oil imports transited the narrow waterway, while for LNG it was about 28%. © Reuters
· SHOTARO TANI
US seeks to extradite Filipino church leader accused of sex crimes and fraud
Apollo Quiboloy takes his oath as he attends a hearing at the Philippine Senate on Oct. 23, 2024, in Manila, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File)
· Jim Gomez
North Korea launches unidentified projectile off its coast, South Korea says
A North Korean flag flutters in the wind atop a 160-meter tower in North Korea’s village Gijungdong as seen from the Taesungdong freedom village inside the demilitarized zone in Paju, South Korea on April 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File)
North Korea launches missiles into East Sea: JCS
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…
· Hwang Joo-young
Police raid South Korea FA in probe into World Cup coach appointment
SEOUL — Police raided South Korea's football association on Thursday as part of an investigation into the appointment of the coach in charge during their dismal World Cup campaign.
· The Manila Times
Nintendo profit jumps 53.5% as Super Mario movie boosts Switch 2 sales
FILE -A Nintendo logo is seen June 5, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
· Yuri Kageyama
(URGENT) N. Korea fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea: military
(2nd LD) New U.S. Amb. Steel vows efforts to ensure alliance with S. Korea as 'linchpin' of peace
· Kim Hyun-soo
Indonesia warns against users spreading fake news ahead of its Independence Day
The move by some shopping centres and office complexes in Jakarta to erect barricades has fuelled speculation about potential unrest
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Indonesia warns against users spreading fake news ahead of its Independence Day
The move by some shopping centres and office complexes in Jakarta to erect barricades has fuelled speculation about potential unrest
· SCMP’s Asia desk
China needs a stronger yuan and ‘fiscal boost’ to drive near-term growth: Goldman Sachs
Rebalancing economy and offsetting a record trade surplus requires targeted stimulus to counter growing global trade barriers, analysts say
· Ralph Jennings
China needs a stronger yuan, ‘fiscal boost’ to drive near-term growth: analysts
Rebalancing economy and offsetting a record trade surplus requires targeted stimulus to counter growing global trade barriers, analysts say
· Ralph Jennings
Two people under probe for allegedly planning to assassinate ex-DP leader
Two suspects accused of plotting an attack against former Democratic Party of Korea leader Rep. Jung Chung-rae were referred to prosecutors without detention, police said Thursday.
· Hwang Sun-jun
Starbucks Korea raided by police after ‘Tank Day’ campaign sparks public outrage
Coffee chain has faced backlash over marketing promotion tied to anniversary of Gwangju massacre
· Associated Press in Seoul
Korea to employ AI to cut traffic deaths by 30 %
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook on Thursday revealed a target of cutting traffic accident deaths by 30 percent by 2030 through wider use of artificial intelligence, data and advanced technologies.
· Cha Min-jung
PNP: Dela Rosa still in PH
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., on Thursday said they have intelligence reports that Sen. Ronald dela Rosa is still in the Philippines.
· Izel Abanilla
SoftBank quarterly profit falls 18% despite big Intel gains
Investors have been scrutinizing how SoftBank Group will finance its expanding AI ambitions. © Reuters
· TSUBASA SURUGA
Japan’s Takaichi stops short of clear pledge to maintain non-nuclear principles
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi avoids explicit pledge on non-nuclear principles at Hiroshima atomic bomb memorial
· Kyodo
Japan’s Takaichi stops short of clear pledge to maintain non-nuclear principles
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi avoids explicit pledge on non-nuclear principles at Hiroshima atomic bomb memorial
· Kyodo
CLP posts HK$5.73 billion underlying profit in first half of 2026
Chairman Michael Kadoorie says company will make investments to strengthen electricity supply in Northern Metropolis megaproject
· Theodora Yu
63 N. Korean defectors arrive in S. Korea in 1st half, down 35 pct on-year
SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- A total of 63 North Korean defectors entered South Korea for resettlement in the first half of the year, down nearly 35 percent from a year earlier, the unification ministry said Thursday.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Transport groups call off Friday's strike
MANILA, Philippines — Transport organizations have called off a strike this Friday after the government offered several benefits pending approval of their fare hike petitions.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Thursday.-----------------■ (LEAD) S. Korea posts record-high current account surplus again in June on strong chip exports
· Kang Jae-eun
China wasting large amounts of power as captured clean energy hits bottlenecks, report says
All new electricity needs in China could have been met if the clean energy had been absorbed by the grid
· Alice Li
China wasting more clean energy than its power demand growth this year: report
All new electricity needs in China could have been met if the clean energy had been absorbed by the grid
· Alice Li
Crowd tries to stop runaway quad bike with children on board in China’s Inner Mongolia | South China Morning Post
Local authorities said the children turned the ignition key and started the engine while the vehicle was left in gear.
S. Korea's Danuri orbiter successfully films moon collision of SpaceX rocket
SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's first lunar orbiter, Danuri, successfully filmed the moment when debris of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket slammed into the moon early this week, the country's space agency said Thursday.
· Kang Jae-eun
Police raid South Korea FA in investigation into World Cup coach appointment
Officers conduct ‘search and seizure operations’ at the Korea Football Association (KFA) headquarters
· Agence France-Presse
Police raid South Korea FA in investigation into World Cup coach appointment
Officers conduct ‘search and seizure operations’ at the Korea Football Association (KFA) headquarters
· Agence France-Presse
Invitation to 2027 World University Games sent to 164 states, including N. Korea
SEJONG, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- Official invitations to the 2027 World University Games in South Korea have been sent to 164 countries, including North Korea, its organizing committee said Thursday.
· KIM, SEONGHUN
As their warships encircle Japan, what signals are China and Russia sending?
The pair aim to show they aren’t boxed in by the first island chain and that Moscow can project power despite the Ukraine war
· Seong Hyeon Choi
As their warships encircle Japan, what signals are China and Russia sending?
The pair aim to show they aren’t boxed in by the first island chain and that Moscow can project power despite the Ukraine war
· Seong Hyeon Choi
‘Desperate’ Trump running out of options in Iran war as Tehran exploits Hormuz leverage
With Iran holding firm to its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, Trump faces one of two choices: capitulate or risk a ‘forever war’, experts say
· Tom Hussain
‘Desperate’ Trump running out of options in Iran war as Tehran exploits Hormuz leverage
With Iran holding firm to its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, Trump faces one of two choices: capitulate or risk a ‘forever war’, experts say
· Tom Hussain
South Korean police raid local Starbucks headquarters over controversial marketing campaign
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· Associated Press
(URGENT) Seoul shares tumble 4.6 pct on tech losses amid lingering AI concerns
(2nd LD) New U.S. Amb. Steel vows efforts to ensure alliance with S. Korea as 'linchpin' of peace
· Kim Boram
Korean dating sensation 'I'm Solo' gets Netflix global rollout
2021 dating series to be available in overseas markets, including Asia, Americas
· Lee Yoon-seo
Main opposition party slams Lee for suggesting coup risk from Army elite
SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Thursday criticized President Lee Jae Myung for suggesting that the Korea Military Academy was at the center of the country's past military coups.
· Yi Wonju
Ex-justice minister accuses ruling party of putting political vengeance before public good
Former Justice Minister and independent Rep. Han Dong-hoon accused the ruling Democratic Party of Korea of putting political vengeance ahead of the public interest by abolishing prosecutors' supplementary investigation authority.
· Hwang Sun-jun
5 indicted in wildlife smuggling ring bust
SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors said Thursday they have indicted five members of an illegal wildlife trafficking ring that smuggled exotic and endangered animals, including Chinese alligators, into South Korea.
· Chae Yun-hwan
‘No time to divide chip profits’: Industry minister
Kim urges Samsung, SK hynix to reinvest as China narrows technology gap
· Jo He-rim
S. Korea stages defense drills near Dokdo for 1st time this year
SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean Navy on Thursday conducted defense drills near the country's easternmost islets of Dokdo, marking the first such exercise this year, the armed service said.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Did NPS rebalancing delay amplify Kospi volatility?
Unlike global peers, Korea’s pension fund delayed stock sales during rally, potentially leaving less room to cushion reversal
· Choi Yeon-jae
Korea’s ETF curbs push leveraged trading overseas
South Korean investors are moving into US leveraged ETFs after tighter domestic rules pushed them away, raising questions over whether efforts to curb speculative trading are shifting risk-taking activity overseas.
· Im Eun-byel